Printing blocks - United Kingdom
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An antique CASLON letter cabinet filled with old printing items from a historic English printery, made of pear wood with cast iron and brass fittings, containing a complete pear wood alphabet (A–Z) and digits (0–9) with lead letters and various printing clichés; dimensions 82.5 cm high, 37 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep, weight 3.6 kg, originating from the United Kingdom, in reasonable condition with heavy use and possibly missing small parts.
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An antique CASLON letter cabinet/ letter drawer filled with various printing items originating from an old English printery.
This CASLON letter drawer features very beautiful brass corner joints.
Very beautiful patina
contents: a complete pearwood alphabet (A-Z) and numeral series (0-9), lead letters alphabet, numbering gauge, gorgeous brass types clichés and a number of industrial metal clichés
dimensions of the letter cabinet: 82.5 cm x 37 cm x 4.5 cm
weight: 3.6 kg
all items lie loose in the letter drawer
the gauge and the Coca Cola block are NOT included in the purchase!
the letter drawer will be very well packed and insured shipped
the photos give a clear impression of the item and contents
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An antique CASLON letter cabinet/ letter drawer filled with various printing items originating from an old English printery.
This CASLON letter drawer features very beautiful brass corner joints.
Very beautiful patina
contents: a complete pearwood alphabet (A-Z) and numeral series (0-9), lead letters alphabet, numbering gauge, gorgeous brass types clichés and a number of industrial metal clichés
dimensions of the letter cabinet: 82.5 cm x 37 cm x 4.5 cm
weight: 3.6 kg
all items lie loose in the letter drawer
the gauge and the Coca Cola block are NOT included in the purchase!
the letter drawer will be very well packed and insured shipped
the photos give a clear impression of the item and contents
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3.6 kg
Iron type
Cast iron
Wood type
Pear
Material
Brass, Iron, Lead, Wood
Designer/artist/maker
een antieke “CASLON” letterbak gevuld met oude drukkerij items
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
82 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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