{"product_id":"19thc-wood-brass-steel-desk-seal-the-london-county-council","title":"19thC Wood, Brass \u0026 Steel Desk Seal - The London County Council","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and rarely seen wood, brass and steel desk seal relating to the \u003cstrong\u003eLondon County Council\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The handle of turned wood of baluster form tapering to a brass ring and steel collar and circular matrix, well engraved with the arms of The London County Council within a lined border with outer inscription reading: THE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Council was formed in 1889 and was the municipal authority for the County of London which was replaced in 1965 with the Greater London Council.  Given the style of the seal, it dates most probably to either the formation date or soon after. Presented in excellent condition save for wear commensurate with a working, official tool in everyday use. An interesting piece of London social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  108mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  26mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  109g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55722028335482,"sku":"813","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/813_180511-1_edited-1.jpg?v=1754478769","url":"https:\/\/sigillumseals.co.uk\/products\/19thc-wood-brass-steel-desk-seal-the-london-county-council","provider":"Sigillum Seals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}