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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.501

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
paper

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 38mm
width: 35mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 1-28

Reference (free text)

I.—Notes on some of the Antique and Renaissance Gems and Jewels in Her Majesty's Collection at Windsor Castle, Archaeologia, Volume 45 (Issue 1), 1877.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 26.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting the gold signet ring of King Charles I, with an inscription reading 'DIEV ET' on the side of the bezel, flanked by carvings of a lion and unicorn. 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.