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Machinery for making cutlery, 18th century
Machinery for making cutlery: troughs of a grinding mill, tongs for pressing knife handles, pressing vice and spring drill. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1811
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1. Title: "Machinery for Making Cutlery: An 18th Century Technological Marvel" This copperplate engraving, created by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate and complex world of 18th century cutlery manufacture. The image, taken from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown in London in 1811, showcases the various tools and machinery used in the production process. At the heart of this illustration lies a trough of a grinding mill. This essential piece of machinery was used to shape and smooth the rough edges of newly forged cutlery blades. The blades, once ground to the desired shape, would then move on to the next stage of production. Surrounding the grinding mill are various other tools and machinery. Tongs, with their distinctive curved ends, are used to press and shape the handles of knives. A pressing vice, with its robust jaws, is employed to secure the knife blades during the handle-pressing process. A spring drill, with its sharp drill bit, is used to create the holes for attaching the handles to the blades. This intricate and detailed illustration provides a window into the industrial revolution and the technological advancements that transformed the manufacture of everyday items like cutlery. The precision and care required in each step of the process are evident, highlighting the skill and expertise of the craftsmen of the time. This engraving is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that characterized the 18th century, and continues to inspire awe and admiration in modern times.
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