Vintage Taycol Star Model Boat Marine Electric Motor
This is a quite rare British 1950s Vintage Taycol Star Model Boat Marine Electric Motor. Made by Taylor and Collis (Taycol), Bournemouth, England.
Early smaller Taycol motors, such as the Star, had a permanent horseshoe electromagnetic motor with the armature mounted between the poles. The TAYCOL Star was advertised with the following specification:-
0.3 Amp
4.4 to 9 V
Combined variable speed control and reverse switch
Small boats up to 20" length or stationary models
A great find for all collectors of vintage tech. In good condition with slight loss of paint and surface blemishes.
Approximate measurements:
- Base Width: 5.7 cm
- Base Length:- 7.1 cm
- Height: 3.8 cm
Summary
- Ferrous Metal magnet with non-ferrous fixtures
- Blue non-ferrous base and Red Horseshoe Magnet
- Manufacturer: Taylor and Collis (Taycol) 1940s/50s
- Marked on the Top with
- TAYCOL LTD
- PATENT PENDING
- Made In England
- The base is stamped with TAYCOL STAR
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