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John & Thomas Clark, Trowbridge, 1814

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/911

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MS 3147/5/911

Title

John & Thomas Clark, Trowbridge, 1814

Date

1814

Description

Independent Beam (Crank) Engines (1 item).

911. John & Thomas Clark, Trowbridge (ZBH). Nov. 1814. 1 item.
10 horse power independent crank engine, with 19¾ inch cylinder, 2½ foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.

Reverse cross-section of the engine and boiler, side view of the engine, longitudinal section of boiler, plan of the engine and boiler (4 drawings on 1 sheet). The sheet bears a letter code.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 690. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 242.

For John & Thomas Clark. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The engine was originally allocated to Jolliffe & Banks.

See also: 4/94 (Engine Order Book No. 8).

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John & Thomas Clark, Trowbridge, 1814