Printing blocks - Italy
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A wooden case housing a composition of antique wooden and metal typography letters, handmade in Italy, dating to 1940–1950, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains, dimensions 21 cm wide by 55.5 cm high by 4.5 cm deep, weight 3.80 kg.
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Description from the seller
Wooden box containing a composition of antique letterpress characters made of wood and metal.
The case, as found, is the result of handcrafted work, created by reusing an old typographic drawer that is partially damaged. It is not perfectly squared and shows signs and traces related to continuous use over time. Being an antique wood, an anti-termite treatment has been applied.
The printing characters, with a natural and unaltered patina, come from various regions of Italy and date back to a period between 1930 and 1950. Maintained in authentic condition, simply cleaned, they show traces of ink that guarantee their originality.
Some letters form the phrase: vintage fonts 1900/50.
The largest character is 27 cm tall.
The composition recalls a time when printing was a true artisanal craft, evoking stories made by dirty hands, the smell of ink, and the noise of machinery, along with great skill, passion, and a deep knowledge of the language.
No element has been pasted.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Insured shipment
Wooden box containing a composition of antique letterpress characters made of wood and metal.
The case, as found, is the result of handcrafted work, created by reusing an old typographic drawer that is partially damaged. It is not perfectly squared and shows signs and traces related to continuous use over time. Being an antique wood, an anti-termite treatment has been applied.
The printing characters, with a natural and unaltered patina, come from various regions of Italy and date back to a period between 1930 and 1950. Maintained in authentic condition, simply cleaned, they show traces of ink that guarantee their originality.
Some letters form the phrase: vintage fonts 1900/50.
The largest character is 27 cm tall.
The composition recalls a time when printing was a true artisanal craft, evoking stories made by dirty hands, the smell of ink, and the noise of machinery, along with great skill, passion, and a deep knowledge of the language.
No element has been pasted.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Insured shipment
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3.8 kg
Material
Lead, Wood
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
55.5 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1940-1950
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