1778 Copperplate Antique Print : Compressed Air Water Fountain Machines

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Copperplate engraving - Scarce original antique print:Year of printing: not indicated in the print. Actual: 1778 (indicated on the source's title page) Publisher: London, Printed for the Authors Rev. Erasmus Middleton, W. Turnbull, T. Ellis & J. Davison Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 inches (22 x 34 cm) Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: 1. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print.Legend: MACHINES: Fig. 1. A water fountain machine put in action by compression of air, and works itself. Fog. 2. is a hand machine, works by power of expansion and condensation of air; will force up any quantity of water, in proportion to the size and strength of the vessels. Fig. 3. This machine is made to work by the powers of condensation and expansion; the first of these powers have the advantage of raising water into a cylinder of any size, even if it could be made to contain a thousand tons; but this power of condensation is limited in the height to which it can make water rise. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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