{"product_id":"19th-century-hills-model-a-centennial-ticket-dater-press","title":"19th Century Hills Model A Centennial Ticket Dater Press","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1870s-1880s; B. B. Hill Manufacturing Co. - Springfield, MA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCompact cast iron ticket dating press with black japanned finish and brass-accented stamping head, marked \"MODEL A HILLS CENTENNIAL DATER\" on the front plate. The form features a spring-loaded plunger handle with a rounded knob, descending onto an ink pad and internal date mechanism. Side-mounted gearing and adjustment lever control the dating wheels, while the open-front body allows access to the ink pad and stamping area. The base is shaped with four flared feet and retains traces of original gold striping and decorative flourishes, worn through years of use. Built with a distinctly mechanical, purpose-driven form, the piece reflects the rugged efficiency of late 19th-century railroad and ticketing operations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate to heavy wear consistent with age and use, including paint loss, edge wear, and oxidation to exposed metal surfaces. Brass components show patina and finish wear. Internal mechanism appears intact and operates smoothly when pressed, though not tested with ink for print clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n8\" L x 3\" W x 6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20030 - 040626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963597652011,"sku":"20030","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/5bdba849-66e2-5a41-9805-e729949ac212.jpg?v=1776876844","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/19th-century-hills-model-a-centennial-ticket-dater-press","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}