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Once again, thank you for all the friendly advice.

Dean

Thank you for everyone's comments. I appreciate you all taking the time and effort to reply.

After receiving the comments above I have decided to keep it. The money was never an issue it is just space. I already have 6 model boats he built sitting on newly built shelving in the loft!

I will definitely write his details on the underside of the base, that was a very nice suggestion.

Can I ask one further question about how to store it? It's currently in the garage but I fear it will get damaged in there. If I put it in the loft should I wipe the metal elements with a light oil or is there a suggested way to prevent it from rusting?

Again thank you to all who have been kind enough to offer advice.

Regards

Dean

Hello,

My 88 year old father in law passed away last year and left us with his beam engine that he built many years ago. He was a toolmaker at Rolls Royce and built this during the working day (pace of life was so much more relaxed in those days). I am guessing this was built around 1970's.

For reference purposes the base is 55cm long.

He was always of the opinion that it had some value. Sadly we are struggling for space and I am looking to sell this.

I wondered if anyone would be happy to advise me if

• Does it have a value and if so what sort of price should I be looking to sell for?
• Should I try to restore it before selling or sell 'as is'
• Does it have a name or type? I believe he built it from some plans he bought.
• I assume my best option would be eBay but would appreciate any other suggestions. I have considered a local antiques auction.

Forgive me if this type of question is inappropriate for this forum, I'm just not sure where to get any feedback from.

Kind regards

Dean