Cast iron seal embossing press - Municipality of Ermington and Rydalmere

Production date
Late 1880s
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Brief description
Cast iron seal embossing press with wooden handle and black enamel surface embellished with gold decorative lines and floral patterns. Contains metal die featuring the words "The Council of the Municipality of Ermington and Rydalmere" Wooden handle is painted black. Written in gold at the base of the press are the words "John Sands Sydney". John Sands (12 Nov 1818 - 16 Aug 1873) was an Australian engraver, printer and stationer. He foundered the John Sands company and published the Sands Directory. Sands was born in Sandhurst, Berkshire and emigrated to Sydney in 1837.
Media/Materials
cast iron, metal, enamel, wood
Measurements
350 x 300 x 130 mm
Production place
Sydney/New South Wales/Australia
Department
Civic & Ceremonial
Cultural Collections
Accession date
07 Dec 2020
Object number
2020.008

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