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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.344

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 122mm
width: 19mm
depth: 25mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

[P]W. W[ILLIAMSON]
[M]ANU[FACTURER]
63 F[LEET ST]
LO[NDON]

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

References

Reference details

pp. 309-326

Reference (free text)

Thursday, April 8th, 1880, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 8, June 1881.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 313.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting iron bar from the Isle of Wight, the upper part in the form of a tang and tapering to a point at the bottom; thought to be preparatory for sword forging. Section view engraved to the side. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: trace of manufacturer's mark lightly carved into surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Mr Martin Levy FSA.