Previously unknown to me, there is a class of collectibles called "Cinderella" stamps - stamps that were used for many things other than actual postage. Many of these stamps were simply advertisements and used to seal the backs of envelopes. Recently I ran across an old IWC cinderella stamp and purchased it. It's in remarkable condition for its age, though it had been used at some point.
I just thought you might enjoy seeing it and perhaps even knowing there was such a thing.
TR
Great find Terry
Could it be a reprint?
Hi Terry,
Interesting, indeed. And, not to rain on any parade, may I ask if there is any information about the provenance of this Cinderella stamp?
It doesn't look that old; I'm wondering whether someone with a scanner and some nice software could have produced it. I would think that, regardless, it looks like something that was produced many decades after the original poster --even if it isn't an amateur's production in past decade or so. It doesn't look like anything that IWC made or sponsored, but I could be wrong.
I have produced some personal stamps with photos of my family, home, etc. They don't use glue backings nor have preforations, like yours I suppose, but I suspect some other vendor could have items with those features.
I recall that about two years ago there were a lot of "old" IWC dealers' signs for sale on German eBay. These were recently produced by some entrepeneur who had an idea that there was a market for such collectibles.
I'm not saying that yours definitely is a fake --I'm just surprised and would like to learn more about the history and provenance here.
Thanks and regards,
Michael
P.S. I've considered commissioning some Probus Scafusia temporary tattoos --really! But then I decided IWC wouldn't think they were as cute as I might.
Tattoos
If they ever become available I love to give them out to the kids in the office. Hey start them young!!!
All right, fess up. Any REAL IWC tats out there?
The seller had no knowledge of watches...
or IWC and said he found this one among a "box full" of stamps purchased at an estate auction. I'm satisfied it did not spring forth from spurious means, but no one ever really knows, do they?
TR
Although I cannot verify the..
authenticity... it is a wonderful picture. Keep searching for the truth!
Best,
Victor
Great catch!
Very cool - especially the
composition of the photo. Nice job!
Lovely find. (nt)
knows
"One never knows, do one?"
Fats Waller
cheers
Agree.
The composition is great and I like the stamp, real or not.
Which reminds me of a lesson I got from a bazaar owner in Cairo's Khan Al Khalil (the main souq in Cairo) while studying at the University there. He said that you should never get too hung up about a purchase you make in a bazaar. If the price or purchase is right for you, then it was the right price and purchase...
Like that beauty of yours Nelson ;-) LOL nt.