Exquisite early printing plate last used for a decorative calendar in 1910. Very heavy brass frame with foundry cast inserts for the twelve months. Beautiful floral theme on the frame, calendar blocks are foundry alloy with electrotype copper face. Exactly as it was at time of last use, 1910. Brass printing blocks are used for decorative Gold or Gilt printing on book covers. They can also be used for standard letterpress printing. This fine example has a high relief pattern and the center can be replaced with any movable type, to make a custom frame around any topic. The 1910 can be blocked out from accepting ink. This would leave the beautiful floral frame to be printed as desired.