Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2283Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2005 10:00AM
Description:
Patent Model of a Rotary Post Marking and Canceling Press, No. 175,290, by Thomas and Martin Leavitt, Melrose, Massachusetts, September 25, 1875, with wood frame, tin chute and hand-cranked brass geared mechanism driving the type, impression, inking and tape cylinders on linen belts, wd. 12 in., with patent plaque and facsimile papers.
Note: The crank could be disconnected for conversion to motor-drive.
Estimate $100-150
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