Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.501
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 38mm
width: 35mm
depth: 24mm
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.