Steam Engine Demonstration Model for Projection by Max Kohl Germany antique meteorological instrument Originally employed as a stocking

Originally employed as a stocking maker

It is certainly the first example executed in gold that I have had the pleasure to find and remains in complete working order

so it is also likely that the initial partnership was broken up in some way within two years

To one side of the conductor are attached two wooden rings which are positioned either side of the glass plate each having a row of metal collector pins running around the inner circumference

Perhaps most pleasing is the existence of the original (and functioning) brass Fahrenheit scale thermometer with distinctive pad foot at the base and extendable hanging loop at the top

Steam Engine Demonstration Model for Projection by Max Kohl Germany antique meteorological instrument Originally employed as a stockingFor sale, an early twentieth century steam engine educational demonstration model for projection by Max Kohl, Germany. Appearing in Max Kohls voluminous catalogues of the period, this rare and unusual demonstration model is comprised of a marble base engraved to the maker, Max Kohl AG Chemnitz with a brass cut away model of the inner workings of a steam engine secured to the base. A painted cast iron pillar to the side supports the operating handle