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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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

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…

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 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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 ,.

Gold seal swinger, 15ct

15ct Gold Seal Swinger

Gold seal swinger, 15ct

Gold antique seal with carved carnelian

Antique Gold Seal with Carnelian Carving

Gold antique seal with carved carnelian

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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…

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

An antique silver seal, late 19th century, the foliate…

Antique Silver Seal with Initials and Box

An antique silver seal, late 19th century, the foliate decorated and gilt washed seal with detachable endplate bearing initials, in the original velvet and silk lined box. Length 7 cm

A carved ivory seal depicting the three wise monkeys, silver…

Ivory Three Wise Monkeys Seal on Silver Base

A carved ivory seal depicting the three wise monkeys, silver base

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.

Antique seal, ivory handle with agate seal

Ivory and Agate Antique Seal

Antique seal, ivory handle with agate seal

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

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

9ct gold and blister pearl fob spinner marked 375 4 grams total…

9ct Gold Blister Pearl Fob Spinner - 4g Total Weight

9ct gold and blister pearl fob spinner marked 375 4 grams total weight

Antique pietra dura seal with malachite top and initials to…

Antique Malachite Pietra Dura Seal with Initials, 7cm

Antique pietra dura seal with malachite top and initials to seal, length 7 cm

Antique 9ct gold and citrine spinner, hallmarked 9ct.

9ct Gold Citrine Spinner with Hallmark

Antique 9ct gold and citrine spinner, hallmarked 9ct.

A 9ct gold swivel seal set with hardstones; fully hallmarked.…

9ct Gold Swivel Seal with Hardstones - Fully Hallmarked

A 9ct gold swivel seal set with hardstones; fully hallmarked. Weight 5.6g.

Two antique gold seals, both unengraved, one set with a…

Unengraved Antique Gold Seals with Sardonyx Panel

Two antique gold seals, both unengraved, one set with a sardonyx panel.

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 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

A pair of Art Deco spelter performing seal bookends, circa…

Art Deco Seal Bookends by H. Moreau

A pair of Art Deco spelter performing seal bookends, circa 1920s, signed H. Moreau, the seals in lustrous bronze colours raised on veined charcoal marble bases, height 12.5 cm, width 14 cm, depth 8 cm

An antique Sardonyx and gold case seal, ribbed oval form with…

Antique Sardonyx and Gold Seal

An antique Sardonyx and gold case seal, ribbed oval form with fancy loop to top. Set with oval polished sardonyx, circa 1900.

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.

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.

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglios, one with a…

Antique Fob Seals with Hardstone Intaglios and Gold Mounts

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone intaglios, one with a carved image of a fist holding a horn with the motto 'For auld lang syne', possibly belonging to a member of the Burns family, the second engraved 'Jacob', both in decorative gold lined mounts.

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 silver and bloodstone seal, the frame in the form of a wolf

Wolf Bloodstone Seal

A silver and bloodstone seal, the frame in the form of a wolf

Silver gilt seal with carnelian

Carnelian Seal in Silver Gilt

Silver gilt seal with carnelian

A 15ct. gold and citrine fob seal, in the form of a griffin's…

Gold Griffin Fob Seal with Citrine Stone

A 15ct. gold and citrine fob seal, in the form of a griffin's head with a blank citrine seal.

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

Antique 9ct gold, carnelian and bloodstone fob spinner. Marked .…

Antique 9ct Gold Carnelian & Bloodstone Fob Spinner

Antique 9ct gold, carnelian and bloodstone fob spinner. Marked .375 touch marks and rubbed Chester marks. Approx total weight 9.4 grams

An antique silver and ivory seal

Silver Ivory Seal

An antique silver and ivory seal

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.

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.

Gilt Regency fob seal, foliate design set with a rectangular…

Gilt Regency Onyx Fob Seal with Foliate Design

Gilt Regency fob seal, foliate design set with a rectangular onyx, circa 1820's,

Fob seal, two sided, G E Blakeny & St Christophers

G.E. Blakeny & St. Christopher's Fob Seal

Fob seal, two sided, G E Blakeny & St Christophers