FOR SALE - SURPLUS Printmaking Presses and Equipment

Australian Print Workshop is very keen to find new homes for a range of surplus printmaking presses and studio equipment - including some beautiful large etching and lithographic presses, as well as an antique relief proofing press (all detailed below).

All items are pre-loved but in good working condition and are currently located in a storage facility in southeastern Melbourne. The cost of collection and/or delivery will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take home one of on these exquisite presses.

All reasonable offers will be considered.

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For further details and/or to receive a detailed PDF of available equipment please contact:

APW Senior Printer Martin King (Tuesday-Friday)
Telephone: (03) 9419 5466.  Email: contact@australianprintworkshop.com

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Etching Presses

  1. X-LARGE ETCHING PRESS
    Brand:     MES PRESSES
    Bed Size: 244cm (length) x 89cm (width)
    Overall Bed Operating area (floor space): 400cm (length) x 140cm (width)
    Current estimated retail value new: $30K - $35K
    Additional Notes: Superficial oxidisation on press bed and roller surface. (can easily be removed)
    One roller bearing (at the end of frame under bed) is damaged and needs repair however, this does not restrict the function of the press.

  2. MEDIUM ETCHING PRESS
    Brand:     MES PRESSES
    Bed Size: 183cm (length) x 91cm (width)
    Overall Bed Operating area (floor space): 350cm (length) x 140cm (width)
    Current estimated retail value new: $20K - $25K
    Additional Notes: Superficial oxidisation on press bed and roller surface (can easily be removed)

Lithographic Presses 

  1. Large Manual Lithographic Press
    Brand: MES PRESSES
    Bed Size: 152cm (length) x 86cm (width)
    Overall operating area (floor space): 300cm (length) x 140cm (width)
    Current estimated retail value new: $20K - $25K

  2. Medium Motorised Lithographic Press
    Brand:     Takach Press, USA
    Bed Size: 152cm (length) x 85cm (width)
    Overall Operating area (floor space): 310cm (length) x 137cm (width)
    Current estimated retail value new: $25K - $30K
    Additional notes:
    Custom built sound proofing wooden box around motor
    Custom built melamine tabletops that fit on the press to convert to a bench top (see attached photos)
    This motorised litho press was tested and in working order prior to storage – but APW recommends that electrical testing and tagging is undertaken by the purchaser prior to use.
    This press does not require 3-phase power

Relief Press

  1. Wooden Galley Proof Press (circa 1800’s)
    Brand:     (no visible brand)
    Bed Size: 100cm (length) x 40cm (width)
    Overall Operating area (floor space): 120cm (length) x 60cm (width)
    Current estimated retail value: $750 - $1,500

Industrial Hotplate

  1. Industrial hotplate with thermostat control (circular shape)
    Brand: (not known)
    Size: 54cm (diameter) x 13cm (high)
    Current estimated retail value new: $1,000 - $1,500
    Additional notes: This hotplate was tested and in working order prior to storage – but APW recommends that electrical testing and tagging is undertaken by the purchaser prior to use.