8 Line French Antique

Kris.Wilson
on 31 Mar 23 (21:09)

I have recently purchased a fount of unidentified 8 line (French Antique?) and wondered if anyone had any ideas what it could be? I purchased this from a seller in the UK so I am presuming it was originally made in the UK but I could be wrong!

Unfortunately there was no makers mark on any of the caps A so I’m scratching my head with this one. There’s a few rogue letters in there but by and large it is all one face.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

Images here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52784984328/in/dateposted-pu...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52783979752/in/dateposted-pu...

Thanks,
Kris

mgurzo
on 31 Mar 23 (21:19)

I think you stated the answer in your question. It’s French Antique of British origin - dead giveaway is the £ pound sign. Also looks like it might be face grain (instead of end grain) - face grain is more common from British fonts in my experience. Many fonts are not marked - this is a reality of the fun of wood type.

Enjoy printing with it!

Mike