Manufacturer: Wood & Sharwoods Manufactory, London, UK

Y.O.M: ca 1840s

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Size: 20.5¨ x 26¨ Royal

Restored: 2014

Description:
Following the expiry of George Clymer's patents in mid 19th century, many foundries and factories started making Columbian presses in many variants - both in Great Britain as well as continental Europe.

One of the London based foundries was Wood & Sharwoods who manufactured the Columbians from a workshop on Aldersgate Street. Instead of putting their name on the presses, Wood & Sharwoods chose to engrave on the brass plaque "Invented by the late George Clymer - Manufactory 120 Aldersgate St. London". The reason for such decision by Wood & Sharwoods has been questioned by many historians - was it done out respect for the inventor and his legacy, or was it simply done to give an impression, although false, of continuity of the original Clymer products.