Lot 218
THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY SEAL
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS AND TURNED WOOD DESK SEAL
Estimate: £200 - £300
Auction: 17 September 2024 from 10:00 BST
Description
the handle of turned form with a flat top terminal, to a brass collar with double rope-twist border, the oval matrix engraved G.E.R.
Dimensions
9.5cm (long overall), 3cm (wide matrix)
Provenance
The Matrix Collection
Footnote
The Great Eastern Railway was formed in 1862 and was an amalgamation of the Eastern Countries Railway along with other smaller railway companies. In the early 20th century it was the busiest steam-hauled commuter system in the world serving Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Great Yarmouth, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Norwich, Southend-on-Sea and seaside resorts including Cromer.
The company grew encompassing other railway lines and is still recognisable today with the East Eastern Main line route serving London to Norwich.
