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Vincent Figgins
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Vincent Figgins was a British typefounder based in London, who cast and sold metal type for printing. After an apprenticeship with typefounder Joseph Jackson, he established his own type foundry in 1792. His company was extremely successful and, with its range of modern serif faces and display typefaces, had a strong influence on the styles of British printing in the nineteenth century. A successor company continued to make type until the 1970s.
Engraved portrait of Joseph Jackson, Figgins' master.
Engraved portrait of Joseph Jackson, Figgins' master.
The Common Council Chamber at the Guildhall, pictured in 1808
The Common Council Chamber at the Guildhall, pictured in 1808
Radical candidate Henry Hunt (speaking, left) in an 1818 cartoon. Ten years later he unsuccessfully ran against Figgins for election. Figgins describe
Radical candidate Henry Hunt (speaking, left) in an 1818 cartoon. Ten years later he unsuccessfully ran against Figgins for election. Figgins described him as a "shameless fellow".
Figgins' 1792 type in the transitional style.
Figgins' 1792 type in the transitional style.
Caslon Type Foundry
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The Caslon type foundry was a type foundry in London which cast and sold metal type. It was founded by the punchcutter and typefounder William Caslon I, probably in 1720. For most of its history it was based at Chiswell Street, Islington, was the oldest type foundry in London, and the most prestigious.
Painting of William Caslon, founder of the Caslon type foundry, by Francis Kyte. He holds his specimen of his types.
William Caslon's specimen sheet (dated 1734 but actually issued from 1738 onwards). Some of the types shown were not cut by Caslon, most notably the F
William Caslon's specimen sheet (dated 1734 but actually issued from 1738 onwards). Some of the types shown were not cut by Caslon, most notably the French Canon roman (probably cut by Joseph Moxon)
The Caslon family chest tomb at St Luke's, Old Street
The Caslon family chest tomb at St Luke's, Old Street
During the late 18th century the poster began to appear, creating a new market for printing. A watercolour of a theatre shows posters outside
During the late 18th century the poster began to appear, creating a new market for printing. A watercolour of a theatre shows posters outside