Up For your consideration is this antique Pickering vertical 3 fly ball governor designed for steam, gas, tractor, and hit miss engines. It is made of cast iron and was manufactured in Portland, Conn. United States. Serial # 3288008B  Shaft Rev. 350. Patented May 21, 1907 and Oct. 15,1907.I will be selling "AS IS" because I have no knowledge of how they work, only what they ar used for. When turnig the top everything moves except the the vertical small shaft at bottom. All Gear teeth are there and not chipped or broken. NO broken casting. Some green paint left. Could have been for a John Deer Hit and Miss engine??  13 3/4" tall. PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AT ALL PICTURES. Always happy to answer any question I can. NO International shipping.  If you need more pictures or have any question please ask in time for me to respond to your wishes. I am listing several other fantastic items so PLEASE BE SURE you put me on your watch list and check back often. Should you be the high bidder please be ready to pay. If you do not pay I will have to report the non-payment to Ebay and re-list the item. Thanks for checking out my auctions. I will ship within 24 hrs. after payment except weekends and holidays. Then it will be the next business day.  I love a good auction so let the bidding begin. Have fun and GOOD LUCK!!!