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Watermark Detectors

picture of a safe signoscope t2 optical watermark detector unit

Optical Watermark Detectors

Optical watermark detectors such as the Safe Signoscope T1 or Safe Signoscope T2 and SG Detectamark are quick and easy to use showing any watermark at the press of a button. They will also show if a stamp has been repaired or is thinned etc.

Optical Watermark Detectors                 Optical Watermark Detectors                
Safe Signoscope T1 - Professional Stanley Gibbons Detectamark
Safe Signoscope T2 - Portable  

picture of a morley bright inst-a-tector watermark detector

Ink Sachet Watermark Detectors

Ink sachet watermark detectors such as the Morley-Bright Inst-a-Tector and Roll-a-Tector use an ink sachet and pressure to show the watermark. The Roll-a-Tector can identify the watermark of stamps on covers, portcards or on piece. Not suitable for stamps with heavy hinge remains.

Ink Sachet Watermark Detectors            
Morley-Bright Inst-a-Tector

picture of prinz watermark fluid, dropper bottle and watermark tray

Traditional Watermark Detection

The traditional method using watermark fluid, a dropper bottle and a watermark tray is still an excellent way of identifying watermarks in postage stamps for those collectors who may only occasionally need to check for such things.

Traditional Watermark Detection            
Prinz Watermark Fluid