Press - Printers Rule bender / Curving machine

Offered: A very rare and mechanically complete Golding "Rule Bender" (rule bender/line bender), manufactured by the renowned firm Golding & Co. from Boston, USA, circa 1890-1900.
This heavy, cast-iron workbench tool was used in the heyday of artisanal letterpress printing by the compositor. With this machine, brass rules could be bent with extremely high precision into waves, curves, and angles for graceful printing ("Artistic Printing").
Status and details:
• Manufacturer: Golding & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
• Dating: Late 19th century (ca. 1890)
• Markings: Equipped with the original factory or serial number 452 on the top of the arm. Also equipped with authentic matching numbers (77) on both the inside of the hinge and on the frame flat beside the spindle. This is the hard evidence that all cast-iron main components belong together originally and were manually mated in the factory at the time.
• Completeness: Supplied with the original, complete lamella set (the vertical brass/metal plates) and the original upright clamping arm with screw lock. This is unique, as these loose parts are often lost.
• Condition: In very good, functional and authentic condition. The mechanism with the spindle and handwheel turns smoothly. The cast iron is fully intact, with no cracks or old repairs. Beautiful original patina.
A stunning and functional centerpiece with historical markings for collectors of graphic history, antique tools, or for the active letterpress printer.