This is one of about 2000 antique and vintage printing blocks / plates I am currently working through - all from one old deceased estate collection. These are from c1890s - c1950s. Most are engraved copper, brass, or steel mounted onto wood blocks, some are just the metal plates. These were for printing labels or adverts in magazines and newspapers of the era. All are very interesting and mainly relate to advertising of loose tobacco, pipes, cigarettes, cigar companies and retailers such as Josiah & Brown of Long Eaton as well as sporting related companies. Football, boxing, tennis, hockey, horse racing etc. Sandown Patent chest expanders. Clothing makers. Patents, and leather luggage such as suitcases and trunks. Boy Scouts Whistles. Some really fantastic PICTORIAL examples too. I will reverse one of the photographs so you can see what the wording says, but remember they are all backwards in real life !
This is a pictorial block showing what looks like a football goal net.
But then again it could be any number of sporting goals. I am sure you collectors will know what sort it is. At both ends it has a single post on the outside of the net in the middle and 2 guy strings coming from it to the ground holding the net in position.
No branding or anything.
No maker's marks etc.
Please see pictures provided for more details and visual confirmation of condition.
The block measures approx. 102mm x 34mm x 22mm in total.
My stock ref : Block drawer C.
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