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A hand mill with four mortars operated by two assistants. Engraving, 16--, after J. Besson.
Wellcome Collection

A hand mill with four mortars operated by two assistants. Engraving, 16--, after J. Besson.

Jacques Besson

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Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Species aequipondi novi, quod agitatum manu univs. et alterius, instar campanae pulsatae, tantum virium habet ad agendum binos, eosque immanes foles in fodinis, ut aequare possint eos, qui vel vi aquarum, vel equorum in oirum actorum, promoventur

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