Identification help

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25 January 2016 at 18:46 #17973
simondavies3
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Printing? Branding iron? Unknown objects
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25 January 2016 at 18:46 #222565
simondavies3
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Hi,

Following a recent house move I have started to sort through the junk with a view to ditching some of those 'might be useful one day' pieces, especially where they have not proven to be useful in the previous 30 or so years.

However when I came to these things, I am completely stumped as to their use let alone whether I could ever use them. I think we acquired them as a result of a house move where the removers took everything not physically attached to the structure.

They are about 6" in the longest dimension with a clear handle on top. I suspect from the complex pattern that they are more ink related than heat branding – but I cannot either detect any old material or make anything rub off from the stamping face.

I would be quite happy to move them onto a home where they will be used if anyone can shed any light on where that home might be! Any and all suggestions are welcomed….

Thanks,

Simon
25 January 2016 at 18:51 #222567
mechman48
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Hand printing wallpaper pattern blocks…??

George.
25 January 2016 at 18:53 #222568
Speedy Builder5
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Hand printed wallpaper ??
BobH
25 January 2016 at 18:56 #222569
Bazyle
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Wallpaper stamp I think. There are a few places still producing handmade Victorian wallpaper who might be interested, or a museum. Might have been the glue stamps for flocking it since there is no indication of ink or sets for multiple colours. Is there any sign of a pin(s) or their mounting sticking forward from the pattern which were used for alignment.
25 January 2016 at 19:05 #222573
simondavies3
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Wow, I am constantly amazed by the depth and breadth of knowledge on this site.

Thank you all for your analysis, I can now look for a home for them.

Bazyle, nothing obvious to my completely untutored eye.

Simon
25 January 2016 at 19:29 #222577
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Thanks to your general identification, it appears that they are handmade (in copper) on Indonesia for stamping batik fabrics.

Made from the early part of the 20th century apparently – Wiki knows all in this link

Simon
26 January 2016 at 01:53 #222615
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Gee these bring back memories, I spent the first 50 years of my life in the Furnishings industry.

They are fabric or wallpaper hand blocks, they appear to be Asian, However the Victorians loved Asian design if you purchased them in the UK it is possible they are English.

The V&A may be able to help you determine their origin if you send them a photo or make an appointment to bring them in.

**LINK**

I have a nice copper and wood English one myself I got it from a printer (Warner) in the UK.

**LINK**

Morris and Co….

**LINK**

Oh…. They are usable. Many of the hand block prints done to this day are done with 100 year old blocks, they can be easily repaired if there is a piece damaged or missing. If you have a complete set you are indeed fortunate.
I would happily give them a new home.

Regards
John

Edited By John McNamara on 26/01/2016 02:04:54
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