Summary
Working Model of King & Howland's Patent Spiral Lift Stamp Battery which was granted Victorian patent (No 26:8:1858) in 1858. It features 12 iron stamps which rotate on lifting and falling by action of the spiral lift on the tappets. The model was made by O. Bobardt between 1858 and 1871.
Physical Description
Model of a machine powered by a system of gears and tappets. The handle at the top allowed the model to be demonstrated.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Museum of Victoria, 1871
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Classification
Mining & metallurgy, Ore crushing - general, Model stamp batteries
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Overall Dimensions
770 mm (Width), 675 mm (Depth), 945 mm (Height), 234 kg (Weight)
Width includes handle at the side.
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