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Seal Matrix

Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the initials 'EW'. * Seal top spoons became popular in
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Antique 1630s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon (1585)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the initials 'SPSW'. The knopped terminal and bowl of
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Antique 16th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Carnelian

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this rare antique bronze seal. Representing
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Yellow Gold Gent's Stag Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio
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Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) of an eagle rising, all above the motto 'Moveo et
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Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Regency Period, Gold, Amethyst & Citrine Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
encases the matrix of the seal, which has been left blank and comprises of a single piece of polished
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Antique gold and carnelian chain seal, England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18 Kt. gold and carnelian chain seal. The matrix is never engraved carnelian, oval in shape
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Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian pendant, England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 14 Kt. gold hidden watch key spinning carnelian seal. The matrix is made out of Cornelian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

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Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal
Located in London, GB
bloodstone Seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior
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English Boxes and Cases

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
bloodstone seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Signet Ring with a Squirrel
Located in New York, NY
This bezel of this ring is a Gothic seal matrix of the thirteenth or fourteenth century that was
Antique 19th Century Carnelian Aristocrat Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
carnelian seal matrix finely engraved with a coat of arms of a Count or a Baron. The armorial is designed as
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
condition. The carnelian seal matrix is engraved with a heraldic shield beneath the Russian princely
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Antique Charles I 1626 Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon
By Edward Hole
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the emblem of a demi-griffin with one wing extended
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Antique 17th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Bloodstone signet ring, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
circular Bloodstone seal matrix set to the front, this has no engraving so could be personalised if desired
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold. The oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix
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Vintage 1980s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

1920s 18 k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting a bull's head affrontée. The flared ring shoulders blend
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Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Late 18th Century English Wax Matrix Document Seals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
from a Matrix H.Ellis Esq' These seals, which would have been used to authenticate documents from
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Antique Late 18th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Softwood

Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting dove wings addorsed. The flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting the coat of arms of a bend charged with three garbs, a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Seal, circa 1830
Located in Firenze, IT
shaft. Chased gold mounts with a cushion-shaped lapis lazuli matrix seal engraved with a crest. A falcon
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Antique 1830s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Continental 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Hand Seal
Located in New York, NY
A Continental 18-karat gold-mounted bloodstone hand seal 19th century The matrix engraved with
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

French Silver & Rock Crystal Desk Seal by Maria Remy
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
rock crystal which is capped in silver at the top and terminates with the silver 'seal' or 'matrix' at
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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver

Tiny Antique 9k gold seal fob pendant, Dinna Forget
Located in NEWARK, GB
or used as a bracelet charm. The mount has some wear but the seal matrix could be remounted if
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - 1973
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold. The oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal
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Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The circular anterior face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with chased decorated seal
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

1915 Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting a coat of arms bearing a cross escutcheon
Category

Vintage 1910s Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Seal Fob, Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished bloodstone matrix. The seal fob is made from bronze with a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Gold Plated Seal Fob Pendant, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished Carnelian matrix. The seal fob is made from bronze with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant, Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished Carnelian matrix. The seal fob is made from bronze with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate

Antique 9 Karat Gold Miners Lamp Pendant, Seal, Gold Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
gold with a glass centre, the base is set with a smooth onyx seal, un-carved matrix so open to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal
By Edward H. Stockwell
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
bloodstone Seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior
Category

Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Silver-Gilt Amethyst Seal
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Antique Late 19th Century European Desk Accessories

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Desk Top Seal Fluorite Fluorspar Silver Iris Initials E M J
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Fluorite, Silver

Antique Charles II Sterling Silver Puritan Spoon 1669 17th Century Early English
Located in London, GB
An excellent traditional Charles II Solid Silver Spoon in the simple, elegant puritan style. The Spoon has the initials SG engraved on the back of the handle. Made in London, Englan...
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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. The shank is held by the mouths of two ...
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Flower Silver Seal Initials A B
Located in Munich, Bavaria
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Silver

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Seal Matrix For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the seal matrix you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 9k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect seal matrix among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing seal matrix — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé and Deakin & Francis each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A seal matrix can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but carnelian rings, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our seal matrix for sale are for men, but there are 51 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Seal Matrix?

The price for a seal matrix starts at $107 and tops out at $91,835 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,327.