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    Sale 7607

    Scientific & Engineering Works of Art, Instruments & Models

    London, South Kensington

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    29 May 1997

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    Lot 99

    A model Robinson Hot Air Engine,

    Price realised

    GBP 150

    Estimate

    GBP 120 - GBP 180

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    A model Robinson Hot Air Engine,
    built by J. Phillips, with horizontal power and vertical displacement cylinders and spoked flywheel, finished in black and red -- 7½in. (19cm.) high; and a Stirling cycle hot air engine with concentric cylinders, twin flywheels and aluminium base -- 9½in. (23.5cm.) long (2)

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