Late 19th Century Industrial Letterpress Printer's Tray With Ornate Cast Iron Pull

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Add a touch of historic industrial charm to your home with this authentic late 19th-century wooden letterpress printer’s tray. Originally … Read more Add a touch of historic industrial charm to your home with this authentic late 19th-century wooden letterpress printer’s tray. Originally utilized in a traditional print workshop to organize metal and timber typesetting blocks, this sturdy piece features a multi-compartment grid layout with varying section sizes—perfectly suited for a curiosity cabinet, craft organizer, or a wall-hung rustic shadow box for small collectibles, crystals, and trinkets.

The highlight of this piece is its highly detailed, ornate antique cast iron cup handle adorned with an embossed Victorian floral/fleur-de-lis emblem and an authentic factory mold pattern number cast on its underside. The hardware features a classic 3-inch center-to-center screw spacing, verifying it as an authentic, period-correct casting.

Condition:
Good antique condition with a rich, dark natural patina. The wood shows minor cosmetic workshop wear, faint historic ink stains, and superficial splitting near the corner joinery consistent with its active service in a printing house. Sturdy, structurally sound, and ready to be displayed as industrial wall art.

- Period: Late 19th Century (Circa 1880–1900)
- Styles: Industrial, Americana, Rustic, Boho Chic
- Materials: Wood, Cast Iron
- Hardware Boring: 3" Center-to-Center
- Condition Notes: Beautiful historic patina, expected surface wear from age, cosmetic hairline split on the corner framework that does not affect structural integrity.
- Dimensions: 22 wide, 19 high, 2 inch deep See less