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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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 Art Nouveau bronze seal decorated with a Borzoi head, French,…

Art Nouveau Borzoi Bronze Seal

An Art Nouveau bronze seal decorated with a Borzoi head, French, circa 1890, 11 cm long

A 9ct. gold and citrine fob spinner, the spinner with initials…

Gold Curb Link Fob Spinner with Citrine and Initials

A 9ct. gold and citrine fob spinner, the spinner with initials engraved, the gold frame in curb link form.

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 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

A Victorian gold cased seal, set with an oval glass intaglio…

Victorian Gold Seal with Oval Glass Intaglio Seal

A Victorian gold cased seal, set with an oval glass intaglio seal. Yellow gold. Weight 16.8 grams. Length 28 mm.

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

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 late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner, set with…

Victorian Gold Fob Spinner with Bloodstone and Carnelian Discs

A late Victorian 9ct. yellow gold fob spinner, set with circular discs of bloodstone and carnelian. Hallmarked Birmingham 1891.

Six various seals. Bone, agate etc

Assorted Seals: Bone, Agate, and More

Six various seals. Bone, agate etc

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

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

Victorian gold seal with poodle

Victorian Poodle Gold Seal

Victorian gold seal with poodle

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.

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.

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?)

Antique Sampson Mordan monogram seal press, with ornate…

Ornate Sampson Mordan Monogram Seal Press - 28.5cm Height

Antique Sampson Mordan monogram seal press, with ornate engraved decoration, height 28.5 cm

9ct yellow gold seal with smokey quartz weight: approx 7.37…

9ct Yellow Gold Seal with Smokey Quartz - 7.37g

9ct yellow gold seal with smokey quartz weight: approx 7.37 grams (tested as 9ct but unmarked)

9ct gold Chalcedony fob seal

9ct Gold Chalcedony Fob Seal

9ct gold Chalcedony fob seal

Victorian 9ct fob spinner set with carnelian and bloodstone…

Victorian 9ct Carnelian and Bloodstone Fob Spinner

Victorian 9ct fob spinner set with carnelian and bloodstone probably marked 1885 Birmingham JTJ 375. Total weight 8.4 grams weight

Three 19th century desk seals with banded or moss agate handles,…

19th Century Desk Seals with Agate Handles

Three 19th century desk seals with banded or moss agate handles, two monogrammed the other uncut. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 11.8 cm.

Two seals, one with ivory handle

Ivory-Handled Seal Duo

Two seals, one with ivory handle

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

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

Hallmarked sterling silver and lapis lazuli seal hallmarked…

1860 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Seal

Hallmarked sterling silver and lapis lazuli seal hallmarked sterling silver London 1860

A Georgian miniature gold seal with bloodstone inset and a seal…

Georgian Gold Leg Seal with Bloodstone Inset

A Georgian miniature gold seal with bloodstone inset and a seal in the form of a leg

An enamelled compass/spinner, inset with a beetle pointer.…

Enamelled Beetle Compass Spinner in Rolled Gold

An enamelled compass/spinner, inset with a beetle pointer. Rolled gold. Width 3 cm.

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 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 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.

Antique amethyst and 9ct rose gold fob spinner marked JG?…

Antique Amethyst & Rose Gold Fob Spinner, JG Marked

Antique amethyst and 9ct rose gold fob spinner marked JG? Birmingham 375, width 12 mm, weight 1.8 grams

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

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

A 9ct. rose gold and citrine fob spinner, the citrine spinner…

Rose Gold Citrine Fob Spinner with Elaborate Frame

A 9ct. rose gold and citrine fob spinner, the citrine spinner on an elaborate decorated frame.

Antique gold seal with floral leaf and stem

Floral Antique Gold Seal

Antique gold seal with floral leaf and stem

A Victorian seal of small proportions, tested 15ct gold

Small 15ct Gold Victorian Seal

A Victorian seal of small proportions, tested 15ct gold

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…

An antique gold case stone set seal fob, decorative fob set…

Antique Gold Coat of Arms Seal Fob with Chalcedony

An antique gold case stone set seal fob, decorative fob set with an intaglio chalcedony featuring a coat of arms, size 30 x 22 x 19 mm, wt. 11.96g.

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 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.

9ct gold, bloodstone fob spinner marked 9ct approx total weight…

9ct Gold Bloodstone Fob Spinner - 14.5g Total Weight

9ct gold, bloodstone fob spinner marked 9ct approx total weight 14.5 grams

A 19th century desk seal, moss agate handled with silver…

Moss Agate Desk Seal with Family Crest and Motto

A 19th century desk seal, moss agate handled with silver ferrule and carnelian inset engraved with crest: Dexter, a pelican in her piety, Sinister, a bird between three trefoils slipped, and the motto: Mens Sana In Corpore Sano'. Provenance: The Flower…

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

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

A Dieppe carved antique ivory seal, 19th century, beautifully…

Dieppe Ivory Seal with Acanthus Terminal, 19th Century

A Dieppe carved antique ivory seal, 19th century, beautifully and finely carved with a tapering stem richly embellished with flora and an acanthus decorated terminal, length 8 cm

A 9ct yellow gold fob seal, Birmingham, circa 1910 hallmarked…

1910 Deakin & Francis Gold Fob Seal from Birmingham

A 9ct yellow gold fob seal, Birmingham, circa 1910 hallmarked Birmingham, made by Deakin & Francis. Total weight 4.7grams

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone seals, one with carved…

Antique Hardstone Fob Seals with Gold Mounts

Two antique fob seals, the hardstone seals, one with carved initials 'Atw', the other reading 'Catherine', both with gold lined mounts.

An antique fob seal, the oval smokey quartz intaglio depicting…

Gold-lined Fob Seal with Smokey Quartz Coat of Arms

An antique fob seal, the oval smokey quartz intaglio depicting a coat of arms, to a decorative gold lined mount.

An antique fob seal, the hardstone intaglio seal, depicting a…

Antique Muir Clan Fob Seal with Intaglio Face Profile

An antique fob seal, the hardstone intaglio seal, depicting a face in profile with initials' Dm' with motto reading 'Durum patientia frango', in a gold lined mount, possibly made for a member of the Muir clan.

Three antique gold cased seals, set with agates, one incised Rg.

Antique Gold Seals with Agates and Rg Incision

Three antique gold cased seals, set with agates, one incised Rg.

A 9ct. rose gold three-sided fob spinner, one side set with…

9ct. Rose Gold Fob Spinner with Bloodstone and Carnelian

A 9ct. rose gold three-sided fob spinner, one side set with bloodstone, one with carnelian, the third with gold, hallmarked but rubbed.

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

A 9ct. gold and amethyst fob spinner, set in gold rope frame.

Gold and Amethyst Fob Spinner in Rope Frame

A 9ct. gold and amethyst fob spinner, set in gold rope frame.

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.

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.

Antique gold and bloodstone seal 8 cm, length

Antique Bloodstone Seal - 8cm

Antique gold and bloodstone seal 8 cm, length

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

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

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 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,…

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 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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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