Post-Medieval — 20th century
Fire engine model
This is a model of a fire engine (see object 28.179/1) which was built in London in around 1678 by John Keeling, a pumpmaker at Blackfriars. It was originally made for the town of Dunstable in Bedfordshire. The engine is a large barrel on wheels with a pumping mechanism in the centre. The barrel would have to be re-filled regularly with buckets of water while the machine operated. Four men pumped the long arms, shooting water out of a spout in the centre.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 52.8/1
- Object name:
- Fire engine model
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- Production date:
- 20th century
- Material:
wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 146 mm, L 419 mm, W 108 mm (fire engine), H 274 mm, L 445 mm, W 195 mm (display box)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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