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Edward Hines, Norwich:
a Surface Ornamenting Instrument with bronze Automatic Turret Head, six adjustable turrets with wheels of varying serrations, 9/16-inch square shank and set of spare wheels, signed on the head Edward Hines, Patentee & Manufacturer, "Griffin Works", Norwich

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This device was shown in the Hines 1890 catalogue, available either with the 'Automatic Turret' head, as here, or in a simpler version with a single wheel. In spite of the inscription on it, Hines does not appear ever to have patented the design.

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