Fraser and Chalmers produced all manner of ore dressing machinery. They
were certainly offering stamp mills for sale in 1923 (Ref: Skinner's Mining
Manual and Mining Yearbook 1923). In 1923 they were advertising under the
name of "Fraser & Chalmers Engineering Works" of Erith, Kent with a London
office at "Magnet House, Kingsway, WC2". At this time the proprietors of
F&C were "The General Electric Co. Ltd".
There is a fine set of F&C stamps (5 head Californians) at King Edward Mine
near Camborne - well worth a visit.
Rick Stewart.
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From: "Susan Marvin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:51 PM
Subject: Fraser and Chalmers Stamp Mill
> Hello -
>
> We have recorded a small mining stamp mill that has 3 stamps from an old
> mining claim here in Alaska. It has "FRASER & CHALMERS CHICAGO ILL NO31"
> in raised lettering on the side of the mill. I understand that Fraser and
> Chalmers merged and became part of Allis Chalmers in 1901. However, I've
> also seen some information that seems to indicate that Fraser and Chalmers
> may have continued manufacturing stamp mills under their own name after
> 1901.
>
> We are trying to determine the date of manufacture of this stamp mill.
> We're not sure if the "NO31" is the serial number or a model number. We
> are looking for any information which will help us to narrow down the
years
> in which this stamp mill would have been made.
>
> Many thanks to anyone with any information to offer!
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