Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790)
- Made:
- 1770-1790
Government Stamp (c. 1770-1790), used by English customs to stamp paper at Chepstow, for the paper tax during the reign of George III. Deeply cut brass with G.R./CROWN CUSTOMS/PAPER/ CHEPSTOW. Lignum vitae handle
Details
- Category:
- Papermaking
- Object Number:
- 1993-1346
- Materials:
- brass and lignum vitae
- Measurements:
-
overall: 5.1181 x 2.7559 in.; 130 x 70 mm
- type:
- paper stamp
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum
