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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.471

Artist/Designer/Maker

Wells, C - manufacturer

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 56mm
width: 55mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

C. WELLS
MANUFR
24 BOUVERIE ST

Inscriber role/association

manufacturer

Inscription content

P. 13

Inscriber role/association

Publication reference

Inscription content

B

Inscriber role/association

Unknown

References

Reference details

pp. 240-249

Reference (free text)

Thursday, November 29th, 1888, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 12, June 1889.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 246.
    Square wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting silver seal matrix of the Mayor of the Staple of Westminster, from the late-fourteenth century; showing the keys of St. Peter crossed at the centre within a quatrefoil device, and woolsacks at each lobe; with legend. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: manufacturer's stamp on surface, along with a small carved letter.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.