The “Best” table top platen

Having seen this 1876 advert for the “Best” on eBay I wondered if any still exist

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Glad that’s settled!

Reminds me of our local pizza spot!

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Thanks for a chuckle at the end of the day.
WJM

I know of at least two of these presses.

7 Dollars for a press? How much would that be in todays prices?

$7 in 1876 → $152.79 in 2016

Source:
http://www.in2013dollars.com/1876-dollars-in-2016?amount=7