Produced at Primrose Bank, Rhodes Bank and the Wellington Works.
This was the first “Bradbury”; it was based on the Grover and Baker circular needle machine and was a double chain stitch machine. The Cams were Wrought Iron case hardened which the Company claimed to be far superior to cast iron. Note the unusual three-legged design.
The Lancashire was used for heavy work and was particularly suitable for Fustians, Corduroys, Overcoats, rugs and carpets.
First produced at a cost of £30 this had reduced to £7 15s by 1884 as over the years it declined in usage and latterly it was being used by stay-makers.
One example is known to be in storage on Clydeside.