Heidelberg Standard Platen Press, 1927-1929

Heidelberg Standard Platen Press, 1927-1929

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Heidelberg Automatic Platen, Standard Model, crown folio with automatic feed and delivery, 15 x 10, Serial Number 12773, 1927-1929. Heidelberg platen presses were the mainstay of small print shops up to the 1960s.

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1970-512/1
Materials:
aluminium (metal), cast iron, rubber (unidentified) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 1610 mm x 1255 mm x 2630 mm,
type:
platen press
credit:
V Elliott