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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Australian 9ct rose gold fob seal marked 9ct. Engraved 1930 WR.…

1930 Engraved 9ct Rose Gold Fob Seal

Australian 9ct rose gold fob seal marked 9ct. Engraved 1930 WR. Approx weight 3.1 grams

A 9ct gold and citrine seal, the highly ornated frame with…

Ornate 9ct Gold and Citrine Seal with Engraved Frame

A 9ct gold and citrine seal, the highly ornated frame with engraved seal.

An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner,…

9ct Gold Citrine Fob Spinner

An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and citrine fob spinner, the triangular section spinner with faceted borders, fixed curb link curved support.

Six Victorian fancy gold plated seal fobs, various agate panels

Victorian Gold Plated Agate Seal Fobs Set

Six Victorian fancy gold plated seal fobs, various agate panels

Large Victorian fancy gold plated seal

Ornate Victorian Gold Seal

Large Victorian fancy gold plated seal

English sterling silver and marble letter seal, set with…

Sterling Silver and Marble Letter Seal with Monogram

English sterling silver and marble letter seal, set with tapering vert marble handle, above a sterling silver support, with monogram to base, height 11.5 cm

A 9ct gold fob seal, Georgian style base set with an incised…

Georgian Style Onyx Fob Seal in 9ct Gold

A 9ct gold fob seal, Georgian style base set with an incised onyx, wt.14g.

An antique seal fob, gold cased, set with a smoky quartz…

Fading Rose Seal Fob

An antique seal fob, gold cased, set with a smoky quartz incised with a rose and Thou Too must Fade.

A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and amethyst fob seal, the…

Victorian Amethyst Fob Seal with Initial Engraving

A Victorian 9ct. rose gold and amethyst fob seal, the serpentine rectangular amethyst panel engraved with reverse initials, curving panel and looped tapered fitting.

A 9ct rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the frame in the…

Rose Gold and Bloodstone Fob Spinner with Heraldic Shield

A 9ct rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the frame in the form of a brick arching gateway surmounted by an heraldic shield and pair of lions.

A 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner, with elaborately decorated…

Elaborate Citrine Spinner in 9ct Rose Gold

A 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner, with elaborately decorated frame.

A hand-operated seal embossing press for 'the Squatting…

Hand-Operated Embossing Press for Squatting Investment Co. Ltd

A hand-operated seal embossing press for 'the Squatting Investment Company Limited 1882', the base 25 x 11.5 cm., Weight: 7.15kg.

A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame of a rearing horse with shield,…

Rearing Horse Fob Seal with Greek Intaglio Carving

A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame of a rearing horse with shield, onyx seal with intaglio carving of helmeted Greek man.

A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame with a base of shields, with a…

Shielded Citrine: 9ct Gold Fob Seal

A 9ct gold fob seal, the frame with a base of shields, with a matching shield carved into the citrine base.

An antique style gold plated fob seal, clip attached.

Gold Plated Antique Fob Seal with Clip Attachment

An antique style gold plated fob seal, clip attached.

An antique gold cased seal, set with a 20 x 18 mm carnelian…

Antique Gold Carnelian Seal

An antique gold cased seal, set with a 20 x 18 mm carnelian intaglio, height 31 mm.

Three English 9ct yellow gold intaglio seals, one with a carved…

Set of 3 9ct Yellow Gold Intaglio Seals with Crest

Three English 9ct yellow gold intaglio seals, one with a carved agate of a family crest, Wt 21 grams

Three English intaglio seals including 9ct yellow gold & gold…

English Intaglio Seals: Gold, Rose Gold, Carnelian & Glass

Three English intaglio seals including 9ct yellow gold & gold plate, one 9ct rose gold seal with a circular bloodstone with a dragon, a 9ct yellow gold gold seal with a rectangular carnelian & a gold plate seal with a yellow glass etched George

Six exceptional seals with family Crests & initials, an ivory…

Exceptional Seals & Ivory Hot Air Balloon Collection

Six exceptional seals with family Crests & initials, an ivory hot air balloon, malachite, mother of pearl, lapis, 19th & 20th century, agate & ivory inlaid with black agate, [6], height 4.5 - 9.5 cm

Antique gilt metal fob seal set with citrine glass.

Gilt Fob Seal with Citrine Glass

Antique gilt metal fob seal set with citrine glass.

Victorian sterling silver fob seal

Victorian Silver Fob Seal

Victorian sterling silver fob seal

Victorian 18ct fancy seal fob, white agate carved panel

Victorian 18ct White Agate Seal Fob with Carving

Victorian 18ct fancy seal fob, white agate carved panel

Four Victorian gold and gold plated seals, blood stone panel,…

Victorian Gold Seals with Gemstone Panels

Four Victorian gold and gold plated seals, blood stone panel, smokey quartz, hard stone and amethyst

A citrine seal, set with an oval citrine, to a decorative…

18ct Gold Citrine Seal with Engraved Setting

A citrine seal, set with an oval citrine, to a decorative engraved setting, in 18ct gold., condition: citrine measurement 260 mm x 190 mm

A 19th century 15ct. gold and hardstone desk seal, the shield…

19th Century Amethyst Desk Seal with Prancing Horse

A 19th century 15ct. gold and hardstone desk seal, the shield form amethyst seal intaglio cut with a prancing horse below initials, the tapered square section handle of milky stone.

Antique gilt metal fob spinner set with bloodstone and carnelian

Gilt Fob Spinner with Bloodstone and Carnelian

Antique gilt metal fob spinner set with bloodstone and carnelian

Yellow gold fob seal unmarked. Approx weight 6 grams. Tests as…

Unmarked 9ct Yellow Gold Fob Seal, 6g

Yellow gold fob seal unmarked. Approx weight 6 grams. Tests as 9ct

A late 19th century 10ct. yellow gold fob spinner, oval form,…

Antique 10ct Gold Fob Spinner with Bloodstone and Carnelian

A late 19th century 10ct. yellow gold fob spinner, oval form, bloodstone and carnelian panels, engraved frame, belt type detail to the mount.

Antique gold fob charms and gold attachment chain marked 9ct…

Antique Gold Fob Charm with Crest Seal

Antique gold fob charms and gold attachment chain marked 9ct and 15ct to to swivel clips, 15 to chain. The fob seal is set with a crest 'L'etoile d'esperance' and is gold clad. Cannetille fob charm tests as 16ct . Approx estimated weight of gold 9 grams

A gold and carnelian seal, with intaglio of a crest and…

English Gold and Carnelian Seal with Crest and Initials

A gold and carnelian seal, with intaglio of a crest and engraved initials. English circa 1790.

Victorian 9ct rose gold fob spinner set with with carnelian and…

Victorian Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian and Bloodstone

Victorian 9ct rose gold fob spinner set with with carnelian and bloodstone. Marked Birmingham 1886 D&co, touch marks to setting. Approx weight 6 grams

Carnelian and silver seal with a carved intaglio of a rose.…

Carved Rose Carnelian Seal in Sterling Silver

Carnelian and silver seal with a carved intaglio of a rose. Approx length 29.5 mm

A 9ct rose gold fob medal and spinner 1919 Birmingham 375 to…

1919 and 1995 Rose Gold Fob Medal and Spinner

A 9ct rose gold fob medal and spinner 1919 Birmingham 375 to medal, 9ct to bar, fob spinner 9ct London 1995. Approx weight 8 grams, 3.7 grams, total 12 grams

Antique globe and rose gold fob spinner painted porcelain globe…

Rose Gold Porcelain Globe Fob Spinner

Antique globe and rose gold fob spinner painted porcelain globe set in rose gold. Approx globe size 14 mm

A 19th century gold and bloodstone seal, the ornate mount set…

19th Century Hanmer Bloodstone Seal with Gold Mount

A 19th century gold and bloodstone seal, the ornate mount set with a polished bloodstone engraved with the blazon of Hanmer: two lions passant guardant, crested: on a chapeau turned up ermine a lion guardant sejant, motto: Garde l'Honneur (Maintain…

A gold seal, set with quartz, 18ct yellow gold. Weight 6.6g

Quartz and Gold Seal

A gold seal, set with quartz, 18ct yellow gold. Weight 6.6g

Sterling silver, bloodstone and agate spinner, hallmarked,…

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Spinner with Lion Finial and Monogram

Sterling silver, bloodstone and agate spinner, hallmarked, decorated with lion finial and monogram 'C'

A very large antique citrine set seal, yellow gold cased,…

Antique Citrine Coat of Arms Seal in Gold Casing

A very large antique citrine set seal, yellow gold cased, Victorian, presented as a large bell shape seal, inlaid to base with a carved citrine depicting coat of arms, framed in foliate inspired, work with scrolled arms connecting to a large bail point,…

A 19th century gold plated seal the ornate frame with set with…

Ornate Bloodstone Armorial Seal in Gold Frame

A 19th century gold plated seal the ornate frame with set with bloodstone engraved with an armorial.

A 9ct gold and citrine spinner in plain gold frame.

Gold and Citrine Spinner in Plain Frame

A 9ct gold and citrine spinner in plain gold frame.

A 9ct gold and citrine spinner the engraved frame with Masonic…

Masonic Spinner with Citrine in 9ct Gold Frame

A 9ct gold and citrine spinner the engraved frame with Masonic symbol to top.

A late Victorian 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner engraved…

Victorian Citrine Spinner in 9ct Rose Gold Frame

A late Victorian 9ct rose gold and citrine spinner engraved frame, Birmingham 1900.

19th century ivory silver gilt bloodstone seal the bloodstone…

Ivory Seal with Dog and Motto

19th century ivory silver gilt bloodstone seal the bloodstone seal carved with a dog and crest with the motto reading Toujours Fidelite measures 9.4 cm high.

A rolled gold Carmelian fob seal, cushion shaped carnelian…

Twist Seal with Carnelian Fob

A rolled gold Carmelian fob seal, cushion shaped carnelian mounted in a yellow gold twist seal

Victorian 9ct rose gold fob spinner set with carnelian and…

Victorian Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian and Bloodstone

Victorian 9ct rose gold fob spinner set with carnelian and bloodstone marked Birmingham 375 1894, extensive surface wear. Approx height 33 mm

Antique yellow gold fob seal with a reverse engraved Sardonyx…

RC Initials Antique Fob Seal with Sardonyx Gemstone

Antique yellow gold fob seal with a reverse engraved Sardonyx gemstone initialed 'RC', approx weight 3.6 grams, split to seam

Three 19th century letter seals, in silver, agate and coral, (3)

19th Century Silver, Agate, and Coral Letter Seals (Set of 3)

Three 19th century letter seals, in silver, agate and coral, (3)

Three 19th century letter seals, in banded agate and cornelian,…

19th Century Agate and Cornelian Letter Seals (Set of 3)

Three 19th century letter seals, in banded agate and cornelian, (3)

An antique 9ct gold stone set fob seal on chain, 19 x 12 mm fob…

Antique 9ct Gold Stone Set Fob Seal on Chain

An antique 9ct gold stone set fob seal on chain, 19 x 12 mm fob seal set with unengraved oval blood stone, on later belcher link chain to bolt ring clasp, length 40 cm, total wt. 4.6g.

A good 19th century 9ct yellow gold and citrine fob seal, the…

19th Century Citrine Fob Seal in Yellow Gold

A good 19th century 9ct yellow gold and citrine fob seal, the three sided faceted citrine swivelling in a fancy frame with looping mount.

A Victorian gold plated decorative fob seal, intaglio…

Victorian Gold Plated Intaglio Fob Seal with Bloodstone Panel

A Victorian gold plated decorative fob seal, intaglio initialled (J?C) bloodstone panel of oblong form.

Early 9ct pink gold and gilt bloodstone and carnelian spinner…

Pink Gold Spinner Fob with Bloodstone and Carnelian

Early 9ct pink gold and gilt bloodstone and carnelian spinner fob., worn top loop. Wt 5.45g, approx.

Antique amethyst and yellow gold fob spinner approx total…

Antique Amethyst & 14ct Gold Fob Spinner - 24mm Height

Antique amethyst and yellow gold fob spinner approx total height 24 mm. Tests as 14ct

An antique banded agate and amethyst seal agate handle,…

Antique Agate and Amethyst Seal with Gold Mount

An antique banded agate and amethyst seal agate handle, amethyst seal with engraved initials; ornate embellished 14ct gold mount 5.5 cm high

A 10ct rose gold spinner, set with bloodstone and carnelian.

Rose Gold Spinner with Bloodstone and Carnelian

A 10ct rose gold spinner, set with bloodstone and carnelian.

A 9ct gold and citrine fob spinner, the ornated frame with…

Citrine Fob Spinner in 9ct Gold Frame

A 9ct gold and citrine fob spinner, the ornated frame with facet cut citrine.

A 15ct rose gold mourning seal, the carnelian engraved intaglio…

Rose Gold Mourning Seal with Armorial and Hair Top

A 15ct rose gold mourning seal, the carnelian engraved intaglio with armorial, the top with plaited hair.

An early Victorian 9ct. yellow gold three-sided fob spinner,…

Victorian Royal Connection Fob Spinner

An early Victorian 9ct. yellow gold three-sided fob spinner, one panel engraved 'HRH', the banded agate panel intaglio cut with a heraldic demi-lion rampant, these engravings suggesting royal connection.

Victorian 9ct gold intertwined mythical dolphins, carved…

Victorian 9ct Gold Dolphin Fob Seal with Amethyst Carving

Victorian 9ct gold intertwined mythical dolphins, carved amethyst fob seal, height 2.6 cm, total weight 3.5gr

Victorian 14ct gold citrine fob seal, height 1.9 cm, total…

Victorian 14ct Gold Citrine Fob Seal, 1.9cm Height, 3.2gr

Victorian 14ct gold citrine fob seal, height 1.9 cm, total weight 3.2gr

Three various agate handled seals one seal with amethyst set to…

Agate Seals with Amethyst Finial

Three various agate handled seals one seal with amethyst set to finial.

Victorian gold musical fob seal, c. 1820, in rectangular gold…

Victorian Gold Musical Fob Seal

Victorian gold musical fob seal, c. 1820, in rectangular gold case with start/stop control at the side, urn-shaped shank with chased casework, 23.70 grams height 4 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle, NSW

A Georgian stone set fob seal, gold cased fob base set with a…

Georgian Gold Fob Seal with Monogram Engraving

A Georgian stone set fob seal, gold cased fob base set with a carnelian engraved with a monogram, height 25 mm.

An antique seal, black stone and rock crystal set in silver,…

Antique Seal in Silver with Black Stone and Crystal

An antique seal, black stone and rock crystal set in silver, 19th century, 5 cm high

An Austrian Art Nouveau seal with edelweiss decoration, gilt…

Austrian Edelweiss Art Nouveau Seal

An Austrian Art Nouveau seal with edelweiss decoration, gilt bronze, circa 1900, 8.5 cm high

A French Art Nouveau bronze seal in the form of a dog with 'E.C.…

Art Nouveau Bronze Dog Seal with Monogram

A French Art Nouveau bronze seal in the form of a dog with 'E.C.' monogram, circa 1895, 11 cm high

An agate intaglio seal, 'The Grief of Achilles Upon the Death…

Achilles' Grief: Intaglio Seal of Patroclus' Death

An agate intaglio seal, 'The Grief of Achilles Upon the Death of Patroclus', after Nathanial Marchant, length 3.0 cm, width 2.5 cm, height 4.5 cm. Literature Gertrud Seidmann and Robert L. Wilkins, 'Nathaniel Marchant, Gem Engraver', in The Volume of the…

A silver crested seal, and a Victorian glass Rebus seal…

Seals: Silver Crested and Victorian Glass Rebus

A silver crested seal, and a Victorian glass Rebus seal engraved with a Devil and the words 'Who the (Devil) can this be from!', silver seal length 2.3 cm, glass seal 1.7 cm. (2)

Victorian 9ct gold spinner, set with engraved panel of…

Victorian 9ct Gold Spinner with Engraved Bloodstone and Cornelian Panel

Victorian 9ct gold spinner, set with engraved panel of bloodstone and cornelian to the other side, on twist support, height 2.7 cm

An antique gold cased gemstone seal, featuring a citrine…

Antique Citrine Intaglio Portrait Seal

An antique gold cased gemstone seal, featuring a citrine intaglio portrait of a bearded gent, size 20 x 11 x 9 mm, wt. 2.69g.

A 15ct. gold Arts & Crafts style fob seal, the chalcedony panel…

Arts & Crafts Chalcedony Fob Seal with Monogram

A 15ct. gold Arts & Crafts style fob seal, the chalcedony panel intaglio cut with monogram, four-way tapered supports.

A George III 15ct. gold and intaglio cut carnelian fob seal,…

George III Carnelian Fob Seal with Crest and Snake

A George III 15ct. gold and intaglio cut carnelian fob seal, the oval field cut with crest, a clasped snake issuing from a crown above a shield.

An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and carnelian fob…

9ct. Gold and Carnelian Fob Spinner with Intaglio Seal

An early 20th century 9ct. yellow gold and carnelian fob spinner, plain architectural frame supporting the oval carnelian seal intaglio cut with triple arched design. 12.5gm.

A Victorian 15ct gold and bloodstone seal, armorial carved into…

Victorian 15ct Gold Bloodstone Armorial Seal

A Victorian 15ct gold and bloodstone seal, armorial carved into the bloodstone.

A rare George III Archbishops wax seal impression, dated 1815,…

George III Archbishops Wax Seal Impression, Dated 1815

A rare George III Archbishops wax seal impression, dated 1815, the wax seal impressed 'The Seal of Henry Ryder D D Bishop of Gloucester, 1815', with his coat of arm, within its original leather case, 11.5 cm high x 7.8 cm wide

German silver plate (nickle steel) eagle head letter seal

Nickle Steel Eagle Head Letter Seal

German silver plate (nickle steel) eagle head letter seal

A silver spinning fob seal set with sard and bloodstone and…

Silver Fob Seal with Sard and Bloodstone Decoration

A silver spinning fob seal set with sard and bloodstone and silver engraved decoration.

French Art Deco silver & Lucite seal in original fitted box

Art Deco Silver & Lucite Seal in Fitted Box

French Art Deco silver & Lucite seal in original fitted box

Antique 9ct yellow gold fob spinner marked to the spinner only…

Antique 9ct Gold Fob Spinner with Metal Fatigue

Antique 9ct yellow gold fob spinner marked to the spinner only 375 Birmingham, metal fatigue to the join. Approx total weight 4.4 grams

Antique enamel and 9ct rose gold Masonic fob spinner. Marked…

Enamel Masonic Fob Spinner, 9ct Rose Gold, 6.9g

Antique enamel and 9ct rose gold Masonic fob spinner. Marked 9ct J.E.R. Approx weight 6.9 grams

Victorian silver and bloodstone fob spinner with a lion finial.…

Victorian Silver Lion Bloodstone Fob Spinner

Victorian silver and bloodstone fob spinner with a lion finial. Marked Birmingham 1900 PPLd. Approx size 27 mm

A sterling silver figural seal stamp, 1898 Chester, rubbed…

Silver Muse Seal Stamp from 1898 Chester

A sterling silver figural seal stamp, 1898 Chester, rubbed maker's marks, also stamped 'F' for foreign make, featuring a female muse demi-figure upon a pedestal holding a paint palette and brush, circular base, hallmarked, silver weight 30gr, length 6 cm

A gilt fob seal necklace, 75 cm belcher chain with parrot clasp…

Gilt Owl Fob Seal Necklace with Engraved Crest Motif

A gilt fob seal necklace, 75 cm belcher chain with parrot clasp attached with a 45 mm fob seal featuring an owl perched on a 27.6 mm base with engraved crest motif.

A 19th century 14ct yellow gold fob seal, with a carved…

19th Century Gold Fob Seal with Bloodstone Intaglio Seal

A 19th century 14ct yellow gold fob seal, with a carved bloodstone intaglio seal. English circa 1830. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney

Two 12ct yellow gold fobs with a carnelian inset, carved with…

Antique Gold Fobs with Carnelian Seal Inset

Two 12ct yellow gold fobs with a carnelian inset, carved with an intaglio seal. English circa 1810. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney. Condition: the condition is good, consistent with age. No signs of repair, damage or losses.

A 12ct yellow gold fob with a carnelian inset, carved with an…

1830 English Gold Fob with Carnelian Intaglio Seal

A 12ct yellow gold fob with a carnelian inset, carved with an intaglio seal. English circa 1830. Provenance: The collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney. Condition: the condition is good, consistent with age. No signs of repair, damage or losses.

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold fob seal and gold stud marked…

Australian 9ct Rose Gold Fob Seal and Stud Set

Antique Australian 9ct rose gold fob seal and gold stud marked 15ct. Approx weight 2 & 2.2 grams respectively. A/f

Victorian carved carnelian and metal fob seal with carved…

Victorian Carnelian Monogram Fob Seal

Victorian carved carnelian and metal fob seal with carved monogram. Approx width 19 mm

Victorian carnelian and yellow gold fob seal carved with a…

Victorian Carnelian Greyhound Crest Gold Fob Seal

Victorian carnelian and yellow gold fob seal carved with a greyhound crest. Approx weight 11 grams, size of seal 17 x 21 mm. tests as 14ct, will have a skin

Victorian blood stone fob seal Armoured arm with sword snake…

Victorian Armoured Arm Blood Stone Fob Seal

Victorian blood stone fob seal Armoured arm with sword snake and PSO'D. Approx height 28 mm, weight 7.6 grams. tests as 9ct / cased

Antique carnelian fob seal with a carved beehive crest…

Antique Carnelian Beehive Fob Seal with M'Cririck Crest

Antique carnelian fob seal with a carved beehive crest M'Cririck. Approx height 14 mm, weight 0.9 grams. tests as cased

Victorian citrine fob spinner carved with putti lisez et croyez…

Victorian Citrine Gold Fob Spinner with Putti Carvings

Victorian citrine fob spinner carved with putti lisez et croyez & Heigh ho and putti. Approx height 24 mm, weight 7 grams. Tests as 14ct gold / cased

Victorian carnelian fob seal carved with 'all's well' motto and…

Victorian Carnelian Fob Seal with "All's Well" Motto

Victorian carnelian fob seal carved with 'all's well' motto and lyre. Approx weight 1.8 grams, height 18 mm. Tests gold / cased

A 9ct rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the frame in the…

Rose Gold Brick Arch Fob Spinner with Heraldic Shield

A 9ct rose gold and bloodstone fob spinner, the frame in the form of a brick arching gateway surmounted by a heraldic shield and pair of lions. Total 6gm.

Antique seal, ivory handle with agate seal

Ivory and Agate Antique Seal

Antique seal, ivory handle with agate seal

Victorian rose gold and carnelian fob seal with reversed…

Victorian Carnelian Fob Seal with Engraved Initial

Victorian rose gold and carnelian fob seal with reversed engraved initial 'Gi' or 'Gj', size 26 x 15 mm, height 30 mm, weight 16 grams