c. 1917 original robust antique american industrial inclinable sheet metal press machine bass with newly added custom cherry wood tabletop

antique american industrial reinforced cast iron punch press factory machine base designed and fabricated by or for the e. w. bliss company, brooklyn, ny. the machine base is comprised of angled iron with a uniform brushed metal finish. the legs and cross-bracing are bolted firmly together. the flared or outswept legs contain pre-drilled holes designed to anchor the base and machine against the floor. the newly added tabletop with recessed apron is made of a solid cherry wood with a distinctive walnut wood inlay. 30 x 14 x 31.5"