Bookbinding Brass number set 1.69 embossing finishing gold bookbinder gilding

  

¯¤ª"~¨¨¯¯¨¨~"ªª"~¨¨¯¯¨¨~"ª¤¯`. Bookbinding Brass Type Numbers #785. Here for sale: a set of brass type characters. Brass was used for heat embossing as it hold up.

Better than lead with heat. +/-30 pieces - the numbers are about 43 mm (1.69 inch). (for size reference please see photos) Please see also detailed picture, so you will see which characters are included (or not) in this set. We think, that this wonderful brass type set should date from around 1900. We have more brass type sets, also wonderful art nouveau fonts, for sale. In our shop, you will also find brass ornaments and a lot of other interesting bookbinder tools. Be sure, that a careful packaging will be done, so nothing will hurt this unique set on transport.