Posted by FlaNotary2 on 3/10/11 8:17pm
Msg #375823

Pistol-shaped notary seal press on eBay

This is a very unique item... an embosser shaped like a pistol, supposedly from 1886. I was tempted to bid on it but the bidding has gone up a lot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180637210257&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/10/11 8:34pm
Msg #375826

Bidding is only at $15. I expect bidding will get a lot higher, there is 4 days left on the auction.

Reply by MikeC/NY on 3/10/11 8:38pm
Msg #375828

It looks neat, but it sounds like it is missing the bottom plate. I have a small collection of vintage notary seals, and would bid on this one if it were complete.

The 1886 date is the patent date; that may have absolutely nothing to do with when the seal was actually produced.

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 3/10/11 8:43pm
Msg #375830

I do expect the bidding to go up... it is not something I

would ever use, but it is quite a novelty. Could you imagine the look on a client's face if they come in to get something notarized and you point a pistol-shaped embosser at them? LOL

The seal I usually use is one of those old fashioned gold embossers. I know that it is old, but I don't know exactly how old it is. I would imagine it is at least 50 years old. I had the original seal plates replaced with my own, and it looks a little worn but it has a lot of character IMO.

Reply by MikeC/NY on 3/10/11 9:01pm
Msg #375833

Re: I do expect the bidding to go up... it is not something I

The problem with using the old seals is that you have to get new plates to match what the seal can handle.

The ones I have in my collection have the original plates, which makes them collectible for me. But I will watch this auction and possibly make a bid, unless the price gets ridiculous. Thanks for posting the info.

Reply by Robert Williams on 3/10/11 8:58pm
Msg #375832

I just might have to bid on that... loce to have my seal in that thing

Reply by jba/fl on 3/11/11 4:40am
Msg #375856

Doubled since last nite...unique item. n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/11/11 8:24am
Msg #375874

LOL...perhaps the NR members are bidding against one

another...a coups to win it.