Hoole Spear and Club Stamp Die Template, Design 2599
Entry/Object ID
2016.14.632
Description
Metal stamping die. Central clover in silhouette with fleur-de-lis or spear shape. Includes paper folder. Stamp die kept in folder as the latter is in good shape. Solder visible on stamp die on the back, and other holes were drilled as part of the manufacturing process.
Use
Finishing tool for bookbinding
Collection
Hoole Machine and Engraving Works Collection
Lexicon
Search Terms
Tools., Book ornamentation, Bookbinding, Finishing., Hand binding.
