Golding & Co No 14

 

Pearl press No 14 made by Golding & Co.

 

This is a clam shell plate printing press, manufactured by Golding& Co USA in 1892.

The machine is hand fed, treadle operated.

Ink spare rollers are stored in a compartment beneath the the machine.

This is a early model.

The size of Pearl Presses is designated by inside chase measurement. The chase fits into the bed and holds the type matter. A Pearl No. 14 has an inside chase measurement of 9" x 14"

 

 

Source; Victoria museum.