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Legend : Mr. Joseph Bramah's Hydrostatic Press. Plans, elevation, sections of the pump and cylinder. Fig. 1,2. Elevations taken in opposite directions, AABcc=frame, cc=cast iron piece, B=top cast iron piece, AA=bolts, E=iron table, F=strong metallic cylinder, D=piston, L=cistern containing water, h=piston rod, H=lever, g=rod, l=counterbalance, 5. Section of the pump, b=copper pipe, h=lower extremity of piston rod, r=screw, MM=barrel of the pump, N=suction valve, k=safety valve, 6. Metal ring divided into five segments,  7. Leather collar. A man  applying his whole weight  can create a pressure of 6000 pounds, nearly three tons.

Print  Specifics: Type of print: Copperplate engraving - Original antique print Year of printing: not indicated in the print - actual: 1820 Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, London Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair) Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches (20 x 25 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: Blank Notes: Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. eBay seller since 1998. Five-star service.