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Started by J Nixon, July 27, 2017, 09:42:05 PM

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John Nixon

Another mystery pic to test everyone. Picture taken in New Zealand.




As usual educated guesses and idle speculation welcome.


Keri Szafir

Nice photo :)
But should I (or John) reply, if I'm 100% certain what it is? I guess I'll let the others have fun too, and sent a PM :).
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." --Arthur C. Clarke
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever." --John Keats

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John Nixon

Hi Christophe - If you know, go right ahead. As a Monotype Geek you SHOULD know.
Cheers, John


Keri Szafir

It's the mould oiler for the lead, rule and furniture moulds on a Monotype super caster.

Spare parts list plate 26, part 39SL.
Got it on my caster too:
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." --Arthur C. Clarke
"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever." --John Keats

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Founder and owner of Keritech Electronics

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