Frogmore 75/10 Vase

Frogmore Paper Mill in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire is something quite special, it is the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill, the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution.

The first mechanised papermaking machine in the world, was placed at Frogmore in 1803. It is a heritage and education centre, within a working paper mill. Interestingly, they still make artisan paper on a 1902 Fourdrinier paper machine and celebrate the huge part Gade Valley Mills played in the development of numerous paper innovations. The second type of paper machine, the Cylinder Mould Machine, invented by John Dickinson was installed at their other site, just 600 metres away at Apsley Mill. Both the Fourdrinier and Cylinder Mould Machines are worldwide industry standard today.

The area boasts many firsts including, the recycling of paper which started at Frogmore in 1890, the inclusion of silk threads into paper which enabled the production of security papers and the creation of the Universal Penny Post and the development of cartridge paper to prevent smoking guns from causing fatalities to those damping them down. This paper helped to save lives and win wars.

 

 

Was: £1,130.00
Ex Tax: £847.50

• Designer: Emma Bossons
• Dimensions: H 25.00 x W 11.00 x D 11.00 cm
• Availability: Sold Out