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Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight
Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight

Rare Antique American Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight

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Rare Antique American Early 19th Century Clymer Cast Iron Eagle Printing Press Counterweight.

Circa 1813 A cast iron spreadwing eagle clutching a cornucopia and an olive branch in its talons in an early gilded and painted surface. The eagle was a counterweight on the Columbian Printing Press, invented by George Clymer in Philadelphia in 1813. The Columbian was a revolutionary lever-operated replacement to the old, wooden screw presses in use in the early 19th century. The eagle is highly unusual  in holding the symbols of peace and plenty instead of the more traditional quiver of arrows. The Eagle has age related wear to the gilding. With rust marks popping through the gilding. This counter weight is extremely heavy. For international shipping please contact for quotes. The last picture is a similar eagle Counterweight to the top of the Clymer printing press.

Measures: Height 52cm, with bolt 55cm, Width 45cm, Depth 12.5cm.