Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.347
Production date
19th century
Production place
London
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 45mm
width: 56mm
depth: 25mm
width: 56mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
P. W[ILLIAMSON]
MAN[UFACTURER]
65 FL[EET ST]
LON[DON]
MAN[UFACTURER]
65 FL[EET ST]
LON[DON]
Inscriber role/association
manufacturer
References
Reference details
pp. 367-377
Reference (free text)
Thursday, May 27th, 1880, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 8, June 1881.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 375.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting Greek gold signet ring, showing view of its obverse side, featuring an engraved depiction of Aphrodite holding Eros; and its two section views at the bottom. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper obscuring manufacturer's mark on surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.