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Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon by Daniel Cary, 1638
Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon by Daniel Cary, 1638

Antique Charles I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon by Daniel Cary, 1638

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The faceted stem terminates with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the initials 'EW'. * Seal top spoons became popular in England in the later 16th and 17th centuries.

Category

Antique 1630s British Sterling Silver

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

The silver base is encircled by a decorative beaded border, lending a sense of classical balance to the vibrant enamel above. The seal matrix itself is finely engraved with an intert...

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)
Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)

Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)

$4,040 / set

H 0.79 in W 1.89 in D 6.42 in

Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The faceted stems each terminate with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the pin struck initials 'VHM'.

Category

Antique Early 1600s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon (1585)
Antique Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon (1585)

Antique Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon (1585)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The faceted stem terminates with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the initials 'SPSW'. The knopped terminal and bowl of the spoon retain the original gilding.

Category

Antique 16th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century
Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Dating and authenticity Date: 19th century Material: bronze Type: historicist institutional seal matrix Not a medieval original, but a high-quality 19th-century creation based on ...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian

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

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 2 in D 1.75 in

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Carnelian

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Stag Signet Ring, Chester 1901, Unisex
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Stag Signet Ring, Chester 1901, Unisex

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Stag Signet Ring, Chester 1901, Unisex

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The escutcheon shaped face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting a stag's head couped.

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Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

This gold work encases the matrix of the seal, which has been left blank and comprises of a single piece of polished amethyst.

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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.
Antique gold and carnelian chain seal, England 1870.

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 with beveled edges.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

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Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal
Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

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H 1.66 in W 3.55 in D 0.91 in

Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Located in London, GB

A very unusual Victorian novelty cast silver Box made in the form of a high heeled lace-up Shoe, a bloodstone Seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to re...

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English Boxes and Cases

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873
Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere and Seal, 1873

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very unusual Victorian novelty cast silver box made in the form of a high heeled lace-up shoe, a bloodstone seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to re...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Signet Ring with a Squirrel
Signet Ring with a Squirrel

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 combined at a later date (post-Renaissance?)

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Aristocrat  Signet Ring
Antique 19th Century Carnelian Aristocrat  Signet Ring

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Aristocrat Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

A horse shoe and three arrows are placed below the shield. The seal matrix measures 23 x 17 mm (15/16 x 11/16 in.)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal
Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal

Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal

Located in Chicago, IL

Height 71 mm (2 3/4 in.) The desk seal is in a near mint condition. The carnelian seal matrix is engraved with a heraldic shield beneath the Russian princely crown.

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Antique Charles I 1626 Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon
Antique Charles I 1626 Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon

Antique Charles I 1626 Sterling Silver Seal-Top Spoon

By Edward Hole

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The faceted stem terminates with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the emblem of a demi-griffin with one wing extended.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Bloodstone signet ring, 9k yellow gold
Vintage Art Deco Bloodstone signet ring, 9k yellow gold

Vintage Art Deco Bloodstone signet ring, 9k yellow gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

Crafted in rich 9kt yellow gold it has a circular Bloodstone seal matrix set to the front, this has no engraving so could be personalised if desired.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - Vintage Circa 1950
18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - Vintage Circa 1950

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - Vintage Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting out of a castle a dexter arm armoured and embowed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

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 (intaglio) depicting a lion's head erased.

Category

Vintage 1980s British Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

1920s 18 k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
1920s 18 k Yellow Gold Signet Ring

1920s 18 k 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 (intaglio) depicting a bull's head affrontée.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Late 18th Century English Wax Matrix Document Seals
Pair of Late 18th Century English Wax Matrix Document Seals

Pair of Late 18th Century English Wax Matrix Document Seals

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Aug. 04.N.74-49.' 'Seal of Jordan Prior of Dor. Heref from a Matrix H.Ellis Esq' These seals, which would have been used to authenticate documents from their respective priorie...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Softwood

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152
Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Key Features: Material: Patinated bronze Design: Cherub grape harvester on a floral garland-adorned pedestal Matrix: Monogrammed in Gothic letters (AB?) Circa: 19th century Conditio...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Signet Ring

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The circular face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting dove wings addorsed.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring Circa 1915
Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring Circa 1915

Antique Yellow Gold Intaglio Signet Ring Circa 1915

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The integrated oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a 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

Continental 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Hand Seal
Continental 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Hand Seal

Continental 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Bloodstone Hand Seal

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Continental 18-karat gold-mounted bloodstone hand seal 19th century The matrix engraved with two crests.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

French Silver & Rock Crystal Desk Seal by Maria Remy
French Silver & Rock Crystal Desk Seal by Maria Remy

French Silver & Rock Crystal Desk Seal by Maria Remy

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The handle of the seal is a piece of polished tapering rock crystal which is capped in silver at the top and terminates with the silver 'seal' or 'matrix' at the bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Tiny Antique 9k gold seal fob pendant, Dinna Forget
Tiny Antique 9k gold seal fob pendant, Dinna Forget

Tiny Antique 9k gold seal fob pendant, Dinna Forget

Located in NEWARK, GB

The mount has some wear but the seal matrix could be remounted if desired. Marks and era: It is unmarked, tests as 9ct gold, Victorian era c1870s Condition: Fair used condition ove...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - 1973
18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - 1973

18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring - 1973

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The oval face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting a dexter hand holding a dagger erect.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Gold Signet Ring
1960s Gold Signet Ring

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 matrix (intaglio) depicting a lion's head erased within a garter.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

1915 Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring
1915 Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring

1915 Yellow Gold Gent's Signet Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The shield shaped anterior face of the ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) depicting a coat of arms bearing a cross escutcheon on the breast of an eagl...

Category

Vintage 1910s Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944
Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944

Vintage Scottish 9 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring 1944

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The cut cornered square face of this armigerous signet ring is embellished with a chased decorated seal matrix (intaglio) of an eagle rising, all above the motto 'Moveo et proficior'...

Category

Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Seal Fob, Gold Plated
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Seal Fob, Gold Plated

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Seal Fob, Gold Plated

Located in NEWARK, GB

A handsome antique, Victorian gold plated and bloodstone seal fob. It is a decorative seal with engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished bloodstone matrix.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Gold Plated Seal Fob Pendant, Carnelian
Victorian Gold Plated Seal Fob Pendant, Carnelian

Victorian Gold Plated Seal Fob Pendant, Carnelian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Victorian gold plated and Carnelian seal fob. It is a decorative seal with engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished Carnelian matrix.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant, Gold Plated
Antique Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant, Gold Plated

Antique Victorian Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant, Gold Plated

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, Victorian gold plated and Carnelian seal fob. It is a decorative seal with engraved scrolling arches and a smooth polished Carnelian matrix.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold Plate

Antique 9 Karat Gold Miners Lamp Pendant, Seal, Gold Necklace
Antique 9 Karat Gold Miners Lamp Pendant, Seal, Gold Necklace

Antique 9 Karat Gold Miners Lamp Pendant, Seal, Gold Necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

The pendant is modelled in 9 karat Rose and yellow gold as a miners or safety lamp / lantern, cylindrical in shape the body of the lamp is crafted from rich tones of gold with a glas...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal
Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

Victorian Novelty Silver Registered Design Shoe Bonbonniere & Seal

By Edward H. Stockwell

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very unusual Victorian novelty cast silver Box made in the form of a high heeled lace-up Shoe, a bloodstone Seal matrix to the base of the heel, the curved hinged lid opening to re...

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Antique 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Seal, circa 1830
Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Seal, circa 1830

Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Seal, circa 1830

Located in Firenze, IT

Chased gold mounts with a cushion-shaped lapis lazuli matrix seal engraved with a crest. A falcon with a ribbon below enclosed in a garter with the motto 'Foresight is All'.

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Antique 1830s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

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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.