A Punch Used in Hand Typecasting Process, 1701-1800.

Made:
1701-1800 in England
A Punch used in typecasting by hand

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A Punch used in typecasting by hand
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A Punch used in typecasting by hand, specifically a 'pointing hand', 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Printing & Writing
Object Number:
1900-27/8
Materials:
type metal (lead, antimony, tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 55 mm x 35 mm, .365kg
type:
punch
credit:
Thomas Bolas