This auction is for an Antique Cast Iron Embossing Stamp for a fraternal organization in Berlin, Wisconsin. It was made by Schwaab stamp and seal company from Milwaukee, Wisc. This has nice original paint >> black with red and gold stars on both sides. There is a gold trim around the edges. The handle is a polished steel or chrome, but it does have some rusting. The Schwaab decal is on the front >> in good shape (photo 6). The stamping is from the Granite Rebekah Lodge in Berlin, Wisc., instituted in 1894 (photo 8). This item dates to the early 1900's - 1920's, around 100+ years old.
The quality of this item is very nice >> very little paint loss. A great item for any Berlin, Wisc. collector.