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Model Steam Engine from E Lennie, Opticians
© Reproduced with acknowledgement to Alan Battson, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, England
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Lennies are well know for thier optical and photographic equipment. However, Alan Battson has written to tell me about another item that he has bearing an E Lennie nameplate. Alan wrote: |
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Model Steam Engine "I have a model steam engine with a nameplate 'E. Lennie-optician 46 Princes Street'. It was given to me in 1943. I can only assume that it was made as a pastime or hobby by Mr Lennie." Alan Battson, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, England: August 14+15, 2009 |
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Alan added: |
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Age of the Model "The dates 1857-62 that I concluded above (possibly incorrectly) are based on the title of the business at 46 Princes Street given in the historical notes on the E Lennie web site. However, I must agree that to put the full title of the business on such a small nameplate would be quite an achievement! Also, when I was given the engine in 1943, it was described as 'very old - approaching 100 years old'." Alan Battson, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, England: August 21, 2009 |
Reply1. John Somerville Seattle, Washington, USA |
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Thank you to John Somerville who read Alan Battson's comments and wrote: |
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Model Steam Engine "I'm a steam enthusiast and have spent months in southern England visiting steam museums. My favourite is the Kew Bridge Engine Trust. I recently purchased a very fine model steam engine at an estate sale. Here is a photo of it... ... and a photo of the 'Lennie' name placard from the model." John Somerville, Seattle, Washington, USA: December 13, 2010 |
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Please click on the thumbnail images above to enlarge them. John: Do you know the approximate date of your model? Peter Stubbs: December 17+20, 2010 |
