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Thomas Spencer (1811-1885)

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c.1811 Born in Lancashire

Claimed that "... previously to the first electro plating patent, which were taken by the Elkingtons themselves, I had published two works setting forth the details of the discovery, and explaining everything then known of the practice. In the interval between the two publications I received a letter from one of the Messrs. Elkington, requesting that I would kindly furnish him with the latest details I had arrived at in respect to electro silvering and gilding...."[1]

1881 Thomas Spencer 70, chemical engineer (water), lived in Euston Square, London[2]

1885 Died at Euston Square[3]


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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ The Engineer 1876/09/15
  2. ↑ 1881 census
  3. ↑ National probate calendar
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