Vintage Rex cast iron bench-mounted lever press / punch tool.
Cast iron body has raised "REX" name on the side of the housing plus cast-in frame details as shown in photos.
Features a long curved handle driving a vertical ram that acts on the lower anvil area with a square opening for interchangeable dies or tooling.
Base includes feet with slots and holes intended for fastening the tool to a workbench or table surface, suitable for punching or pressing small parts in metalworking, leatherwork, or general shop projects.