Description: Offering an original vintage "AMERICAN VISIBLE" HAND-HELD NUMBERING STAMPER produced by the AMERICAN NUMBERING MACHINE CO. OF BROOKLYN, NY. This stamper measures approximately 5 7/8" X 2 1/2" X 1 3/4", and weighs approximately 1 LB, 1.4 OZ. The STAMPER is in working condition - see photo of stamped number - but no ink pad is included. THE AMERICAN NUMBERING MACHINE COMPANY OF EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN: The American Numbering Machine Company was one of the largest manufacturers of hand-held stamping machines which employed a series of gears and rotors to allow the user to change the date or the number on the stamp. They were used to time-stamp a library book, or register your deposit in your savings bank book. The company was incorporated by Edward A. Jarvis, P.S. Riggs, and James A. Ferguson of Manhattan. B.B. Conrad was the mechanical genius behind many of their patented machines. They began in 1908 in a building in EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN, - between CANARSIE and HOWARD BEACH not far from JFK AIRPORT - and expanded a few blocks away to their own new factory in 1912. That building was expanded further in 1919 and still exists today as a church. By the 1920s, the company had 150 employees who rolled out 400 to 500 of their machines a week. In addition to the small hand-held stampers, they also made more complicated table-sized machines and time stamping machines for banks, law offices, government office use, libraries and department stores.Jobs here included die casting, drill press, machine stamping, metal plating, assembly and calibration. It was actually quite complex and involved. As can be imagined, the company had its best years during World War II, when they also made machines and tools for military use. CONDITION: Wooden handle has a spot where finish is worn from use, but no cracks or damage; metal shows minor wear from use but otherwise no damage - see photos of this working stamper! SHIPPING: Stamper will be shipped domestically to the Lower 48 with tracking and insurance for $8.75.
Price: 19 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-16T14:07:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: AMERICN NUMBERING MACHINE CO.
Model: 41
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
