Antique Flower Design Letterpress printing block, bronze/brass, 19th Century antique

Use as a print block or create a unique piece of jewellery

                                                   

                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                   

                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                   

                                                               

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

                                                           

This antique Letterpress decorative printing block was originally used to print illustrations and borders for books.  This plate is hand machined from what we understand to be bronze, is beautifully designed and is in a lovely condition with excellent patina.

The print block consists of a beautiful flower design, intricate and beautifully carved.  Please see the pictures for full details.

The block is not mounted to a carrier piece and is 7.5 by 5 by 0.6cm.  The item weighs 71 grams.

This block could be used by any Adana Press to produce one of a kind prints for Christenings, Wedding Invitations, Party Invitations or your own design of card or print for home.  You could also use this block to allow a professional printer to create your unique custom design for you.

This block could also by used to create a truly unique pendant or other individual piece.  The creative possibilities are endless.

Please look at our other auctions for Letterpress printing blocks as you could create a custom design by using more than one printing block.  We would be pleased to combine shipping to save costs.

If you have any questions on this item, please feel free to contact us through eBay where we will be more than pleased to answer any question you may have.

Ships in a SealedAir padded envelope with rigid cardboard protection.

SHIPPING

All items will be dispatched within 48 hours of purchase.  For International Shipping to countries other than the USA, please contact us for a quotation to confirm shipping costs prior to purchase.  Please note that customs fees for entry into a country, if applicable, are not included in the shipping costs, these will need to be paid by the buyer.  Due to the value of certain items, we may also include insurance to cover the purchase price.  Our deliveries may require a signature upon receipt.  We are happy to ship this item Worldwide.

PAYMENT

We accept PayPal for all purchases.  Other payment options may be available if PayPal is unsuitable for you.  Please contact us if this is an issue.

RETURNS

If you are not happy with your item please return in the original packaging and with all tags attached within 30 days.  Goods must be returned carriage paid.  Refund of purchase price will be refunded by the same method as the payment was made.  Postage and packaging will not be refunded.  If your item is faulty or we have sent you something different to what you ordered, again please return it to us within 30 days and we will give you a full refund or replacement, including postage and packaging.  We aim to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your transaction with The Hourglass Collection.

CONTACT

Please contact us via eBay if you have any queries, use the link under "Seller Information" at the top of this page.  We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our items for sale.  Visit us at 2 Broad Street, Hay on Wye. Powys. HR3 5DB.  Open from 11am until 4am, 7 days a week, all year round.