Monday, November 12, 2012

Cyclostyle Gestetner printing box (duplicator)

They called this a writing desk at the auction, but I thought it might have something to do with printing. After a lot of research, I found one online! This was called a duplicator, and used a method similar to mimeograph. There is a pencil like stylus called a Cyclostyle and it would perforate tiny holes into the paper when placed atop the metal grooved plate. Then you would use the roller to ink the page and make a duplicate copy. Also comes with two tiny bottles, one is Lubricating oil and the other is obliterating fluid. Very unusual find! SOLD!

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