Photo Index - Howard Iron Works - Embossing Press

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Howard Iron Works
Buffalo, NY

True Manufacturer:
Howard Iron Works, Buffalo, NY

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Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
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Submitted By:	Dard Hunter

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Embossing Press
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Last Updated	7/16/2025 5:46:32 AM

Comments:

Press used for embossing in the bookbinding trade and shows the diversity of Howard Iron Works. The holes in the upper casting would have held gas heaters to aid in the transfer of gold leaf/ foil or blind embossing into leather. Originally would have been hand cranked but was converted to line shaft operation at some point. If anyone has more information or knows of another press made by Howard, I would be interested in knowing about it.

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Comments: Front view of embossing press
Source: Dard Hunter

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Comments: Rear view showing gears which turn a cam which creates up and down movement of platen
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