PATENTED 1873 COPY HOLDER

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Cast Iron Head, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. Cast Iron Head

    Cast Iron Head New Member

    Thought this was a cool piece so wanted to share with you

    It was being sold as a paper roll holder (?) but after researching found it was actually used by copyist's back when documents were copied by hand
    There is a patent date on the brass knob
    May 13 1873
    I searched and found actual patent number > US138877

    I have attached a copy of the patent as well .
    Anyone seen one of these b4 ?
    And yes, I did buy it ( couldn't resist ):)








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    Cast Iron Head, Feb 6, 2017
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    neat-o.....
     
    komokwa, Feb 6, 2017
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  3. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Very cool item.
     
    Bookahtoo, Feb 7, 2017
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  4. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Love it.
     
    hamptonauction, Feb 7, 2017
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