Clymer Dixon & Co. Columbian Hand Iron Press - London

Age: circa 1841-51, Platen size 21" x 28", Bed (table) size 25.25” x 30.5”

George Clymer, an American from Philadelphia, was the creator of the Columbian. Adorned with a multitude of relief decorations, the purpose was for one to never forget his press. Apparently, Americans di.  After Clymer started marketing the press in 1813, it fizzled, and at the age of 63 Clymer set sail for England where he re-established himself, patented his designs and went on to become the father of the very successful first all-iron printing machine. Our version represents the period after Clymer’s death in 1834.

Clymer Dixon & Co. Columbian Hand Iron Press - London

Age: Serial No.: Size: Restored:

1845 - 1851 unknown Platen size 21" x 28", Bed (table) size 25.25” x 30.5” 2013