Best Engine Trophy at Pantera International
Craftsman: Roger Butzen
Knapp Collection #: 777A
Catalog #: 2024.5.17
Contributor: Paul Knapp
Roger Butzen won the “Best Engine” trophy at the Pantera International Winter Expo in 2007 for his impressive miniature Challenger V8.
Big Ben Matchstick Model
Craftsman: Ronald Remsberg
Catalog #: 2010.13.2
Donor: Ronald Remsberg
This matchstick model of Big Ben is 23-1/2″-tall and had a 5-3/4 square inch base.
Bimba Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.1a
Donor: Mark Petersen
This steam engine was designed using a Bimba air cylinder for the cylinder and piston.
Bing Toy Model Steam Engine
Craftsman: Gebruder Bing Nurnberg
Catalog #: 2014.38.1
Contributor: Craig Libuse
Live steam powers this single-cylinder vertical steam engine to spin a flywheel that could be used to run a belt to power other toy equipment.
Birdhouse Dollhouse
Craftsman: Jo Berbiglia
Catalog #: 2013.31.1
Donor: Jo Berbiglia
This tiny Birdhouse dollhouse was built at a scale of 1/4“=1’ and features some bunnies in the yard.
Bleriot XI Airplane
Craftsman: Ellsworth Orr
Catalog #: 2021.16.1
Contributor: Ellsworth Orr
This unique Bleriot XI airplane model was built by Ellsworth Orr.
Blonde Wooden Greek Urn With Lid
Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke
Catalog #: 2019.17.7
Donor: Eckhard Fadtke
Eckhard Fadtke handmade this blonde wooden Greek urn with an accompanying lid.
Boat in a Bulb
Craftsman: Howard Griffus
Catalog #: 2017.29.1
Donor: Howard Griffus
Howard Griffus, a retired shipwright from San Diego, wanted to see if he could put a tiny boat in an old automotive lightbulb.
Bobber V-Twin Custom Motorcycle
Craftsman: Stephen J. King
Knapp Collection #: 412
Catalog #: 2016.8.9
Contributor: Paul Knapp
This Bobber V-twin custom motorcycle measures just 13″-long. It’s powered by a custom-built 7cc side-valve 120-degree V-twin.
Boeing B-17
Craftsman: Ralph Sarosi
Catalog #: 2013.35.9
Donor: Joe Bridi
This wooden model Boeing B-17 has a “U” emblem on the tail and is #483514.
Bosh Water-Cooled Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Craftsman: Bob Shores
Knapp Collection #: 440
Catalog #: 2016.8.23
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The Bosh is water-cooled 4-cylinder 40cc inline auto engine designed to burn gasoline on spark ignition.
Bottle Washing Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.32
Donor: Mark Petersen
In this clever invention, a steam engine drives a bottle brush in and out of a bottle neck for cleaning.
Bourbouze Beam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.71
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this miniature Bourbouze beam engine (magnetic coil engine)
Boxer 2-Cylinder Opposed Aircraft Engine
Craftsman: Unknown
Knapp Collection #: 154
Catalog #: 2008.16.23
Contributor: Paul Knapp
The maker of this Boxer 2-cylinder opposed aircraft engine is unknown, but it came from Germany. The engine is 9”-long, 9”-wide, and 7”-high.
Brass “Little Giant” Power Hammer Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.119
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a second miniature replica of the “Little Giant” power hammer built by Birk.
Brass Egg Timer Wall Clock
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.41
Donor: Mark Petersen
This is a pendulum regulated, weight driven, six-minute egg timer made from brass.
Brass Field Artillery Cannon
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.22.2
Donor: Jan Haring
Joe Haring built this tiny field artillery cannon primarily from brass. The cannon even has firing implements and ramrods.
Brass Field Artillery Cannons
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.22.1
Donor: Jan Haring
Two model brass field artillery cannons built by the late Joe Haring.
Brass Horizontal Steam Engine
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.117
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this small brass single-cylinder horizontal steam engine, including all the castings. Mr. Petersen created a vast array of projects over his lifetime, ranging from miniature engines to hand-cranked animations and more. He built functional miniatures like a 1/3 scale Gatling gun or a 1/4 scale Case steam tractor, but he also built […]
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