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Rare Silver Cheshire Cat Seal
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
for sale €170     $184
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Rare Silver Cheshire Cat Seal

1900 - 1920
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A rare silver seal in the form of the Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland. Marked for Birmingham 1916 makers mark S&Co, there are a number of makers with this mark so have not been able to accurately attribute it. Lovely condition. Seal base has not been engraved.

H 2.6 cm

Dia 1.5 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Cheshire Cat Seal to the 1920s.

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A rare silver seal in the form of the Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland.
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Marked for Birmingham 1916 makers mark S&Co, there are a number of makers with this mark so have not been able to accurately attribute it.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Lovely condition. Seal base has not been engraved.

H 2.6 cm

Dia 1.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Cheshire Cat Seal to the 1920s.

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SA1232144
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base.
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Archive I A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base.

Rare Silver Cheshire Cat Seal

Archive II A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base. View II
Archive III A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base. View III
Archive IV A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 138
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base.
Rare silver Cheshire Cat seal
Ref: SA1232144
A small cast sterling silver figurine of a smiling Cheshire cat seated on a rounded wax seal base.
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Novelty silver desk seals gained widespread popularity during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Craftsmen crafted small functional items into whimsical shapes, such as animals or literary characters, to serve both as practical letter-sealing tools and decorative desktop accents.

These items were predominantly cast from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring solid base plates made of steel, hardstone, or silver engraved with initials or crests to form impressions in hot sealing wax.

Authentic pieces generally display official assay marks, makers marks, and date letters stamped directly onto the metal. Look for crisp casting details, signs of natural age-related wear around the base, and correct hallmark alignment.

A small silver seal works well as an accent piece atop a stack of books, set within a printers tray display, or placed beside modern stationery on a writing desk.

Clean silver pieces gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish to prevent tarnish accumulation. Avoid abrasive pastes or harsh chemicals that can strip fine surface details or artificial oxidisation accents.
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