Boiler

Object detail

Accession number

1977.205

Maker

Clarkson Thimble Tube Boiler Co Ltd

Description

Industrial thimble boiler and furnace.
Part 1, Boiler - Thimble tube 5 HP boiler "Clarkson" No. 4504. Silver painted metal cylinder with various components attached.
Part 2, Furnace - Circular metal frame with inner layer of bricks. There is a square metal part on one side with a circular piece extending from its centre.

Marks

TYPE 8523X / MAX 150 PSI Embossed
CLARKSON THIMBLE / TUBE BOILER CO LTD / 15, FETTER LANE, / LONDON, E.C.4. / HYD.TEST 230LBS.PSI / BOILER NO 4504 W.P.120 Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Credit Line

Clarkson Thimble Tube Boiler Co Ltd. Post 1951. Boiler, 1977.205. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Boiler, Power Boiler, Steam Power Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Producing Equipment

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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