Composing stick
Category
Matrices and engraving plates
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
241 mm (H); 50 mm (W); 16 mm (D)
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Gray's Printing Press, County Tyrone
NT 154369
Summary
A composing stick, used to hold type in place whilst sentences were being formed. A clamp at the end allows the type to be held in place securely.
Marks and inscriptions
G. Milthorp - Wakefield.