Tiny Thompson engine

[Mike Cushway]

Can anyone help me with the history or know anything about this tiny little engine? The only identifying marks are "THE THOMPSON ENGINE CO., GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

[terry tabb]

that looks just like the engine my uncle had in his shop years ago, it shrunk some , i guess when your little thing look biger then it was, wow thanks, didnt no what it was, people i talk to about that little engine just guessing what it might be with out seeing it, that what it look like, sold at auction 20 years ago, thanks now i know what to look for to buy one,

[Rob Leonard]

Here are two pictures of mine, just a little differant style. Just bought mine at a auction near Grand Rapids MI a few weeks ago. Also check out this link, I was going to email this person to see if he had anymore info on these. Rob. http://members.tripod.com/bobherder/1945_thompson.htm

[Mike Cushway]

So is this an "original". I confirmed that he has had it for over 40 years.

[Rob Leonard]

Mike, Looks like an original to me. Rob.