Printers block. A collection of 18th century printers blocks

Sold for £300

Printers block. A collection of 18th century printers blocks, including one for Joseph Collins Cross Keys Reading dated 28 February 1738, finely engraved with two crossed keys, approximately 2.5 cm high x 5cm wide x 8cm long, a large example with a Royal Coat of Arms, 2cm high x 15.5cm wide x 10cm deep, a smaller one with Royal Coat of Arms and others

(Qty: small box )

Provenance: Collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London.
There is a Cross Keys pub at Pangbourne, Reading.