Description
This is a letterpress printing block from a hardware store. This copper engraving plate was for Henry Disston & Sons' 1872 improvement to the saw tooth swage used in woodworking. Block reads, "CONQUEROR PATENTED AUG 3, 1872 HENRY DISSTON & SONS." The sides of the supporting wood block read "11" & "387." Regular letterpress wear & tear. These blocks are still usable & printable as an antique component for letterpress prints. Make your own gift enclosures, greeting cards, notebook covers, ornaments & much more with imagery like this on your letterpress printing press. These blocks also make great souvenirs, gifts or visual knick knacks. Type High Block is .918" high which is the standard for printing blocks in the US (this is the measurement from the bottom surface of the block to the printing surface) All measurements are approximate - I round to nearest pica or half pica - also see photos. Tall 6 picas Wide 22.5 picas I provide all measurements here in printers measure - Picas & Points (There are 6 picas in an inch for non printers.) Also see photos - picas & inches are indicated on my ruler shown. These antique printing plates are sold AS IS - no returns or exchanges. All items in this store are used & most likely dirty with ink & print shop dust on them, if I notice any flaws or crushed sections I will note it in the description or ask me if you notice something that you want clarified. I am a letterpress printmaker so if you have questions please ask. Shipping If you want to order multiple items it is sometimes best to contact me - I prefer to ship several items in small flat rate boxes because of the weight of some of these pieces & can fit as many as will go for 1 rate. International Sorry but I cannot ship any packages overseas at this time. To see the whole Dingbat & Letterpress selections of antique & vintage, used printmaking equipment, type, ink, presses, cases, cabinets & more check our home page Conqueror Saw Tooth Swage Printing Block, Vintage Letterpress Plate Antique Hardware, Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia Pa, Woodworking
