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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.442

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 9mm
width: 9mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 386-395

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 5th, 1887, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 11, June 1887.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 389.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting hallmark on a silver communion cup, showing the townmark of Youghal, County Cork: a yawl, a type of sailing boat, within a ten lobe border. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.