S.W. Lowes Patent July 29, 1856 Information & Ident

g.c.gamache
on 11 Mar 15 (20:30)

S.W. Lowes Patent July 29, 1856

Could anyone tell me more about this press? Rarity, number, how it was ultimately used? I have found a number 2 on the Internet….value if any? .. It differs in that there is a place to lock in the type.
Any and all help would be great.

g.c.gamache
on 11 Mar 15 (20:37)

Working on reducing the photo size so it can be posted.

mikefrommontana
on 11 Mar 15 (22:16)

They seem fairly rare in comparison to the Adams Country press, but both are fairly rare birds. I doubt that there are really more than a dozen examples of either in existence today. Of course if I’m wrong, that’s all well and good.

g.c.gamache
on 12 Mar 15 (16:02)

Lowes Press Photo

Lowes.JPG

platenprinter
on 12 Mar 15 (17:22)

Updated 12 Mar 15 (17:23)

I wondered what one looked like.
This is a link to an advert for it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75606019@N08/11836359266/

g.c.gamache
on 13 Mar 15 (13:55)

This seems somewhat different than the image. Seems there were different numbers. No.1,2,3 etc. There are a few images in a Google search. Any guesses as to use?

g.c.gamache
on 13 Mar 15 (13:55)

As how to use it I mean…..

Stephen O. Saxe
on 7 Jun 15 (16:58)

The earliest versions of the Lowe press had a hardwood cone for the roller.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sos222/15997163944/in/album-72157643226962...
Later versions changed the roller to steel. The press was used like any other small proof press.

John Horn
on 7 Jun 15 (21:51)

I own two Lowe presses, one with the hardwood cone and the other with the steel cone. The press pictured is missing the chase and tympan. I’m not sure what you mean “how it was used.” Do you mean how did it function or for purpose was the press intended?