1790s Single-acting Pumping Engine for Mydrecht, Holland
Reverse general section of pumping engine for Mydrecht, Holland, May 1791.
This single-acting pumping engine with a 48 inch cylinder was for the States of Utrecht. It was ordered by the Dutch merchant ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for a Birmingham Mill
The Birmingham Flour & Bread Co.’s Mill, August 1796.
A rare illustration of the Birmingham Flour & Bread Co.’s mill on Holt Street in Aston. The mill was powered by a 16 horse Boulton & Watt sun ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for a Manchester Cotton Mill
General view and plan of 16 horse 'Sun & Planet' engine for McConnel & Kennedy, Manchester, October 1797.
Boulton & Watt sold large numbers of engines to the cotton manufacturers of the North West ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Fifth page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & Watt ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Fourth page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Third page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & Watt ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Second page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
First page of description of the Engine for Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, January 1791.
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton & Watt ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for Saw Mill in Cadiz, Spain
Plan and sections of saw mill, Don Fernando de Torres, Cadiz, Spain, December 1790 [copies made in 1792].
Another European engine, this time for Spain. This was one of a handful of engines that Boulton ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Ground Plan of William Tate’s Malt Distillery and Brewery, 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but the largest ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
General Section of 52 Horse 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of ...
1790s 'Sun & Planet' Engine for William Tate, London
Cross-Section of the boilers for William Tate’s Engine, London, March 1794.
The 1790s saw a large increase in sales of Boulton & Watt’s rotative engines. They were sold to all types of business, but ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
'Reference to Drawings No. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.'
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch cylinder and an 8 foot stroke. Poldory Mine ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 6' of Poldory Engine's first floor. Also shows the top of the boiler and chimney.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 5.' of the Poldory ground plan. Also includes horizontal and cross-sections of the boiler and seating.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 4.' of the outside front view of the Poldory engine. Also shows external view of part of the boiler.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 3.' of the inside view of the Poldory Engine seen from the Lower Wall. Also shows longitudinal section of the boiler and seating and external view of the chimney.
This engine was a typical ...
Cornish Pumping Engine for the Poldory Mine
Drawing 'No. 2' of general section of cornish mine pumping engine, for the Poldory Mine.
This engine was a typical Cornish pumping engine made by Boulton & Watt. It was single-acting, with a 48 inch ...