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Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.618

Artist/Designer/Maker

Swain, John - Engraver

Production date

19th century

Production place

London

Material

wood

Technique

Carving
Wood Engraving (Process)

Dimensions

height: 18mm
width: 10mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

Inscriptions

Inscription content

[JOHN SWAI]N & SO[N]
[DRAUGHTSMEN & ENGRAVERS]
[STRAND, W. C.]

Inscriber role/association

Engraver

References

Reference details

pp. 12-27

Reference (free text)

Thursday, December 9th, 1897, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Volume 17, June 1899.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 23.
    Rectangular wooden printing block showing:- Obverse: carved and engraved design depicting a solder ingot from Westminster Abbey; showing a winged figure of St. Michael at the centre - which was used by the London Company of Plumbers to mark plumber's solder. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: engraver's stamp on surface.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.