James Spedding & Co., Crossgates, 1785

Pumping and Canal Engines. (14 items).

561. James Spedding & Co., Crossgates. Aug.-Oct. 1785. 14 items.
Single-acting engine, with 25 inch cylinder, 8 foot stroke, chain connection.

Numbered set of reverse drawings: 1 - general view of the engine, 2 - outside front view of the engine and boiler seating, 3 - inside front view of the engine and boiler, and cross-section of the boiler and seating, 4 - first floor plan of the engine and boiler, 5 - ground floor plan of the engine and boiler, 6 & 7 - partially coloured original and partially coloured reverse plans of the working gear, 8 - partially coloured front and side views of the working gear, [No. 9 wanting], 10 - gudgeon, boiler stay ends etc., 11 - boiler steam pipes, 12 - chain links, adjusting screws, martingales, piston rod cap etc.
Also reverse plan and sections of the engine house and boiler; eduction pipe - reverse drawing; beam.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 60. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 288.

For James Spedding of Whitehaven and partners. Crossgates iron ore mine, Galton, Lancashire.

See also: Engine Agreements, Incoming Correspondence.