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Single wooden typographic printer's tray from Spain, dating to the 1950s, with 95 compartments, weighing about 5 kg, in acceptable, heavily used condition with possible minor parts missing.
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Wooden printer's type tray — Ancient printing press (Printer's Type Tray / Letter Case)
Original wooden printing tray, used to store and organize lead movable type in manual typesetting. Authentic workshop piece, of European origin, dating from the mid-20th century or earlier.
Features:
- Wooden structure with multiple compartments of varying sizes, following the classic typographic "case" distribution (larger cells for more frequent letters, smaller ones for less used)
- Wood darkened by use and age, with the characteristic patina of a working piece
- Compartments in good structural condition, natural wear
- Presence of ink residues or dirt typical of printing use
- Approximate dimensions: 80 x 37 x 4 cm.
- Consists of 95 compartments.
- Metal handles.
- Approximate weight: 5 kg.
Condition: good for its age. Wear and staining consistent with its history. No structural breaks.
Current uses: highly valued as a decorative element (wall-mounted shelf for collections of miniatures, buttons, coins), vintage/industrial interior design, or graphic arts collecting.
Interest: printing history, graphic design, decoration, collecting.
Old wooden typographic drawer with a brass handle. Excellent as decoration.
Everything is well packed and ships quickly.
Wooden printer's type tray — Ancient printing press (Printer's Type Tray / Letter Case)
Original wooden printing tray, used to store and organize lead movable type in manual typesetting. Authentic workshop piece, of European origin, dating from the mid-20th century or earlier.
Features:
- Wooden structure with multiple compartments of varying sizes, following the classic typographic "case" distribution (larger cells for more frequent letters, smaller ones for less used)
- Wood darkened by use and age, with the characteristic patina of a working piece
- Compartments in good structural condition, natural wear
- Presence of ink residues or dirt typical of printing use
- Approximate dimensions: 80 x 37 x 4 cm.
- Consists of 95 compartments.
- Metal handles.
- Approximate weight: 5 kg.
Condition: good for its age. Wear and staining consistent with its history. No structural breaks.
Current uses: highly valued as a decorative element (wall-mounted shelf for collections of miniatures, buttons, coins), vintage/industrial interior design, or graphic arts collecting.
Interest: printing history, graphic design, decoration, collecting.
Old wooden typographic drawer with a brass handle. Excellent as decoration.
Everything is well packed and ships quickly.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
No. of items
1
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
805 mm
Width
365 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Title additional information
Wooden typesetting drawer
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