James Watt's letter copying press
Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780.
- Object Number:
- 1876-1508/1
- type:
- letter copying press
Watt's Letter Copying Press
- Made:
- 1780-1800
- maker:
- James Watt
Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780. With pasteboard & "wetting book". Mahogany table with folding flaps & drying drawer for Watt's copying press.
Details
- Category:
- Printing & Writing
- Object Number:
- 1876-1508
- type:
- letter copying press
- credit:
- Bennet Woodcroft Bequest
Parts
James Watt's Letter Copying Roller Press
Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780.
- Object Number:
- 1876-1508/1/1
- type:
- printing presses
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
- Part of:
- 1876-1508/1
Turning Handle for Watt's Letter Copying Press
Turning Handle for Watt's Roller press No. 3793 for copying letters by the method patented by James Watt in 1780.
- Object Number:
- 1876-1508/1/2
- type:
- bar handles
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
- Part of:
- 1876-1508/1
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