Steam Engine Demonstration Model for Projection by Max Kohl Germany antique meteorological instrument a rare survivor of this

a rare survivor of this much sought after recording rain gauge by a very good London maker

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

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 a rare survivor of thisFor 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