Can anyone tell me about this model of Adana 8x5 ?

Hi all,

A new restoration project has arrived in the post today. When I unpacked the Adana eight-five, I immediately noticed that it was unlike and potentially older many others I have seen photographed online.

The first thing I noticed was the brass makers plate on the side with the serial number D556. The mechanism behind the ink disk, the rollers and carriages all look very different.

I have attached a couple of photos of the press. Can anyone throw some light on the age of this machine and its model type (i.e. Mk 1 or 2 etc. ?).

Any information would be very gratefully received.

Unfortunately my wife does not quite share my interest in this latest aquisition, so if I can prove it has some antique value that would help me out enormously !

Regards,

Ian.

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