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R Hoe Foolscap Iron Press - Age 1849 - from the Howard Iron Works Collection


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R. Hoe Co. Foolscap Hand Iron Press

Age: 1849, Serial No. 2664, Platen size 14.5" x 19.5", Bed size 18.25” x 24.25” - referred to as "Foolscap" size

Another Washington type press emblazoned with brass finials on the platen as well as two on the head. This press is one of the smaller Washingtons in existence, and very rare. The frame is also made to be taken apart in pieces for easier moving and this was an option at the time.


R. Hoe Co. Foolscap Hand Iron Press

Age:

Serial No.:

Size:

Restored:

1849

2664

Platen size 14.5" x 19.5", Bed size 18.25” x 24.25” - referred to as "Foolscap" size

2013


 
 

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