Historical information

A seal giving authority to official documents created or received by Shire of Bright. The number "1" would be given to Mayor or Town Clerk

Significance

One of a few surviving items used by Shire since the Shire Office burned down c 1973

Physical description

A brass circular stamp with black wood (two cracks) turned handle, with guide pin insert. c1865

Inscriptions & markings

Incuse words "SHIRE OF BRIGHT .1." on base with sovereign's crown in centre. Outer incuse circe and inner incuse circle for crown.Outer rim incuse words "C.G. ROLSZLLR" (sic) and opposite side "Melbourne"