Antiques, Curios, Collectables. Tin toys, Musical instruments, Ephemera, Bronze
Lot 95:
Description
A precision-engineered miniature Stirling engine model manufactured by HOG MOTOR. The engine is constructed from brass-toned metal components and features a single cylinder design with integral cooling fins. It incorporates a horizontal clear glass displacement cylinder and a three-spoked flywheel connected via mechanical linkages. The entire assembly is mounted on a polished rectangular hardwood base. The side of the central engine block is embossed with the maker mark HOG MOTOR and the lowercase abbreviation ges.gesch., indicating German patent protection (gesetzlich geschützt). The lot is complete with its original matching brass-toned metal spirit burner and wick, and is accompanied by a printed illustrative instruction sheet titled MICRO-Stirling.
Wooden base length: 15 cm.
Condition report:
The engine appears to be in excellent and complete condition. The glass cylinder retains good optical clarity with no visible cracks or heat-related damage. Mechanical linkages appear intact and move freely when operated manually. The brass-toned finish is bright and exhibits minimal signs of wear. The item is sold as a collector\'s model and has not been tested for functional operation.
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