Printing blocks - Saint-Bris Sauvignon - antique lithographic printing stone

Antique French lithographic printing stone – Sauvignon de Saint-Bris – about 1900 Authentic piece of French wine and printing history! Impressive lithographic stone of around 11 kg, used for producing wine labels for the French winery André Pinon from Saint-Bris, Yonne, Burgundy. The stone shows detailed designs with the inscriptions Sauvignon de Saint-Bris and Vin Fruité, framed by vineyards, grape clusters, a village church, and heraldic emblems. The images are in mirror image, as is customary with traditional lithographic printing techniques. Details - Historical link with French viticulture and Burgundy - Two decorative designs for wine labels - Original lithographic stone with authentic signs of use - A striking object for a wine cellar, restaurant, wine bar, or collection of industrial heritage Specifications - Origin: France, Saint-Bris, Yonne - Material: presumably lithographic limestone - Period: circa 1900–1920 - Weight: around 11 kg Condition: Old used condition, with a diagonal crack and a loose broken fragment. The depicted wine labels and their main details remain largely intact. The crack does not appear to significantly affect the designs visually, thus preserving the decorative value. The original print-technical usability is not guaranteed. See photos for exact condition. A characterful collectible for enthusiasts of antique printing techniques, French wine culture, old advertising, and industrial heritage. Lithography, lithographic printing stone, French wine history, Sauvignon de Saint-Bris, André Pinon, Burgundy, Yonne, wine label, old print technique, vintage advertising, industrial décor, collectible.

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