Jürgen Bönig of the Museum der Arbeit (Hamburg, Germany) writes to ask if anyone can provide an estimation of the value of some British paper-makers’ hand moulds. The estimate is for tax purposes following the gift of the moulds to the Museum.
Size in cm:
60 x 77 cm 2 pcs.
47 x 59 cm 2 pcs.
49 x 65 cm 2 pcs.
62 x 88 cm 2 pcs. watermarks: J. Batchelor & Sons, Handmade (in two lines)
44 x 109 cm 2 pcs. watermarks: coat of arms – Lllies and crown, W. Co, WITHERBY LONDON
37 x 103 cm 2 pcs. watermarks: birds on a weathercock Vögel auf Wetterfahne (?) W3 2O
If you have any ideas, please contact:
Dr. Jürgen Bönig, Museum der Arbeit
boenig@museum-der-arbeit.de