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Lot 656: Distilling Equipment and a Coffee Urn

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 656: Distilling Equipment and a Coffee Urn

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Distilling Equipment and a Coffee Urn

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 131
Class: Other
Description:

1) Two copper 20 gallon tanks, with a 16 inch copper coil between them, a brass pressure gauge and assorted brass fittings. The first tank is fitted with a pair of drain plugs at the bottom, a larger plug up top, a valve with metal knob, and the gage marked "WM. ALLEN & SONS./ WORCESTER, MASS." The second tank is identical in size, with a capped gauge pipe, no top plug, and a spigot in one of the drains. Each tank is marked "ALLCRAFT/ MANUFACTURING/ COMPANY, INC/ 20 GALS./ TESTED TO 300 LBS/ 127 LBS WORK PRESS.". A small red and white enamel painted sign marked "INSPECTOR TEST" has been hung from the pipe on the second tank. 2) All items constructed from copper, except where noted otherwise. Pot still, oval design 19" long, 10" wide and 13" tall, with a peaked lid topped with a 15" tall shaft, head, and open spigot, with brass swivel. 3) Kettle, 11 1/2" wide and 20" tall, with the lid tapering to a 3" wide neck. With a 9 1/2" wide, 8" tall funnel. 4) Kettle, 16" wide and 18" tall, with a conical lid and a brass spigot. 5) Unknown device, consisting of a 14 1/2" wide, 14" tall kettle and a 14" wide, 13 1/4" tall covering. Inside the covering is a conical structure above a thick rim, with one spigot above the cone and another between the cone and rim. May be a condenser. 6) Cecilware Everware coffee urn, 15 3/4" tall, mounted on four 6" tall legs, with wood handled lid, porcelain inner chamber, and dual spigots with glass gauges. Some small parts absent.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good, with some minor dings and areas of darker patina. Valves and spigot move freely. 2)-6) All are good, with mild pressure dents and some discoloration around the soldered areas. None have been tested for function.



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