Bidspirit auction | Circa 1970s Mamod Stationary Live

Circa 1970s Mamod Stationary Live Steam Engine - This English-made stationary model engine is constructed of brass, steel, and die-cast metal components mounted on a red-painted pressed tinplate base. The mechanism is a single-acting oscillating steam engine featuring a horizontal brass boiler, a safety valve, and a steam pipe connected to an oscillating cylinder that drives a red-spoked flywheel. The unit includes a removable burner tray designed for solid fuel tablets. The chimney is cast with the name MAMOD in vertically aligned, silver-toned relief letters. A black and silver adhesive label on the base plate features stylized text reading Mamod above the block letters MADE IN ENGLAND. A reflective metal boiler casing is embossed with an oval mark containing the name Mamod and the words MADE IN ENGLAND. Adjacent to the sight glass at the end of the boiler is a black label with white text reading WATCH WATER / LEVEL. / WASSERSTAND / BEACHTEN. The boiler end cap is brass with two visible securing screws and a centered viewing port. The base measures approximately 8 inches in length (photo 7). The base measures approximately 4.5 inches in width (photo 8). The chimney stands approximately 6.5 to 7 inches in height. The engine is in used, vintage condition with accumulated dust and light surface grime across all components (photo 1). The red-painted base shows minor paint loss and scuffing, particularly around the corners and edges (photo 6). The brass boiler and burner area exhibit oxidation and heat-related discoloration from use (photo 5). There is minor pitting and surface wear on the chrome-finished boiler casing (photo 2). The burner tray is present and shows heavy carbon residue and soot accumulation (photo 4). The item is offered in as-found, untested condition.