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Silver Neo Renaissance Desk Seal
Silver Neo Renaissance Desk Seal

Silver Neo Renaissance Desk Seal

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A large silver Neo Renaissance desk seal or presse papier in the form a Renaissance ring with an octahedron diamond set in a quatrefoil bezel.

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Perpetual Calendar Desk Seal
Georgian Perpetual Calendar Desk Seal

Georgian Perpetual Calendar Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A truly delightful object for a professional's desk, or an interesting addition to a collection of desk seals.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Regency Period, Gold, Amethyst & Citrine Desk Seal
Regency Period, Gold, Amethyst & Citrine Desk Seal

Regency Period, Gold, Amethyst & Citrine Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Perhaps the finest and rarest desk seal we have had in our collection to date is this Regency period, 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst and citrine example.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal

Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century soapstone desk seal. Features a Chinese character sitting with gourds, from Qing dynasty.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Soapstone

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This monumental desk seal dates to the Victorian era and has been carved from a large piece of banded agate.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal with Blank Matrix France, circa 1870s A large French Napoleon III carnelian desk seal with a blank matrix, dating to circa 1870s.

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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Carnelian

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 185...

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Large Victorian Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This oversized desk seal dates to the Victorian period and is wonderful in that the matrix on it remains blank.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Carnelian

Silver Plated Desk Seal, Late 19th/20th C with Heron Supported Marble Sphere
Silver Plated Desk Seal, Late 19th/20th C with Heron Supported Marble Sphere

Silver Plated Desk Seal, Late 19th/20th C with Heron Supported Marble Sphere

Located in valatie, NY

Silver plated desk seal, late 19th early 20th c, with three herons supporting a variegated "Spider Green" marble sphere.

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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

18 Karat Gold, Carnelian, Rock Crystal & Enamel Desk Seal
18 Karat Gold, Carnelian, Rock Crystal & Enamel Desk Seal

18 Karat Gold, Carnelian, Rock Crystal & Enamel Desk Seal

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This antique desk seal dates to the 19th Century and likely originated in France.

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19th Century French Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony

Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours.

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

French, Cigar Shaped Onyx Desk Seal with Diamond Collar & Morocco Leather Case
French, Cigar Shaped Onyx Desk Seal with Diamond Collar & Morocco Leather Case

French, Cigar Shaped Onyx Desk Seal with Diamond Collar & Morocco Leather Case

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The desk seal is crafted from a cigar shaped piece of black onyx which features a diamond set collar to one end and a monogram intaglio 'seal' to the other, all circa 1915.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Antique Belle Epoque Silver Signet Desk Seal Beauty
Antique Belle Epoque Silver Signet Desk Seal Beauty

Antique Belle Epoque Silver Signet Desk Seal Beauty

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual desktop seal in the shape of a beautiful yong lady wearing roses in her swept up coiffure. She is dressed in a low cut dress and wears an important necklace.

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1880s Belle Époque Antique Desk Seal

Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925
Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925

Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A rare and finely executed Egyptian Revival desk seal in silver, richly decorated with cloisonné enamel, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1920s–1930s.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass & Silver Mounted Desk Seal, Circa 1850
A Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass & Silver Mounted Desk Seal, Circa 1850

A Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass & Silver Mounted Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The figure of a warrior in classical Roman attire, poised contrapposto with one hand resting upon a shield, the opposing hand clutching a club slung over & behind his shoulder. M...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Brass

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora
French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora

Located in Miami, FL

French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808.

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1790s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Gold, Silver

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen

Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen

Located in London, GB

Arts & Crafts cased steel desk set of book mark, seal and pen. Three lovely pieces and in their original silk lined box.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Steel

English Victorian Ebonized Seal Presser
English Victorian Ebonized Seal Presser

English Victorian Ebonized Seal Presser

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian ebonized and gilt corporate seal presser with stenciled floral design.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal
Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal

Impressive Victorian Banded Agate Seal

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful faceting and weight, designed to be used as an important desk piece to afix wax seals onto paperwork. This piece has never been carved with the owners initial which makes i...

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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate

Antique Specimen Agate and Quartz Seal
Antique Specimen Agate and Quartz Seal

Antique Specimen Agate and Quartz Seal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Specimen agate and quartz seal, of large and substianal size, with beautiful veining and a quartz "nugget" complete with an blank one-inch "seal", not engraved. The agate ( with the ...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle
Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle

Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Gold Carnelian Armorial Seal with Agate Handle A. Croisier, Paris Circa 1880 This exquisite agate, gold and carnelian armorial seal, dating to circa 1880, once belonged to the Marqu...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold

Pair of Bookens Seal Figure 'Art Deco'
Pair of Bookens Seal Figure 'Art Deco'

Pair of Bookens Seal Figure 'Art Deco'

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Seal figure bookens Signed ((M. Bertin)) bronze and portoro marble Art Deco, France.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Bronze

French Seal of a Knight in Armour
French Seal of a Knight in Armour

French Seal of a Knight in Armour

Located in London, GB

A very fine seal depicting a standing knight in full armour, in gilt and silvered bronze. Very good detail and excellent original gilding and silvering.

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1880s French Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp
A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp A Dutch silver seal wax stamp from the 19th century. A seal stamp showing the Coat of Arms with a crowned shield divided into three sectio...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during the early 20th Century. The stamp with the initials T.R. The silver plating with p...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux

Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux

Located in New York, NY

A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period: seal, pocket emptier.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Cast Stone

A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals
A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals

A Set of Two Scottish Banded Agate Table Seals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters.

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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret
Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Located in Norman, OK

Antique late 19th C. French Solid Silver Plated Over Brass Wax Seal Figural Bust of a French Boy Wearing a Beret with a Script Monogram on the Wax Seal In Overall Good Condition with...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver Plate

William Hornby - Patented Silver Seal Stamp - Retailed by Asprey in 1902
William Hornby - Patented Silver Seal Stamp - Retailed by Asprey in 1902

William Hornby - Patented Silver Seal Stamp - Retailed by Asprey in 1902

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913), Asprey International Limited

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by William Hornby, and retailed originally by Asprey of London, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Seal Stamp, is a patented design where ...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910
Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910

Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Norwegian silver gilt and enamel wax seal container and stamp; an addition to our diverse enamel work collection. This exceptional anti...

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1910s Norwegian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau French Bronze Wax Seal Stamp by Budin, ca 1900
Art Nouveau French Bronze Wax Seal Stamp by Budin, ca 1900

Art Nouveau French Bronze Wax Seal Stamp by Budin, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

Art Nouveau French bronze wax seal stamp by Budin, ca 1900. A lovely Art Nouveau bronze wax seal stamp of a woman figure, nude with long hair standing on a water lily leaf pattern...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Silver Wax Seal Stamp by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Silver Wax Seal Stamp by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Silver Wax Seal Stamp by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Brass acid-etched wax seal stamp by Bezalel School, Jerusalem, circa 1920. Acid-etched on each side with flowers, leaves, Star of David ,and dear. The upper part of each side decorat...

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Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Brass

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...

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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wax Seal Stamp of a Girl in Bronze by Otto Valdemar Strandman
Wax Seal Stamp of a Girl in Bronze by Otto Valdemar Strandman

Wax Seal Stamp of a Girl in Bronze by Otto Valdemar Strandman

By Otto Strandman

Located in Delft, NL

A wax seal stamp of a girl in bronze by Otto Valdemar Strandman A wax seal stamp by Otto Valdemar Strandman Swedish sculptor (1871-1960) of a girl in bronze, ca 1910 with initials...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Bronze

Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell
Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell

Imperial Period Faberge Bowenite and Silver-Gilt Inkwell

By Fabergé

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

World-renowned for creating the 'Faberge Eggs', the firm crafted jewellery, hard-stone carved animals, desk seals, inkwells amongst many other types of objet d'art.

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

German Art Nouveau Silver and Blue Hardstone Seal, circa 1900 with 'RE' initials
German Art Nouveau Silver and Blue Hardstone Seal, circa 1900 with 'RE' initials

German Art Nouveau Silver and Blue Hardstone Seal, circa 1900 with 'RE' initials

Located in Spencertown, NY

The blue and rust colored hardstone mounted en cage in silver inset with 4 oval moonstones and ‘RE’ seal. Hallmarked with 800 silver mounts, ‘X’ makers mark,

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and enchanting work of Viennese decorative art, this early 20th-century Austrian silve...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Pine Cone Desktop Seal France
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Pine Cone Desktop Seal France

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Pine Cone Desktop Seal France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This silver seal with an unused signet plate epitomizes strong French Art Nouveau design. Beautiful swirls, expressive pine branches and cones make uo this harmonious decor. The sea...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B
Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B

Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Art Nouveau desktop seal is engraved with the ligated initials A and B. Around the handle is a typical Art Nouveau entwined flower and leaf motive. The seal dates back to 1895-...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Jugendstil/Nouveau Silver & MOP Seal with Flowers & Lady's Face
Antique Austrian Jugendstil/Nouveau Silver & MOP Seal with Flowers & Lady's Face

Antique Austrian Jugendstil/Nouveau Silver & MOP Seal with Flowers & Lady's Face

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Austrian letter seal (or so-called Petschaft). In silver with traces of gilding and inlaid panels of mother of pearl. The body with an embossed woman in profile with long fl...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver

c. 1890-1900 Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Wax Seal with Muse Figure
c. 1890-1900 Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Wax Seal with Muse Figure

c. 1890-1900 Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Wax Seal with Muse Figure

Located in Honolulu, HI

A masterpiece of late 19th-century craftsmanship. This wax seal features an exquisite Art Nouveau Muse figure sculpted in fine sterling silver.

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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927
Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927

Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A refined and elegant solid silver seal, crafted in Finland in 1927, distinguished by its striking Imperial blue guilloché enamel handle.

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Cupid Amor Dancer Lovetoken Bow Arrow Desktop Seal Silverplate
Antique Cupid Amor Dancer Lovetoken Bow Arrow Desktop Seal Silverplate

Antique Cupid Amor Dancer Lovetoken Bow Arrow Desktop Seal Silverplate

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Delightfully modelled cupid holding bow and arrows in his hands. The dancing amor is standing on a pedestal. The seal is made out of silver plated metal and carries the initials J D....

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1890s Belle Époque Antique Desk Seal

Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy
Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy

Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato". The intaglio depicts a field with a sunflower, a river or a lake, a s...

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1810s Italian Empire Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian
Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian

Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian This antique seal, dating from the early 20th century, features a beautifully crafted handle made of jasper and a...

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Early 1900s Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Carnelian, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal
Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal

Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique early Victorian (or possibly late Georgian) watch fob seal. In a gold plated (or gold filled) setting. With a bezel-set glass cabochon intaglio engraved with a man i...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This unique, Circa 1800, wax seal begins with an 18K yellow gold base monogrammed with MLO, upon which sits a beautifully carved jade bird. The Jade starts at the top with a subtle, ...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid

By Georg Adam Scheid

Located in Long Island City, NY

Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and enchanting work of Viennese decorative art, this early 20th-century Austrian silve...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box, seal stamp and a pocket watch stand, France circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It underscores the intended function of the object as part of a scholar’s desk ensemble, where treasured seals, brushes, or tokens of intellectual life would be stored or displayed.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 1800 Love Token Sentimental Gift Intaglio Venus and Cupid Chalcedony
Antique 1800 Love Token Sentimental Gift Intaglio Venus and Cupid Chalcedony

Antique 1800 Love Token Sentimental Gift Intaglio Venus and Cupid Chalcedony

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Alternatively it could have been intended for a fob seal or a desk top seal. Intaglios from antiquity or in classical revival style were very fashionable at the turn of the eighteent...

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Early 19th Century Italian George III Antique Desk Seal

Materials

Chalcedony

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk seal you’re looking for. Each antique desk seal for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk seal — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique desk seal, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique desk seal over the years, but those crafted by Bezalel Art School, René Lalique and Chelsea Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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An antique desk seal can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,278, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $102,083.
Questions About Antique Desk Seal
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.