That's a nice one Nick! I don't recall seeing any etchings that look like yours, I suspect it was made by Union Toy Mfg in the late 1870's but I'm not sure.
Here's an ad from 1873 showing the cylinder mounted on top of the boiler. Note that it came in two different sizes and two different configurations, plain and ornamented.
I find it interesting that it's supposed to shoot water 20 feet.
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Perhaps that was actually meant as 20 "scale" feet?!?!
Perhaps that was actually meant as 20 "scale" feet?!?!
I don't think so, later ads (1878) claim "Here we have a perfect little Steam Fire Engine that will throw a stream of water fifteen or twenty feet"
That would be impressive to see!!!
Day 125: Still on the road and hard to make replies but don’t want to miss a day…
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Amazing! But what's really caught my eye is the sleeve whistle,This style of whistle was used by both Ryder and Buckman and both offered it as an accessory for 15 cents.
@Nick, does it still turn?
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Yes it still turns, but I don’t think I show it in this video
https://youtu.be/sNrjzkca2Ok
Nice. Might need a different nozzle to get that 20 foot stream.
Nice. Might need a different nozzle to get that 20 foot stream.
Haha, yes that was a last minute decision to try the pump and the only hose I had handy
Day 126: prototype #000
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That Prototype #000 is one of the best INTB looking models Gintschel ever made.
Day 127: not perfect, but cheap
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I suspect that Dennis is going to like this one!