Pivotal typecaster, by Bannerman, London, United Kingdom, 1805-1875. Originally invented in 1838 and known as the Bruce machine, this model was adapted by R.P. Bannerman who used the Bruce pivotal action
Details
- Category:
- Printing & Writing
- Object Number:
- 1978-181/1
- Materials:
- cast iron, type metal (lead, antimony, tin alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1410 mm x 580 mm x 550 mm,
- type:
- typecasting machine
- credit:
- G Chitson
