Embosser
Parkins and Giotto
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
circa 1880
Materials
Cast iron, brass and lacquer
Place of origin
London
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Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 608577
Summary
Two black lacquered cast iron paper embossers operated by a hinged arm fitted with a turned ebonised handle and swan neck arm to the stamp, Manufactured by Parkins and Giotto of London, circa 1880.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped brass maker's plate PARKINS and GIOTTO MANUFACTURERS LONDON.
Makers and roles
Parkins and Giotto, manufacturer