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Abbott & Co. Boiler Makers: Handy Hoist Model No. 5

Courtesy of Abbott & Co. (Newark) Ltd.

Northern Road
Newark on Trent
England

In Abbott & Co's sales catalogue for 1888, the 'Handy Hoist' was described as 'a most valuable little appliance for every trade where small weights require lifting. The arrangement of the handle (in front or back, instead of at the side) makes it suitable for fixing in spaces too confined for the ordinary hoist, and the very low cost enables anyone to fix a separate hoist in different parts of his establishment.' Produced in five models, prices ranged from

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