A Ponting's Patent Pawnbrokers Booking Machine

Edwin T. Ponting's Patent device for writing booking tickets for pawnbroking in triplicate. invented c.1875, Very similar to John Isaac Hawkins Polygraph copying device, and built into a mahogany writing desk with ink and ticket wells. Designed and built in South Woodford Essex. 430 x 410 x 135mm, with maker's patent plaque, exceptionally rare and original

Provenance: London Private Collection