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James Spencer & Co.
Hollinwood, England, U.K.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jun 22 2013 4:35PM by joelr4
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AKA Chamber Iron Works

Established in 1860 to manufacture weighing apparatus, this firm was making metalworking machinery by 1885.

Information Sources

Grace’s Guide.
More history and machine information can be found at Tony Griffith's Lathe web site.

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