Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Letterpress Printer's Type Tray – Circa 1900

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An authentic, turn-of-the-century industrial printer's type case tray manufactured by the renowned Hamilton Manufacturing Co. of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dating … Read more An authentic, turn-of-the-century industrial printer's type case tray manufactured by the renowned Hamilton Manufacturing Co. of Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dating from the late 1890s to early 1900s, this piece features its original, highly collectible embossed cast iron cup pull. The handle is designed with an open top slot, historically used by typesetters to slide in paper labels identifying font styles.
The solid hardwood frame houses an intricate grid of varying compartment sizes, showing a beautiful warm patina and faint character wear from decades of use in a traditional print shop. The back panel features the original craftsman's hand-drawn pencil alignments and brad nail configuration. Perfect as a rustic wall accent or a vertical shadow box for displaying small collectibles, miniatures, and trinkets.
Excellent antique condition. Solid and structurally sound with age-appropriate wear, light scuffs, and a beautiful natural patina. The original cast iron pull is fully intact, firmly attached, and free of cracks. Already fitted with a standard sawtooth hanger on the back for immediate wall mounting.
• Width: [22 in.]
• Height: [20 in.]
• Depth: [2 in.]
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Industrial, Traditional, Rustic, Americana See less