Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.444
Artist/Designer/Maker
Wells, C - manufacturer
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 58mm
width: 54mm
depth: 24mm
width: 54mm
depth: 24mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
WELLS
Inscriber role/association
Unknown
References
Reference details
pp. 413-427
Reference (free text)
Thursday, June 16th, 1887, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 11, June 1887.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on a plate facing p. 416.
Reference details
p. 34; Fig. 33
Reference (free text)
Society of Antiquaries of London, Illustrated Catalogue of the Heraldic Exhibition, Burlington House, 1894, London : Printed for the Committee by Charles Whittingham, 1896.
Reference association
illustrated
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting ornamental crest on a wooden drinking cup, depicting a stag or hart inside a quadrangular compartment with a crown around its neck, a wreath in the background and the date '1614' in the middle. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: 'WELLS' lightly carved into surface.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.