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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Wax Seal Fob C1790 Antique 18th Century
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Rare English Solid Sterling Silver Wax Seal Fob C1790 Antique 18th Century

18th century
Sold 5 March 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare English antique solid sterling silver wax seal fob. It is hallmarked but they are difficult to read. I would date it to c1790. It has been superbly made and the seal end is engraved with the initials RK. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) tall by over 0.75 inch (2.3cm) across the seal end and weighs 8 grams. A high quality little piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Wax Seal to the Georgian era.

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A rare English antique solid sterling silver wax seal fob. It is hallmarked but they are difficult to read. I would date it to c1790. It has been superbly made and the seal end is engraved with the initials RK. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 1 inch (2.6cm) tall by over 0.75 inch (2.3cm) across the seal end and weighs 8 grams. A high quality little piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Antique Silver Wax Seal to the Georgian era.

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A close-up studio shot of a small eighteenth-century solid silver wax seal fob with a loop handle and an oval base.
RARE ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER WAX SEAL FOB c1790 ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY
Ref: SA1194905
A close-up studio shot of a small eighteenth-century solid silver wax seal fob with a loop handle and an oval base.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLoop handle, Oval matrix base, Hand-forged construction

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Wax seals were historically used to authenticate documents and letters by pressing a personalised matrix into heated sealing wax, serving both as a signature and a security measure.

Georgian seals were commonly fashioned from solid sterling silver, brass, or gold, often featuring carved matrices made from gemstones, carnelian, or bloodstone.

Authentic pieces from the eighteenth century typically exhibit hand-forged construction, period-appropriate hallmarks, and natural age-related patination rather than modern casting lines.

Small artifacts such as desk seals can be displayed within glass cabinets, curated on decorative trays, or used as tactile desk accents to add historical depth to a modern workspace.

Antique silver should be kept in stable humidity conditions and cleaned sparingly with a soft microfiber cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that can wear away historic hallmarks and details.
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