Ingenious 1866 patent date wood cylinder w/ handle wrapped in a copper advertising plate nailed at edges. Presumably for wood crates, invoices, flour sacks & bags. 

Cylinder shows actual flat spots around rim from use & includes the tin ink tray w/ 2 DRY rollers. 

Original shipping crate from S.H. Sheplar / Chicago // California Printing Wheel. Box 5 x 6 x 13"L ; tool itself 3.25" diameter x 12" L including handle. 

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