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ADVERTISEMENTS.
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JOHN FINLAY,
46 BUCHANAN STREET, GLASGOW,
AND RUMFORD WORKS, 33 GREAT HAMILTON STREET,
INVENTOR AND PATENTEE OF THE
IMPROVED RADIATING STOVE GRATE, &c.
THE above sketch shows a sitting-room where one of the Patent Grates is fixed.
The gentleman is in the act of adjusting the door or damper. This is done by
pushing the door back or drawing it forward, and thus opening or shutting proportion-
ally, and with one movement, the upper and lower escape apertures for the products of
combustion. The lower draught at C is what is technically called a back flue ; from its
position it draws the disengaged gases either through or right over the burning fuel,
which thereby become inflamed, making a cheerful blaze, and thus dispelling or con-
suming all smoke. From the powerful radiation of heat obtained by this grate, and the
perfect command over the chimney draught, its economy follows as a matter of course.
In summer, fire-places in general present a dreary, forlorn aspect, by their wide open
appearance. Now, this grate is shut by simply drawing forward the back, making the
fire-place look smaller and less empty ; and giving the apartment a finished appearance
by its elegant and simple form. The fire-draught being thus easily shut, all currents
down the chimney are avoided, and all dust, soot, or back smoke is confined within the
vent. Where apartments are ventilated, this is the only grate with an open fire with
which it can be accomplished in a scientific way, without producing cold currents or les-
sening the heat of the apartment. In the annexed sketch, the lady is shown adjusting
the induction above the door. This invention J. Finlay has now extensively applied
with perfect success, together with Moore's Patent Glass Inductions, for Stair Windows,
Greenhouses, Conservatories, Churches, Chapels, and Public Buildings, for which he is
the Sole Agent.
Sole Agent for POOLE Y'S CELEBRATED WEIGHING MACHINES, adapted
for Banks, Warehouses, and Shops, for Platforms, Carts, or Waggons, wherever accuracy
is required.
Gas Apparatus for Gentlemen's Seats manufactured on the best principle.