Monday 8 February 2016

19th Century lead printer's plate for horse sale broadsides.

An unusual and visually striking lead plate that is hand carved.  It measures 9 inches long by 5.5 inches high and is 1/4 inch thick - weighs 3 pounds.  Included are a couple of pictures of horse sale  broadsides that appear to have been made using this plate.  Since it's not a reverse image, wondering if this plate was used to make a stereotype mold.







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