tozzin Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 These plates are what was used to electric etch knife blades, even though there are several different names here, they were all etched on by what was Leppingtons but they ended up being bought by George Butler, these company's just put an order in for a Gross or so of knives and the appropriate etch was put on for that customer. as you can see the majority need a polish but since I put in for my bus pass, I don't have access to a polishing machine to improve the look of them but I suppose I will donate them to the Kelham Island Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vox Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 They'd look nice polished up and framed wouldn't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Sidney Edgar Leppington. 137 Murray Road, 1919. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Great images thanks. Reminds me of countless hours spent producing things like that on Rank Taylor Hobson engraving machines. Most of the stuff I made was for labels and notices using multi-layer Formica type material, although sometimes brass or aluminium. Has anybody noticed that as you stare at them the lettering changes to standing out in relief instead of being sunken. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THYLACINE Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I was doing fine until I got to Bolen & Sons and I thought, 'Why is that one in relief and all the others are etched?" When I went back to the beginning they are ALL in relief. Does anyone do electric shock treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Ive managed to clean them up some what with my Bosch sander and a sheet of 400 grit paper, here's a sample Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tozzin Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 These plates have now found a new home at the Kelham Island Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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