Greetings My Good Netizens
here we are again, wandering down the rabbit hole and finding this little "one of" gem built by a
"Geo. Tilbert"
But wait! This is no antique, it is a newly made one-off by aninventor/builder after our own heart.
Apparently he was always building strange antique-style firelocks as a kid, and his dad taking them away...

complete details found here:
http://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/57/399George was apparently rather busy - here is a one-of stiriling engine he built:

yhs
prof marvel