geogphotos Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I think it is a machine where you can write and print out your name or whatever you want. One boy is pushing the buttons for letters and the other one is positioning the punch to print. Or at least that is what I think is happening. Does this machine have a specific name? I have: seaside, amusements, amusement, novelty, writing, machine, printing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I remember seeing - and using - one of these at a railway station, to print your name on a thin metal strip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, John Morrison said: I remember seeing - and using - one of these at a railway station, to print your name on a thin metal strip... Yes I also remember them vaguely. I distinctly remember handling the thin, light metal strips that you mention. Metal, Nameplate, Stamping machine, Edited October 21, 2020 by geogphotos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Machine for punching dog tags. Dog tag punch machine. There will be probably be a correct UK English name for it. Maybe at the V&A? I would also include vending machine. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 metal tag, embossing machine, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 souvenir, memento, keepsake, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Clemson Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) The ones commonly seen on railway stations, probably into the 1970s or later as I remember, were made the The British Automatic Company Ltd and were labelled 'Print Your Own Metal Nameplate'. The one in your photo looks a lot older than those I remember, but it might be worth searching further to see if they were made by the same company. Eighteen letter/spaces for an old penny on the oldest one I've seen in my brief search, but inflation took that up to 10p for ten letters (two shillings or twenty-four old pennies) by the time they disappeared from our station platforms. Edited October 21, 2020 by Joseph Clemson correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Thanks for all the help 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Lowe Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Looks like a Roover's Metal Stamping Machine.... http://antiquewhs.com/2005038.htm https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/roovers-name-plate-penny-arcade-machine-very https://antiqueslots.com/arcade-games Edited October 21, 2020 by Vincent Lowe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geogphotos Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 NAILED IT!! Thank you all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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