2002/25/10

This printing block depicts an 'Ajax' lawnmower manufactured by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. It is an engraved soft metal stamp, with an unfinished surface around the image and two rivet holes. It is paper-backed, without a wooden block.

printing blocks: wood, metal; good condition

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'PRINTING BLOCKS // Description // 13 Printing blocks, all depicting lawnmowers manufactured by Ransomes, nine of which are attached to wooden blocks. // Dimensions // (see separate sheet for details) // Associated information // These items were deposited in 1989, but were found in 2002 to be unaccessioned, hence the '2002' accession number - // [insert] 5 more added unknown provenance 2002/25/14-18', MERL miscellaneous note - 'Printing blocks 2002/25/1-13 // All depicting Ransomes lawnmowers // 2002/25/10 - Engraved soft metal stamp, unfinished surface around image, two rivet holes but lacks wooden block, paper backed, irregular shape, total dimensions (approx.) 9 x 4.5cm (length x width)...'

Wood, Metal

Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. (Corporate Body)