Letterpress Ornaments, Fleurons, Decorative Borders

I am actively seeking vintage letterpress ornaments, fleurons, fleurettes, decorative border units, corner pieces, and other printer’s embellishments, particularly those from the late 1800s through the Art Deco era (1920s–1940s).

I have a special interest in:

• Art Deco geometric ornaments
• Stylized floral and foliate designs
• Corner ornaments and border units
• Dingbats, typographic decorations, and printers’ flowers
• ATF, BB&S, Keystone, Hansen, and other foundry-produced ornament series
• Brass ornaments, decorative rule, and unusual display material
• Partial fonts, complete sets, and orphaned collections

Whether you have a few pieces tucked away in a type case, an old print shop inventory, or an entire collection, I would enjoy hearing from you. I appreciate the craftsmanship and history of these beautiful printing artifacts and am always interested in preserving them for continued use in traditional letterpress printing.

Photos are welcome.

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