English Brass Wood Desk Seal Stamp Turned Handle Monogram Initial Antique 19th C

English Brass Wood Desk Seal Stamp Turned Handle Monogram Initial 19th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5055

Object: Desk seal stamp

Material: Wood and brass

Origin: England

Period: Victorian era

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Turned dark wood handle with moulded rings and circular brass seal matrix

Mark: Engraved monogram or initial to seal matrix

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 3.7 in / 9.5 cm

Width: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

Depth: 0.8 in / 2.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – General age-related surface wear, scratches and small marks to the turned wooden handle, with patination, tarnishing and rubbing to the brass fittings and seal matrix. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An English 19th century desk seal with a finely turned dark wood handle and brass seal matrix. The handle has an elegant baluster form with moulded ring details leading to a circular brass matrix with a serrated outer edge. The matrix is engraved with a stylized monogram or initial intended for making a personal impression in sealing wax. The dark aged wood and naturally patinated brass give the piece an attractive period appearance. A compact and characterful example of a traditional Victorian writing desk accessory.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Personal desk seals were commonly used during the 19th century to authenticate and secure private correspondence with sealing wax. Turned wood examples fitted with personalized brass matrices are collected today as attractive examples of Victorian writing equipment and social history.

NOTES

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