Vintage Wood Mounted Metal Printing Block Hand With String Relief Letterpress

Condition:  Pre-owned. Vintage printing block with age-related wear, ink residue, oxidation/patina to the metal printing plate, and wear to the wooden mounting block. Please review all photos carefully for condition and details.  Description:  Vintage wood-mounted metal relief printing block featuring what appears to be a hand with a string tied around one finger, a classic visual symbol used to represent remembering or a reminder. The exact origin, publisher, and intended use are unknown. A test print is shown in the listing photos to help illustrate the design.  This original letterpress printing block would make an excellent addition to a collection of vintage printing equipment, graphic arts memorabilia, industrial décor, or printmaking tools.