Model of a Cornish boiler

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1870.53.9
Date:	1869
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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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