Vintage Dakar stamp – old retro stamp, white handle, desk item

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Detailed description

This vintage stamp, with its retro look, features an ergonomically shaped white handle with a translucent cap slightly yellowed by time. The rectangular base of the stamp has a blue-green frame on its visible face. The rubber of the stamp shows an embossed inscription, the main part of which is legible: "DAKAR". The rest of the text, smaller, seems to indicate administrative or professional information, but is not entirely decipherable in the photo. The typography and general design evoke a manufacturing date from the second half of the 20th century, typical of office equipment used in French-speaking administrations or businesses in West Africa.

The handle, molded in a single piece, has a smooth surface with a slightly aged appearance. A visible detail on the handle indicates an embossed inscription, probably the manufacturer's name or technical information, but this is not fully legible in the image provided. The whole exudes a utilitarian, robust style, characteristic of old office accessories.

The stamp rests on an old wooden desk, accentuating its retro and authentic character. No mobile mechanism is visible on this side; the stamp seems to be integral with the handle, with no apparent removable parts. The general condition shows some traces of use on the rubber and the handle, indicating past use.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear, including patination on the handle and irregular coloring of the rubber. The stamp text remains partially legible.

Did you know? Administrative stamps were widely used in offices, banks and administrations in Dakar and other French-speaking African capitals from the 1960s onwards. Their use made it possible to authenticate documents, mail and invoices before the computerization of procedures. Molded handle models, like this one, were renowned for their solidity and longevity.

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