Collection of Blue and Green Typeset Advertising Print Blocks c.1940 Cameras thick steel handles with brass

thick steel handles with brass rivets and brass lock

The "International Silver Company" was formed in 1898 by various independent New England silversmiths that joined themselves together to form a company that became the world's largest manufacturer of silverware with an authorized capital of $20

Base 23 in

An all leather handmade carrying case from Mexico with incised leather on both sides and intact leather strap

They were still made of leather

Collection of Blue and Green Typeset Advertising Print Blocks c.1940 Cameras thick steel handles with brassABOUT A collection of 16 green and silver individual metal and wood typeset print blocks used in advertising. Sold as a set. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal on Wood. CONDITION Good minor wear. DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 10 in. D 1 in. (Collection), Individual block sizes vary. HISTORY Salvaged from a paper factory in California.