A seal is an engraved stamp for making impressions on sealing-wax. The seal was made by heating sealing wax and dropping it onto the paper, and then placing the seal into the soft wax. Seals were originally used to provide authenticity to documents and proclamations, and in the 19th century to seal letters, before the introduction of the gummed flap. Seals were often set into rings, hung on watch fob chains or neck chains, and there was also a more substantial freestanding desk model with a handle. The seal could be made of any material that could be finely engraved with a monogram or other symbol, including agate, black onyx, bloodstone, cornelian, jasper and lapis lazuli. For desk seals, materials used for the handles included gold, pinchbeck, ivory, hardstones, silver, brass, steel, and coloured twist glass. Seals were fell out of use with the introduction of the penny post more...

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Antique 18ct yellow gold & sardonyx fob spinner with a reverse…

18ct Yellow Gold & Sardonyx Fob Spinner with Alliston Coat

Antique 18ct yellow gold & sardonyx fob spinner with a reverse seal engraved with the coat of arms Alliston. Approx seal size 13 x 16 mm, weight 12 grams, tests as 18ct, with a reverse seal engraved with the coat of arms Alliston. Approx seal size 13 x 16…

Victorian bloodstone and yellow gold fob seal with rose and…

Victorian bloodstone and yellow gold fob seal with rose and thistle flower form, unmarked, cushion size 13 x 11 mm, weight 4.65 grams, tests as 9-12ct

Victorian carnelian set yellow gold fob seal, size 12 x 11 mm,…

Victorian carnelian set yellow gold fob seal, size 12 x 11 mm, tests as gold

Large antique 9ct rose gold citrine fob spinner with rubbed 9…

Large antique 9ct rose gold citrine fob spinner with rubbed 9 375 British gold marks, size 24 x 20.5 mm

A bottle of tangata Lincoln wines Pioneer port, 18.5% Abv,…

A bottle of tangata Lincoln wines Pioneer port, 18.5% Abv, 335ml, an unopened brown glazed tekoteko style decanter bottle containing Lincoln Vineyards Ltd. Pioneer port. The bottle has a gold seal decorated with a repeating arrow pattern around the…

Large bloodstone and 9ct yellow gold fob spinner with 9 375…

Large bloodstone and 9ct yellow gold fob spinner with 9 375 Birmingham marks. Approx length 25 mm, weight 9.16 grams

19th century yellow gold mourning fob seal with swivel hinged…

19th century yellow gold mourning fob seal with swivel hinged compartment. Reverse initial engraved to the chalcedony Jg. Approx cushion size 15 x 13 mm, item weight 17.20 grams, tests as 15ct

Antique citrine set 9ct rose gold fob seal marked Aw 9c. Approx…

Antique citrine set 9ct rose gold fob seal marked Aw 9c. Approx size 16 x 14 mm, weight 5.79grams

19th century Dutch silver seal, marked, in the form of a figure…

19th century Dutch silver seal, marked, in the form of a figure supporting a large sphere above his head, standing upon a smaller sphere, with heraldic oval seal, total weight 15gm, height 4.8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield,…

Large 19th century Dutch silver seal, marked, of tapered form,…

Large 19th century Dutch silver seal, marked, of tapered form, embossed with scenes of figures in country life, surrounded by acanthus borders, with intaglio armorial, weighted, length 15.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney…

An agate and gold desk seal, with plain matrix, in Morocco case…

An agate and gold desk seal, with plain matrix, in Morocco case retailed by Shapland jewels and Antiques London. Length 7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

A smoky quartz and ruby set desk seal, circa 1910, of tapering…

A smoky quartz and ruby set desk seal, circa 1910, of tapering faceted form with plain matrix, in white leather covered case for Koch of Baden. Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the Hon. Dr John Kennedy McLaughlin Am, Sydney

An Edwardian 9ct gold citrine fob spinner, the facetted…

An Edwardian 9ct gold citrine fob spinner, the facetted triangular citrine in scrolling frame with larger suspension ring. 9.68gm.

15ct gold seal, yellow gold mounted with a large facet cut…

15ct gold seal, yellow gold mounted with a large facet cut amethyst with monogram

An Ottoman seal, carnelian and silver circa 1910, 7.5 cm high

An Ottoman seal, carnelian and silver circa 1910, 7.5 cm high

A French gold fob, Crafted in 14ct gold with finely chased work,…

A French gold fob, Crafted in 14ct gold with finely chased work, suspended with a seal and finished with a swivel clip, 14.05gms.

Victorian carnelian set rose gold bugle novelty fob seal,…

Victorian carnelian set rose gold bugle novelty fob seal, weight 2.72 grams, diameter 12 mm, tests as 8ct

Antique agate & 15ct yellow gold fob spinner marked 15ct, size…

Antique agate & 15ct yellow gold fob spinner marked 15ct, size 26 x 19 x 5.5 mm, weight 9.88 grams,

Victorian carnelian & yellow gold pie crust fob seal, diameter…

Victorian carnelian & yellow gold pie crust fob seal, diameter 15.5 mm, weight 11.90 grams, tests as 14ct weighted

Victorian gold fob seal, with foliate decorated mounts, set…

Victorian gold fob seal, with foliate decorated mounts, set with agate seal incised with hourglass surrounded by wording Will Unite US (time will unite US), total weight 7.3gm

19th century French silver and lapis lazuli seal, with tapered…

19th century French silver and lapis lazuli seal, with tapered lapis lazuli handle, with silver iris capped base and plain oval face, with custom box, length 8 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008

Collection of antique seals, including two set with carnelian,…

Collection of antique seals, including two set with carnelian, one set with hardstone intaglio.

Collection of 9ct gold seals, including one seal with onyx base…

Collection of 9ct gold seals, including one seal with onyx base engraved with a monogram, one seal with nephrite base, and one seal all in gold. Gross weight approximately 10.4 grams.

9ct gold amethyst seal, set with an oval amethyst cut en…

9ct gold amethyst seal, set with an oval amethyst cut en cabochon, with foliate engraving length 50 mm, gross weight approximately 17.9 grams.

Two antique seals, one with paste set base in 9ct gold,…

Two antique seals, one with paste set base in 9ct gold, Birmingham hallmarks circa 1892-93, one modelled as a seated dog, with paste set base in gold plate, gross weight approximately 8.1 grams.

An antique gold cased seal fob, base set with an onyx plaque…

An antique gold cased seal fob, base set with an onyx plaque engraved with an hour glass and French text translated as "Time Passes but friendship Remains", lead solder repair marks, size 18 mm x 13 mm.

Bloodsone engraved with monogram, size 21 x 17 mm, height 25 mm,…

Bloodsone engraved with monogram, size 21 x 17 mm, height 25 mm,... An antique 9ct gold bloodstone seal fob, on a plain half round arch, bloodstone engraved with monogram, size 21 x 17 mm, height 25 mm, wt. 5.26g.

A 15ct yellow gold mounted carnelian seal, 19th century, 3 cm…

A 15ct yellow gold mounted carnelian seal, 19th century, 3 cm high

Victorian seal, carved green aventurine quartz and black onyx…

Victorian seal, carved green aventurine quartz and black onyx with ornate embossed ormolu decorations and brass monogramed seal to base height 7.8 cm

Victorian gold plated fancy seal fob, plain citrine facet cut…

Victorian Gold Plated Citrine Seal Fob: Elegant Fancy Design

Victorian gold plated fancy seal fob, plain citrine facet cut seal panel

Early 19th century 15ct rolled gold seal fob, scroll mounted…

19th Century Rolled Gold Seal Fob with Chalcedony Intaglio

Early 19th century 15ct rolled gold seal fob, scroll mounted with oval white chalcedony intaglio carved panel

9ct citrine fancy seal fob, rub-over set mixed cut citrine

Citrine Fancy Seal Fob: Stunning Mixed Cut Rub-over Setting

9ct citrine fancy seal fob, rub-over set mixed cut citrine

Victorian 15ct gold plated fancy seal fob, plain amethyst seal…

Gold Plated Victorian Fancy Seal Fob with Amethyst Panel

Victorian 15ct gold plated fancy seal fob, plain amethyst seal panel, Nb this description has changed from gold to gold plated

Victorian 15ct fancy seal fob, plain white chalcedony seal panel

Victorian 15ct Fancy White Chalcedony Seal Fob

Victorian 15ct fancy seal fob, plain white chalcedony seal panel

Large Victorian 15ct gold plated citrine seal fob, acanthus…

Gold Plated Victorian Citrine Seal Fob with Acanthus Leaf Design

Large Victorian 15ct gold plated citrine seal fob, acanthus leaf scroll design 4 cm height, Nb this description has changed from gold to gold plated

Victorian 15ct fancy seal fob, carnelian intaglio crest seal…

Victorian 15ct Gold Plated Fancy Seal Fob with Carnelian Intaglio

Victorian 15ct fancy seal fob, carnelian intaglio crest seal panel, Nb this description has changed from gold to gold plated

Victorian small 15ct seal fob charm, fancy floral wire work…

Victorian Floral Chardonnay Engraved 15ct Seal Fob Charm

Victorian small 15ct seal fob charm, fancy floral wire work with chardonnay engraved panel

Hardstone, gold and diamond figural fob seal; modelled as a…

Nubian Diamond Fob Seal with Bacchanalian Intaglio - Boxed

Hardstone, gold and diamond figural fob seal; modelled as a nubian figure, the turban surmounted with three old-cut diamonds, the waist terminating on an 18ct gold mount applied with green enamel supporting a carved intaglio depicting a bacchanalian scene…

Chalcedony seal; the base set with a chalcedony plaque,…

Chalcedony Seal in 15ct Gold: Engraved 'John.' - 11g

Chalcedony seal; the base set with a chalcedony plaque, engraved 'John.', mounted in 15ct gold, length 20 mm, width 16 mm, height 25 mm, total gross weight approximately 11 grams.

Bloodstone fob seal; of ornate design, terminating in an oval…

Ornate Bloodstone Fob Seal in 14ct Gold, 7g

Bloodstone fob seal; of ornate design, terminating in an oval bloodstone plaque, mounted in 14ct gold, length 24 mm, width 15 mm, height 30 mm, total gross weight approximately 7 grams.

18ct gold and carnelian seal; the base set with a carnelian…

18ct Gold and Carnelian Boar's Head Seal

18ct gold and carnelian seal; the base set with a carnelian plaque, surmounted by a boar's head, the eyes set with round red cabochon stones, length 19 mm, width 16 mm, height 27 mm, total gross weight approximately 6 grams.

Victorian carnelian glass set fob seal length 29 mm ex the bail

Victorian Carnelian Glass Fob Seal - 29mm Length (Excluding Bail)

Victorian carnelian glass set fob seal length 29 mm ex the bail

Antique onyx & yellow gold fob seal engraved with a Crowned GO.…

Antique Onyx & Gold Fob Seal with Crowned GO

Antique onyx & yellow gold fob seal engraved with a Crowned GO. Approx size 10.5 dia. weight 4.4 grams, tests as 18ct

Antique citrine & 9ct yellow gold fob spinner marked 9ct.…

Antique Citrine & 9ct Gold Fob Spinner - 20x14.5mm

Antique citrine & 9ct yellow gold fob spinner marked 9ct. Approx size citrine size 20 x 14.5 mm

A 9ct rose gold fob seal, tower design with unengraved base,…

9ct Rose Gold Tower Fob Seal, Unengraved, 6.24g

A 9ct rose gold fob seal, tower design with unengraved base, width 13.5 mm, height 28 mm, wt. 6.24g.

A Georgian gold plated fob citrine seal, ornate floral…

Georgian Gold Plated Citrine Floral Fob Seal

A Georgian gold plated fob citrine seal, ornate floral decorated mount with plain citrine stone.

An antique gold cased stone set seal fob, base set with an oval…

Antique Gold Cherub Seal Fob with Onyx

An antique gold cased stone set seal fob, base set with an oval onyx engraved with a cherub, size 42 x 24 mm.

A French Art Deco seal statue, silvered bronze and marble,…

French Art Deco Seal Statue by H. Moreau, 1925

A French Art Deco seal statue, silvered bronze and marble, circa 1925, signed 'H. Moreau', 12 cm high, 13 cm wide

Vintage 9K fob seal.

Vintage 9K Fob Seal

Vintage 9K fob seal.

A 9ct gold and smoky quartz spinner fob. Weight 6.7g.

Gold and Smoky Quartz Spinner Fob - 6.7g

A 9ct gold and smoky quartz spinner fob. Weight 6.7g.

An antique 15ct gold stone set moose fob seal, base set with an…

Antique 15ct Gold Moose Fob Seal with Carnelian Stone

An antique 15ct gold stone set moose fob seal, base set with an oval carnelian, size 20 x 19 mm, wt. 5.4g.

Victorian bronze owl seal height 4.5 cm

Victorian Bronze Owl Seal - 4.5 cm Height

Victorian bronze owl seal height 4.5 cm

An early 20th century 9ct yellow gold fob seal, unengraved…

9ct Gold Fob Seal with Bloodstone Panel and Knot Mount

An early 20th century 9ct yellow gold fob seal, unengraved bloodstone panel, multi looping fancy knot mount. 5gms.

A vintage antique style 9ct rose gold fancy fob seal, the onyx…

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Gladiator Intaglio Fob Seal

A vintage antique style 9ct rose gold fancy fob seal, the onyx panel intaglio cut with a classical gladiator's head. The sides with UK symbols, rose etc. 7.78gms.

Antique 14ct rose and bright yellow gold seal with carved…

Antique 14ct Gold Carnelian Seal "Mary"

Antique 14ct rose and bright yellow gold seal with carved carnelian, inscribed Mary, 11g, length 4 cm

Carved seal, carved ivory seal in the form of a clutching fist…

Serpent Fist Ivory Seal with Brass Base

Carved seal, carved ivory seal in the form of a clutching fist with entwined serpent with brass seal base

Bishop George Augustus Selwyn's ecclesiastical brass engraved…

Bishop Selwyn's Engraved Ecclesiastical Seal in Leather Case

Bishop George Augustus Selwyn's ecclesiastical brass engraved seal, this rare and historically important seal was used by Bishop Selwyn on official church documents. Engraved by Benjamin Wyon. Wyons were the official engravers of her Majesty the Queen's…

Victorian carved ivory seal, classical acanthus decoration…

Victorian Ivory Seal with Brass Armorial

Victorian carved ivory seal, classical acanthus decoration fluted decoration letter seal with engraved brass armorial

Carved ivory bear seal, modelled of bear upon rock and column…

Ivory Bear Seal with Lion Crested Stamp Base

Carved ivory bear seal, modelled of bear upon rock and column with steel rampant lion crested stamp base

Victorian ivory seal, carved in the form of a clutching fist…

Victorian Ivory Fist Seal with Serpent

Victorian ivory seal, carved in the form of a clutching fist with entwined serpent with brass seal base

A vintage gold plated stone set seal; base set with a moulded…

Gold Plated Seal with Glass Intaglio Portrait

A vintage gold plated stone set seal; base set with a moulded glass intaglio portrait, size 35 x 22 mm.

Victorian rolled gold spinner fob, set with inset agate and…

Victorian Agate Greyhound Spinner Fob Pendant

Victorian rolled gold spinner fob, set with inset agate and clear stone, with greyhound intaglio, drop 3 cm

George V blood stone and silver fob spinner marked Birmingham…

Birmingham 1913 Blood Stone Fob Spinner with Silver Markings

George V blood stone and silver fob spinner marked Birmingham 1913, cushion disc size 14 x 17 mm, small chip

A 9ct gold antique style fancy fob spinner, tri-form and set…

Antique-style Tri-Form Gold Fob Spinner with Gemstones

A 9ct gold antique style fancy fob spinner, tri-form and set with bloodstone, onyx and carnelian.

An antique gold and sardonyx fob seal pendant, base set with a…

Gold and Sardonyx Fob Seal Pendant with Monogram Intaglio

An antique gold and sardonyx fob seal pendant, base set with a monogram intaglio sard onyx to leaf pattern scroll supports, tests 10ct gold, size 25 x 19 mm, wt. 4.43g.

An antique gold hardstone seal, base set an intaglio carnelian…

Antique Gold Seal with Ship and Anchor Intaglio

An antique gold hardstone seal, base set an intaglio carnelian engraved with a ship and anchor and 'I Sail in Hope', tests 15ct, size 29 x 25 mm, wt. 12.37g.

Victorian mother of pearl handled seal, desk top with insignia…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Seal with Silver Insignia

Victorian mother of pearl handled seal, desk top with insignia (set in silver?)

Two antique seal fobs, one with a banded agate intaglio…

Antique Seal Fobs with Intaglio Portraits

Two antique seal fobs, one with a banded agate intaglio portrait seal, size 37 mm, other set with a black intaglio enscribed 'Fide sed cui vide', trust, but be careful of whom you trust, with portriat wearing fox cloak with hidden face, size 30 mm, worn…

A Georgian 9ct gold seal fob, set with a 17 x 13 mm monogram…

Georgian 9ct Gold Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant

A Georgian 9ct gold seal fob, set with a 17 x 13 mm monogram incised oval carnelian, height 17 mm, plated bale, wt. 2.85g.

A jasper seal fob, mustard colour to base inscribed WC, height…

Mustard Jasper Seal Fob with WC Inscription

A jasper seal fob, mustard colour to base inscribed WC, height 42 mm, gold plated bale.

Victorian carnelian and silver seal with a family crest of a…

Victorian Carnelian and Silver Seal with Family Crest

Victorian carnelian and silver seal with a family crest of a bird, length 55 mm

19th century ivory letter seal, with carved and beaded ivory…

Ivory letter seal with monogram and beaded handle

19th century ivory letter seal, with carved and beaded ivory handle, above seal with monogram, height 7.5 cm

Halcyon Days desk seal, rose bouquet with gilded sterling…

Rose Bouquet Desk Seal with Gilded Silver Rim

Halcyon Days desk seal, rose bouquet with gilded sterling silver rim, hallmarked London and pink agate seal base

Three antique seals; carved banded agate size 34 x 26 mm,…

Antique Seals: Agate, Silver, Onyx

Three antique seals; carved banded agate size 34 x 26 mm, silver featuring a dove with branch, size 26 x 13 mm, other gilt with intaglio onyx can You Keep a secret, size 24 x 16 mm.

A Victorian agate and gilt metal desk seal, the tapering…

Victorian Agate and Gilt Metal Desk Seal

A Victorian agate and gilt metal desk seal, the tapering facetted banded agate handle with foliate scroll decorated gilt-metal mounts, supporting the revolving bloodstone seal, two faces cut with initials, the third with armorial, in original Morocco…

Victorian carnelian set fob seal. Unmarked, disc size 18 x 19.5…

Victorian Carnelian Fob Seal, 14ct Gold

Victorian carnelian set fob seal. Unmarked, disc size 18 x 19.5 mm, weight 21 grams, tests as 14ct usually cased

Victorian rolled gold bloodstone seal, total weight 7.7g.…

Victorian Bloodstone Seal from Sydney Estate

Victorian rolled gold bloodstone seal, total weight 7.7g. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Three late 19th century gilded fob seals, two set with…

Gilded Fob Seals with Carnelian and Bloodstone (3)

Three late 19th century gilded fob seals, two set with carnelian, the other with bloodstone, 3 cm length, seal width 2-2.5 cm (3)

An antique stone set seal; gold cased fob featuring an oval…

Antique Gold Fob with Oval Chalcedony Seal

An antique stone set seal; gold cased fob featuring an oval unengraved chalcedony, size 26 x 22 x 35 mm.

Antique gold seal, with vacant cornelian

Vacant Cornelian Gold Seal

Antique gold seal, with vacant cornelian

Victorian agate set rose gold fob seal and key both unmarked,…

Victorian Agate Rose Gold Fob Seal and Key Set

Victorian agate set rose gold fob seal and key both unmarked, total weight 7.4 grams. Also includes a base metal key

A Victorian sterling silver and white stone intaglio seal fob,…

Victorian Silver Lion Intaglio Seal Fob

A Victorian sterling silver and white stone intaglio seal fob, carved lion and cross shield. Weight 6.8g.

A George III 15ct yellow gold snake entwined fob seal, the…

Snake Fob Seal with Deer Intaglio on Bloodstone

A George III 15ct yellow gold snake entwined fob seal, the rectangular bloodstone panel intaglio cut with a recumbent deer. The frame as an entwined snake.

An antique fob seal, rock crystal set in gold cased metal,…

1860 Antique Rock Crystal Fob Seal in Gold Casing

An antique fob seal, rock crystal set in gold cased metal, circa 1860, 2.5 cm high

A heavy brass Victorian seal and an agate seal, length 7 cm

Victorian Brass and Agate Seals, 7 cm Length

A heavy brass Victorian seal and an agate seal, length 7 cm

George V 9ct rose gold carnelian & blood stone fob spinner…

George V Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian & Bloodstone

George V 9ct rose gold carnelian & blood stone fob spinner marked Chester 375 1911, width 14.5 mm, flea bite chip to corner

An antique 9ct gold spinning citrine seal fob, scrolling arch…

Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Citrine Seal Fob

An antique 9ct gold spinning citrine seal fob, scrolling arch suspending a spinning faceted citrine 24 x 18 x 19 mm with knot bale hallmarked Aw Chester (date letter under hinge), size 19 x 32 x 21, wt. 15.95g.

An early 20th century 9ct gold and hardstone fob spinner, set…

9ct Gold Hardstone Fob Spinner with Carnelian and Bloodstone

An early 20th century 9ct gold and hardstone fob spinner, set with carnelian and bloodstone panels of diamond form, fixed curb link frame. Chester hallmarks.

Various carved gemstones includes: carved intaglio heron crest…

Carved Gemstone Collection

Various carved gemstones includes: carved intaglio heron crest citrine, flower cameo, Nephrite jade, banded agate seal part, turquoise nuggets beads.

A Victorian carnelian agate and gilt Ladies' Bramah Nib, 19th…

Victorian Ladies' Carnelian Agate Bramah Nib

A Victorian carnelian agate and gilt Ladies' Bramah Nib, 19th century, with a Corinthian capital seal top with shield shaped face, a slender faceted agate stem, and an engine turned nib with decorative locking ring, length 12.5 cm

Two hardstone fob seals, each with a carnelian intaglio base…

Hardstone Fob Seals with Family Crest Intaglios

Two hardstone fob seals, each with a carnelian intaglio base depicting a family crest, both in decorative gold lined mounts, measuring approximately 30 mm x 20 mm, 30.5 grams

9ct gold seal, with a bloodstone base, measuring 16 mm x 12 mm.

Bloodstone Seal in 9ct Gold

9ct gold seal, with a bloodstone base, measuring 16 mm x 12 mm.

18ct gold and hardstone seal, the intaglio base depicting…

Orpheus Intaglio 18ct Gold Hardstone Seal

18ct gold and hardstone seal, the intaglio base depicting Orpheus playing the lyre, measuring 30 mm x 24 mm, 7.5 grams

A collection of yellow gold items there being four small seals…

14.2g Yellow Gold Collection with Seals, Fobs, and Clasp

A collection of yellow gold items there being four small seals 9ct, a fob key 9ct, T bar fob 10ct and a rectangular pearl clasp in 18ct acid tested. Weight 14.2 grams.

An antique English fob seal, 9ct gold and bloodstone, early…

Early 20th Century English Gold Fob Seal with Bloodstone

An antique English fob seal, 9ct gold and bloodstone, early 20th century, 3 cm high

An antique brass seal, intaglio.

Antique Brass Intaglio Seal

An antique brass seal, intaglio.