Charles Newington (1781-1852): letters patent

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Letters patent to Charles Newington, of Ticehurst, for the invention of 'certain improvements in apparatus for ascertaining and indicating the time at which a person is present at a particular place'.  Issued by writ of Privy Seal; great seal of Great Britain attached.  27 Feb.  7 Vict. [1844].  Membrane, 1 sheet.  Together with the specification for the same invention, enrolled in the High Court of Chancery 27 Aug 1844.  Signature and seal of Charles Newington.  Membrane, 2 sheets.

Charles Newington (1781-1852): letters patent

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