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Manufacturer:	Whitefriars
Item:	Whitefriars Stamp Plate
Material/s:	Metal
Shape:	Rectangular shaped with Cartouche outline.
Original:	Yes
Date (Approx.):	1943-1965
Purpose:	Manufacturing / Office usage
Designer:	Unknown
Scale (Approx.):	(L) 3.8cm x (D) 0.2cm x (W) 1.9cm
Weight:	6g
Condition:	Excellent condition with obvious signs of usage
Description of item:	This original Whitefriars metal stamp Plate is in excellent condition. The date that this Hallmark Stamp was produced (1943-1965), is currently speculative, and solely based on information ascertained by the logo design of the Monk itself, the biro mark from another within the collection, and that of known manufacturing processes to machine stencil imagery accurately into metals. Amendment: 18/09/2021 I found reference to the Hallmark's usage in the July 1st 1956 and 1960s Whitefriars catalogues. As pictured above. Previous thoughts: My knowledge of this latter industry is extremely limited. It is fair to say that the Hallmark could have been produced even earlier, spanning the dates from early 1850- to around 1970, as unlike the other Wooden Hallmark stamps previously sold from this collection, which were made from copper, this series of Hallmarks appears to be made from steel with a slightly high iron mix. Additionally, the image of the Monk is framed by a rounded cartouche, which fits with “Egyptomania” of late 1988-1930. This however, would need to be ratified by an expert. I know Whitefriars used impression stamps in the early 19^th century up until 1923, in associations with Wedgwood (To use as an example here), although this process was generally used to Hallmark ceramic goods Unlike the other Wooden Hallmark stamps previously sold from this collection, this image of the Monk is framed by a rounded cartouche. This Hallmark stamp would have been used for internal and external communications; potentially used to mark certain glass products within the range as authentic. Certainly, an ephemeral object, rather than an object of consistent usage; as I have yet to determine an exact use for this stamp. Likewise, I have been unable to find any specific examples of its use within glass wear. I can therefore only assume it was an office-based item, or a potential manufacturing concept debunked due to technicalities of the process. There are signs of ink, though as previously stated, being unfamiliar with the intricate processes of glass making, this could equally be a finishing chemical used to protect the Hallmark on application to molten glass. Certainly, an object of significant historical value and interest to those Whitefriars aficionados out there. 1 of 3 known to be in existence. Extremely rare.
Additional info:	Please feel free to enquire if you have any questions.
Manufactured	UK
Image Notes:	All photographs are accurate as of 13/09/2021.

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