Bryan Donkin's Rose Lathe The intricate patterns engraved by this geometric lather were used for over a century to protect bank notes and documents from forgery. In tandem with Bryan Donkin's unique pantograph milling machine, the lathe produced high-precision compound metal dies for printing simultaneously in two colours.
Plaque is now missing
Possibly Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, SW7, London
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Subjects
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