{"product_id":"antique-victorian-gilt-wax-seal-stamp","title":"Antique Victorian Gilt Wax Seal Stamp","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA desk seal for pressing sealing wax onto letters and envelopes, with a tapering handle worked in wheat ears and a ribbon swag. The die unscrews from the handle, so the matrix could be swapped for another initial or device. This one carries a blackletter initial, which I read as a D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 2.75 in. W x 0.75 in. D x 0.75 in. H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Gilt, worn through to the base metal in the crevices of the florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Non-magnetic yellow metal, assessed as brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th century, assessed from style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Neoclassical revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | desk seal, letter seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | No marks, hallmarks, or maker's stamp present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Handle with wheat ear, ribbon swag, and fruit finial decoration over a gadrooned foot; die is a separate disc on a threaded post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gilding has worn through in the crevices of the floral and wheat ear decoration, exposing the metal beneath. The finial and foot show the most toning. It is light for its size. There are no marks anywhere on the piece, so the maker and date are not established. The die screws onto the handle, and I have not established whether the two were made together. I have not taken a wax impression, so I can't describe how the initial reads in wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636989722902,"sku":"ENM-2364","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October_2026-13928.jpg?v=1793117869","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-victorian-gilt-wax-seal-stamp","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}