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Corporate seals / presses

When documents are required to be given under the Common Seal of a local authority, company or other corporate body, the familiar sealing clause should properly be accompanied by a worthy impression of the seal - the hallmark of office from which it emanates. Individual quotes will gladly be supplied on request.

Seal engraving has been the art of expert craftsmen for many years; even in modern times there is a continual demand for this service, whether it be for simple wording-only seals or those with full armorial bearings, badges or logos.

Assistance is readily given in relation to the type and design of seal and press most suitable for the purpose for which they are required. All presses are available with Centenary finish.

Dies and counterparts can also sometimes be fitted to existing presses when, for example, reorganisation has led to a change of name or slight alteration to design.

You will find details below of our new and improved range of Corporate Seals and Presses. If you cannot find the information you require, please either view the FAQs, call 01322 621 100, email shaws@civica.co.uk or use the enquiry form on our contact page.

For more information on seals styles available please click here.

To view the Frequently Asked Questions please click here

Products


Traditional Brass Wax Seals

The Brass Wax Seal makes an ideal gift for Christmas, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. Engraved in solid brass with a wooden handle it makes the ideal gift for special occasions.

Initials are a very popular choice for wax seals and are available in most fonts including script. If you wish to add your own specific graphic to your seal simply fax or email your design to us and we will provide you with an immediate quotation.

Uses:

  • Personal stationery seal
  • Sealing invitations for weddings and other occasion
  • Endorsing certificates and diploma
  • Sealing limited edition print
  • Corporate gifts
Maximum impression 25mm diameter or 38mm diameter
Maximum reach N/A
Maximum paper N/A
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A

*Price depends on whether the seal is wording only, logo only, logo and wordings, type of font, etc. Therefore can only be priced according to design.


The Hand Plier

A lightweight and portable hand held press. Manufactured from mild steel and powder coated in a variety of colours to give an attractive damage resistant finish. In addition, we now supply a version with an all over nickel-plated finish. They come supplied in a neat PVC wallet to prevent damage and easy storage.

Interchangeable die sets are sold separately to allow multiple uses from one Plier.

SUPPLIED BOTTOM FITTING UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

Uses:

  • Embossing company seals
  • Personal embosser (from the desk of)
  • Library presses (from the Library of)
  • Special occasions (Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Congratulations etc)
Maximum impression 35mm diameter
Maximum reach 36mm
Maximum paper 80gsm
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A

Just rite Plier Press

Similar to the Plier seal in its application the Justrite has an interchangeable die format and is supplied in a hardwearing nickel-plated finish.

Uses:

  • Security marking
  • Address marking on stationery
Maximum impression 48mm diameter, 45 x 22mm rectangular format
Maximum reach 36mm
Maximum paper 100gsm
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A

The Company Seal Press

The Desktop Company Seal is more robust than the Plier Press, however, it is still relatively light in weight. Manufactured from case Aluminium and a forged steel handle, it comes in three basic finishes: plain grey, gloss black or centenary finish (high gloss black with gold transfer).

Uses:

  • Harder wearing desktop press for embossing company seals
  • Personal embosser (from the desk of)
  • Library presses (from the Library of)
  • Special occasions (Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Congratulations etc)
  • Embossing MOT certificates
  • Address press for personal stationery
  • Authenticating documents and photographs
  • Marking paper and light card with images and phrases
Maximum impression 35mm diameter
55 x 23mm rectangular format
Maximum reach 45mm
Maximum paper 100gsm
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A

The Notary and IDF Press

The Notary Seal press gives excellent results with larger impressions and those that include fine detail. Manufactured from cast Aluminium or Iron it comes in three basic finishes: plain grey, black or centenary finish (high gloss black with gold transfer).

IDF version for a variety of seals a one press Notory.

Uses:

  • Company Seal for longer names
  • Harder wearing press for embossing certificates
  • Personal embosser for stationary and card
  • Address press for personal stationery and card
  • Authenticating documents and photographs
  • Embossing logos
Maximum impression 42mm diameter
65 x 35 mm rectangular format
25mm diameter (IDF)
50 x 25 mm rectangular format (IDF)
Maximum reach 45mm
Maximum paper 200 gsm (Iron version)
120 gsm (Aluminium version)
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A (Aluminium)
P.O.A (Notory IDF)
Colour P.O.A (Black/Gold)
P.O.A (Iron)

Justrite Long Reach Desk Seal

Strong Steel body and handle with Interchangeable die facility.

Uses:

  • Company Seal requiring more reach than usual
  • Personal embosser for stationery
  • Address press for personal stationery
  • Embossing logos
  • Available with paper guide (as shown) at additional cost
Maximum impression 48mm diameter
Maximum reach 108mm
Maximum paper 100gsm
Weight N/A
Price P.O.A

The Consular Press

Manufactured from cast Iron and supplied in standard grey or high gloss black finish. Optional security bolt and lock to prevent unauthorized use of the seal.

Uses:

  • A strong compact press for embossing documents and certificates with armorial bearings
  • Its highly engineered construction makes it well suited to situations were large numbers of impressions are being taken
Maximum impression 56mm diameter
80 x 35mm rectangular format
Maximum reach 55mm
Maximum paper 300gsm
Weight 7.5kg
Price P.O.A

The Diplomat Press and Diplomat Interchangeable

Manufactured from cast Aluminium or Iron then supplied in standard grey finish. Interchangeable die version for maximum versatility from one press.

Uses:

  • Long reach press for embossing legal documents and certificates
  • Authenticating documents and photographs where extra reach is necessary
  • IDF version in situations where multiple seals are required
Maximum impression 47mm diameter or 55 x 23 rectangular format
Maximum reach 130mm
Maximum paper 250 gsm (Iron version)
160 gsm (Aluminium version)
Weight 8.7kg (Iron Version)
3.7kg (Aluminium version)
Price P.O.A Aluminium version
P.O.A Iron version
P.O.A IDF version

The Embassy Press

Manufactured from cast Aluminium with SG Iron lever and supplied in standard grey or high gloss black and gold finish. Optional security bolt and lock to prevent unauthorized use of the seal.

Uses:

  • A strong lightweight press for embossing documents and certifications with armorial bearings
  • Used throughout the world by government bodies to seal documents
Maximum impression 56mm diameter
Maximum reach 100mm
Maximum paper 200gsm
Weight 4.7kg
Price P.O.A

The Ambassador Press

The Ambassador is our largest lever press. It is manufactured from cast Iron and comes supplied in standard grey, black or high gloss black and Gold. Optional security bolt in either brass or stainless steel to prevent unauthorized use of the seal.

Uses:

  • Heavy-duty press for embossing legal documents and certificates with armorial bearings
  • Highly suitable for oval ecclesiastical seals
  • Its construction makes it well suited to situations were large numbers of impressions are being taken and those where long reach is a factor
Maximum impression 75mm diameter
80 x 35mm rectangular format
Maximum reach 150mm
Maximum paper 350gsm
Weight 18kg
Price P.O.A

The Regal Press

The Regal is our largest press. It is manufactured from cast Iron and comes supplied in standard grey, black or high gloss black and Gold. Optional security bolt in either brass or stainless steel to prevent unauthorized use of the seal. Although traditional in appearance the Regal is still one of the most efficient sealing devices available. Its four start square thread develops a huge amount of sealing pressure.

Uses:

  • Typically used in passport offices, Land Registry offices and other high volume applications

  • Also used by councils and other official bodies with detailed armorial bearings and large dies

Maximum impression 90mm diameter
85 x 38mm rectangular format
Maximum reach 150mm
Maximum paper 350gsm
Weight 35kg
Price P.O.A

Examples of our work

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For more information please call 01322 621100


Centenary Press

A letter press in the Centenary finish.