MERLIN S.F.V. 6 NHP Portable Steam Engine
£15,000.00
A very nice, well preserved and restored example of a portable steam engine by Merlin & Co, Societe Vierzon Francais (Locomobile Société Français, France).
Approx. 6 NHP
For sale in good condition, with current boiler certificates.
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