Gutenberg Printing Press Vintage Wooden 1:10 Scale Kit Model mid-century Czech vase with one hole at bottom

with one hole at bottom center for a screw

with a diameter of 3 1/2" across at base and 2 1/2" across at lip

It measures 6" long x 2 1/4" wide x 1 3/4" tall and is good vintage condition

opening and closing easily

Gutenberg Printing Press Vintage Wooden 1:10 Scale Kit Model mid-century Czech vase with one hole at bottomI think this is pretty cool. It's a vintage 1: 10 scale model of the 15th c Gutenberg printing press, constructed from a kit. Ive found a couple of different kits produced over the years; this one I believe is from a Scientific Heritage kit distributed by Offer Development Co. NYC, including some 85 wood and brass parts. The crank on the side turns and the threaded press arm can be loosened or tightened, which allows for opening up the print plate, or