{"product_id":"original-early-20th-century-stirling-boiler-nameplate-babcock-wilcox-co","title":"Original Early 20th Century Stirling Boiler Nameplate – Babcock \u0026 Wilcox Co.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.25\" H × 7.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive original industrial nameplate from the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabcock \u0026amp; Wilcox Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying one of the company's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStirling Boilers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among the most influential water-tube steam boiler designs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast in heavy metal with a distinctive shield form, the plaque features raised lettering, a central globe-and-ribbon motif, and detailed references to the company's New York headquarters, manufacturing works in Bayonne, New Jersey and Barberton, Ohio, as well as branch offices throughout the United States and Havana, Cuba. The plaque retains a beautiful aged patina that highlights its industrial heritage and display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally mounted directly to a boiler installation, this nameplate served as a permanent identification plaque for equipment used in power generation, manufacturing, municipal utilities, industrial plants, and steam-driven facilities during the golden age of steam power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, original boiler and machinery nameplates are highly sought after by collectors of industrial history, steam technology, architectural salvage, railroadiana, and steampunk décor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Stirling Boiler manufacturer nameplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabcock \u0026amp; Wilcox Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge 9.25\" × 7.5\" display size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised cast lettering and graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShield-shaped industrial design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral globe-and-ribbon emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal mounting holes present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent industrial display piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stirling Boiler was one of the most successful water-tube boiler designs of its era and played a significant role in powering factories, electric generating stations, industrial facilities, and marine applications throughout the early twentieth century. Babcock \u0026amp; Wilcox became one of the most respected names in steam engineering and industrial manufacturing worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition with expected age-related wear, oxidation, surface marks, and patina consistent with decades of industrial service and display. Lettering and decorative details remain crisp and highly legible. Original mounting holes remain intact. Please review photographs carefully for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustrial history collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteam engine and boiler collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural salvage displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRailroadiana collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteampunk décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory and power plant memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice, library, or workshop display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and visually striking artifact from America's industrial age and a remarkable piece of steam power history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48791887413463,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image4_9038bf45-91f0-41b0-b55b-3938b172ef71.jpg?v=1781632343","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/original-early-20th-century-stirling-boiler-nameplate-babcock-wilcox-co","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}