Golding Jobber #6 Platen Press - Boston, Massachusetts
Age: 1887, Serial No. 280, Bed size 8” x 12”
Golding Company manufactured some really beautiful presses - Jobbers and Pearls, as well as the table top model Officials. The Pearl and Jobber remain favorites among private presses around the world.
The HIW Museum will have four Golding Jobbers in the Collection. In addition to this 1887 Golding Jobber #6, we also have a second 1887 Jobber #6, a 1886 Jobber #7, and a 1919 Jobber #7 (restored in 2013 - see details). To round out Golding’s achievements, a Pearl, from 1886, is included.