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Pre-owned / Antique
Heavy age-related wear consistent with long-term use and age. Paint loss, surface wear, and patina present. Mechanism moves, but embosser has not been tested with paper. Please review all photos carefully.
📝 Description
Authentic antique cast iron seal press embosser marked:
“The Hayden Hospital – Seal – Evansville, IN”
This substantial, industrial-era embosser features a classic curved lever design with a red star emblem on the body. A fantastic piece of medical, hospital, or Indiana history, ideal for collectors, museums, archivists, or as a striking industrial desk or shelf display.
Stamped internally “C.M. Lawson – Evansville, Ind.”, indicating local manufacture or hardware origin, adding to its historical interest.
Whether displayed as-is or used as a conversation piece, this is a rare survivor from early institutional record-keeping.
Details
• Type: Seal press / embosser
• Material: Cast iron & metal
• Markings:
• “The Hayden Hospital – Seal – Evansville, IN”
• “C.M. Lawson – Evansville, Ind.”
• Height: approx. 9.5 inches
• Base: approx. 6 x 2 inches
• Weight: 3 lbs 8.4 oz
Notes
• Antique item — wear, paint loss, and patina are expected
• Embossing action not tested; sold as collectible/display
• Photos taken under studio lighting; color may vary by screen
• Sold as shown
Shipping
Ships carefully packaged due to weight and age.
Combined shipping available when purchasing multiple items.
