19th century Pawnbrokers multiple ticket writing, machine, c.1870, patented by Edwin T.Ponting, in mahogany with brass fittings and plaque, the machine used to make three simultaneous copies using three linked dip pins, with triple brass inkwell and three open compartments for storing blank tickets and two spring loaded compartments for completed tickets, 13 cm x 43 cm x 40 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour plate 706