Ca. 1750 Newsham 6th Size Estate Engine.  This engine belonged to the fire brigade of Lord Leconfield at his residence, Petworth House, in Sussex, England.  It is the smallest of Newsham's engines.  It ws designed for use in an estate, factory, or ship.  It's too small for an insurance fire brigade.  Its compact design allowed firemen to lift it from its chasis and carry it to the seat of a fire.  It's light enough to be carried up a ship's mast to allow water to be played onto a sail, allowing the sail to capture more wind.  It could also serve as a handy pump for quick attack on a ship or house fire.  Built around 1750, the engine discharged water through a copper spout or short lengths of stitched leather hose.  It was supplied by a bucket brigade or a suction hose.  Output was about 25 gallons per minute.

This 1750 Newsham is owned by Hall of Flame and on display in Phoenix at their fire museum.