Pocket-sized paper tensile tester made in Germany and supplied by H.Bertram and Co. Papermaking c.1890
Paper burst tester made by the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co. New York c.1912. Patented 31 December 1912 Sold in the UK by HB Legge and Co, London Paper burst tester made by the Ashcroft Manufacturing Co. Papermaking c.1912
Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790), used by English customs to stamp paper at Chepstow, for the paper tax during the reign of George III. Deeply cut brass with G.R./CROWN CUSTOMS/PAPER/ CHEPSTOW. Lignum vitae handle Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790) Papermaking 1770-1790