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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.466

Artist/Designer/Maker

Wells, C - manufacturer

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 59mm
width: 60mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

C. WELLS
MANUFR
24 BOUVERIE [ST.]

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

Inscription content

11280

Inscriber role/association

Unknown

References

Reference details

pp. 155-159

Reference (free text)

Thursday, May 3rd, 1888, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 12, June 1889.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 157.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting coat of arms on a mace from Aberavon; showing a shield containing two double headed eagles and two chevrons between three crosses; and three organ-rests or clarions, all within a circular moulded border. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: manufacturer's stamp in purple ink on surface, with unattributed number handwritten in black ink.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.