Model of a John Kingston valve, made from drawings supplied by the Board of Admiralty

Made:
1902-1903 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum, Workshops

Sectioned model, scale 1:4, of a 8.5 inch John Kingston valve, displayed on the plating of a vessel, on wood stand, by the Science Museum Workshops, South Kensington, London, England, from drawings supplied by the Board of Admiralty, London, England, 1902-1903

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1903-36
Materials:
teak (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and paint
Measurements:
overall: 600 mm x 350 mm x 290 mm, 6.515kg
type:
model - representation and valve