The age of Steam engines brought with it the ever-present possibilities of horrendous explosions.
They were manufactured to perform multitudes of tasks, and one of the most interesting facets.
Some were strictly utilitarian in appearance; others were beautiful decorated.
Steam gauges were used everywhere, in great numbers and varieties.
It was no surprise, then, that around the middle of the 19th century, the Steam gauge made its appearance and soon was found wherever a Steam engine was used.
The age of Steam engines brought with it the ever-present possibilities of horrendous explosions