Hand typecasting matrix

Made:
1801-1900 in England
'Brevier' mould, used in the process of type founding by hand

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'Brevier' mould, used in the process of type founding by hand
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'Brevier' mould, used in the process of type founding by hand, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1900-27/3
Materials:
wood (unidentified), iron and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 225 mm x 200 mm, .7kg
type:
mould
credit:
Thomas Bolas