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Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder
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Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder

19th century
Description

This is gorgeous! a solid sterling silver sealing wax holder dating from the end of the Victorian era.

The wax holder is hallmarked for London 1893 with the maker's mark for Samuel Jacob. It is hinged at both ends and topped with an elephant. Up to 6" (15.5cm) of sealing wax can be stored at the elephant end and matches stored at the other end by the match strike. The little tube on the top is for holding a lit match to melt the wax. Fabulous design.

Dimensions:

Silver Weight: 37g.

Length: 22cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Wax Holder to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1192406
Dealers Internal Reference
C831
Description
This is gorgeous! a solid sterling silver sealing wax holder dating from the end of the Victorian era.

The wax holder is hallmarked for London 1893 with the maker's mark for Samuel Jacob. It is hinged at both ends and topped with an elephant. Up to 6" (15.

“
5cm) of sealing wax can be stored at the elephant end and matches stored at the other end by the match strike.
The Silver Cabinet

The little tube on the top is for holding a lit match to melt the wax. Fabulous design.

fig 1. An antique cylindrical silver sealing wax holder decorated with intricate chased scrollwork, floral motifs, and a sculpted animal finial.
fig 1. Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder

Dimensions:

Silver Weight: 37g.

Length: 22cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Wax Holder to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192406
Dealers Internal Ref
C831
The Silver Cabinet
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Archive I An antique cylindrical silver sealing wax holder decorated with intricate chased scrollwork, floral motifs, and a sculpted animal finial.

Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder

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An antique cylindrical silver sealing wax holder decorated with intricate chased scrollwork, floral motifs, and a sculpted animal finial.
Antique Ornate Silver Sealing Wax Holder
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An antique cylindrical silver sealing wax holder decorated with intricate chased scrollwork, floral motifs, and a sculpted animal finial.
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Sealing wax holders, often referred to as porte-cire cases, were designed to store and extend sticks of wax used for sealing official correspondence prior to the widespread adoption of gummed envelopes.

Most antique examples were crafted from sterling or Continental silver, utilising silversmithing techniques such as hand-chasing, casting, engraving, and repousse decoration.

Authentic pieces typically feature official silversmith hallmarks, maker marks, and visible signs of period hand-tooling or hand-chased surface details.

These compact desk accessories can be displayed on an executive desk, styled within a vignette on a sideboard, or placed inside a glass curio cabinet.

Gentle wiping with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialized silver polishing paste removes tarnishing while preserving the natural patina within the carved relief details.
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