Sold for A$10
Letter press for J O'Connell & Sons, Chapel St, Bendigo in 2 sections, c. 1920. (Victoria) (James A. Lerk Collection) Miscellaneous Printing Wood mounted metal printing plates. 110 mm long. 1920s
Good. Very dark, this is fire damage. I wasn't sure to start with, but one end is a little worn and on close inspection, it is charcoal where it has been charred in a fire. This was probably inside the James Lerk residence when he had a house fire twenty years ago. Remains mostly simply smoke stained, the important printing press parts are in fine condition with just a little corrosion. Even the wood is mostly only smoke stained and very solid, just a little bit at the end that is a little burnt. Grade: 6 Estimate: $50 - 75
