Tie press
John Watts (c.1829 - 1895)
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
1930 - 1970
Materials
Steel, Wood
Measurements
230 mm (Length)98 mm (W)22 mm (H)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Sunnycroft, Shropshire
NT 1320753
Summary
Tie press - 2 rectangular pieces of wood held together with 2 pairs of springs and a separate piece made to slide between. The tie would be wrapped lengthwise over centre section. Probably unused.
Marks and inscriptions
'The Ironing Tie Press Patents British No. 244927 Pro Pat 18227/29. USA No. 1556167'. (transfer label)
Makers and roles
John Watts (c.1829 - 1895)