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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An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, one side set with a…

Edwardian 9ct. Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian/Bloodstone

An Edwardian 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, one side set with a plain carnelian, the other bloodstone.

A 9ct. gold amethyst fob seal, floral decorated mount with a…

Floral Gold Fob Seal with Faceted Amethyst

A 9ct. gold amethyst fob seal, floral decorated mount with a plain facet cut amethyst.

A fob charm, 9ct rose gold frame, inset with bloodstone and…

Rose Gold Fob Charm with Bloodstone and Carnelian Intaglio Seals

A fob charm, 9ct rose gold frame, inset with bloodstone and carnelian intaglio seals. Length 2.5 cm. Total weight 13.5g.

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

Victorian Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian & Bloodstone

Victorian 9ct rose gold fob spinner set with carnelian and bloodstone, rubbed marks some pin holes. With Buckle decoration. Approx length 31 mm

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

Antique large bloodstone and gilt metal seal, C1870, length 9 cm

Bloodstone Seal with Gilt Metal, C1870

Antique large bloodstone and gilt metal seal, C1870, length 9 cm

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.

9ct yellow gold three sided spinner, weight: approx 3.2 grams

3-Sided Spinner in 9ct Yellow Gold - 3.2g

9ct yellow gold three sided spinner, weight: approx 3.2 grams

9ct yellow gold fob seal, weight: approx 9.1 grams

9ct Gold Fob Seal - 9.1g Weight

9ct yellow gold fob seal, weight: approx 9.1 grams

A boxed .935 silver stamp seal, also stamped 'Sterling', circa…

A boxed .935 silver stamp seal, also stamped 'Sterling', circa 1930s, the Art Deco octagonal form tapering seal, with plain and floral decorated sides dotted ground, cut with initials, in original velvet lined fitted case inscribed 'Maurice wolf Juwelier…

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.

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.

A 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, the carnelian set in a gold mount,…

1892 Birmingham Hallmarked Rose Gold Carnelian Fob Spinner

A 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, the carnelian set in a gold mount, hallmarked Birmingham 1892.

Gold antique seal with carved carnelian

Antique Gold Seal with Carnelian Carving

Gold antique seal with carved carnelian

Gold seal swinger, 15ct

15ct Gold Seal Swinger

Gold seal swinger, 15ct

Victorian bronze owl seal height 4.5 cm

Victorian Bronze Owl Seal - 4.5 cm Height

Victorian bronze owl seal height 4.5 cm

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

Two gold and gemstone fob seals one marked RC Birmingham 375…

Gold and Gemstone Fob Seals with Carnelian and Bloodstone

Two gold and gemstone fob seals one marked RC Birmingham 375 and the other SBros with rubbed 9ct marks the other side. Set with carnelian and bloodstone. approx total weight 7 grams weight

Victorian 9ct gold fob spinner with carnelian and bloodstone.…

Victorian 9ct Gold Fob Spinner with Carnelian and Bloodstone

Victorian 9ct gold fob spinner with carnelian and bloodstone. Marked 375,1876, Birmingham ,.

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 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 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.

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

A 9ct rose gold fob seal, one side set with bloodstone, the…

Dual Stone Rose Gold Fob Seal

A 9ct rose gold fob seal, one side set with bloodstone, the other carnelian.

A 10ct. gold fob spinner, polished carnelian and bloodstone in…

Gold Spinner with Carnelian and Bloodstone Gemstones

A 10ct. gold fob spinner, polished carnelian and bloodstone in a rub over mount.

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)

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)

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'

Three lovely 19th century letter seals, two being double ended…

19th Century Letter Seals (Set of 3)

Three lovely 19th century letter seals, two being double ended with engraved crests and one banded agate (3)

Three lovely 19th century letter seals, one in banded agate,…

19th Century Letter Seals in Agate, Silver, and Stone

Three lovely 19th century letter seals, one in banded agate, one in silver and one three way stone, (3)

Two Antique French seals, on showing markings for the Scales of…

Antique French Scales of Justice Seals - 10cm High

Two Antique French seals, on showing markings for the Scales of Justice, 10 cm high

One bag including 19th century tools, two seals, silver plate…

19th Century Tools, Seals, and Silver Plate Box Set

One bag including 19th century tools, two seals, silver plate box etc

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

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

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.

Antique handpainted porcelain and gilt seal with rose and semi…

Handpainted Porcelain Seal with Rose and Stones Decoration

Antique handpainted porcelain and gilt seal with rose and semi precious stone decoration, length 8 cm

9ct yellow gold seal on Albert swivel, weight 5.2 grams

9ct Gold Seal on Albert Swivel - 5.2g

9ct yellow gold seal on Albert swivel, weight 5.2 grams

9ct yellow gold and amethyst spinner, weight: approx 6.5 grams

9ct Gold Amethyst Spinner - 6.5g

9ct yellow gold and amethyst spinner, weight: approx 6.5 grams

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.

Two 19th century desk seals, one brass and horn discs handled…

19th Century Desk Seals with Elephant and Monogram

Two 19th century desk seals, one brass and horn discs handled with agate seal: an elephant's head and monogram RH, the other rosewood handled with brass seal monogram MS. Height 11.8 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

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.

Unmarked gold spinner desk seal with figure

Gold Spinner Desk Seal with Figure

Unmarked gold spinner desk seal with figure

Antique pinchbeck amethyst set seal in the form of a golf tee

Pinchbeck Amethyst Golf Tee Seal

Antique pinchbeck amethyst set seal in the form of a golf tee

A Victorian fob seal, of ornate scrolled design, set with an…

Victorian Citrine Fob Seal with Scrolled Design

A Victorian fob seal, of ornate scrolled design, set with an uncarved oval citrine. Rolled gold. Weight 14.27 grams. Length 27 mm

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

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 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 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.

A Georgian citrine seal fob, gold cased fob set with a citrine…

Georgian Gold Citrine Seal Fob "George"

A Georgian citrine seal fob, gold cased fob set with a citrine inscribed George, size 24 x 15 x 11 mm, wt 4.13g.

A Victorian rolled gold citrine seal, oval in shape with an…

Victorian Citrine Seal with Engraved Initial "M"

A Victorian rolled gold citrine seal, oval in shape with an engraved M to base

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

An antique carnelian set seal, 9ct yellow gold cased, Victorian,…

Antique Carnelian Gold Seal Victorian Rectangular

An antique carnelian set seal, 9ct yellow gold cased, Victorian, presented as a classic rectangular formed seal, fitted to base with a smooth polished piece of carnelian, framed by scrolled metal work, fitted with bail. Length 4 cm

An antique amber and iron table seal with an inset fox

Amber and Iron Fox Table Seal

An antique amber and iron table seal with an inset fox

19th century. Medusa glass intaglio fob seal unmarked, size 12…

19th century. Medusa glass intaglio fob seal unmarked, size 12 x 12 mm, tests as gilded

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

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

A Victorian seal, rolled gold, Victorian, of fine ladies size,…

Victorian Winged Warrior Carnelian Seal Pendant

A Victorian seal, rolled gold, Victorian, of fine ladies size, inset to base with a rectangular cut cornered carnelian hardstone seal depicting a winged warrior and the initials F. D, encase in a simple mount with scrolled serpents to support, fitted with…

Victorian carnelian set rose gold fob seal with reverse…

Victorian Rose Gold Carnelian Fob Seal with 'Hg' Engraving

Victorian carnelian set rose gold fob seal with reverse engraved 'Hg', seal size 20 x 25 mm, weight 10 grams. Tests as gold

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.

A carnelian seal fob, 9ct gold. Weight 8.6g.

9ct Gold Carnelian Seal Fob, 8.6g Weight

A carnelian seal fob, 9ct gold. Weight 8.6g.

A Victorian ivory and white agate table seal

Victorian Ivory and Agate Table Seal

A Victorian ivory and white agate table seal

A 9ct gold swivel fob seal set with sard and bloodstone

Gold Swivel Fob Seal with Sard and Bloodstone

A 9ct gold swivel fob seal set with sard and bloodstone

Antique amber engraved seal

Engraved antique amber seal

Antique amber engraved seal

Good 9ct yellow gold filigree spinner, with parrot clasp,…

9ct Gold Filigree Spinner with Parrot Clasp - 6g

Good 9ct yellow gold filigree spinner, with parrot clasp, weight: 6 grams, size: 4.5m length

Two antique stone seals

Antique Stone Seals

Two antique stone seals

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.

Antique gold and engraved citrine seal

Engraved Citrine Seal in Antique Gold

Antique gold and engraved citrine seal

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.

A 9ct gold stone set seal, base set with an engraved carnelian,…

9ct Gold Carnelian Stone Seal, Engraved

A 9ct gold stone set seal, base set with an engraved carnelian, wt. 7g.

An old bronze foo dog seal, the finely engraved and cast foo…

Bronze Foo Dog Seal with Character Marks

An old bronze foo dog seal, the finely engraved and cast foo dog upon a square chop base with character marks. Height 4.2 cm

A 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, one side set with bloodstone, the…

Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Dual Gemstones

A 9ct. rose gold fob spinner, one side set with bloodstone, the other with carnelian.

Antique 9ct rose gold Masonic fob spinner marked Rd 660401 9ct…

Antique Masonic Fob Spinner in 9ct Rose Gold

Antique 9ct rose gold Masonic fob spinner marked Rd 660401 9ct W&R. approx weight 4.48 grams, depicting the set square and compass when spun.

An onyx and 9ct gold swivel seal. Weight 6.6g.

Onyx and Gold Swivel Seal - 6.6g

An onyx and 9ct gold swivel seal. Weight 6.6g.

Hallmarked silver fob / seal with Carnelian, with another…

Dual Gemstone Hallmarked Silver Fob Set

Hallmarked silver fob / seal with Carnelian, with another fob/seal set with bloodstone

9ct gold and citrine spinner, weight: approx 8.88 grams, size:…

9ct Gold Citrine Spinner - 8.88g, 3cm

9ct gold and citrine spinner, weight: approx 8.88 grams, size: approx 3 cm

Two gilt metal antique seals

Antique Gilt Metal Seals

Two gilt metal antique seals

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.

Antique desk seal with acorn

Acorn Desk Seal: Antique Treasure

Antique desk seal with acorn

Antique gold seal, with vacant cornelian

Vacant Cornelian Gold Seal

Antique gold seal, with vacant cornelian

A Victorian sterling silver and ivory handled seal, 19th…

Victorian Silver and Ivory Seal with Floral Motifs

A Victorian sterling silver and ivory handled seal, 19th century, with a bulbous carved handle with a floral cap, other vegetal motifs, and tapering gadroons to a floral knop, attached to a silver seal, length 7.5 cm

18ct yellow gold three stone spinner fob, with inner plating…

Three Stone Spinner Fob in 18ct Yellow Gold

18ct yellow gold three stone spinner fob, with inner plating for strength

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

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.

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

9ct gold and amber glass fob spinner marked.375 to setting

Amber Glass Fob Spinner in 9ct Gold (.375)

9ct gold and amber glass fob spinner marked.375 to setting

A Regency intaglio fob seal engraved white agate with monogram…

Regency Agate Fob Seal with Monogram and Fox Engraving

A Regency intaglio fob seal engraved white agate with monogram and fox lying

Gold and chalcedony fob spinner well engraved with a cubit…

18ct Gold Fob Spinner with Armoured Arm Engraving

Gold and chalcedony fob spinner well engraved with a cubit armoured arm holding a dagger by its blade. Metal tests as 18ct gold.

Austro-Hungarian white quartz stone seal, with 900 silver top,…

Austro-Hungarian Quartz Seal with Silver Top

Austro-Hungarian white quartz stone seal, with 900 silver top, circa 1872-1922, height 5.5 cm

Royal Crown Derby'Duck-Billed Platypus'paperweight, with gold…

Royal Crown Derby Platypus Paperweight

Royal Crown Derby'Duck-Billed Platypus'paperweight, with gold button seal and signature to base,width 16 cm

A Victorian gold fob seal set with a foiled amethyst

Victorian Amethyst Gold Fob Seal

A Victorian gold fob seal set with a foiled amethyst

An amethyst-paste and 9ct gold swivel fob seal with rigid…

Amethyst Swivel Fob Seal with Gold Mount

An amethyst-paste and 9ct gold swivel fob seal with rigid curb-link stirrup mount

Antique gilt seal with carnelian

Gilded Carnelian Seal

Antique gilt seal with carnelian

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

Antique gold and engraved citrine seal

Engraved Citrine Seal in Antique Gold

Antique gold and engraved citrine seal

Banded agate desk seal

Banded Agate Desk Seal

Banded agate desk seal