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Linecasting Matrices

1910-1950

18 x 12 matrix of reed relays from TXE4 exchange equipment

Linecasting Matrices

Linecasting Matrix with Royal Crest

Typefounder's copper matrix "AE"

Copper matrix

1800

Photo matrix of a letter 'S' from a Diatronic "S" photosetting machine

1970-1985

Lead matrix

1790-1819

Lead matrix inscribed "Pacte Federale 14 Juillet 1790"

1790-1819

Display size matrices for Plantin (Typeface series number: 110)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Plantin Light (Typeface series number: 113)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Temple Script (Typeface series number: 455)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Perpetua Titling (Typeface series number: 258)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Goudy Old Style (Typeface series number: 291)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Albertus (Typeface series number: 481)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Gill Sans (Typeface series number: 262)

1900-1990

Brass Matrix of a Capital 'M', 1826-1836

1826-1836

Linecasting Matrices

Lead matrix featuring J Jacques Rousseau

1790-1819

Eleven matrices for Linotype machine

Linecasting Matrices

1910-1950

Display size matrices for Times Bold Titling (No.2) (Typeface series number: 328)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Gill Sans Bold (Typeface series number: 275)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Gill Sans Ultra Bold (Typeface series number: 442)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Bembo (Typeface series number: 270)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Univers Medium Expanded (Typeface series number: 688)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Caslon (Typeface series number: 128)

1900-1990

Display size matrices for Times New Roman (Typeface series number: 327)

1900-1990
Matrix for coupon, Midland Railway

Matrix for coupon, Midland Railway

Seal Matrix, North Metropolitan Railway Co., Steel matrix, reversed writing "North Metropolitan Railway Co. 1866"

Seal Matrix for North Metropolitan Railway Company

Collection of three seal matrices in wooden seal box with leather carrying case, Wilts, Somerset & Weymouth Railway, Seal Matrices: Each correct mounted on brass, Dimensions: di: 46mm, Brass 105mmx61mm Box - wood with brass handle and inscribed plate. Blue velvet lining, Dimensions: Box: 195mmx245mmx60mm

Collection of three seal matrices in wooden seal box with leather carrying case

Seal Matrix (reversed), S.R., Engraved Steel: Image Reversed. Showing 4 Crests LC & DR, SER, L & SWR and LB & SCR with a rose in the centre, 56mm dia.

Seal Matrix for Southern Railway

Seal Matrix (reversed), The Road Haulage Executive, Engraved Steel. With Lion & Wheel Motif behind an Arrow held by torches, Dimensions: 60 mm dia

Seal Matrix (reversed)

Display (1.0") size matrices for Bodoni Bold Condensed (Typeface Series number: 529), 60, Italic. In original wooden box no. 297, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection.

Display size matrices for Bodoni Bold Condensed (Typeface series number: 529)

1900-1990
Display (1.0") size matrices for Grotesque (Typeface Series number: 51), 36. In original wooden box no. 411, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection.

Display size matrices for Grotesque (Typeface series number: 51)

1900-1990
Display (1.0") size matrices for Grotesque Bold Condensed (No.2) (Typeface Series number: 15), 24. In original wooden box no. 414, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection.

Display size matrices for Grotesque Bold Condensed (No.2) (Typeface series number: 15)

1900-1990
Display (1.0") size matrices for Rockwell Shadow (Typeface Series number: 175), 42. In original wooden box no. 444, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection.

Display size matrices for Rockwell Shadow (Typeface series number: 175)

1900-1990
Matrix from an Intertype photosetter, for a lower case 'g'. For use with the Intertype Fotosetter lime-composing machine, 1940-1976

Matrix for an Intertype Photosetter, 1940-1976

1940-1976
Matrix from an Intertype photosetter, of an upper case 'q'. For use with the Intertype Fotosetter lime-composing machine, 1940-1976

Matrix from an Intertype Photosetter, 1940-1976

1940-1976
Matrix from an Intertype photosetter, of a numer '3'. For use with the Intertype Fotosetter lime-composing machine, 1940-1976

Matrix from an Intertype Photosetter, 1940-1976

1940-1976
Collection of 1,317 'Loan Library' display (1.0") size matrice In original wooden boxes, manufactured by Monotype Corporation.

Collection of 'Loan Library' display size matrices

1900-1990
Collection of composition matrices. Manufactured by Monotype Corporation. In original wooden trays. A metal die from which type characters are cast. Matrix is a piece of bronze, containing in its lower end the die (or intaglio impression) of a character, and at the upper end a conical hole by means of which the matrix is correctly positioned over the mould at the time of casting.

Collection of composition matrices

1900-1995
Display (1.0") size matrices for Times New Roman (Typeface Series number: 327), 30. In original wooden box no. 1365, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection. As well as manufacturing machines that composed and cast type, The Monotype Corporation manufactured matrices for hundreds of different designs of typefaces in metal. From a set of matrices the owner of a Monotype machine could cast as much fresh type as they needed. Monotype built up a remarkable collection of typefaces for hot-metal technology, starting in 1900 and adding to it until the early 1980s. Each Monotype typeface was allocated a series number and a name. Type came in points (pt) and continental standard Didot (D) sizes from as small as 4 ΒΌ pt and as large as 72pt or 72D. Type that was 14pt and larger was known as display size because of its suitability for setting as headings and titles as opposed to continuous text.

Display size matrices for Times New Roman (Typeface series number: 327)

1900-1990
Display (1.0") size matrices for Placard Condensed (Typeface Series number: 568), 72. In original wooden box no. 1094, manufactured by Monotype Corporation. Part of Monotype Loan Library collection.

Display size matrices for Placard Condensed (Typeface series number: 568)

1900-1990
Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House. In bespoke wooden case with four other seals for the Railway Clearing House.

Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House

Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House. In bespoke wooden case with four other seals for the Railway Clearing House.

Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House

Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House. In bespoke wooden case with four other seals for the Railway Clearing House.

Seal Matrix (correct), Railway Clearing House

Seal die and matrix, boxed, Swinton & Knottingley Railway, company title around circumference within a garter, encompassing a shield engraved "The Midland & North Eastern Railway Companies Committee, incorporated 1874", dimensions: 50mm diameter.

Seal and Matrix in Box, Swinton & Knottingley Railway,

Photo matrix of a letter 'S' from a Diatronic "S" photosetting machine, by H. Berthold AG, Berlin, Germany, 1970-1985

Photo matrix of a letter 'S' from a Diatronic "S" photosetting machine

1970-1985
Copper matrix.

Copper matrix

1800