Lot of 22 Vintage Numbering Machines Stamps Bates Roberts Excelsior Globe Boxed

Lot of 22 Vintage & Antique Numbering Machines and Office Devices — Bates, Roberts, Globe, Excelsior & More

Offered for sale is an impressive collection of 22 vintage office machines, consisting of 20 mechanical numbering machines and 2 additional specialty office devices.

This collection features machines manufactured by Bates, Roberts, Globe, Force, Lion, Boorum & Pease, American, Excelsior, and others.

Most numbering machines retain their original boxes, including several wooden storage cases. Some also include original operating instructions, care manuals, parts lists, and other period paperwork.

Of the 20 numbering machines, 19 are reported to operate properly, while one Bates Style E machine is not functioning correctly. Several pieces appear to have seen very little use.

Complete Inventory — All 22 Items

1. Roberts Model 49 — Tested and working. Original box.

2. Roberts Model 49 — Tested and working. Original box.

3. Roberts Model 48 — Tested and working. Original box. Includes an ink pad that is likely dried out.

4. Roberts Model 49 — Tested and working. Original box.

5. Roberts Model 49A — Tested and working. Includes original wooden storage box.

6. Bates Style E, 5 Wheels — Tested and working. Original box, care instructions, and instruction manual.

7. Bates Style E, 6 Wheels — Tested and working. Original box, care instructions, and instruction booklet. Original label plate is present but has detached from the machine.

8. Bates Style E, 6 Wheels — Not functioning properly. Original box and instruction booklet included. May require adjustment or repair.

9. Bates Royall Model RNM 5A-7 — Tested and working. Appears to have never been used. Original box.

10. Bates Royall Model RNM 5A-7 — Tested and working in very good operating condition. Shows evidence of previous use. Original box.

11. Bates Style E, 5 Wheels — Tested and working. Original wooden box.

12. Bates Style E, 5 Wheels — Tested and working. Original box and care instructions.

13. Lion Model D-52 — Tested and working. Original box and instructions.

14. Force Model 200 — Tested and working. Original box.

15. Globe Model 10 — Tested and working. Includes original wooden box, parts list, and instructions.

16. Globe Model 10 — Tested and working. Includes original wooden box (missing lid), parts list, and instructions.

17. Boorum & Pease Model 188 — Appears to have never been used. Includes original box and operating manual.

18. American Five-Action Numbering Machine — Tested and working. Original box.

19. Excelsior 5-Wheel Numbering Machine — Tested and working. Attractive early mechanical design with wooden handle. No original box.

20. Lamb Seal & Stencil Company Numbering Machine — Tested and working. Original box.

Additional Office Devices

21. Standard Multipost Postage Stamp Affixer — Vintage mechanical postage stamp affixing device. Appears to be in good working order.

22. Neva-Clog Model J30 — Vintage mechanical office device. Appears to be in good working order.

Condition

All items are vintage or antique and show varying degrees of age, handling, storage wear, and previous use.

* 19 of the 20 numbering machines are reported to operate properly.

* One Bates Style E six-wheel machine does not function correctly.

* The Boorum & Pease Model 188 and one Bates Royall machine appear unused, although this cannot be guaranteed.

* Most machines include their original cardboard or wooden boxes.

* The Excelsior machine does not include a box.

* One Globe wooden box is missing its lid.

* Original boxes exhibit varying degrees of staining, fading, discoloration, edge wear, tears, and deterioration.

* Several machines include vintage instruction manuals, paperwork, parts lists, and accessories.

* Some ink pads may be dried out or require replacement.

* Age-related oxidation, patina, and cosmetic wear are present on various metal components.

* The numbering machines have not been evaluated for long-term performance or print quality.

Collector Interest

An interesting assortment for collectors of antique office equipment, vintage mechanical devices, printing and stamping equipment, industrial design, and early business machinery.

The original branded packaging, decorative wooden handles, period instruction booklets, and assortment of manufacturers add to the historical and collectible appeal.

This listing is for the entire collection of 22 items, sold together as one lot.

Please carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual items included.

The collection is being sold in its present vintage condition, with the operating status and exceptions described above.

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Lot of 22 Vintage Numbering Machines Stamps Bates Roberts Excelsior Globe Boxed

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