Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1895 — GLASS ENGRAVING MACHINE. [ARTICLE]

GLASS ENGRAVING MACHINE.

The Finest Tracing- Can" Now Bo Done by a Child. English Mechanic. Glass engraving is usually performed by applying the vessel to be ornamented to the periphery of a small rapidly rotating disk supplied; with some abrasive in fine powder.’ A novel engraving machine has been, introduced, which was invented and; patented by Messrs. Bryce and Knox for the rapid and economic production of decorative work on glass and metal manufactures of every description, including all kinds of electro and silver plate goods. The chief merits claimed for this invention are that there is nqolimit to the number of articles that may be operated upon. simultaneously, wilh perfect uni-i formity of workmanship. The facility with which this machine, which is of twelve multiplying power, can be: operated upon and replaced with fresh objects is one of its most prominent characteristics. Three differ-' ent patterns can be produced in one[ hour on one machine. Its construe-,' tion is exceedingly simple The globes—or whatever is to be en- 1 graved—are fixed on platforms i»' two upright cylindrical forms. These platforms can be raised or lowered by means of a handle. The engraving needles are applied or let off tw' a touch of the treadie. The pattern to be folio wed rests on a board at tbe> back and the tracing ia a work; which could be done, by a girl.