GB Black Plate 1a compared to 1b
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This page is a comparison side by side of Plate 1a and the repaired impressions of 1b.
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As Plate 1(a) was made from unhardened steel, it was found to quickly wear in certain areas of the impressions. The decision was taken to repair by re-entry of the Die on ALL 240 positions of the plate. This resulted in a 'New plate' Plate 1(b)being created, this was then hardened.
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