1778 Copperplate Print : Steam Driven Water Fountains + Compound Machines

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Copperplate engraving - Scarce original antique print:Year of printing: not indicated in the print. Actual: 1778 (indicated on the source's title page) Publisher: London, Printed for the Authors Rev. Erasmus Middleton, W. Turnbull, T. Ellis & J. Davison Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 inches (22 x 34 cm) Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: 1. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print.Legend: MACHINES: Fig. 1,2. Fountain machines for bringing up water. This machine works itself by the powers of condensation and expansion. Fig. 3. Is an example of a compound machine, wherein are combined all the simple mechanical powers: lever, balance, pulley, axis and wheel, wedge, screw and inclined plane. For example, the piece EF, whose fans or flies may be out in motion by the wind, or drawn by a hair fastened at F, represent the lever and balance. At right angles to this is joined the perpendicular spindle GH, having upon it the endless screw H, which may be also considered as a wedge etc. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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