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19th Century Lovely Cornelian and Gilt Metal Desk or Table Seal of Generous Size.
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19th Century Lovely Cornelian and Gilt Metal Desk or Table Seal of Generous Size.

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19th century cornelian gilt metal desk or table seal with 9 facet cut sides and well carved initial B on unmarked gilt metal base, and impressive size.

Cornelian also spelled carnelian, is a semi precious gemstone often used in fobs and seals due to its attractive red colour and the fact that hot wax does not stick to it. Such items were used to seal documents and letters with a personal seal using hot wax.

Size-3 3/8 inches tall by 1 inch diameter.

Weight-55 grams.

Probably of Continental origin, likely French, this is a very attractive piece to use or display, or for the collector.

In very good condition and with generous size.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA127990
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6128
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19th century cornelian gilt metal desk or table seal with 9 facet cut sides and well carved initial B on unmarked gilt metal base, and impressive size.
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Cornelian also spelled carnelian, is a semi precious gemstone often used in fobs and seals due to its attractive red colour and the fact that hot wax does not stick to it.
Serpentine Antiques

Such items were used to seal documents and letters with a personal seal using hot wax.

fig 1. 19th century lovely cornelian and gilt metal desk or table seal of generous size.
fig 1. 19th Century Lovely Cornelian and Gilt Metal Desk or Table Seal of Generous Size.

Size-3 3/8 inches tall by 1 inch diameter.

Weight-55 grams.

Probably of Continental origin, likely French, this is a very attractive piece to use or display, or for the collector.

In very good condition and with generous size.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA127990
Dealers Internal Ref
6128
Serpentine Antiques
Serpentine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2008

Specialising in unique pieces for the discerning individual, selected and prepared with special care..

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Badshot Farm
St. Georges Rd
Runfold
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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19th century lovely cornelian and gilt metal desk or table seal of generous size.
19th century lovely cornelian and gilt metal desk or table seal of generous size.
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19th century lovely cornelian and gilt metal desk or table seal of generous size.
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