Intensively Engraved Antique Printer's Plate early 19th century watercolor bristles measure 2" across

bristles measure 2" across

launched in 1891 and of which a carousel was but a small part

but seeing all of those layers of teeth make me feel like surely it a ferocious one

I come across examples of this particular Holgate stacker from time to time

My general philosophy is to buy things whose sheer existence makes me happy

Intensively Engraved Antique Printer's Plate early 19th century watercolor bristles measure 2" acrossI just love the surface of this old printer's plate, with the names of Sam Scott and John Oaks consuming much of it, but various smaller letters and marks filling every centimeter between and around them, and many more on the back side, too. I find the whole thing super satisfying, and the detailing on the letters spelling out Sam Scott especially fantastic. 8 1 2 x 4 3 16 and in very good condition, found in Adams County, PA