Wall shelf unit - Steel, Wood - typesetter's case
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Old wooden typographic printer’s case – RONSARD demi-gras 36 – France
Description
Old wooden printer’s case from traditional typography equipment.
This model has many compartments of different sizes, formerly used for sorting and organizing type.
It retains its original label "RONSARD demi-gras 36", corresponding to a typographic font. This detail adds a lot of character and testifies to its professional origin.
The wood shows a beautiful antique patina, with marks and nuances related to its use and age. The whole retains its authentic look.
Today, this case is a very beautiful industrial decorative object and can also be used as a wall-mounted collectible cabinet, to display miniatures, curiosities, small objects or cabinet-of-curiosities items.
Authentic, decorative and unique piece.
Material: wood
Origin: France
Estimated period: mid-20th century
Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of use and patina of time
Marking: label "RONSARD demi-gras 36"
Dimensions: height 85 cm, width 51 cm, depth 3 cm
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Old wooden typographic printer’s case – RONSARD demi-gras 36 – France
Description
Old wooden printer’s case from traditional typography equipment.
This model has many compartments of different sizes, formerly used for sorting and organizing type.
It retains its original label "RONSARD demi-gras 36", corresponding to a typographic font. This detail adds a lot of character and testifies to its professional origin.
The wood shows a beautiful antique patina, with marks and nuances related to its use and age. The whole retains its authentic look.
Today, this case is a very beautiful industrial decorative object and can also be used as a wall-mounted collectible cabinet, to display miniatures, curiosities, small objects or cabinet-of-curiosities items.
Authentic, decorative and unique piece.
Material: wood
Origin: France
Estimated period: mid-20th century
Condition: good vintage condition with normal signs of use and patina of time
Marking: label "RONSARD demi-gras 36"
Dimensions: height 85 cm, width 51 cm, depth 3 cm
Careful and fast packaging
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3 kg
Title additional information
typesetter's case
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
85 cm
Width
51 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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