Model of a Cornish boiler

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This model of a Cornish boiler with a single flue was made in 1869. In such boilers, heat from the fire passed through the centre, returned along the sides and passed underneath to the chimney.

One of a collection of models made in the Museum workshop, 1868 - 70 - a model of a Cornish steam-boiler, made during 1869

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• Online ID: 000-100-044-207-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1870.53.9
• Date: 1869
  
• Material: Steam boiler, Cornish / model
  
• Dimensions: 355 mm x 690 mm x 257 mm
  
• What: Steam boiler, Cornish / model
  
• Subject: 12. HEAT ENGINES, Steam (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Industrial Museum Workshop, Chambers Street, Edinburgh (Model maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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