Throwback Thursday: intricate lettering

Originally posted on July 12, 2012:
I love these pictures. They are both so intricate and have so much detail in such a small space.

The Schreiber & Sons Co., Ironworks of Cincinnati manufactured the cast iron storefront with pilasters. Here’s a close up:
How amazing are these letters?! I love everything about it.

Equally amazing is this plaque outside a jewelry store in Richmond. Here’s a close up:

Both of these signs are about the size of my hand which makes the detail even more significant. See any amazing type in your neck of the woods? Tweet them to me @nikki_vz !

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