Greetings lads, I'm hoping someone can tell me what I have, whether it's a magnificent find or just another paperweight.
I've obtained a printing block. That's probably the incorrect terminology. It's a block that Nicholson would have sent out to a printer, for use in a printing press. It's hand engraved, in reverse. The image looks to be a horse drawn hay rake.
On the side of the block is the name Hare & Co., London. They are obviously the manufacturer of the block.
The image is not identifiable with the naked eye, but a magnifying glass reveals writing around the hub of one wheel. It says: W. N. Nicholson & Son Newark On Trent England
Is Nicholson farming equipment rare or common? Does anyone know who has the remaining Nicholson engine?
Thanks for your insight, Rob
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Rob Skinner La Habra, CA