Franking machine [Regent]

Object detail

Accession number

1978.1125

Maker

Regent Developments

Description

Grey metal box with rounded top that is one section and comes off to reveal mechanics controlled by handle and lever on right hand side. On top is a metal flap and re-ink roller with red ink. Down the centre is a slot with numbers 1½ - 6 on front bottom counter. On the left hand side is a horizontal slot for printing numbers.

Marks

Regent Mounted
N.Z. PATENT APPLICATION NO. 129243 / SERIAL NO. 91519 Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Regent Developments. Franking machine [Regent], 1978.1125. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Stamp, Marking Tools & Equipment for Communication Written Communication T&E Writing Devices

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

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My Grandfather Leonard Huia Smith is responsible for this invention, we still have some in the family. His company was called Regent Developments.

- Robert Smith posted 2 years ago.

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