[Gristmillers] Best mill in the world!

[Floyd Boyett]

I have not been on the list long and have never posted on it before.  I have been on the Syrup makers list with Ken for years and enjoy it very much.  Here is what I want to ask:

I am looking for info on a mill I have not seen anyone talk about.  I have had this thing for a few years and have not done anything with it yet.  Hope to soon.  Here is what is embossed on the cast iron housing:

Built by Leonard D. Harrison, New Haven, Conn. USA  This is in a circle on the end of the mill.
In the center of the above embossing is:  The Best & Fastest Grinder in the World on one side.  On the other side in the circle is: Patented Sept. 1, 1868, Dec. 29, 1868, Jan. 9, 1872, Jan. 19, 1872 / In England, France, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway

Even the cone part of the hopper is cast iron.  The cast iron body is round and measures about 23 - 24 inches across.  I would think the stones are 20 inches.  

On top of the cast iron mill housing is a large brass name tag and on it is embossed:  Hartwell Iron Works General Agents Houston Texas

Some one tell me something about this thing!

Floyd Boyett 
Lumberton, Texas



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