Working tool - Old type case
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Antique wooden letterpress cabinet from 1940–1950, solid aged wood in fair used condition, measuring 65 by 42 by 4 cm and weighing about 5 kg.
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Antique printing typecase — Wooden cabinet with more than 100 compartments.
Authentic traditional printing cabinet, an original piece with a very long history. It is distinguished by its size and its characteristic mixed layout: small compartments at the top (where the metal type used most frequently was traditionally stored) and larger compartments at the bottom. It preserves traces of old labels on one of the sides, which adds even more authenticity.
Features:
- Natural aged solid wood.
- 115 compartments of different sizes.
- Robust and well-preserved structure
- Remnants of original labels evidencing its origin
- Unique piece of traditional printing
Ideal for:
- Vintage, industrial, rustic, or bohemian decor.
- Wall display cabinet for collectibles.
- Decorative piece with strong visual impact
- Design lovers, typography enthusiasts, and antiques fans
Condition: Used, with marks, stains, small cracks, and wear typical of its age and original use in printing. This lends it an authentic vintage charm and irreproducible character. It can be cleaned and restored to taste, or left as is to preserve all its character.
Exact measurements: 650 x 420 x 40 mm.
Antique printing typecase — Wooden cabinet with more than 100 compartments.
Authentic traditional printing cabinet, an original piece with a very long history. It is distinguished by its size and its characteristic mixed layout: small compartments at the top (where the metal type used most frequently was traditionally stored) and larger compartments at the bottom. It preserves traces of old labels on one of the sides, which adds even more authenticity.
Features:
- Natural aged solid wood.
- 115 compartments of different sizes.
- Robust and well-preserved structure
- Remnants of original labels evidencing its origin
- Unique piece of traditional printing
Ideal for:
- Vintage, industrial, rustic, or bohemian decor.
- Wall display cabinet for collectibles.
- Decorative piece with strong visual impact
- Design lovers, typography enthusiasts, and antiques fans
Condition: Used, with marks, stains, small cracks, and wear typical of its age and original use in printing. This lends it an authentic vintage charm and irreproducible character. It can be cleaned and restored to taste, or left as is to preserve all its character.
Exact measurements: 650 x 420 x 40 mm.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
65 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Title additional information
Old type case
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