John Robson, Millwright, Kelso, Roxburghshire

Below – 02/02/1855 – Kelso Chronicle – To brick and tile makers – For sale – A double-ended tile and brick machine with X dies of different dimensions all got up in the newest style and best system for making and jointing drain pipes and tiles, also common and hollow bricks. The above machine is guaranteed to make 14,000 2″ pipes, 15″ long with 4 men in 10 hours; also 8000 bricks with 2 men and 2 boys in one day. All of the first-class quality. Apply John Robson Millwright Kelso. (Note – SBH – I am uncertain whether Mr Robson has manufactured this machine himself or bought one in to sell)

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