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Commercial Agreement with John Ferrabee
- When
- 18 May 1830
- Where
- Stroud, Gloucestershire
An agreement dated 18 May 1830 established John Ferrabee's role in funding development and securing patent rights.
Ferrabee paid the costs of development, obtained letters of patent, and acquired rights to manufacture, sell, and license other manufacturers. This arrangement preceded the formal patent grant in August 1830.
Sources
- Edwin Beard Budding Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-30
- Lawn mower Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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