* MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN
AT PRESENT!

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Fully automatic stop-cylinder machine. The paper guides (lays) were an integral part of the cylinder/gripper mechanism, as most top-feeders were and the cylinder continually rotated and required a 'throw-off' device for lifting the cylinder when impression was not required. Ample time was available for the sheet to 'settle' whilst the cylinder was stationary on the return stroke. As can be seen from the photo, the sheet was taken from the pile by suction, transported the full length of the feedboard and gently deposited directly onto the front lays. Side lay was 'pusher' type - normal on most small format stop-cylinders. Ink system was pyramidal with two forme rollers. This is a modern design for such an early fully automatic machine when compared with others of that era.
* I have not been able to identify the manufacturer as yet. The above picture was scanned from "British Printer," November, 1935 issue but listed the British agent only. A 1951 German Book titled 'Die Druckmaschinen des Grafischen Gewerbes' (The Printing Machines of the Graphic Trade) lists the manufacturer as Polygraph Druck-maschinenwerk Mercedes, VEB Leipzig. Another earlier (1946) book titled 'Druktechniek' (Printing Technics) states 'now built in Germany' or words to that effect, indicates it was previously manufactured elsewhere. I am told the Dutch manufactured a 'Mercedes' also but have no knowledge of it. A smaller more compact model (in crown size only) 'Nova,' was marketed also along with a similar  Glockner Mercedes.
Anyone with additional information please enlighten me!

Picture courtesy of  Arthur Johnson (Gulgong Printing Museum)

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