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Mid 18th Century Cut Steel Seal - English
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Mid 18th Century Cut Steel Seal - English

18th century
Sold 11 May 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Description

A mid 18th century cut steel seal circa 1740. Beautifully cut coat of arms.

Origin - English

H 2.5 cm

Seal matrix 1.2 x 1 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Cut Steel Seal to the Georgian era.

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Description
A mid 18th century cut steel seal circa 1740. Beautifully cut coat of arms.

Origin - English

H 2.5 cm

Seal matrix 1.2 x 1 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Antique Cut Steel Seal to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141475
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 18th Century Cut Steel Seal - English

Archive II An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face. View II
Archive III An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face. View III
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 925
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An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face.
Mid 18th century cut steel seal - English
Ref: SA1141475
An oval-shaped antique cut steel fob seal featuring an engraved heraldic crest on the matrix face.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSteel
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsHeraldic crest, Faceted steel, Engraved matrix, Scrollwork border

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Cut steel seals are small writing accessories featuring faceted steel studs riveted to a backing, which achieved widespread popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras for stamping wax on correspondence.

They were crafted from high-carbon steel, with individual facets meticulously hand-cut and polished to catch the light like marcasite or diamonds, often paired with matrices engraved with heraldic coats of arms or initials.

Authenticity is determined by the hand-faceted nature of the steel studs, the depth and crispness of the hand-engraving on the matrix, and natural signs of age-related oxidisation and wear.

As a small cabinet curiosity, it can be displayed within a glass cloche, on a small decorative tray, or atop a stack of vintage books on a home office desk.

Keep the object in a dry environment with stable humidity to prevent rust, avoiding moisture and abrasive cleaning agents that could damage the delicate steel facets.
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