A Hewitt platen press

Made by Hewitt Brothers of Kings Cross

Chase size is 9.25in x 6.25 in

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This site www.vintagepressworks.com/equipment.html states that Hewitt Brothers built a Columbian in 1864.

The 1910 Hewitt bros catalogue gave the address as 6, 6a and 25, Field street, King's Cross, London.

The company went into liquidation in 1969.

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