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It is written as Propeller, with an 'e'. Strange, I know. I'm pretty sure it's not a flying piano though!! There is an entry on this site under Inventions and Patents. It reads.... March 7, 1853. W, MATTHEWS. "Propeller Action," to prevent 11 blocking " in damp situations. On www.hist...

Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me with information on my great-great-great-great grandfather. He was William Matthews, born in Nottingham around 1800. He lived at 5 St. James St. Nottingham, which was also the location of his 'Piano Forte & Sacred Music Warehouse'. I have read that he invent...