Each patterned wood block costs between 3-5,000 pounds sterling to replace. To prolong the life of a block, it may be soaked in water in order to swell the wood and thereby diminish cracks.  Photo 10 of 15 in Cole & Son Factory Tour by Shonquis Moreno

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Each patterned wood block costs between 3-5,000 pounds sterling to replace. To prolong the life of a block, it may be soaked in water in order to swell the wood and thereby diminish cracks.