hamilton double cal. job case cabinet; printing accessories

HAMILTON DOUBLE CALIFORNIA JOB CASE CABINET; KLUGE PARTS; LETTERPRESS ACCESSORIES

(NOTE: This cabinet and all letterpress accessories came from a working print environment which recently ceased operations, and have not been sitting neglected in a barn or salvage yard, etc.)

An original Hamilton Manufacturing Company 42-case double printer’s type cabinet containing 33 full-size California job cases filled with assorted foundry type in various sizes and styles. The cabinet has nine additional empty case openings. Also included are wood headline type (1.375”), assorted printing cuts, ornaments, and miscellaneous loose type. The cabinet and cases show normal age and shop wear consistent with long-term use in a working letterpress printing operation. (Dimensions: 23”x72”x48”)

KLUGE PARTS:
- Ink fountain blade (1)
- Feeder advancing pawl (1)
- Delivery cut-off arm (1)
- Counter (also for Chandler & Price (C&P)) (1)
Rider rollers (3)
Vibrator rollers (oscillating) (3)
- Chases:
- 12”x18” Kluge (9)
- 12”x18” C&P (3)

LETTERPRESS ACCESSORIES:
- Quoins & key
- 12” (1)
- 10 1/2” (4)
- 6” (6)
- 4 1/2” (2)
- 3” (2) (Plus a lot of old Challenge quoins and key)
Wooden “furniture”
- Two full racks (plus extras)
- Metal “furniture”
-One full rack
- Type cases
- Composing sticks
- 8” (1)
- 12” (1)
- 20” (1)
- Tray with leads & slugs of various lengths
- Long cases for leads & slugs (3)
- Small cases for leads, slugs & spacers (3)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND/OR MEASUREMENTS UPON REQUEST.

SHIPPING: Shipping is available at the buyer’s expense. Smaller items will be securely packed, with the buyer paying the actual shipping and insurance costs. Heavy or oversized items, including the Hamilton cabinet, may require local pickup or freight shipping. The buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for professional removal, crating, loading, and transportation of those items. Seller will cooperate with the buyer’s chosen carrier. LOCATION: Chattanooga, TN. 37416

PRICE REDUCED: $7,000 OBO for the entire listed collection; $2,500 OBO for all Kluge parts; $1,500 OBO for all letterpress accessories

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