Wooden Letterpress Cabinet - Connecticut, USA

[Dave Hughes]

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Wooden 2/3rds letterpress Type Cabinet*

Seller's description:

Wooden 2/3rds letterpress type cabinet with 16 pull open cases for storing metal type fonts. There are 2 open cases, 6 lower case cases and 8 double upper cap cases.
This cabinet is around 150 years old, from the late 1800's, and made by Mather Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia. Each drawer is stamped S. Mather, Phila. The back of the cabinet is stenciled with J. W Daughaday Model Printing Press (circa 1873).
It is put together with cut square head nails. There cabinet has a slant top that fits quarter cases.
Though this case has damage at the bottom, it is fully functional and has an interesting history. Sold as is. Floor Dolly not included.
If you are a letterpress printer and need storage for metal type in a limited amount of space, this would be a great cabinet.
Pickup from our Clinton, CT location, or buyer arranges shipping. Contact seller for details.

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