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William King & Son, Paisley, 1810

Catalogue reference: MS 3147/5/424

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MS 3147/5/424
Title
William King & Son, Paisley, 1810
Date
1810
Description

Crank Engines. (5 items).

424. William King & Son, Paisley (C). Feb., Mar. 1810. 5 items.
14 horse power double-acting crank engine, with 20¾ inch cylinder, 4 foot stroke, parallel motion, cast iron beam, cast iron connecting rod.

Reverse plan and sections of the engine and boiler houses and 3 boilers; sheet of sketches of pipes etc. and notes about the engine sent to the Foundry. All the drawings except the last item bear letter codes.

Original Portfolio or 'Book' No. 618. Catalogue of Old Engines p. 76.

For William King & Son. Cotton mill, Paisley.

See also: 4/93 (Engine Order Book No. 7).

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Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
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