Wall shelf unit - Wood, Iron - De Berny et Cie – file
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Typographic printing cabinet by De Berny et Cie, made of wood and metal from France, in good used condition with patina and age marks, dimensions 65 cm high, 44 cm wide, 2.5 cm deep, dating to the 1950s–1960s.
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Old and authentic antique typesetter's rack from De Berny et Cie, hailing from the traditional lead-type composition world.
Entirely made of wood, this large rack features an especially interesting arrangement of compartments of varying sizes, formerly used for storing typographic characters.
The central crossbar still clearly bears the mark “DE BERNY ET CIE,” an element particularly interesting as it attests to its professional origin.
The rack also retains its old metal handle, nicely patinated.
The piece has a very beautiful brown patina, with the nuances, signs of use and irregularities acquired over time. These marks have been deliberately preserved and fully contribute to the authentic character of this old printing piece.
Today, this rack also makes a very handsome wall decoration: it can be used as a display piece for collections, small objects, miniatures, curiosities, or as a decorative cabinet.
Manufacturer: De Berny et Cie
Origin: France
Estimated era: first half of the 20th century
Material: wood and metal
Condition: good antique condition, with patina and signs of use appropriate to its age and professional use.
Dimensions: 65 cm high and 44 cm wide; depth of the compartments: 2.5 cm
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Old and authentic antique typesetter's rack from De Berny et Cie, hailing from the traditional lead-type composition world.
Entirely made of wood, this large rack features an especially interesting arrangement of compartments of varying sizes, formerly used for storing typographic characters.
The central crossbar still clearly bears the mark “DE BERNY ET CIE,” an element particularly interesting as it attests to its professional origin.
The rack also retains its old metal handle, nicely patinated.
The piece has a very beautiful brown patina, with the nuances, signs of use and irregularities acquired over time. These marks have been deliberately preserved and fully contribute to the authentic character of this old printing piece.
Today, this rack also makes a very handsome wall decoration: it can be used as a display piece for collections, small objects, miniatures, curiosities, or as a decorative cabinet.
Manufacturer: De Berny et Cie
Origin: France
Estimated era: first half of the 20th century
Material: wood and metal
Condition: good antique condition, with patina and signs of use appropriate to its age and professional use.
Dimensions: 65 cm high and 44 cm wide; depth of the compartments: 2.5 cm
Careful and quick packaging
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2 kg
Title additional information
De Berny et Cie – file
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Iron, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
65 cm
Width
44 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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