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- 1900-1920s (Creation)
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1 object(s)
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Transferred to the archive from Darren Singer, Chief Financial Office for GMG (via Julia Whale/Molly Caton)
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Cast iron paper embossing seal press used between c1924-1960s. The embossing seal press was made by Waterlow & Sons, who were well known for printing postage stamps and money. This would have been used to mark all company contracts, deeds and share certificates, which would not have been valid without its mark.
Production place: London, UK
Materials: Cast iron; Brass; Wood; Laquer
Colour: Black; Gold; Brass
Condition: Good
Dimensions: h165mm x w 110mm x d 338mm
Completeness: Missing padlock
Inscription: Makers tag to the rear of the press: "WATERLOW & SONS LTD; LONDON; MANUFACTURERS"
Creator: Waterlow & Sons
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