Antique Weeden Steam Engine Model No. 648
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19246363 | Featured Refinements: Weeden Steam Engine |
| Year: 1930's | Modified Item: No |
| Age Level: 12-16 Years, 17 Years & Up | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Weeden |
WEEDEN STEAM ENGINE NO. 648 A brief history: The Weeden Company was founded by William Weeden in 1882 in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Their first product was not a toy steam engine; rather, it was a “Luminous Match Safe”, patented September 26, 1882.
The first Weeden Steam Engine was offered in Youth Companion magazine in October 1884 and was known as the Weeden No. 1. Weeden Steam Engines continued to be produced until 1952 when production was halted.&nb...sp;
Item that is being offered:The Weeden No. 648 was introduced in 1927 and produced until 1940. This reversible engine has a polished brass boiler fitted with a Steam Dome and a faux governor. The Engine is 7 inches high, and the Platform Base is 7 1/4 inches by 6 1/2 inches. The 3 1/4 inch Flywheel and Base are Cast Iron. The brass plate reads: "Weeden Trade Mark, Weeden Mfg. Co. Reg. US Pat. Off. New Bedford, Mass. Volts-115, Watts-400, Cat. No. 648." The heat source is provided by an Electric Heating Unit with a detachable " range. The rest of the parts all seem to be there.I haven't poured water in it, but all the parts move freely. Please ask any questions before bidding. Excellent condition. No Reserve.
Their first product was not a toy steam engine; rather, it was a “Luminous Match Safe”, patented September 26, 1882.
The first Weeden Steam Engine was offered in Youth Companion magazine in October 1884 and was known as the Weeden No. 1. Weeden Steam Engines continued to be produced until 1952 when production was halted.&nb...sp;
Item that is being offered:The Weeden No. 648 was introduced in 1927 and produced until 1940. This reversible engine has a polished brass boiler fitted with a Steam Dome and a faux governor. The Engine is 7 inches high, and the Platform Base is 7 1/4 inches by 6 1/2 inches. The 3 1/4 inch Flywheel and Base are Cast Iron. The brass plate reads: "Weeden Trade Mark, Weeden Mfg. Co. Reg. US Pat. Off. New Bedford, Mass. Volts-115, Watts-400, Cat. No. 648." The heat source is provided by an Electric Heating Unit with a detachable " range. The rest of the parts all seem to be there.I haven't poured water in it, but all the parts move freely. Please ask any questions before bidding. Excellent condition. No Reserve.
