1862 London Exhibition: Catalogue: Class 7.: Henry Clayton and Co
1570. CLAYTON, HENRY, and CO., Atlas Works, near Dorset Square, London, N. W.
Patent brick, tile, and pipe machines.
These are the champion prize machines of the Royal Agricultural Societies of England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Sardinia, Holland, Austria, Belgium, Hanover, etc.
They have obtained the—
First-class prize at the Great Exhibition of all Nations, London, 1851.
Gold medal of honour at the Universal Exposition, Paris, 1855.
Prize medal and diploma at the Great Exhibition, Amsterdam, 1853.
Gold medal prize at the Royal Exposition, Vienna, 1857.
First-class prize of the Royal Polytechnic Society, 18G0.
HENRY CLAYTON and CO., inventors, patentees, and manufacturers of the UNIVERSAL BRICK-MAKING MACHINES, TILE-MAKING MACHINES, PRESSES, etc. have been patronized by H.R.H. (the late) Prince Consort, H.I.H. the Emperor of Russia, H.M. the Queen of Spain, H.I.H. the Emperor of France, H.M. the King of the Belgians, H.M. the King of Hanover, H.I. M. the Empress of Russia, and by Her Majesty's Government for home and colonial use, etc.
BRICK MACHINES of several sizes and of varied construction, according to the nature of the clay, adapted to the manufacture of solid, tubular, or perforated bricks, of any size or form to order, arranged for working either by steam, water, animal, or hand power.
DRAIN PIPE AND TILE MACHINES of various sizes and construction for the manufacture of agricultural drain pipes, sanitary tubes, roofing and paving tiles, and hollow goods of every description.
PRESSES for bricks and tiles, plain or ornamental.
CLAY MILLS, for washing, crushing, pugging, and screening.
MORTAR, LOAM, AND PEAT MILLS.
STEAM ENGINES, portable or stationary, of all sizes.
Detailed plans for an improved construction of kilns, drying rooms, and sheds.
Every description of sawing and constructive machinery for contractors' use, and machinery, tools, and utensils of every kind required in the brick, tile, or pottery manufacture.
The following are selected from a number of favourable notices of these machines:—
"They unquestionably bear evidence of great mechanical ingenuity, and are the most efficient apparatus yet before the public."— Engineer.
"Clayton's machines are simple, and judiciously arranged, combining rapidity of production and economy of manufacture."— Practical Mechanic's Journal.
"The problem solved."— Artizan.
"What the saw mill is to the timber, in our opinion, is Clayton's machine in the manufacture of bricks."— Mining Journal.
"In this machinery Mr. Clayton has proved his thorough knowledge of the mechanical means required, and of the material he has to deal with."— Mechanic's Magazine.
"Cheap and good bricks are now made by these machines;—a subject of national and universal importance."— Builder.
Machines may be inspected and clays tested at the manufactory. Descriptive catalogues sent free by post.