2002/25/9

This printing block depicts a lawnmower with patent chain 'Automata' manufactured by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. It is an engraved copper plated soft metal stamp, with an image engraved with 'RANSOMES SIMS & JEFFERIES LTD IPSWICH ENGLAND' but no serial number. It is riveted to an irregular shaped 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 // 2002/25/9 - Copper plated soft metal stamp, image engraved with 'RANSOMES SIMS & JEFFERIES LTD IPSWICH ENGLAND', no serial number, riveted to irregular shaped wooden block, dimensions: 6 x 4.7 x 2cm (max. length x max. width x depth)...'

Wood, Metal

Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd. (Corporate Body)