Antique H.C. Hansen Rule Mitering Machine 1903 Letterpress Tool Gold Pinstripe For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning, beautifully preserved H.C. Hansen Rule Mitering Machine, patented on January 20, 1903, in Boston, MA.This iconic industrial tool was a staple of early 20th-century print shops, engineered to cleanly shear and create precise mitered angles on metal/brass letterpress borders and rules.✨ Rare Preservation Details:
What sets this specific unit apart is its exceptional cosmetic state. It proudly features its original factory-applied gold accent pinstriping tracing the graceful lines of the cast-iron frame. The prominent circular emblem reads clearly: \"H.C. HANSEN / PATENTED JAN 20 1903 / BOSTON\" alongside a crisp serial/model stamp on the secondary pivot block.⚙️ Key Design Features & Included Hardware:Geometric Preset Bed: Features factory-stamped presets \"3 - 4 - 5\" drilled detents to easily lock angles for crafting Triangles, Squares/Rectangles, and Pentagons.Pica Measurement Scale: Complete with its original horizontal steel increment bar and adjustable brass thumb-screw stop.Sub-Bed Lever: Features the original wood-turned handle and large locking wing-nut assembly underneath to anchor custom angle settings firmly.Heavy Workbench Foot: Flat, solid cast-iron base plate with four pre-drilled mounting corner holes designed to bolt securely down to a layout workbench.Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition with wonderful industrial patina. Mechanical action moves as it should. The central vertical slide ram moves cleanly when depressing the lever handle. Threaded fasteners and the spring-loaded alignment pin move freely. Raw iron base shows minimal surface spot oxidation, and the painted surfaces show normal honest wear appropriate for its 120+ year history without destroying the gorgeous gold pinstripes. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition analysis.Shipping Info:This is a heavy, solid cast iron machine. It will be packaged safely and securely with ample cushioning to prevent transit movement. Calculated shipping is applied based on its true weight.