Solid Bronze Hand Embossing Book Tools c.1860-1920 Flags Christine holds a masters degree

Christine holds a masters degree in journalism with a specialty in environmental reporting from the University of Colorado at Boulder

Small chip on the rim

Base is excellent

and services to many of the new Carnegie Libraries being built

middle drawer and one large drawer each with carved pulls and dovetail joints

Solid Bronze Hand Embossing Book Tools c.1860-1920 Flags Christine holds a masters degreeABOUT A collection of three antique book embossing tool rollers with solid bronze heads and cast iron handles. Each piece is designed for a specific task such as embossing a pattern or straight line on the edge of a book. Maker's mark embossed on one roller. CREATOR Hoole, Brooklyn, NY. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1860 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Bronze, Cast Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 9. 75 10. 75 in. W 4 4. 5