Copper Tea

“Patented in Birmingham in 1902, this brass and copper tea maker was the first Teasmade. The alarm clock triggered a switch and a match was then struck against moving sandpaper, lighting the spirit stove under the kettle. Once the water boiled, the steam pressure lifted a hinged flap and the kettle would tilt, filling the teapot beneath. Finally, a plate would swing over the stove, extinguishing its flames.”

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There’s nothing more on this that I can find and I’d love to make a science project of it, but don’t know how. Could anybody help? All relevant suggestions are appreciated.

By the way, whatever you suggest doesn’t have to be an exact replica of what is seen above, I’d be content with something that has the same basic functions.