{"product_id":"vertical-boiler","title":"Large Bernard Ross (1970) Model Live Steam Vertical Boiler Wood Clad 27.5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and very impressive \u003c\/span\u003emodel engineer-built vertical live steam boiler, constructed by B. Ross and dated 1970, with the maker’s oval plaque reading “B. Ross – 1970 – Arley Nr Coventry.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis is a particularly large and heavy example, weighing approximately 27.5kg, and has a very attractive traditional appearance with a wooden-lagged boiler barrel, brass retaining bands, extensive copper pipework and black-painted smokebox\/firebox fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boiler is fitted with numerous valves and associated fittings, including a pressure gauge, water gauge\/sight glass, feed\/steam pipework and what appears to be a hand-operated pump arrangement mounted towards the base. The lower firebox has a substantial hinged firehole door, with a separate opening section to the base giving access to the grate and firebox. A tall removable chimney is also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe boiler itself measures approximately 54cm high to the top of the chimney socket, as shown in the photographs, with the main body approximately 21cm across and boiler diameter 16cm. The chimney adds considerable additional height when fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of vintage model engineering which would make an impressive boiler for a large stationary steam plant, workshop display or restoration project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is surface rust and corrosion to the firebox\/base and grate area, together with paint loss, tarnishing and general marks consistent with its age and previous use. The wooden lagging remains particularly attractive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This boiler has \u003c\/span\u003enot been hydraulically or steam tested\u003cspan\u003e, and no current boiler certificate is supplied. Its internal condition and suitability for steaming are therefore unknown. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et should be professionally inspected and appropriately tested before any attempt is made to fire or pressurise it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as these form an important part of the description and show the fittings, condition and construction in detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony \u0026 Co Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729334591816,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/0147\/0792\/files\/25074C7F-C854-416D-B4C5-195CCF5F402C.jpg?v=1786462280","url":"https:\/\/anthonycollectables.com\/products\/vertical-boiler","provider":"Anthony \u0026 Co Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}