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Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian
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Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique fabric printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood wallpaper printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Pleasingly rare and unusual industrial stamp, with a delightful brass picotage pattern

Displaying a desirable time-worn patina, commensurate with industrial use

Hardwood form replete with carved hand grips to the reverse

Later hanging loop to rear affords wall placement for decorative display

Intricate metal pattern presents exceptional skill and intricacy

Amber and gold hues adorn the leaf pattern, contrasting against the base

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

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

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 7cm (2.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1210358
Dealers Internal Reference
26030
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Description
This is an antique fabric printing block.
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An English, carved brass on hardwood wallpaper printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Pleasingly rare and unusual industrial stamp, with a delightful brass picotage pattern

fig 1. A rectangular dark carved wooden printing block set with intricate brass wire and pin work forming a floral motif.
fig 1. Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian

Displaying a desirable time-worn patina, commensurate with industrial use

Hardwood form replete with carved hand grips to the reverse

Later hanging loop to rear affords wall placement for decorative display

fig 2. A rectangular dark carved wooden printing block set with intricate brass wire and pin work forming a floral motif.
fig 2. Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian

Intricate metal pattern presents exceptional skill and intricacy

Amber and gold hues adorn the leaf pattern, contrasting against the base

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

fig 3. A rectangular dark carved wooden printing block set with intricate brass wire and pin work forming a floral motif.
fig 3. Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian

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

Dimensions:

Max Width: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Height: 7cm (2.75'')

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1210358
Dealers Internal Ref
26030
London Fine Antiques
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A rectangular dark carved wooden printing block set with intricate brass wire and pin work forming a floral motif.
Antique Fabric Printing Block, Carved Brass, Wallpaper Print Stamp, Victorian
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An antique fabric printing block is a hand-carved wooden stamp, often inlaid with brass strips or pins, used historically to manually apply repeating decorative patterns to textiles and wallpaper.

Craftsmen carved dense hardwoods like pearwood or walnut to create base relief patterns, then hammered thin strips of brass and brass pins directly into the wood to form sharp, durable detail work.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display dark oxidation on the wood from ink residue, natural patination on the brass metalwork, and signs of manual carving and hand-driven brass pin placement.

These decorative objects work well presented as sculptural pieces on bookshelves, sideboards, or wall mounts, where the contrast of dark timber and patinated metal adds graphic texture.

Keep the block in a dry environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping, dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth rather than applying harsh liquid cleaners.
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