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Cause: Muntz v Foster (1843 M71). Specification of invention patented by George Frederick...
Catalogue reference: J 90/656
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- 1842-1843
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Cause: Muntz v Foster (1843 M71). Specification of invention patented by George Frederick Muntz of Birmingham [WARWICKSHIRE] (M.P) for improved manufacture of metal plates for sheathing bottoms of ships, and papers relating to negotiations about same between him and Messrs Williams and Foster and Company of Liverpool, [LANCASHIRE]. Deposited by defendants, John Talwin Foster, John Williams, Michael Williams, William Williams, John Michael Williams, Samson Foster and Richard Harvey.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Order in Chancery: 1843 November 16. Schedule.
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- Manufacturing
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