Duplicator [The No. 1 Roneotype]
Maker and role
Roneo Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
1967.333
Maker
Description
The No. 1 Roneotype Duplicator.
Neo-cyclostyle duplicator with a wrought iron stand set on four adjustable legs. On the right side, there is a stainless steel lever attached to the base and a wooden handled crank attached to the printing drum via the stand. Underneath this, there is printed text reading "The / No 1 / ROENOTYPE / MANUFACTURED BY / RONEO LTD. 5-11. WHOLBORN.LONDON. E. C. / Protected by British Patents, 230260, 232735, 233864, / 232733, Corresponding Foreign Patents. / MADE IN ENGLAND."
Between the two foundations of the stand, there is a printing drum with a detachable curved segment. The segment has parallel grooves in it to fit specialised type. On the drum, type has been attached and reads "KEELER BLOCK". On the side of the drum, "1895" has been embossed. The drum has a large cog that fits into a small cog beneath. There are horizontal bars with paper grippers. There is a small roller under the drum. At the front of the duplicator, there is a long protruding paper tray.
Neo-cyclostyle duplicator with a wrought iron stand set on four adjustable legs. On the right side, there is a stainless steel lever attached to the base and a wooden handled crank attached to the printing drum via the stand. Underneath this, there is printed text reading "The / No 1 / ROENOTYPE / MANUFACTURED BY / RONEO LTD. 5-11. WHOLBORN.LONDON. E. C. / Protected by British Patents, 230260, 232735, 233864, / 232733, Corresponding Foreign Patents. / MADE IN ENGLAND."
Between the two foundations of the stand, there is a printing drum with a detachable curved segment. The segment has parallel grooves in it to fit specialised type. On the drum, type has been attached and reads "KEELER BLOCK". On the side of the drum, "1895" has been embossed. The drum has a large cog that fits into a small cog beneath. There are horizontal bars with paper grippers. There is a small roller under the drum. At the front of the duplicator, there is a long protruding paper tray.
Marks
The / No 1 / ROENOTYPE / MANUFACTURED BY / RONEO LTD. 5-11. WHOLBORN.LONDON. E. C. / Protected by British Patents, 230260, 232735, 233864, / 232733, Corresponding Foreign Patents. / MADE IN ENGLAND. Printed
KEELER BLOCK Embossed
1985 Engraved
KEELER BLOCK Embossed
1985 Engraved
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Roneo Limited. Duplicator [The No. 1 Roneotype], 1967.333. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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