Antique Art Nouveau Victorian Cast Iron Embossing Stamp Seal Crimper The Pearl, Unique Desk Decoration, hotsell Home Office Shelf Decor, Bookend

Antique Victorian cast iron embosser called “The Pearl”. Manufactured in the late 19th century this stamp was used as an anti forgery device in documents by imprinting a honey comb pattern on to a document.

It may have been used on handwriting (such as a signature or dollar amount), for the purpose of making the writing difficult to alter after being stamped.

Marked: hotsell The Pearl

This set would make a great addition to your eclectic Victorian home decor or desk accessory collection.

MEASUREMENTS

Stamp measures 4" long by 3" wide by 3.5" tall and weighs 1lb 6oz.

CONDITION

This stamp is in good working condition considering age. There are some small scratches and scuffs to the paint commensurate with age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).