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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Foot young (Australian) seal, bronze, stamped to base, height…

Bronze Australian Seal, 23.5cm

Foot young (Australian) seal, bronze, stamped to base, height 23.5 cm

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

Gold antique seal with intaglio carved citrine

Antique Citrine Seal with Intaglio Carving

Gold antique seal with intaglio carved citrine

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

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

Two antique fob seals, the amethyst and carnelian intaglio…

Antique Fob Seals with Initials in Gold Mounts

Two antique fob seals, the amethyst and carnelian intaglio seals engraved with initials, to a decorative gold lined mounts, with gosgrain and brocade albertinas.

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglio seals depicting…

Antique Hardstone Fob Seals with Classical Intaglios

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglio seals depicting classical figures in profile, to decorative gold lined mounts.

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 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

Victorian chalcedony & 9ct rose gold fob seal tests as 9ct, the…

Victorian chalcedony & 9ct rose gold fob seal tests as 9ct, the chalcedony engraved with a initial, approximate total weight 8.6 grams

Antique citrine & rose gold fob spinner or bird form. Approx…

Antique citrine & rose gold fob spinner or bird form. Approx weight 2.68 grams, faceted bead size 10.5 mm, tests as 15ct

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

Antique 15ct rose gold fob seal marked 15ct. Crest ' arm in…

15ct Rose Gold Fob Seal with Armored Thistle Crest

Antique 15ct rose gold fob seal marked 15ct. Crest ' arm in armour holding a thistle, weight 8.4 grams, height 21 mm

Antique 9ct gold and citrine seal, the citrine engraved with…

Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Seal with Coat of Arms

Antique 9ct gold and citrine seal, the citrine engraved with coat of arms, (filled) total weight: 26 grams

A 19th century 15ct yellow gold decorative fob seal, the pale…

Chalcedony Fob Seal in 15ct Yellow Gold

A 19th century 15ct yellow gold decorative fob seal, the pale chalcedony panel unengraved. 10gm.

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.

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.

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

Vintage 9K fob seal.

Vintage 9K Fob Seal

Vintage 9K fob seal.

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

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.

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.

Early 20th century carved green stone and 9ct rose gold fob…

Green Stone and Rose Gold Griffin Fob Seal

Early 20th century carved green stone and 9ct rose gold fob seal. With a carved 'Erased griffin's head'. Marked 9c Aw, width 19 mm, weight 5 grams, height 25 mm

An antique gold seal, set with bloodstone intaglio. 18ct yellow…

Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Seal in 18ct Gold

An antique gold seal, set with bloodstone intaglio. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 19 grams. Length 20.72m. Width 17.9 mm.

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.

Antique French Saint Valery en Craux seal with mother of pearl…

French Saint Valery Seal with Mother of Pearl Handle

Antique French Saint Valery en Craux seal with mother of pearl handle

Two 19th century carved agate handled desk seals, one sienna…

19th Century Agate Handled Desk Seals

Two 19th century carved agate handled desk seals, one sienna coloured with oval agate seal engraved with an eagle displayed and monogram WA, the other with banded agate handle with lapis lazuli seal monogrammed WM. Height 8 cm. Provenance: The Flower…

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

A collection of four swivel seals, set with bloodstone and…

Bloodstone and Carnelian Swivel Seals in 9ct Gold

A collection of four swivel seals, set with bloodstone and carnelian in 9ct gold.

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

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

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)

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

A 9ct gold and onyx seal, the ornated frame holding an intaglio…

Ornate Onyx Seal in 9ct Gold Frame

A 9ct gold and onyx seal, the ornated frame holding an intaglio carved onyx seal.

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

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

An 19th century 18ct gold and red carnelian fob seal, elegant…

18ct Gold Carnelian Fob Seal with Elegant Design

An 19th century 18ct gold and red carnelian fob seal, elegant form with four reeded scrolling arms, large suspension ring. 15.9gms.

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.

Three antique seals, two hardstone seals, together with a…

Antique and Hardstone Seals with Citrine in Gold Mounts

Three antique seals, two hardstone seals, together with a faceted citrine seal, all in decorative gold lined mounts.

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

14ct yellow gold seal, weight: approx 11.9 grams

14ct Yellow Gold Seal - 11.9g

14ct yellow gold seal, weight: approx 11.9 grams

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 finely carved ivory seal in the form of a naked maiden;…

Naked Maiden Ivory Seal - French 19th Century

A finely carved ivory seal in the form of a naked maiden; French 19th century; 12 cm high

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 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

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.

Edwardian 9ct yellow gold fob seal marked Deakin and Francis,…

Deakin & Francis 9ct Gold Fob Seal, Birmingham 1912

Edwardian 9ct yellow gold fob seal marked Deakin and Francis, 375 Birmingham 1912, weight 4.7 grams, size 12.5 x 21 mm

9ct gold onyx fob spinner marked 9ct, weight 12 grams

9ct Gold Onyx Fob Spinner, 12g Weight, Marked

9ct gold onyx fob spinner marked 9ct, weight 12 grams

Antique gold cameo fob spinner decorated with scrolling band…

Antique 9ct Gold Cameo Fob Spinner with Blue Glass

Antique gold cameo fob spinner decorated with scrolling band work and set with blue glass cameo of a profile of a young lady. Marked 9ct with partially set mark. 15 grams

Early 19th century gold mounted seal agate handle with…

Gold Seal with Classical Intaglio Carving

Early 19th century gold mounted seal agate handle with cornelian intaglio carved panel of classical portrait

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.

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.

A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and bloodstone seal ring, reverse…

Bloodstone Seal Ring with Boar's Head Armorial Engraving

A vintage 18ct. yellow gold and bloodstone seal ring, reverse engraved with boar's head armorial, recessed rub-over mount of plain design

Ornate ormolu on agate handle set with four Rubies carnelian…

Agate Handle Seal with Ruby and Carnelian on Ormolu

Ornate ormolu on agate handle set with four Rubies carnelian seal (unengraved) unmarked length 8 cm

Antique gold, bloodstone and carnelian gents fob spinner,…

Antique Gold Fob Spinner & Ladies Ruby Ring Set

Antique gold, bloodstone and carnelian gents fob spinner, marked Birmingham, 1909, approx 4.9g 64 Ladies ruby ring set into 9ct yellow gold, hallmarked London, approx 1.5g

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 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

George V citrine & 9ct rose gold fob spinner marked Birmingham…

George V citrine & 9ct rose gold fob spinner marked Birmingham 1913 Jc&S. Spinner 18.5 x 15.5 mm, item weight 10.2 grams, percussion damage near join

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

An amethyst and 9ct gold swivel seal; Birmingham hallmark.

Amethyst and Gold Swivel Seal with Birmingham Hallmark

An amethyst and 9ct gold swivel seal; Birmingham hallmark.

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

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

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…

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

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

Antique sterling silver European cast seal with the figure of…

European Sterling Silver Pheidippides Seal, 1904

Antique sterling silver European cast seal with the figure of Pheidippides the runner from Marathon, probably French, with Chester import marks 1904, approx 46g, approx 8 cm high

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

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.

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.

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.

Three antique seals, the carved base seals, two in silver.

Antique Silver Carved Base Seals

Three antique seals, the carved base seals, two in silver.

Two antique seals, the large hardstone and quartz foil back…

Antique Hardstone and Quartz Seals in Gold Mounts

Two antique seals, the large hardstone and quartz foil back seals, in decorative gold lined mounts.

A collection of antique fob seals, the four agate set seals, in…

Antique Agate Fob Seals in Gold Mounts

A collection of antique fob seals, the four agate set seals, in decorative gold lined mounts.

Two antique fob seals, the amethyst intaglio seal, carved with…

Antique Freemasons Intaglio and Topaz Fob Seals

Two antique fob seals, the amethyst intaglio seal, carved with Freemasons motif and initials 'Mr', together with a topaz seal, both in decorative gold lined mounts.

Two antique fob seals, the two hardstone seals, one with double…

Antique Fob Seals with Double-Headed Eagle Motif

Two antique fob seals, the two hardstone seals, one with double headed eagle with motto reading 'Virtus vbiqve', both in decorative gold lined mounts, possibly made for a member of the Stephen family.

Antique 9ct rose gold fob seal with a plain cartouche. Marked 9…

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Fob Seal with Cartouche

Antique 9ct rose gold fob seal with a plain cartouche. Marked 9 to the jump ring. Size 11.5 x 12.5 mm, weight 4.6 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 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.

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

Antique gold & bloodstone seal 8.5 cm long approx.

Antique Bloodstone Seal with Gold Detailing

Antique gold & bloodstone seal 8.5 cm long approx.

Antique citrine fob. A large faceted quartz spinner on a 9ct…

Faceted Citrine Spinner Fob Pendant

Antique citrine fob. A large faceted quartz spinner on a 9ct half frame, with scroll top and bale.

Large Edwardian citrine spinner pendant, triple sided citrine…

Edwardian Citrine Spinner Pendant in Yellow Gold

Large Edwardian citrine spinner pendant, triple sided citrine of large proportion set on classic scrollwork spinner in yellow gold, approx 11.5 grams

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

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 antique cast iron desk stamp seal, stamp reads Helena…

Antique Helena Rubinstein Cast Iron Desk Stamp Seal

An antique cast iron desk stamp seal, stamp reads Helena Rubinstein Proprietary limited, 29 x 21.5 x 10 cm

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

9ct gold onyx fob spinner three sided spinner with set with…

9ct Gold Onyx Fob Spinner with Crown Decoration

9ct gold onyx fob spinner three sided spinner with set with oynx decorated with a raised crown and marked bugle & S 9ct. Approx total weight 12 grams

9ct gold and bloodstone fob spinner three sided spinner with…

9ct Gold Bloodstone Fob Spinner with Crown Decoration

9ct gold and bloodstone fob spinner three sided spinner with set with bloodstone decorated with a raised crown and marked bugle & S 9ct. Approx total weight 12 grams

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

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.

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 15ct. gold fob seal, the ornate frame set with a…

Ornate 15ct. Gold Fob Seal with Amethyst Seal

An antique 15ct. gold fob seal, the ornate frame set with a blank amethyst seal.

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.

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,…

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.

An antique bloodstone intaglio seal fob, 14ct yellow gold cased,…

Victorian Bloodstone Seal Fob with Fish Motif

An antique bloodstone intaglio seal fob, 14ct yellow gold cased, presented as an ornate Victorian seal with classic trumpet shape of scrolled design, inset to the rectangular cushion shaped base a bloodstone intaglio, depicting a shield and fish motif,…

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

Antique novelty compass & rose gold fob spinner marked 10c.…

Antique novelty compass & rose gold fob spinner marked 10c. Also set with sardonyx, disc size 16 mm, weight 7.9 grams