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A Rare Edwardian Silver Desk Ruler Sealing Wax Holder with Original Sealing Wax Unused - London 1902
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A Rare Edwardian Silver Desk Ruler Sealing Wax Holder with Original Sealing Wax Unused - London 1902

1900 - 1920
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An interesting Edwardian silver Ruler Sealing Wax Holder of square section form with push button sliding mechanism, combined with an imperial 7 inch rule having a vacant cartouche for initials / or a seal engraving, having original unused wax candle inside.

By William Hornby, London, 1902.

A Rare Edwardian Silver Sealing Wax Holder With Original Sealing Wax Unused

Having a vacant cartouche

Having original unused wax seal

Condition:- Good

Length:- 18cm approx

Made in London "h" 1903

Maker:- William Hornby

Weight:- 38 grams approx

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Ruler Wax Holder to the Edwardian era.

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An interesting Edwardian silver Ruler Sealing Wax Holder of square section form with push button sliding mechanism, combined with an imperial 7 inch rule having a vacant cartouche for initials / or a seal engraving, having original unused wax candle inside.
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver ruler featuring engraved measurement markings along a rectangular hollow chamber containing original sealing wax.
fig 1. A Rare Edwardian Silver Desk Ruler Sealing Wax Holder with Original Sealing Wax Unused - London 1902

By William Hornby, London, 1902.

A Rare Edwardian Silver Sealing Wax Holder With Original Sealing Wax Unused

Having a vacant cartouche

Having original unused wax seal

Condition:- Good

Length:- 18cm approx

Made in London "h" 1903

Maker:- William Hornby

Weight:- 38 grams approx

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Ruler Wax Holder to the Edwardian era.

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An Edwardian sterling silver ruler featuring engraved measurement markings along a rectangular hollow chamber containing original sealing wax.
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An Edwardian silver desk ruler wax holder is a dual-purpose stationers tool produced between 1901 and 1910, designed to measure documents while securely housing sealing wax for letter closing.

These items were typically crafted from hallmarked sterling silver or silver plate, often engineered with hollow interiors to accommodate wax sticks, wicks, or sliding mechanisms.

Authentic pieces carry official British assay hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a city mark such as the London leopard head, and a specific date letter code.

Set the implement flat alongside leather desk blotters, vintage inkwells, or framed prints on an office desk or library table to add historical interest.

Buff the silver components lightly using a dry microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, ensuring cream does not contact fragile wax or wick elements to prevent deterioration.
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