Press - Book Binding
Maker and role
J Greig and Sons, Manufacturer
Production date
Late 19th Century
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Object detail
Accession number
1978.967
Maker
Description
Book binding press - Double Elephant.
J Greig and Sons Book Press / standing press, late 19th century.
Pressure is applied by means of a platen which is usually powered by turning a screw, first by hand, then with a short bar and, finally, in operations requiring very great pressure, by means of a long pin. The size and weight of this type of press permits exertion of very great pressure.
J Greig and Sons Book Press / standing press, late 19th century.
Pressure is applied by means of a platen which is usually powered by turning a screw, first by hand, then with a short bar and, finally, in operations requiring very great pressure, by means of a long pin. The size and weight of this type of press permits exertion of very great pressure.
Marks
J. GREIG & SONS / EDINBURGH Maker's Plate
R967/78 Sticker
R967/78 Sticker
Credit Line
J Greig and Sons. Late 19th Century. Press - Book Binding, 1978.967. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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