Press type tool used at Massons Cotton Mills, Matlock, U. K

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Posted 9 years ago

MrSpace
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Bought from Massons Mills, built by Wainwright 1800. Looks like it was used to guide and press something. I originally thought it was a belt hole press but when the handle is pressed a pin slides down as if to pierce or press something but when it reaches the bottom plate, the outer square shank also presses down and no pressure is felt at the pin! I would appreciate any info please

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blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
And the anti-gravity feature doesn't impress you ? LOL!! Somebody here will probably know. Welcome to CyberAsylum, aka CW.
blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
I think it is an early stapler of sorts.
Mystaplers, 9 years ago
What you have is a circa 1915 IDL Automatic Eyelet Punch No.2 It was patented around 1915 and it has a primary purpose of fastening documents together in a more secure manner than staples.
http://mystaplers.com/Books/Antique_and_Vintage_Eyelet_Press.pdf
blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
Who is this masked stranger ? Thanks for clearing up 1 of our unsolved & welcome to CyberAsylum/CW.
MrSpace, 9 years ago
Thanks, MyStaplers, I can now have a great nights sleep.

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