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What I Saw Today - Stamper Battery


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Thought i would post what i came across today, not sure how common stuff like this is still set up in the US but over here in Australia it isnt that common anymore with many being broken down and sold off or bits and pieces stolen over the years.

Its a Stirling 3 head Battery, used to pulverise ore releasing the gold , looks to have been reused in the 80s maybe even 90s as there is some fairly modern hoses etc connected but overall its a great piece of antique prospecting equipment....if it wasnt so bloody heavy i would have thrown it in the back of the truck and set it up at home :) hahhahaha

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It is always amazing to see such heavy machinery in the remote reaches of mining areas.  The hills around Downieville, California have some huge iron parts that were transported by hand and mule on mountains that goats fear to tread...

fred

 

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Superb never saw one before more pics next time please 

 

 

Thanks

 

 

RR

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