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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.15

Production date

19th century

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 14mm
width: 20mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 1-28

Reference (free text)

I.—Notes on some of the Antique and Renaissance Gems and Jewels in Her Majesty's Collection at Windsor Castle, Archaeologia, Volume 2 (Issue 1), 1877.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 26.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting obverse face of the signet ring of Charles I when Prince of Wales; featuring royal insignia of feathers rising from a crown between the initials CP, and the motto 'Ich Dien' underneath. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to part of surface.
    Obverse face of engraving in LDSAL2022.1.14.

    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Prof. Richard Rastall FSA.