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Boyds Scythe Advertisement in Gardeners Chronicle

One of several identical advertisements in 1854 for Boyds Scythe advertisement in The Gardeners Chronicle.

James Boyd of Lewisham was a a prolific "inventor" in many spheres.

Some of his lawnmower ideas and features were taken up by Samuelson & Co. of Banbury and incorporated into their "Budding" improved type mowers.

 

 

  • 1854-05-20 Gardeners Chronicle - Boyds Scythe Advertisement

    SCYTHES.

    BOYD'S PATENT SELF-ADJUSTING SCYTHE will last out three of the ordinary sort, and is always ready for use.

    "We have seen this Scythe at work, and can strongly recommend it - See Mark Lane Express, May 16, 1853,

    To be had of every Ironmonger and Nurseryman in the kingdom; and wholesale and retail of WM. DRAY AND CO., Agricultural Implement Makers, Swan Lane, London.

    Publication
    Gardeners Chronicle
    Date
    Source
    BHL/Gardeners Chronicle/1854
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