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Sampson Mordan Silver Wax Holder and Seal
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Sampson Mordan Silver Wax Holder and Seal

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare Sampson Mordan patented wax holder and seal. Marked for Chester 1914.

Crest to base “Tenax Et Fedelis’ - Firmness & Faithfullness - possibly Abdy, Smith, Tennant.

The sides press in to release the sealing wax and to retract it back into the holder.

It is in good used condition please study the pictures condition commensurate with age and use.

L 10 cm

W 1.1 cm

Seal 1.5 x 1.3

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Wax Seal to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08401975
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Chester assay mark and date letter O: 1914.
Sampson Mordan maker's mark: noted specialist maker of mechanical silver novelties.
Patent stamp on the sleeve: patented spring mechanism.
Fine surface rubbing and pocket wear: honest use over a century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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Description
A rare Sampson Mordan patented wax holder and seal. Marked for Chester 1914.

Crest to base “Tenax Et Fedelis’ - Firmness & Faithfullness - possibly Abdy, Smith, Tennant.

The sides press in to release the sealing wax and to retract it back into the holder.

It is in good used condition please study the pictures condition commensurate with age and use.

L 10 cm

W 1.1 cm

Seal 1.5 x 1.3

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Silver Wax Seal to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08401975
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Chester assay mark and date letter O: 1914.
Sampson Mordan maker's mark: noted specialist maker of mechanical silver novelties.
Patent stamp on the sleeve: patented spring mechanism.
Fine surface rubbing and pocket wear: honest use over a century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax.

Sampson Mordan Silver Wax Holder and Seal

Archive II An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

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An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax.
Sampson Mordan silver wax holder and seal
Ref: SA1057425
An antique sterling silver rectangular wax holder sheath with visible hallmarks containing a stick of red sealing wax.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Sealing Wax
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsRectangular silver sleeve, Hallmarked surface, Sealing wax insert

This Sampson Mordan patented wax holder and seal originates from the 1910 period, styled in the Victorian manner for a gentleman's library. The piece consists of a rectangular sterling silver sleeve housing a stick of red sealing wax. The silver surface exhibits hallmarks, surface scratches, and a working mechanism where the sides press in to release and retract the wax. Measuring 10 cm in length and 1.1 cm in width, with a seal measuring 1.5 x 1.3 cm, the accessory is designed for office desk use in a modern home. It functions as a practical writing accessory for sealing correspondence or as a decorative item on a desk or display shelf.

FAQs

An antique silver wax holder and seal is a specialised desktop instrument crafted to store a stick of sealing wax, frequently featuring an integrated seal matrix on one end for securing written correspondence.

These items were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or brass, and were designed to enclose a solid stick of coloured resin or beeswax sealing compound.

Authentic period pieces display stamped British hallmarks indicating the silver purity, city assay mark, date letter, and makers initials, alongside minor operational wear near the opening.

Display the holder flat inside a shallow leather or timber desk tray, align it with vintage stationery on an office desk, or place it on a styled bookcase tray.

Gently polish the silver surface using a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth and a silver polishing paste, taking care not to submerge wax components or apply harsh chemical solutions.
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