Backshot Water Wheel, 1844-1850

Made:
1844-1850 in Mary Tavy
maker:
Nathaniel Smith
and
Nathaniel Smith
and

Model, (scale 1:24), of high breast waterwheel at Wheal Friendship near Tavistock, Devon, with transmission, rods and bell crank levers. Contemporary model of the 'Old Sump Wheel', exhibited at the Great Exhibition, 1851. Made by Nathaniel Smith of Mary Tavy, Devon, England, 1844-1850.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1857-225
Materials:
wood, brass, metal, grit and complete
Measurements:
overall: 723 x 1990 x 455 mm
type:
waterwheels, backshot waterwheels and models
credit:
Geological Museum (Jermyn St.)