Antique Hamilton Wood Printers Type Tray – Shadowbox Display Drawer

Description :
This authentic Hamilton Mfg. Co. printer’s type tray features over 80 small compartments originally used to organize lead type in a print shop. Crafted from solid wood with a warm patina and metal pull handle bearing the Hamilton name, this tray reflects early 20th-century American craftsmanship. It has since been fitted with a wire hanger for use as a wall-mounted shadowbox, making it ideal for storing or displaying miniatures, jewelry, or collectibles. This piece combines utility with history and rustic decor appeal.

Era: Circa 1900s–1930s

Style: Industrial / Functional Decor / Rustic

Technique: Dowel-joined hardwood compartments with nailed-on back panel; cast metal nameplate pull

Tools Used: Mitre saw, nailer, branding iron, cast iron mold for drawer pull

History: Produced by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the largest supplier of wood type cases and cabinets in the U.S. during the printing boom.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Hamilton Mfg. Co.

Measurements: 32 ¼" W x 16 ¾" T x 1 ½" D (as labeled)

Suggested Weight: Approximately 4–6 pounds

Item Number : P12956

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Two Rivers, Wisconsin