Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock
Object number
LDSAL2022.1.565
Production date
19th century
Material
wood
paper
paper
Technique
Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)
Wood Engraving (Process)
Dimensions
height: 24mm
width: 20mm
depth: 25mm
width: 20mm
depth: 25mm
Location
Burlington House -
Inscriptions
Inscription content
P14
Inscriber role/association
Publication reference
References
Reference details
pp. 8-13
Reference (free text)
Thursday, December 3rd, 1891, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 14, June 1893.
Reference association
illustrated
Reference note
Image printed on p. 10.
Rectangular wooden printing block showing:-
Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting an oval silver seal found in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire; showing a kneeling figure, to the side of the Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus with a star in the background. With legend. Ink residue remaining on surface.
Reverse: printer's waste paper attached to surface with handwritten publication reference.
Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.