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In May 2005, Bob Oldham of Ad Lib Press acquired Liberty platen job
press, a model 2A (9 x 13 inches) made by Degener & Weiler
probably between 1874 and 1877. The press was found in excellent
condition though a bit dirty, and missing its feedboards and chases.
It was a dull black, but Bob planned to clean and paint it
medium-dark blue. He quickly make it operational and started
printing on it.
Moving it entailed almost complete dismantling, which was also a prelude
to cleaning and painting before reassembly and installation.
Bob found the press in Newport News, where it had been since 1979. He moved it to his shop in Doswell, Virginia. This Liberty press shows the 1874 patent extension. The manufacturer name is "Degener & Weiler", and the cities listed are New York and London. |
Press Identification Summary
| Owner: | Bob Oldham |
| Location: | Doswell, Virginia |
| Manufacturer: | Degener & Weiler New York & London |
| Model: | No. 2A (9 x 13 inches) |
| Serial Number: | 6706 |
| Patents: | April 24, 1860, Extd April 23, 1874; Dec 13, 1870; May 28, 1872 |
| Throw-Off? | No |
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Last modified June 23, 2005