This listing, at this Metal Type forum article states the machine is "made in USA" and although the lower door (which has been handsomely restored) says "MONOTYPE Made by Lanston Monotype Machine Co., Philadelphia PA, U.S.A." several of the parts are English, including the paper tower (showing serial number 26096) and the Funditor pot temperature controller.
1891 Typesetting Competition - Inland Printer
This 1891 typesetting competition, organised by the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, aimed to test the viability of the various typesetting machines that were available at that time.
Re: The British Printer
Thanks for posting those printsmurf - although the last one has given the cards a slightly sinister edge.
Re: The British Printer
This was one of a set of comic postcards on the subject of The British Workman, dating from the very early 20th century. Other trades included - bricklayer (as shown), mechanic, plumber, carpenter and painter.
Letterpress Preservation in Singapore
One man's efforts to preserve letterpress tradition in Singapore. An unusual machine for assembling founders type makes an appearance at the 1:30 mark. Has anyone seen anything like it?
Re: Monotype pot element replacing
I sent off an email with a photo to one of those similar companies in the US and they said no to making a few.
Re: Don Black R.I.P.
Here's a really nice article about Don from "Amphora" - the magazine of the Alcuin Society:
1891 Typesetting Competition These illustrations and article come from a copy of “The Graphic” Illustrated Weekly Newspaper (Chicago) dated October 31, 1891 and report on a competition that pitted four typesetting machines against each other. UPDATE
A full report of this competition, published in issue No.9 of the "Inland Printer" has now been posted on the Forum and can be found here: 1891 Typesetting Competition.
