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NobiWann
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I recently purchased what I think is a model of a steam engine and how it operates. The only writing on the object is "Deal Courtney & Frankenfield Balanced Slide Valve Pat. Aug. 14 1883." I would just like to know a little more about the history of this object and what it may have been used for. I know it's related to steam power in some way. It's approx. 2ft. long with an 11 inch flywheel and the valve is approx. 5in.
Thanks,
Noble Annan
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May I ask why you deleted what I post to you? If you don't want to hear what people say then why are you here?
Sorry, I didn't mean to delete your post.
Again, can you telll us what is blocked out in the first picture? Does this have any place to hook up anything and finally could we get a picture of the other side? Thanks for helping us help you.