Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Portable air compressor, formerly used by 'Dafydd Taff' from Llanberis at Treflan Slate Quarry (and elsewhere), c.1940-1950. Mounted on iron wheels, spoked, 2' diameter, 4" tyres, rigid axles. Front pair are centre mounted and pivoted to allow steering via a drawbar. 2-cylinder Ingersoll-Rand compressor units are powered by 4-cylinder petrol motors, manufactured by Waukesha Motor Co. Waukesha, Wisconsin. Model VSG - 4 x 5. No. 95869. Date Nov. 1926. Made in USA. Governed speed --- RPM. Firing Order 1 2 3 4. Compressor Bore : 5½. Stroke : 5. Compressor Rating : 100 lbs gauge pressure : 800 rpm compressor speed. Compressor No. PP72117. 800 rpm motor speed. Ingersoll Rand Coy 11 Broadway New York.