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A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London
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for sale €2,282     $2,477
£1,950
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A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London

1900 - 1920
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A COLLECTION OF 1O FABRIC PRINTING BLOCKS LIBERTY OF LONDON CIRCA 1900.

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THIS SET OF 10 HAND CARVED PRINTING BLOCKS, ATTRIBUTED TO LIBERTY'S OF LONDON.

FOUNDED IN 1875. LIBERTY'S WAS WELL KNOWN FOR IT'S INTRICATE PATTERNS AND WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HIGH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CUTTING EDGE TRENDS.  STARTING WITH WOODEN PRINTING BLOCKS, THE TECHNIQUE OF USING BRASS AND STEEL METAL PINS WAS INTRODUCED IN THE LATE VICTORIAN TIMES, AND WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE LABOUR HOURS AND COST OF PRODUCING EACH OF THESE BLOCKS.  LIBERTY'S WAS AT IT'S PEAK DURING THE ARTS AND CRAFTS/ART NOUVEAU MOVEMENTS, WHERE STRONG LINKS TO FLORALS AND ORGANIC DESIGNS WERE IN FASHION.  LIBERTY OF LONDON CONTINUED TO TRADE IN THE UK UNTIL THE 1970's, BEFORE PRODUCTION MOVED OVERSEAS.

THIS COLLECTION OFFERS A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY, TO BE ENJOYED AS THEY ARE OR TO BE ARRANGED INTO A WALL MOUNTED SCULPTURE.

BEAUTIFUL ITEMS AND BECOMING MORE SCARCE TO FIND.  MINOR AGE SPLITS. IN REMARKABLE CONDITION GIVEN AGE AND USE.

SMALLEST BLOCK: HEIGHT 2" / WIDTH 6" DEPTH 9"

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Textile Printing Blocks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177157
Dealers Internal Reference
LC200
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Description
A COLLECTION OF 1O FABRIC PRINTING BLOCKS LIBERTY OF LONDON CIRCA 1900.
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WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THIS SET OF 10 HAND CARVED PRINTING BLOCKS, ATTRIBUTED TO LIBERTY'S OF LONDON.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

FOUNDED IN 1875. LIBERTY'S WAS WELL KNOWN FOR IT'S INTRICATE PATTERNS AND WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HIGH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CUTTING EDGE TRENDS.  STARTING WITH WOODEN PRINTING BLOCKS, THE TECHNIQUE OF USING BRASS AND STEEL METAL PINS WAS INTRODUCED IN THE LATE VICTORIAN TIMES, AND WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE LABOUR HOURS AND COST OF PRODUCING EACH OF THESE BLOCKS.  LIBERTY'S WAS AT IT'S PEAK DURING THE ARTS AND CRAFTS/ART NOUVEAU MOVEMENTS, WHERE STRONG LINKS TO FLORALS AND ORGANIC DESIGNS WERE IN FASHION.  LIBERTY OF LONDON CONTINUED TO TRADE IN THE UK UNTIL THE 1970's, BEFORE PRODUCTION MOVED OVERSEAS.

fig 1. A collection of ten square and rectangular hand-carved wooden textile printing blocks featuring intricate brass wire and pin patterns.
fig 1. A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London

THIS COLLECTION OFFERS A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY, TO BE ENJOYED AS THEY ARE OR TO BE ARRANGED INTO A WALL MOUNTED SCULPTURE.

BEAUTIFUL ITEMS AND BECOMING MORE SCARCE TO FIND.  MINOR AGE SPLITS. IN REMARKABLE CONDITION GIVEN AGE AND USE.

SMALLEST BLOCK: HEIGHT 2" / WIDTH 6" DEPTH 9"

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
36.8cm (14.49")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Textile Printing Blocks to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177157
Dealers Internal Ref
LC200
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
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A collection of ten square and rectangular hand-carved wooden textile printing blocks featuring intricate brass wire and pin patterns.
A COLLECTION OF 1O FABRIC PRINTING BLOCKS LIBERTY OF LONDON
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  • ObjectPrinting Blocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialWood, Brass, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass inlay, floral scrolls, geometric patterns, pin work
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 31.2 cm (12 in) x D 36.8 cm (14 in)

A collection of ten Arts and Crafts fabric printing blocks attributed to Liberty of London dates from around 1900. Made from dark brown wood with brass inlay, these hand-carved textile tools display floral scrolls, geometric patterns, and intricate pin work across various square and rectangular wooden surfaces. Minor age splits and visible metal pins show signs of wear consistent with previous use, while the dark brown timber features distinct textured surfaces and carved edges. This set measures 5 cm high, 31.2 cm wide, and 36.8 cm deep. Suitable for display within a gentleman's library or study, these printing blocks sit directly upon a bookshelf as decorative decorative objects. Each block presents a flat base and distinct patterned face, allowing them to rest easily on flat interior surfaces or be arranged together as a collected grouping in a domestic interior.

FAQs

Fabric printing blocks are hand-carved wooden blocks used in traditional textile manufacturing to stamp repeating decorative patterns onto fabric using dyes.

These blocks were constructed using dense hardwoods, such as pear or walnut, often embedded with thin brass strips and fine copper pins to create crisp, detailed patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-hammered metal pinwork, visible grain in aged hardwood, remnant dye staining in the crevices, and signs of manual carving on the reverse side.

They can be displayed as sculptural objects on bookshelves, arranged inside glass display cabinets, or mounted in box frames as dimensional wall art.

Keep them in a dry environment with stable humidity to prevent the wood from warping, and clean them gently using a soft dry brush rather than water or chemical cleaners.
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