Fox Machine Co. Serial Number Registry - Universal Trimmer No. 10658

Machine Serial Number Registry

Manufactured By:
Fox Machine Co.
Grand Rapids, MI; Jackson, MI

Registry Detail

Machine Information
Serial Number:	10658
Machine Type:	Universal Trimmer
Machine Description:	No. 4A
Owner:	Des Hartshorn
Manufacture Date:	Circa 1898
Notes:	The owner noted: Purchased by Graham and Bennett (Timber Merchants and Joiners), Stuart Street, Derby, UK. Presumably as a brand new machine. Acquired by W.A. Hartshorn and Son Joiners on take over of joinery business in 1939 (Des Hartshornâ€™s father and brother). May I add that this machine has been a faithful servant to me throughout the years and only retired when I did.

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