Description

Letterpress Quoins

The letterpress quoin is an integral device for locking up a forme. A simple and effective design

“Quoins (pronounced coins) are devices used to exert lateral pressure on the type, within the chase, so that the forme may be locked up and lifted from the imposing surface…. The methods of use are briefly as follows: the quoins are placed at side and foot of the page with furniture for “dressing.” Sufficient space is left to allow quoins to be moved freely.”

Source. Practical Printing and Binding, Harry Whetton

These are standard letterpress quoins manufactured by either Cornerstone or Notting.