Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible piece of late-19th-century American industrial craftsmanship. This is an antique, hand-cranked rotary sheet metal tinsmithing machine manufactured by the legendary Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. out of Plantsville, Connecticut (the predecessor to PEXTO).
This machine features its original, highly legible cast/stamped manufacturer's identification plate detailing the design patent dates of November 20, 1888, and August 26, 1890.
Condition & Features:
Original Bench-Mount Bracket Included: This unit comes complete with its original cast-iron bench-mounting clamp base, which is frequently lost over time.
100% Intact Internal Drive Gears: The heavy internal cog teeth on the left side are fully intact, uncracked, and perfectly meshed. When you turn the hand crank, the mechanism operates spinning both shafts simultaneously.
Aesthetic & Patina: Features an incredible "barn-find" look with a rich aged patina, honest surface oxidation, and bold remnants of the original factory green and red painted finish. The wooden handle grip is solid.
Tooling Note: The smooth, threaded spindle tips on the right side are currently bare. To use this machine for specific metal-forming tasks (such as crimping, burring, turning, or wiring), you will just need to supply your own matching set of interchangeable Pexto / Roper-Whitney roller wheels.
Perfect as a restoration project for a traditional sheet metal shop or as an eye-catching industrial Americana display piece for a collector.