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.
Depicted is what looks like (to me) some sort of electric chisel tool. Noted on the head part is "R. Hoe & Co." (in reverse as can be expected). "G 334" stamped into wood on side.
Metal on wood construction. Measures 3-1/2" by 2" by 7/8".
Overall nice antique condition w/ a century's worth of general wear. NOTE: The metal plate is barely hanging onto the wood with only one tiny nail/brad holding it on.
Check out the other blocks we've got listed. Buy several and save on combined shipping.
Cheers!