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Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique textile printing block. An English, carved copper on hardwood printer's stamp in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully rare and unusual, with a fascinating copper pattern

Displays a desirable aged patina - former inhabitants professionally treated

Hardwood form replete with carved hand grips to the reverse

Marked to the sides with the pattern number of 1233

Carved copper, repeating pattern presents exceptional skill

Amber hues adorn the copper, contrasting against the chestnut coloured base

Attractive Art Nouveau feather pattern redolent of Liberty and other prominent fabric specialists

Good weight in the hand of 2.03kg (4.475 lb)

This is a fascinating antique textile printing block, with a striking Art Nouveau pattern. Would offer superb display appeal in a retail space or stylish home. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

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Our Ref: 24626

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Textile Printing Block to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088224
Dealers Internal Reference
24626
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Description
This is an antique textile printing block.
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An English, carved copper on hardwood printer's stamp in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully rare and unusual, with a fascinating copper pattern

fig 1. A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
fig 1. Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina - former inhabitants professionally treated

Hardwood form replete with carved hand grips to the reverse

Marked to the sides with the pattern number of 1233

Carved copper, repeating pattern presents exceptional skill

fig 2. A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
fig 2. Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Amber hues adorn the copper, contrasting against the chestnut coloured base

Attractive Art Nouveau feather pattern redolent of Liberty and other prominent fabric specialists

Good weight in the hand of 2.03kg (4.475 lb)

fig 3. A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
fig 3. Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

This is a fascinating antique textile printing block, with a striking Art Nouveau pattern. Would offer superb display appeal in a retail space or stylish home. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 25.5cm (10'')

fig 4. A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
fig 4. Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Max Depth: 25.5cm (10'')

Max Height: 25.5cm (10'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
fig 5. Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24626

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Textile Printing Block to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088224
Dealers Internal Ref
24626
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A square dark hardwood textile printing block featuring intricate inlaid metal foliage and fern patterns.
Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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FAQs

Block printing on textiles is an ancient technique where carved wooden blocks, sometimes fitted with metal wire patterns, are coated with dye and pressed onto fabric to create repeating decorative designs.

Traditional printing blocks were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like pear or walnut, combined with embedded copper or brass strips and pins to achieve fine lines and detailed raised patterns.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-hammered metal strip construction, evidence of historical ink or pigment stains within the crevices, and smooth handling wear along the outer timber edges.

These decorative objects can be placed on a bookshelf, mounted in a shadow box display, or placed on a console table as tactile sculptural accents.

Keep the block in a temperature-controlled environment away from high humidity to prevent timber warping, and clean gently with a dry soft brush to remove dust from the recessed metalwork.
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