Chandler & Price letter press machines & identification

I have two Chandlers in storage inherited from my grandfather. I found a number on both machines on the square plate at the top of the machines. The smaller machine has a 12” round ink plate and the number on the sq. plate is B58801. The larger machine has a 18” round plate and the number on that piece is D60504. Not sure if those numbers were intended to identify the machine or if I need to look else where? Lots of lead type in drawers that I need to figure out value of. Also there is a Rose Back Pony Six 2 hole punch floor model. Would like to learn more about this equipment.

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Check out this resource for your presses:
http://www.apa-letterpress.com/T%20&%20P%20ARTICLES/Press%20&%20Presswor...

B58801 1916-1925 8x12
D60504 1926-1930 12x18

Also, reference www.excelsiorpress.org

Good Luck!

Dennis