This antique printing block (along with others we currently have listed on eBay) comes to you estate-fresh from an old Brooklyn, New York brownstone that we recently liquidated.  Found packed away in the old basement workshop they most likely haven't been touched in several decades if not more.

This block depicts the banner for a Grand Prize winner at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (in reverse as can be expected).  This event was held in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1904 and is also known as the "St. Louis World's Fair". The crest depicts an Eagle with outstretched wings and below him two dolphin looking fish and a seashell.  Although unmarked it might be from R. Hoe & Co., New York as many of the blocks we're offering came from there.  "4/102" stamped into wood.
Metal on wood construction.  Measures 2-5/16" by 2" by 7/8".
Overall nice antique condition w/ a century's worth general wear.

Check out the other blocks we've got listed.  Buy several and save on combined shipping.

Cheers!