This is an Antique letterpress clam shell platen printing press, manufactured by Golding & Co., USA in 1892. Letterpress is a term used to define the process of printing from a raised surface, be it type or block. The term takes it origins from the act of pressing a letter onto another substance, usually paper.The machine was a hand fed, treadle operated platen. The size of Pearl Presses is designated by inside chase measurement.Inside chase measurement:173mm x 275mm.Size 10 . Roller dimensions 270 mm (Length), There are two rollers on the machine.Dimension of the press:1400 mm H X 600 mm W x 900 mm Depth.ON OUR FLOOR