A model of a Stuart Turner live steam beam engine

A model of a Stuart Turner live steam beam engine, built by the late Mr Duncan Laidlaw of Bristol, the turned central column supporting beam with split gun-metal bearings, Watt's parallel motion, single cylinder 1 inch bore by 2 inch stroke with fitted outside steam valve operated from eccentric mounted on the open crank with 7 inch diameter spoked flywheel and rope wheel. The model finished in black paintwork and mounted on wooden plinth. Engine length 34cm. Depth 14cm. Total height 28cm.From the collection of the late Mr Duncan Laidlaw of Bristol.