Antique Wood and Metal Printing Press Block – "Del" Signage Panel

Description :
This vintage printing press block features deeply carved characters in an ornate script, likely used for large-format signage or posters. The front shows aged blackened metal over wood, forming the reversed lettering "Del," while the rear reveals a braced wood panel construction with remnants of past repairs, including mismatched boards and fill-ins. Measuring just over 52 inches wide, this panel carries a strong industrial aesthetic and would make a standout wall piece for design studios, print shops, or collectors of typographic history.

Era:
Circa early to mid-20th century

Style:
Industrial / Early Advertising Typography

Technique:
Hand-carved and machine-planed letterpress block with inlaid metal surface

Tools Used:
Chisels, hand planes, letterpress engraving tools, industrial adhesives

History:
Likely part of a larger set used in commercial signage or poster printing in an industrial print house.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown – possibly regional letterpress or sign-maker

Measurements:
52 ¼" W x 15 ⅜" T x 1" D

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 18–22 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
56" W x 20" T x 4" D

Music:
Artisan jazz or classic ragtime — the type of music echoing from 1930s print shops

Item Number : P15481

Category : Industrial

Brand : UK