A- Large, dark wood mortar, deep (about 7 inches), with decorative, incised, narrow encircling lines on the outside. Appears to be one solid piece. 3 holes in the base open on the bottom. 2.5-inch high base tapers to form base of the cup of the mortar.
B- Pestle matching mortar. 6 inches from the base, the pestle tapers and the top handle begins, a narrower length for grasping expands to the end in a teat-drop shaped top.
Heat motor invented by Anthony Iske. Cylindircal metal containers in red and blue base/basin to be filled with water. Containers spin as steam heats metal and heat rises. Like turbine, but much smaller
Heat sensitive fire alarm invented by Anthony Iske (1831-1920). Patented by Iske on Aug. 19,1890.
Inside the wooden case, on alarm mechanism/movement, printed in black ink: "J.A. Neiss, Sr." There is also the key to wind the alarm, loose on the floor of the holder.
Anthony Iske was born in France and immigrated to the U.S. in 1847. He moved to Lancaster in 1853 and became an American citizen in 1858. Along with his son, Albert, he held over 200 patents. Most notable of his inventions was the first meat-slicing machine, a model of which is in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Heat Motor was designed to turn the energy held by heated water into rotational movement. Heating the water in the trough would cause the air in the submerged cylinders to rise. As the engine began to turn, the cylinders would rise above the water, the air inside would cool, and the cylinders would fall on the opposing side, adding to the circular motion of the engine.
A: Red rubber hot water bottle, 57.5-inch long red rubber tube, black plastic threaded screw-in top and 2 black plastic 'syringes.' Also a 2-year guarantee slip (7.75 ins. wide x 3.625 ins. long). Ecru paper with green border; on reverse are 5-step directions for use.
B: Lid to box has photo of "Armstrong's 2-Quart Capacity / Topper Combination Syringe / Distributed by Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, PA." On both lengthwise sides is the circular company logo with "Made In United States of America." Box lid is colored blue-green and black. Written on top, in red: "XBEF 4.70"
