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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'William Shakespeare' Desk Seal 1906
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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'William Shakespeare' Desk Seal 1906

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 March 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual antique Edwardian sterling silver desk seal in the form of a bust of William Shakespeare

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the silversmiths mark for Crisford & Norris.

It measures 1 3/4" (3 cms) tall and weighs 8.6 grams/0.27 troy oz and is in excellent condition with lovely detail.

This lovely little seal will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Shakespeare Desk Seal to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1113049
Dealers Internal Reference
9619
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Description
This is an unusual antique Edwardian sterling silver desk seal in the form of a bust of William Shakespeare

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the silversmiths mark for Crisford & Norris.

It measures 1 3/4" (3 cms) tall and weighs 8.6 grams/0.27 troy oz and is in excellent condition with lovely detail.

This lovely little seal will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Shakespeare Desk Seal to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113049
Dealers Internal Ref
9619
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A small Edwardian sterling silver desk seal shaped as a bust of William Shakespeare on a circular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'William Shakespeare' Desk Seal 1906

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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A small Edwardian sterling silver desk seal shaped as a bust of William Shakespeare on a circular base.
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver 'William Shakespeare' Desk Seal 1906
Ref: SA1113049
A small Edwardian sterling silver desk seal shaped as a bust of William Shakespeare on a circular base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Seals
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural bust, Hallmarked details, Circular stepped base
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Edwardian desk seals were widely used during the early 20th century for authenticating and closing correspondence with sealing wax before adhesive envelopes became universally utilised.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring weighted internal bases or matrixes engraved with monograms, coats of arms, or figural busts.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, which indicate the assay office, the silver standard, and the date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

This type of small object is typically displayed on a writing desk, open bookshelf, or mantlepiece as part of a curated vignette that highlights historical craftsmanship.

Silver items should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver polish to maintain their natural oxidisation and protect the underlying metal.
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