VINTAGE 1982 Antique B.F. CUMMINS CO. Alphabet INITIAL Perforating LABEL MACHINE

Description

VINTAGE 1982 Antique Alphabet CUMMINS INITIAL Perforating LABEL MACHINE Made of Heavy Cast Iron and Solid Wood Handle, Handle controls the letter dial and the hole punch, Holes along the Base for Table Mounting, Bottom Catch Well for the little paper punch dots.
Needs to be Mounted on the edge of a Sturdy Work Table/Bench to achieve the full letter perforation when pressing down on the wooden "Hole punch" handle.
by THE B.F. CUMMINS CO. Chicago New York
Patent August 20, 1889. July 29, 1890. November 29, 1892.
about 15.5" long from handle tip to back, 5.75" dial diameter, 9.5" tall overall
There is about 3/8" from paper edge to top of the punched out letter.
Great Vintage Working Condition (expected signs of age and wear which just adds to the charm and authenticity to this lovely piece, selling "AS IS" because I haven't tested every letter since I never mounted it to a work surface but as you can see from the last photos, I tried to use just my hands and full strength to show a couple of choice letters)