A recent work-study program at the New York Center for Book Arts yielded a treasure trove of old moveable iron type. Originally used on hand-cranked Vandercook Proof Presses, each piece of type used in these necklaces were worn out ever so slightly by normal printing use, and were consigned to a bin to be melted down and re-cast. These obsolete pieces have been rescued, covered in 14K Gold, and hung from a 22" 14K gold vermeil-plated brass chain. Spring ring clasp at back. Specify in which letter of the Alphabet you'd like on your necklace in the "message" section at checkout. Fonts and type sizes vary slightly. Sorry, we can't accommodate specific size, font style, upper- or lower- case preferences; let us pick type for you from our always-rotating vintage stock. Allow 2-3 weeks for domestic delivery and 3-4 weeks for international, since each necklace is made to order.