Printing press
Holtz and Co.
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
155 mm (H); 206 mm (W); 760 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 26424.1
Summary
Wooden printing press with hinged top set on four turned wooden feet. Inset into the top is a metal plate covered by a paper backing sheet which is held in place by a hinged metal frame. The backing sheet is printed with various elements of previous print jobs. The metal frame is marked; COWPERS PARLOR PRINTING PRESS / HOLTZ (and) CO. LONDON / MANUFACTURERS (and) SOLE AGENTS. Attached to the front of the press is a metal ring linked to a metal lever which would be used to press the top and its paper onto the typeface set in the bottom of the press. The wooden handle from the lever is missing.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Holtz and Co., manufacturer