William Dixon (Manchester)
1848 Advert: 'IMPORTANT INVENTION — TO SPINNERS, MACHINE MAKERS, &c. JOSEPH DIXON'S REGISTERED UNIVERSAL MULE DRUM
By this invention mule drums are attached to the shaft in a manner far superior to the methods hitherto practised, effecting an improved combination of strength and security. A full description of the invention is published in the Patent Journal for January 1, 1848, and drawings and descriptions may be inspected, and country manufacturers supplied with an illustrative circular, by applying at the Patent Office, 17, Cross-street, Manchester; or of the manufacturer, WILLIAM DIXON, Ironmonger, Iron and Tin-Plate Worker, Copper and Machine Smith, 124, London Road, and Steam Tin Works, Hague-street, Manchester.
N.B. Old drums altered to the principle on reasonable terms.
Every description of IRON, TIN, and COPPER WORK contracted for. All orders sent by post promptly attended to.'[1]
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- ↑ Bolton Chronicle - Saturday 11 March 1848