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James Lewis
London, England, U.K.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery & Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Sep 23 2018 4:55PM by Jeff_Joslin
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Detail from advertisement in the 1870 book, The Amateur Mechanic's Workshop

By 1865 James Lewis was making lathes. An 1870 ad mentions "plain and ornamental turning lathes" as well as small steam engines. An advertisement claims, "Established A.D. 1822" and also says, "Late Lewis and Son, of 5, Wych St., Strand".

Information Sources

Advertisement in the back of the 1870 book, The Amateur Mechanic's Workshop.
As of August 2018, neither Grace's Guide nor lathes.co.uk have any information on this maker.

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