Vintage Steam & Electrical Education Models, Toys & Decor Online Only Auction

Vintage Steam & Electrical Education Models, Toys & Decor Online Only Auction

Bidding begins to close on Thursday, April 9^th at 9:00pm CT

215 Taylor - East Peoria, IL 61611

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Pick Up - check out will take place Friday, April 10th

An amazing collection years in the making by Dr Kohlm and his friend Mr. R Powers it is the pleasure of JK Auctions to bring this collection of working steam engines including the original Shriner circus popcorn , peanut machine used in Peoria IL. Several toy steam models and accessories and not to be out done there are plenty of educational electrical pieces as well to public auction so that many may have the opportunity to own a unique piece and create memories of their own. 

A complete look back in time ready for modern day comparisons through old school models is what this auction is all about, the passing of a collection not to one, but to many so new stories and chapters may be written. 

Be sure to look at the details, there are so many we tried hard but may have missed a few. This auction is so unique it is our first in a series of auctions that will open for bidding on THURSDAY and close 2 weeks later on a Thursday -- with FRIDAY pick up !!

Bidding Open

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Bidding Notice: Note: Thursday night closing and Friday pick up be sure to check all things for details.

Lot 1 | Shriners Peoria, IL org popcorn / peanut steam

engine machine used for the Shrine circus and other events in and around Peoria, IL a one of one classical historical piece. Has many intricate moving parts. Comes with tools etc.

Lot 2 | Wilesco D10 working model toy steam engine

made in Germany by Wihelm Schroder Gmbh & Co -- missing the dry fuel holder to place under the boiler

Lot 3 | Mamod (SE1? ) model steam engine non-working

the boiler pipes need repair, unit will not function without repairs being made. circa mid 20th century Mamod is a British manufacture

Lot 4 | Empire 43Steam engine - piston no go - whistle yes

electric cord is not included and should be considered missing from the unit. During testing we were unable to get the piston to function properly. The whistle functioned as expected. Diagnostics and repairs will be required. Made by the Metal Ware Corporation Two Rivers Wisconsin

Lot 5 | Weeden toy steam engine circa 1920s / 1930's

unit is untested by JK Auctions - unit freely moves as does generator - cord to generator has been cut off believe it is a Weeden model 14 but unable to verify this belief

Lot 6 | KJ Miller Junior Engineer SE 100 toy steam engine

unable to test due to electrical cord condition appears to be complete

Lot 7 | Empire Ware Corp Cat #031 - working

toy steam model engine has video in web links section of testing at auction house. Base is cast iron - boiler is electric - no cord included with the unit. HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 8 | Solar Engines Stirling cycle model #1

hot air engine made by Solar Engines of Phoenix, AZ as an educational tool

Lot 9 | Stuart S50 model steam engine

this unit is frequently used as a stand alone demo or used to power other small engines -- untested by JK Auctions

Lot 10 | Cretors & Co No 1 Popcorn Machine steam engine

late 1880s - early 1910s estimated time frame unit is untested by JK Auctions National register wood base with cash register plate still in place. no shipping THIS LOT

Lot 11 | Electric model steam engine

unable to test due to missing boiler level tube - unable to verify / confirm maufacture / model

Lot 12 | Shop built boiler ? Untested

Unknown make / model appears to be shop / bench build

Lot 13 | INDX Electric steam engine

untested no wiring - base is cast iron there is a small wrench attached to the unit ( was there upon machine pick up ) -

Lot 14 | Empire Ware Corp B31 electric steam engine

boiler works, cord not included - piston needs a steam valve to be tested for function - 375 watts 110 volt

Lot 15 | Wilesco electric steam engine - works

See web link section for engine in operation. Likely a D10 or D16 model unable to verify HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 16 | TR Arden rapid fire toy cannon circa 1920's

wood barrel and is designed ot shoot wood bullets ( no wood bullets are present ) - spring loaded - untested by JK Auctions

Lot 17 | My Midwest steam engine - kit build

Unable to confirm the model of this unit though most likely a 5 or 6 - this appears to be an original and not a modern reproduction of the same type unit.

Lot 18 | Wilesco Model M51 drill press 20th century

designed to be powered by a toy steam engine, via belt or spring drive -- missing the belt on the back side -- fully moving parts. Untested by JK Auctions

Lot 19 | Stirling engine air steam cylinder single fly whee

an educational model designed to show coversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy. Uses dry fuel or denatured alcohol for heat source.

Lot 20 | Weedman Electric steam engine catalog #44

New Bedford Mass, 115 volts , 250 watts HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 21 | Vertical steam boiler w whistle

boiler is untested by JK Auctions, unable to confirm make / model

Lot 22 | Empire Metal ware Catalog #331 steam engine

fully working - cord not included - 110 v 350 watt - HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 23 | Stirling Aluminum hot air piston engine

working, fully functional - thermal to mechanical energy model often used in education. HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 24 | steam valve system

unknown brand or if shop built - untested by JK Auctions

Lot 25 | Antique 20th century German vertical steam engine

unit is stationary and likely made by Markiln, Doll or Bling - sold as toys and educational pieces - unit is untested by Jk Auctions

Lot 26 | Fleischmann steam engine model WORKING

metal tin base, solid fuel boiler with fuel tab holder, has fly wheel circa 1950's see video in web links of JK Auction house operational test HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 27a | Empire Metal Ware Cat #B 30 steam engine

cast iron base 110 volt 300 watts electric boiler HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 28 | Wilesco M57 Large Countershaft

freely moving - fully functional steam engine powered shaft

Lot 29 | Mamod SP 2 Dry Fuel Live Steam w box

has box, papers and original fuel supply - manufactured by Mamod Birmingham - England circa 1980s HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 30 | Wilesco M60 Hacksaw steam accessory

made in West Germany

Lot 31 | Jensen Electric Steam model 60 or 70 400 watt

boiler has a leak - with original box 3.5 amp we believe this to be model 70 though not 100% certain it is not a model 60. HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 32 | Shop / bench built vertical shaft boiler

this unit has a couple of sharp edges and features that indicate this was a hobbist bench built unit. Boiler is untested by JK Auction and is sold as is.

Lot 33 | 1 of 1 Hobbist bench build wood oil rig model

Has moving parts and would function well as an educational model 1 of 1 unique engineer structure.

Lot 34 | Empire electric steam engine model

made by Metal ware Corp. whistle is bench built shop piece from copper and is not original. HAS VIDEO IN LINKS

Lot 35 | Weeden 672 vertical model steam engine circa 1930s

unable to test this unit as the glass boiler tube is missing

Lot 36 | Wilesco dry fuel boiler steam engine

unable to test unit as the safety valve is missing. Also missing the dry fuel fire box holder

Lot 37 | Mamod SE1 or 2 model steam engine

We did not test for lack of fueloptions - denatured alcohol or similar fuel required Engine appears complete and fully functional has fire box fuel holder unknown wick condition.

Lot 38 | Stationary steam engine items, cord, fuel , belts

funnel and other items.

Lot 39 | Mamod metal power press miniature

steam or construction set belt driven - vintage toy.

Lot 40 | Mamod polishing / grinding miniature

steam accessory belt driven tool - toy model

Lot 41 | Mamod Live steam line shaft - belt driven

Lot 42 | Mamood Pedestal Grinding Machine miniature

Lot 43 | Mamod steam accessory

Lot 44 | Weeden model steam engine

cast iron base, brass boiler,

Lot 45 | RARE 12" Kewanee Boiler Co. - Kewanee IL gauge

Lot 46 | Ashcroft psi gauge

Lot 47 | Antique Caterpillar pressure gauge

Lot 48 | Marsh Instrument Co gauge

Lot 49 | steam punk pressure gauge

Lot 50 | Antique boiler temperature gauge

unable to ship with mercury in it

Lot 51 | Complete boiler waqter level set up

Lot 52 | Merrill 100 psi gauge

Lot 53 | 160 psi gauge

Lot 54 | Honeywell threaded control valve

brass

Lot 55 | Glass tubes & rod for boiler water level

Lot 56 | - no description -

Lot 57 | brass valves / pipe

Lot 58 | brass valves / pipe

Lot 59 | brass valves / pipe

Lot 60 | Shop built boiler

primarily copper

Lot 61 | vintage valve

Lot 62 | brass & copper valve

Lot 63 | Boiler water level viewer parts

Lot 64 | brass and other valves & parts

Lot 65 | (4) brass valves

Lot 66 | assorted valves

Lot 67 | Brass & copper pipes & parts

Lot 68 | Brass & copper pipes & parts

Lot 69 | Brass & copper pipes & parts

Lot 70 | brass & other parts in organizer

Lot 71 | brass & other parts in organizer

Lot 72 | cast iron single burner

Lot 73 | Hamilton Beach electric motor

often called a " home motor: was commonly used to electrify treddle sewing machines

Lot 74 | Singer Sewing machine motor / wheel BT 7

Lot 75 | Shop assembled elect motor and pully

unknown manufacture - unable to confirm identity

Lot 76 | Antique shop built generator education model

Lot 77 | Toy electric motor Stansi Scientific

Lot 78 | Vintage educational electric motor & switch

Lot 79 | Metal oil rig tower base

Lot 80 | Marx metal tower ( light ) base

Lot 81 | Kerscene Sad iron heater - cast itron

Lot 82 | Sliding electric rheostat - education model

Lot 83 | Sliding electric rheostat - education model

Lot 84 | Creative shop builder creation thing

Lot 85 | Mechanical clock workings

Lot 86 | Welch Scientific DC Amperes meter education set up

Lot 86a | JW Altex tin Wind up Ferris Wheel - works

made in Germany - no key to wind with Has video in operation

Lot 86b | Snowflake Ferris Wheel tin model MS435

Lot 86c | (3) Ohio Art hand operated tin toys

all are free moving -- one wheel needs some minor repair - other 2 units fully function

Lot 87 | Jaylon Bros Co PEORIA Il steam gauge

Lot 88 | Eby Electric Eye UNit model 130 circa 1935

head phones and other items

Lot 89 | Weston Ammeter model 280 Ilec Inst Co.

Lot 90 | Weston Amp meter

Lot 91 | Cornell Dubilier Electronics Decade Resistor Model

Model RDC covers resistance range 10 kilohoms to 1.1 megohms

Lot 92 | Welch DC volt gauge model 3035E

Lot 93 | (2) unknown pre war sectors / regulators

Lot 94 | Stansi Decade resistance box

Lot 95 | The famous Geppert kleer tone

Lot 96 | Copper / brass switches & more

Lot 97 | Copper / brass switches & more

Lot 98 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 99 | Shop built electric motor pully set up

Lot 100 | vintage automotive electrical component

Lot 101 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 102 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 103 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 104 | Antique speaker / intercom

Lot 105 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 106 | Telegraph key & sounder set

Lot 107 | Lionel train transformer

Lot 108 | (3) electric lab education / testing on (off) swit

on / off switches

Lot 109 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 110 | Macalaster Bicknell Co P55 power supply

power supply / tester

Lot 111 | Jewell Electrical Inst Co No 77 Ac meter

Lot 112 | Electrical / electronic parts

Lot 113 | (2) spools cotton covered wire

Lot 114 | (2) spools cotton covered wire

Lot 115 | (2) spools cotton covered wire

Lot 116 | (2) spools cotton covered wire

Lot 117 | spool cotton covered wire

Lot 118 | (2) spools cotton covered wire

Lot 119 | Electric specialty Co motor & pulley

Lot 120 | Hardware & organizers

Lot 121 | Hardware & organizers

Lot 122 | Hardware & organizers

Lot 123 | Brass & Wood Bell - larger hand held - loud

Lot 124 | Primitive framed shop sign

Lot 125 | Primitive framed shop sign

Lot 126 | framed steam ship art

Lot 127 | framed steam art

Lot 128 | Steam conquers the Atlatic book

Lot 129 | Audells Electric motor guide

Lot 130 | Road & Bridge construction book

Lot 131 | Power Plant Engineers Guide

Lot 132 | pumps book

Lot 133 | low pressure boilers book

Lot 134 | True Tone radio

Lot 135 | steam / engineering book set

Lot 136 | Has P Marsh Corp Chicago steam gauge

Lot 137 | 12” Marsh Instrument co Skokie IL cast iron gauge

Lot 138 | 12” Marsh Instrument co Skokie IL cast iron gauge

Lot 323 | rat rod motorcycle starter set up