This type is very
decorative and although it shows signs of script type with it’s flowing
crossbars and arms, it feels to me to be of lead origin. I feel this because it
looks incredibly similar to the decorative cast type that was popular
throughout Europe in the late 1800’s. I feel it’s lead and not wood due to the
amount of decorative detail crammed into each glyph; only lead could support
this detail without damaging the printing block. It’s not too dissimilar to
type used for circus posters and ‘entertainment’ posters with a fancy and
extravagant character, it oozes expense being not just a type to read but also
one with ornamental value.
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