A set of three copper plates featuring multiple hand-engraved monograms. These plates likely served as models or workshop samples for a typographer, showcasing various styles of interlaced lettering, from Gothic to Art Nouveau. They possess a beautiful period patina, with traces of inking and oxidation attesting to professional use. Each plate offers a refined and decorative typographic panorama.
✦ Origin: Engraver's workshop, France or Belgium ✦ Estimated period: late 19th – early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 17.5x13cm - 10x8cm - 9x7cm ✦ Condition: even patina, minor scratches from use, oxidation pitting; engravings are clear and legible
An elegant testament to the craftsmanship of Belle Époque engravers — ideal for framing, typographic collections or cabinets of curiosities.
