What is an antique brass stamp used for?

These items served functional roles in correspondence, office organisation, and textile production. Desk seals authenticated letters with wax impressions, while stamp boxes kept postage organised on writing desks. Other examples include printing blocks utilised for pressing patterns onto wallpaper and fabric. Together, they represent the administrative and craft tools of past centuries.

How do I date an antique brass stamp?

Dating relies on the prevailing style, construction methods, and any accompanying maker's marks or registration stamps. Georgian pieces often display hand-carved armorial motifs, whereas Victorian items frequently include machine-stamped elements and figural designs. Materials such as mahogany mounts or bevelled glass panels also help narrow the period of manufacture. Comparing the object to documented examples in archives provides further chronological context.

How should I clean antique brass?

Careful maintenance preserves the aged patination that collectors value on historic metalware. Dusting with a soft, dry cloth removes surface particles without disturbing the underlying finish. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip away the historical darkening accumulated over generations. Gentle handling ensures the preservation of fine hand-carved details and stamps.

What is the difference between a desk seal and a stamp box?

A desk seal is a handheld tool with an engraved matrix used to impress a crest into hot wax. A stamp box is a stationary desk container designed to hold paper postage stamps. While both belong to the category of writing desk accessories, their functions within correspondence differ entirely. Desk seals relate to sealing letters, whereas stamp boxes organise the postage applied to them.

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An antique brass stamp provides a tangible link to historical correspondence and marking, taking the form of desk seals, postage stamp boxes, and printing blocks.

19th century

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French Brass Cushion Mirror

From Sussex Antiques and Interiors

£250

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mirrors

19th century

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Victorian Quart Measure (2 Pints )

From Frank Craig Antiques

£130

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Antique Hand Embossed Brass Mirror Frame

19th century

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Antique Hand Embossed Brass Mirror Frame

From Elmgarden

£930

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mirrors

Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£485

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Rrp 55,000 Fully Restored Antique Louis Vuitton Stamped Monogram Wardrobe Trunk

1900 - 1920

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Rrp 55,000 Fully Restored Antique Louis Vuitton Stamped Monogram Wardrobe Trunk

From Royal House Antiques

£15,000

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chests

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Dressing Table /Writing Desk. With Makers Stamp on Centre Drawer as Shown.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Inlaid Dressing Table /Writing Desk. With Makers Stamp on Centre Drawer as Shown.

From A and B Antiques

£999

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desks

Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Brass Stamped

19th century

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Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Brass Stamped

From Antiques Affair

£320

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lighting

19th century

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1800 Gaggenau Stamped Oil Lamp Bronze

From Antiques Affair

£340

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lighting

Pair of Antique Ice Cream Moulds, English Copper Lidded Pots, Harrods, Victorian

19th century

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Pair of Antique Ice Cream Moulds, English Copper Lidded Pots, Harrods, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,195

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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

18th century

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British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£1,280

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Desk seals occasionally feature cheeky animal figures, such as brass rats or mice perched atop postage stamp boxes to surprise the Victorian letter writer.

C19th Howard and Sons Upholstered Woodstock Armchair; Fully Stamped with Original Castors

19th century

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C19th Howard and Sons Upholstered Woodstock Armchair; Fully Stamped with Original Castors

From Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

£4,750

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chairs

A Very Rare and Fine Irish Georgian Sofa Table Stamped Gillington of Dublin

18th century

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A Very Rare and Fine Irish Georgian Sofa Table Stamped Gillington of Dublin

From Yeats Country Antiques

£4,975

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tables

A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London

1900 - 1920

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A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,950

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Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson

19th century

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Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£275

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fireplaces

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Antique Brass Stamp

French Brass Cushion Mirror

Victorian Quart Measure (2 Pints )

Antique Hand Embossed Brass Mirror Frame

Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Rrp 55,000 Fully Restored Antique Louis Vuitton Stamped Monogram Wardrobe Trunk

Antique Mahogany Inlaid Dressing Table /Writing Desk. With Makers Stamp on Centre Drawer as Shown.

Napoleon III Converted Oil Lamp Brass Stamped

1800 Gaggenau Stamped Oil Lamp Bronze

Pair of Antique Ice Cream Moulds, English Copper Lidded Pots, Harrods, Victorian

British Tower Flintlock Pistol, C.1770–1815 — Crown/gr & Tower Marked; Lock Stamped “Brasher”, Brass Furniture, Walnut Stock with Period Wear; Flintlock Action in Working Order. A Solid Napoleonic-era Service Pistol.

C19th Howard and Sons Upholstered Woodstock Armchair; Fully Stamped with Original Castors

A Very Rare and Fine Irish Georgian Sofa Table Stamped Gillington of Dublin

A Collection of 1o Fabric Printing Blocks Liberty of London

Oak and Brass Peat Bellows Stamped a Richardson

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