Printing blocks - Italy
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A unique decorative piece featuring a wooden drawer containing a composition of antique typographic letters made of wood, metal and plastic, originating from a Puglia workshop in Italy and dating to the early to mid 20th century, with dimensions 64.5 × 27.5 × 6 cm, weight 4.5 kg, in good used condition with small signs of age and ink traces, antitarlo treatment applied, and letters up to 36 cm in height; no item is glued to the case and insured shipping is provided.
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Unique and authentic decorative element, consisting of a wooden drawer containing a composition of antique printing letters in wood, metal and plastic.
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The printing characters, with a natural patina and unaltered, come from an old typography workshop in Puglia (Italy) and date back to the first half of the 20th century. Kept in authentic condition, simply cleaned, they show signs and traces of ink that guarantee their originality.
The case has been created by repurposing an old, partly damaged printing drawer, features the original label, and signs and traces related to long use over time.
The letters have a French height of 23.566 mm.
The largest character measures 36 cm.
No element is glued to the case.
An anti-woodworm treatment has been carried out.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipped insured.
Unique and authentic decorative element, consisting of a wooden drawer containing a composition of antique printing letters in wood, metal and plastic.
.
The printing characters, with a natural patina and unaltered, come from an old typography workshop in Puglia (Italy) and date back to the first half of the 20th century. Kept in authentic condition, simply cleaned, they show signs and traces of ink that guarantee their originality.
The case has been created by repurposing an old, partly damaged printing drawer, features the original label, and signs and traces related to long use over time.
The letters have a French height of 23.566 mm.
The largest character measures 36 cm.
No element is glued to the case.
An anti-woodworm treatment has been carried out.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipped insured.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4.5 kg
Specific region of origin
Puglia
Material
Metal, Plastic, Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
64.5 cm
Width
27.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950, 1950-1960
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