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Cast Solid Sterling Silver Mail Boy Wax Desk Seal 1895 Victorian Antique
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Cast Solid Sterling Silver Mail Boy Wax Desk Seal 1895 Victorian Antique

19th century
Sold 25 March 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A superbly detailed high quality cast solid sterling silver wax seal. It is hallmarked with the English import marks for London 1895 with the importer being B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller). It has been superbly cast in the form of an 19th century mail/post boy. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The initials to the end are FA or AF as they are entwined. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by over 0.75 inch (2.4cm) across the base and weighs 20 grams. A high quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Wax Seal to the Victorian era.

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SA1136975
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35832
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A superbly detailed high quality cast solid sterling silver wax seal.
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It is hallmarked with the English import marks for London 1895 with the importer being B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller).
The Silver Squirrel

It has been superbly cast in the form of an 19th century mail/post boy. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. The initials to the end are FA or AF as they are entwined. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.1cm) tall by over 0.75 inch (2.4cm) across the base and weighs 20 grams. A high quality piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Wax Seal to the Victorian era.

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SA1136975
Dealers Internal Ref
35832
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A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Cast Solid Sterling Silver Mail Boy Wax Desk Seal 1895 Victorian Antique

Archive II A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View IV
Archive V A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View V
Archive VI A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View VI
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Archive VIII A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter. View VIII
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The Silver Squirrel
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Items Sold 2,800
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A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter.
CAST SOLID STERLING SILVER MAIL BOY WAX DESK SEAL 1895 VICTORIAN ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1136975
A close-up shot of a cast sterling silver Victorian wax desk seal fashioned in the shape of a postboy holding a mailbag and letter.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Seals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural postboy design, Cast relief detailing, Fluted base

FAQs

Victorian desk seals were used extensively during the 19th century to impress a personal crest or initials into hot sealing wax on correspondence, ensuring privacy and authenticity.

They were commonly crafted from sterling silver, brass, or bronze, often featuring carved handles made from hardstones such as carnelian, bloodstone, ivory, or glass.

Authenticity is typically determined by examining the hallmarks for assay office marks, date letters, and makers marks, alongside assessing the natural patina and wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

They can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or office desk as part of a curated collection of small historical artefacts, adding a touch of period character to the space.

Silver seals should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away the desirable historical oxidisation and patina.
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