Can anyone identify this old engine please? The cast iron flywheel is 3" in diameter, anf the engine is 6" long overall. The cylinder and bed are cast in one in brass. The bore is about 3/8". There are no markings anywhere. At some time, a brass block has been soldered to the pedestal. I intend to remove this. Any sugestions about the maker would be welcome. Thankyou.

Thanks for the feedback gents. I'm sure it is the same engine as in the link to the Basset-Lowke catalogue page. Thanks again.

Maurice

It certainly would be great to be able to buy the castings today, even at a relistic present day price. I have dismantled it now. Everything came undone nicely. The screws are tiny, but not B.A. Perhaps Whitworth; I have seen them listed down to 1/16". The flywheel has been very nicely machined, and incorporates the eccentric. The connecting rod, and the eccentric rod are made from nickel silver. No percepable wear in the strap but the eye the other end is very worn, as is the little end on the con. rod. The finish on the bed / cylinder casting is quite poor under the paint (whats left of it). Perhaps it was purchased with a finished flywheel, and the rest, home done, as Bob sugested. The slde valve is tiny, and very well made. Its all a bit of a mixture realy. I intend to repaint it, and probably do somethig about the worn parts, without discarding anything . I will post a picture when its done. Thanks again for all the feedback.

Maurice