£850
A very well engineered scratchbuilt live steam model of a vertical table engine in the style of a Murdock, Aitken & Co. engine from the early 19th Century by Don Unwin of Cambridge. Steam cylinder placed vertically on the table with the crosshead and guides mounted immediately above, supported on four fluted columns. Two connecting rods, one either side of the cylinder driving the crankshaft below the table. Simulated stone (painted wood) base on wooden panel. Metalwork finished in green with wood lagging and brass bands to cylinder. 2x builder's plates for 'Murdock, Aitken & Co., Glasgow' and the other 'Don Unwin, Cambridge 2001'. Approx 600mm high, flywheel approx 310mm diameter. GC-VGC, cleaning required, motion turns freely. £400-600
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