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| Drawing of Balmforth steam hammer from 1853 patent—the only drawing of this firm's hammer that we can find. |
In business by 1848, W. J. & T. Balmforth were making patent steam hammers at the Vulcan Iron Forge in Bradford / Clayton. The business—premises, machinery, patterns and patents— was put up for sale in January of 1856.
Information Sources
- 1856-01-19 Sheffield and Rotherham Independent from Sheffield, England, has an for-sale ad for the Vulcan Iron Forge and all its equipment. "For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. Balmforth, Clayton, near Manchester".
- We found this maker via patent records.
- Grace's Guide entry for W. J. and T. Balmforth.