30 Jan 2013
10:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge
Gentleman's Library Sale - Science
Back to auction 20448
Gentleman's Library Sale - Science
Back to auction 20448
A 3 1/2in gauge live steam brass model of a Caledonian Railway 0-6-0 tank engine 'Rob Roy'
built by J.Cartwright
The locomotive with tubed boiler having chimney, dome, safety valves and whistle, side water tanks with hand feed pump, backhead fittings include water and pressure gauges, opening fire box door, screw down brakes, forward/reverse gear, chassis details include twin external cylinders with Stephenson's link reverse, other details include steps, sprung buffers, handrails, lamps and more, finished in polished brass and mounted on a brass display stand, engine 54cm (21 1/4in) long.
The locomotive with tubed boiler having chimney, dome, safety valves and whistle, side water tanks with hand feed pump, backhead fittings include water and pressure gauges, opening fire box door, screw down brakes, forward/reverse gear, chassis details include twin external cylinders with Stephenson's link reverse, other details include steps, sprung buffers, handrails, lamps and more, finished in polished brass and mounted on a brass display stand, engine 54cm (21 1/4in) long.
Estimate:
£2,000 - 3,000
€2,300 - 3,500
US$ 3,000 - 4,500
€2,300 - 3,500
US$ 3,000 - 4,500
Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments
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