Pair of Late 19th C. Agate Monogram Wax Seals

Name: Pair of Late 19th C. Agate Monogram Wax Seals
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1177837
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Description

Pair of Late 19th c. Agate Monogram Wax Seals

A pair of antique desk wax seals, each with a polished banded agate handle and metal mount.

One example has a faceted reddish-brown agate handle with an ornate foliate silver-plated mount and a shield-shaped matrix engraved with a Gothic-style monogram. The other is of tapering form in translucent blue agate, with a silvered brass mount and a circular matrix engraved with a scrollwork monogram.

Dimensions:

– Brown agate seal: 8 cm high × 2 cm wide

– Blue agate seal: 7 cm high × 2 cm wide

Condition: Both seals are in good antique condition with light surface wear to the agate and age-related tarnish to the mounts. Monograms remain clear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1177837

Dealers Notes

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Description

Pair of Late 19th c. Agate Monogram Wax Seals

A pair of antique desk wax seals, each with a polished banded agate handle and metal mount.

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One example has a faceted reddish-brown agate handle with an ornate foliate silver-plated mount and a shield-shaped matrix engraved with a Gothic-style monogram.

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The other is of tapering form in translucent blue agate, with a silvered brass mount and a circular matrix engraved with a scrollwork monogram.

fig 1. Pair of Late 19th c. Agate Monogram Wax Seals — fig 1. Pair of Late 19th C. Agate Monogram Wax Seals

Dimensions:

– Brown agate seal: 8 cm high × 2 cm wide

– Blue agate seal: 7 cm high × 2 cm wide

Condition: Both seals are in good antique condition with light surface wear to the agate and age-related tarnish to the mounts. Monograms remain clear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

2cm (0.79")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1177837