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Lot 595

A partially complete small full size vertical, reversing condensing triple expansion four pillar marine engine.
Built by A.B Rapley.

21 July 2007, 10:00 BST
Henley on Thames

Sold for £984 inc. premium

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A partially complete small full size vertical, reversing condensing triple expansion four pillar marine engine.

Built by A.B Rapley.
With metal clad cylinders approx 1 1/2, 2 1/4 and 3 1/2in bores x 3in stroke, transfer pipe, studded stuffing boxes, Stephenson's link reverse (parts missing), rear frame incorporated slipper type crosshead guides, tapered connecting rods with marine type big ends, four main bearings with split brasses, LP crosshead driven air and feed pumps (not connected) and other details, cast bed, finished in green and brightwork, 17 1/4x19 1/2in (44x49.5cm).

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