A rare Carter rotary numbering wheel with a rotating band, featuring a cream enameled metal casing and blue lettering. This portable tool printed successive numbers using a scrolling inked band and an adjustment wheel. The wheel is marked "model 123" and "model 8 mm," and displays a riveted metal construction typical of the 1930s and 40s. Functional, stylish, and unique, this wheel makes a fine collector's item for the office, printing shop, or vintage stationery collection.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 1930s–40s ✦ Dimensions: 8cm x 4.5cm x 3cm ✦ Material: Enamelled metal and mechanical components ✦ Contents: Complete with visible typographic band ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of wear, slight but stable oxidation
An iconic decorative curiosity of antique marking instruments – ideal for a vintage office collection or typography tools.
