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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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 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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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 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.

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 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 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 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,…

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 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

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…

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 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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Victorian sterling silver fob seal

Victorian Silver Fob Seal

Victorian sterling silver fob seal

Antique gilt metal fob seal set with citrine glass.

Gilt Fob Seal with Citrine Glass

Antique gilt metal fob seal set with citrine glass.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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

Large Victorian fancy gold plated seal

Ornate Victorian Gold Seal

Large Victorian fancy gold plated 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 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 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.

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

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.

Antique silver and stone seal possible agate

Antique Agate Seal with Silver Detailing

Antique silver and stone seal possible agate

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 ,.

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.

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.

Five ivory wax seals and an ivory walking stick handle, 19th…

Ivory Seals and Walking Stick Handle Set

Five ivory wax seals and an ivory walking stick handle, 19th century, including three hand shaped seals, one with turquoise and garnet inlay., an acanthus leaf handled stem with a silver seal, and one other., the walking stick handle naturalistically…

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

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

Antique amber engraved seal

Engraved antique amber seal

Antique amber engraved seal

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.

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)

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

Two antique seals one with mother of pearl handle and…

Antique Silver and Mother of Pearl Seal

Two antique seals one with mother of pearl handle and hallmarked silver end

Antique gold and bloodstone seal 8 cm, length

Antique Bloodstone Seal - 8cm

Antique gold and bloodstone seal 8 cm, length

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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,…

Regency fob seal with St George and the Dragon armorial, 3.2 cm…

Regency St. George Fob Seal

Regency fob seal with St George and the Dragon armorial, 3.2 cm high

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

A 9ct. gold Albert chain and Masonic medallion, with 9ct. gold…

9ct. Gold Masonic Albert Chain with Spinner Medallion

A 9ct. gold Albert chain and Masonic medallion, with 9ct. gold T-bar and dog clip, with gold plated bloodstone and agate spinner and dog clip. Gold weight 48.6gm.

A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and carnelian fob seal, the…

Victorian Carnelian Fob Seal with Armorial Intaglio Cut

A Victorian 15ct. yellow gold and carnelian fob seal, the rounded rectangular panel intaglio cut with a shield form armorial, six tapered leaf form bars support to the suspension end. 13.6gm.

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.

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.

Georgian ivory desk seal, carved carnellian in the form of a…

Ivory Desk Seal with Carnelian Fish Carving

Georgian ivory desk seal, carved carnellian in the form of a fish

Two antique wooden and brass seals length 8 cm longest)

Antique Wooden and Brass Seals (8 cm)

Two antique wooden and brass seals length 8 cm longest)

Two antique seals one wooden & brass with initials to base, the…

Antique Seals: Wooden, Brass, and Bone

Two antique seals one wooden & brass with initials to base, the other bone, length 6.5 cm approx longest)

Gilt metal fob seal with carnelian insert and antique mount

Antique Carnelian Fob Seal with Gilt Metal Mount

Gilt metal fob seal with carnelian insert and antique 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

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

Antique agate seal, carved agate handle, with claw set silver…

Agate seal with silver setting and carved handle

Antique agate seal, carved agate handle, with claw set silver seal. Length 7 cm

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

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

An impressive 19th century desk seal, the banded agate handle…

19th Century Blair Family Desk Seal

An impressive 19th century desk seal, the banded agate handle with an ornate gilt metal frame holding the citrine seal, carved with the Blair family crest and the initials RB. Length 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

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 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.