Model of Poole's paddle wheel

Made:
1830-1890 in Lambeth
maker:
Maudslay, Sons and Field Limited

Model of an improved Poole's feathering paddle wheel (c.1830) with external crank for each float, the pin of which is controlled by a circular groove in a large ring, by Maudslay, Sons and Field, Lambeth, London, England, 1830-1890

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1900-58
Materials:
mahogany (wood), steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), paint, wood (unidentified) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 200 mm, 285 mm,
type:
model - representation
credit:
Maudslay, Sons and Field Limited