Printing plate

Printing plate with seven prints (NAV0290.1 - NAV0290.7). This is a French example of a copper plate for printing compass cards. A Fleur-de-lys is the North point. A coat of arms (including cross of Lorraine and Maltese cross?) in the centre.

Object Details

ID: NAV0290
Type: Printing plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marelle
Date made: circa 1760
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 2 mm x 195 mm x 190 mm
Parts: Printing plate