{"title":"Seals Archive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"silver-carnelian-desk-wax-seal-figurine-whippet-dog","title":"ANTIQUE PARCEL-GILT SILVER \u0026 CARNELIAN DESK WAX SEAL FIGURINE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cast silver figurine of a whippet seated on a carnelian handle with gold mount and silver matrix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful example of a small, lady's personal desk seal, dating to circa 1850 made of parcel-gilt silver and carnelian.  At the top is a cast and chased silver figure of a whippet or French greyhound with one uplifted paw, above a gilt rope twist border, faceted inverted baluster shaft in dark carnelian, the collar and cushion with bands of scrolled foliage, the square matrix engraved: \u003cem\u003eIDA\u003c\/em\u003e below a Continental Countess's coronet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 55mm (2.16\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 9mm (0.35\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 13g (0.45oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929391264029,"sku":"0497","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1432.jpg?v=1683817644"},{"product_id":"an-english-jewelled-gold-agate-mother-of-pearl-hardstone-hand-wax-seal","title":"An English Jewelled Gold, Agate, Mother-of-Pearl and Hardstone 'Hand' Wax Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 19th century \"hand\" wax seal of grey striated agates, gold and hardstones with identified armorial and jewelled ring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb mother-of-pearl hand with panelled agate and gold cuff, wearing on its little finger a turquoise bead-set ring, and is holding a reeded gold baton with two circular matrices in grey striated agate.  The rectangular matrix with rounded corners is of the same striated grey agate and well engraved with an armorial, crest and motto.  The armorial comprises central shield with a line of three choughs above a line of four fleur de lys, with crest above of chough holding fleur de lys in one claw.  The motto below reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDEUS PASCIT CORVOS (God feeds the ravens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal belongs to a Cornish side of the Owen family and dates to c1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 50mm (1.96\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 17mmx15mm (0.66x0.59\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 31g (1.09oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929398833437,"sku":"1662","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1425.jpg?v=1683817661"},{"product_id":"agate-gold-and-hardstone-matrices-swivel-desk-seal-jones-family-wales","title":"Antique Gold and Hardstone Rotating Desk Wax Seal - Jones, Wales","description":"\u003cp\u003eA carved agate, gold and multiple hardstone matrices desk seal with engraved rotating matrices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of a desk wax seal comprising handle of carved agate of octagonal form with rounded top, waist and tapering to unmarked gold collar, engraved with foliage pattern and attached to similar patterned matrices swivel mounts by a twisted gold mount.  The oval bloodstone, chalcedony and carnelian hardstone matrices are well engraved with combination of crest, initials and cypher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crest is identified as that for the family of JONES in Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 88mm (3.46\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 12mmx10mm (0.47x0.39\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 40g (1.41oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929405092125,"sku":"5165","price":925.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1418.jpg?v=1683817685"},{"product_id":"late-13th-century-bronze-cleric-wax-seal","title":"Antique Late 13th Century Cleric's Bronze Wax Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well presented bronze fob seal dating from the 13th century depicting image of cleric and inscription of the named monk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is good example of a 13th century bronze personal fob seal is of vessica form with suspension loop on the reverse and the obverse engraved with image of tonsured cleric, holding a book against his chest and an inscription reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+S' : G : DE CRESPINGES MONACH'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal of G. from Crepy or Crespin-en-Hainaut, in France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Seal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 10mm (0.39\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 21mmx35mm (0.82x1.37\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 12g (0.42oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929421050141,"sku":"0897","price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1355.jpg?v=1683817779"},{"product_id":"antqie-polish-dated-1635-guild-wax-seal","title":"ANTIQUE BRONZE DATED 1635 POLISH GUILD WAX SEAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early German\/Polish Guild seal, in brass depicting a horse-powered mill dated 1635 and with circumscription.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal is engraved with a central scene of a working mill, powered by a pair of horses and driven by a man brandishing a whip with the inscription above reading IN POM:, with a date 1635 above and a circumscription reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDES.LOBL:HANDW:DER SWARTMANGLNEIST.V.SCHONFINSI*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe desk seal is believed to be the guild seal for the millers or maybe even blacksmiths from the Pommen region which is a formerly German region in today's Poland.  The mention of the word Schwarzmangel would indicate the colour black which is often associated with iron, so it is possible that this is for a mill associated with iron ore prior to melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 5mm (0.12\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 44mm (1.73\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 58g (2.04oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929422983453,"sku":"4742","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1320.jpg?v=1683817804"},{"product_id":"silver-19thc-fob-seal-1st-baron-westbury-rt-hon-sir-richard-bethell","title":"Silver 19thC Fob Seal - 1st Baron Westbury Rt HON. Sir Richard Bethell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent silver chessman-styled fob seal, in excellent condition with a matrix well engraved with the arms of The Baron Westbury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine, weighty silver fob seal, of flared body form and a pierced trefoil at the top section, the circular matrix with coat of arms and decorated border, the arms being for The Baron Westbury (Richard Luttrell Pilkington Bethell), of Westbury, in the co. of Wilts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rt. HON. Sir Richard Bethell was a very distinguished lawyer and stateman was born 30 June 1800 and educated at Wadham College, Oxford. He was called to the bar in Nov 1823 and became Solicitor-General and in 1853 was knighted. He was attorney-general twice and constituted as Lord High Chancellor being raised to the peerage as Baron Westbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 90mm (3.54\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 20mmx22mm (0.78\"x0.86\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 49g (1.72oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929429897501,"sku":"4455","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1291.jpg?v=1683817840"},{"product_id":"english-silver-gilt-desk-wax-seal-wellington-weir-clan-and-beresford-hope","title":"Antique English Silver-Gilt Desk Figurine Wax Seal - Wellington","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual 19th century silver-gilt English desk wax seal, in the form of a figurine depicting Wellington. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-gilt handle, formed in the image of a caricature standing figure of the Duke of Wellington in military dress, standing on a drum with the embossed inscription around the edge, reading:\u003cem\u003e INDERWICK'S TOBACCO STOPPER FOR THE ARMY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular carnelian matrix is engraved with twin crests above an armorial and motto reading: \u003cem\u003eAT SPES NON FRACTA \u003c\/em\u003e(Hope shall not break) and \u003cem\u003eVERO NIHIL VERUS \u003c\/em\u003e(Nothing truer than truth); the crests belonging to the Weir clan and Beresford-Hope family suggesting this seal was to commemorate the marriage of the two families, sometime around 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInderwick is England's oldest pipe maker, founded in 1797.  In more recent years, Inderwicks had a shop on Bear Street which in the 1990's became part of the Bear and Staff pub, a range of memorabilia is displayed on the downstairs walls of the pub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 83mm (3.26\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 16mm (0.62\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 50g (1.76oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929439793437,"sku":"2767","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_0905.jpg?v=1683817937"},{"product_id":"english-gold-mounted-hardstone-desk-wax-seal","title":"Antique English Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Wax Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine19th century English hardstone and gold wax seal with engraved matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive looking seal is overlaid with a scallop-edged cap decorated around the border in Antique taste with applied wirework scrolling, the body of banded agate in tones of brown, the handle of tapering faceted form with incurved collar, the integral circular matrix engraved in gothic letters with initials: \u003cem\u003eHDH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 75mm (2.95\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 18mm (0.70\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 118g (4.16oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929443561757,"sku":"0390","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_0918.jpg?v=1683817963"},{"product_id":"antique-jade-silver-gilt-squirrel-desk-wax-seal","title":"Antique Jade \u0026 Silver-Gilt Squirrel Desk Wax Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hardstone and silver-gilt desk seal, maker's mark dated 1907 with retailer's inscription on this superbly crafted piece made in the manner of Faberge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker's mark is incomplete but probably that of William Hornby, London 1907 with an inscription reading: J.C. Vickery, 179, 181, 183 Regent St. W, the top applied with a nephrite carving of a squirrel, in the manner of Faberge, with pink cabuchon eyes, his open arms outstretched and perched upon a bobbin-shaped silver-gilt plinth, the circular silver-gilt matrix engraved with a monogram in original small rectangular morocco case, lined with apricot plush and cream silk, stamped for:\u003cem\u003e J.C. VICKERY\/TO\/THE KING \u0026amp; QUEEN\/REGENT ST. W. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeight: 41mm (1.61\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth of matrix: 17mm (0.66\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight (without case): 20g (0.70oz)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929475019037,"sku":"0401","price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221226_211042965.jpg?v=1683818200"},{"product_id":"granite-steel-6-matrices-spinning-wheel-desk-seal","title":"Granite \u0026 Steel Spinning Wheel Desk Seal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stunning spinning wheel desk seal made with finely carved, tapering and faceted granite handle to a polished steel spinning wheel featuring six individual matrices, each engraved with a sentimental message (one blank).  The intricate nature of the craftmanship displayed on the wheel spokes and side-arms gives an indication to the quality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe spinning wheel offers six individual matrices, in both subject and material used.  They comprise the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBLANK - UNCUT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOUJOURS D'ACCORD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA VOUS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTOUJOURS SINCERE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVITE DE ?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDITES OUI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe intricately carved wheel has ornately decorated side panels in the form of foliage leaves.  Each of the five matrices are set in hatched gold mounts and are engraved with sentimental messages, which would undoubtedly be used by the owner when replying to personal correspondence, depending on which sentiment was wanted.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 130mm (5.11\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of wheel: 57mm (.24\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 129g (4.55oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: The whole is presented in excellent original condition. The body of the wheel appears free from any defect and the mechanism run smoothly.  Each of the five matrices are intact and appear to be damage free save for the screw threads have adjusted over time so that the matrices do not correctly align when fully tightened.  The granite handle is intact and attached firmly to the steel collar; the edges appear to be unmarked - understandable, perhaps, given its hardeness!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929480327453,"sku":"5441","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221223_152802698.jpg?v=1683818247"},{"product_id":"antique-brass-wax-seal-florida","title":"Antique American Brass Desk Wax Seal  - Southern District of Florida","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge circular brass matrix, the reverse with mounting spigot for press machine, the obverse engraved with the central pastoral scene of a three mast ship under way and in the background, a lighthouse and palm tree with palm tree and other native flora in the foreground.  Motto above reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIAT JUSTITIA\u003c\/em\u003e (Let justice be done)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand circumscription reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES * SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal of the District Court in Florida.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the same day that Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was admitted as a state, March 3, 1845, Congress enacted legislation creating the United States District Court for the District of Florida. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e On February 23, 1847, this District was subdivided into Northern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and Southern Districts, presumably the date that this seal was created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 7mm (0.27\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of matrix: 60mm (2.36\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 178g (7oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929501266205,"sku":"5859","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221108_095147043.MOTION.jpg?v=1683818420"},{"product_id":"antique-wax-desk-seal-archbishop-of-new-york","title":"Antique Desk Wax Seal - John Hughes, First Archbishop of New York","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe personal brass \u0026amp; 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It features a circular brass matrix with a central depiction of an angel with its open arms, standing on a ground with a motto reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eON EARTH PEACE, GOOD WILL TOWARDS MEN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand a circumscription within a lined border reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSEAL OF THE IV PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH . 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max-height: 100vw;\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929549173021,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20220901_114157954.jpg?v=1683818905"},{"product_id":"a-silver-gilt-figurine-of-comical-bowing-gent-desk-seal","title":"A Silver Gilt Figurine of Comical Bowing Gent Desk Seal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rather fine silver gilt figurine desk seal of a bowing gent with comical undertones standing on a silver gilt base set with semi-precious stones, the matrix engraved with initials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a little star this chap is!  This is an unusual silver gilt figurine desk seal fashioned in the form of a bowing gentleman standing on a rather impressive tapering engraved base, set with semi precious stones.  The gentlemen figure is in period costume, dating to the late 18th century - early 19th century with tails and wig, the slightly comical pose being attractive as he bends over in a bowing motion  with his tails riding high.  The fixing for the figurine has become slightly wobbly over time and although attached, may require soldering into a fixed position. At the base is a square bloodstone matrix with canted corners, engraved with the initials \u003cem\u003eLC\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCL.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith some inevitable wear to the gilt, this is nevertheless a lovely piece to have on a desk and worthy of serious consideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 70mm (2.75\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 18mmx18mm (0.70\"x0.70\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 33g (1.10oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171955892509,"sku":"-","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20230603_134400381_1.jpg?v=1687183954"},{"product_id":"english-gold-rose-quartz-triple-swivel-desk-wax-seal","title":"ENGLISH GOLD-MOUNTED ROSE QUARTZ TRIPLE SWIVEL DESK WAX SEAL - GARDINER","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine English triple-swivel desk seal fashioned with gold mount and collar, the matrices of rock crystal all engraved and for an identified family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1840, the later rose quartz handle of tapering form with everted rounded cap, scroll-cast gold collar and bridge, the rock crystal seal cut with three oval facets, one engraved with a shield, one with three crests and one with initials: \u003cem\u003eJGCG\u003c\/em\u003e in gothic script within a motto:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUNG ROI UNG LOI UNG FOI (\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"One King, One Faith, One Law.\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms are those of Gardiner quartering Cooper and Gilbert, and the crests are also those of Gardiner, Cooper and Gilbert.  The motto is that usually recorded for the Burke family.  The seal was made for a descendant of John Gardiner of Thundridge Bury in Hertfordshire, who died in 1760 aged 43, and his wife Dorothy, daughter of John Gilbert Cooper of Locko, co. Derby, who died in 1793 aged 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 85mm (3.34\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 28mmx23mm (1.10\"x0.90\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 77g (0.35oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171957039389,"sku":"0337","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20230603_134646338.jpg?v=1687183974"},{"product_id":"georgeiii-gold-perpetual-calendar-fob-wax-seal","title":"AN ENGLISH GEORGE III GOLD-CASED PERPETUAL CALENDAR FOB WAX SEAL","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rather impressive and unusual George III gold-cased perpetual calendar fob seal unmarked English circa 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe oval cushion engraved with the days of the week, the swivelling heptagonal cone above engraved with the days of the month secured by the screw-in suspension ring with a grey chalcedony matrix initialled for JM for Joseph Mellor of Hartshorne Derbyshire.  Presented with a black-edged handwritten copy of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Preliminary Reference to the Death of Mr Joseph Mellor of Harthorne Written for the Funeral Sermon Preached at the Penn Lane Chapel Melbourne Derbyshire on Sunday Evening 17th November 1861 by Henry Calloway New Church Minister\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Mellor of Hartstone (1769\/1771-1861)  The accompanying document sympathetically describes Mellor's sudden death at an extremely advanced age, his spiritual life's journey from birth in the Established Church, domestic trials with Weslyan Methodists and a final twenty years of happiness in the New Church, only marred by difficulties of attendance because of lameness, deafness and the distance of the Chapel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 38mm (1.49\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix 25mmx19mm (0.98\"x0.74\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 12g (0.42oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171960054045,"sku":"3283","price":582.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20230608_071938350.jpg?v=1687183997"},{"product_id":"faceted-citrine-and-gold-cat-desk-seal","title":"Faceted Citrine and Gold 'Cat' Desk Seal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA supremely elegant gold and citrine desk seal, the scalloped edged matrix engraved with an image of a cat. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeaow!   What a superb little feline wonder this is!  The handle is a multi faceted citrine of tapering form with rounded top.  The richly carved unmarked gold collar leads to slim waist and to a widening integral gold mount, the scalloped edge giving to a beautifully shaped citrine matrix, well engraved with a seated whiskered cat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 55mm (2.16\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix 12mmx12mm (0.47\"x0.47\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 33g (0.63oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171961004317,"sku":"0356","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/356A_050511_edited-1_2.jpg?v=1687184017"},{"product_id":"ebony-and-steel-sentimental-message-desk-seal","title":"Ebony and Steel Desk Seal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn ebony and steel desk seal, believed to be of originally Russian origin, with a finely engraved matrix displaying a sentimental message matrix.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegantly fashioned ebony and steel desk seal, the smooth ebony handle of slender, rounded-top form, tapering to a banded steel collar and integral oval polished steel matrix, very well engraved with a decorated central shield comprising a cypher reading \u003cem\u003eMJM \u003c\/em\u003esurrounded by a stylised inscription in French reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eELLE ADOUCIT LES PEINES DE L'ABSENCE (It reduces the pains of being separated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith a splendid image of a hurrying, leaping poodle dog with a letter held in its jaw.  This charming sentimental message is made more special for the inclusion of the poodle and one can only wonder at who the owner MJM was.......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 100mm (3.93\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix 25mmx29mm (0.98\"x1.14\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 49g (1.72oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171963691293,"sku":"0435","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/435A_090511_edited-2.jpg?v=1687184034"},{"product_id":"rock-crystal-and-gilt-silver-desk-seal","title":"Rock Crystal and Gilt Silver Desk Seal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elegant rock crystal handled desk seal with enamel painting and a gilt silver matrix engraved with personal arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA very attractive and elegantly proportioned desk seal, the handle formed of tapering cylindrical form with a rounded top, the shaft decorated with a coloured enamel, delicate, floral design tapering to a contrasting red purpurine ring above a gilt silver circular matrix, beautifully cut with a personal armorial comprising a shield with mantling under a royal coronet.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[This beautiful work is typical of that of Petouchoff and Boitzoef, both of whom worked in the Faberge workshops as master enamellers and purpurine was invented by Petouchoff for Carl Faberge.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 56mm (2.20\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix 25mm (0.98\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 57g (2.01oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45260867207453,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1498.jpg?v=1687943518"},{"product_id":"brass-welsh-religious-desk-seal","title":"Brass Welsh Vicar-General in Spiritualities Desk Wax Seal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare Welsh brass desk seal, late 18th - early 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRarely found Welsh example of a brass ecclesiastical seal dating to late 18th - early 19th century for the position of the Vicar-General in Spiritualities of the Lord Bishop of St David's.  The central shield displays the arms of the See of St David's with circumscription reading:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSIGILL(UM) . VICARII . IN . SP(IRIT)UALIBUS G(ENE)RALIS . D(OMI)NI ' EP(ISCOP)I . MENEVEN(SIS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 10mm (0.39\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix  34mmx52mm (1.33\"x2.04\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 112g (3.95oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45321131163933,"sku":"4884","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1835.jpg?v=1688539972"},{"product_id":"blue-agate-and-silver-desk-wax-seal-scheid","title":"Blue Agate and Silver Desk Wax Seal by George Scheid","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stunning George Scheid silver and blue agate personal desk seal made circa 1900 of elegant proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe handle of slender, gently tapering cylindrical form with flat top made of an unusual  deep blue agate with veining and patches of lighter blues leading to a slim band of contrasting white and an integral collar and matrix, the collar comprised of three legs of claw form to a circular silver matrix, engraved with the initials PE or EP.  The silver is marked 900 and the letter \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003etogether with other rubbed marks.   The seal is made by George Adam Scheid, who\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was a gold and silversmith with premises on the Gumpendorferstraße from 1882-1903. He was made Knight of the Order of Franz Joseph and worked in silver and enamels. He participated in the Jubilee exhibition of 1889 as well as the Paris 1900 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposition Universelle.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight mm 71mm (2.79\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix  22mm (0.86\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 53g (1.86oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45321407365405,"sku":"4330","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1867.jpg?v=1688540835"},{"product_id":"glass-yellow-metal-and-steel-tiffany-favrile-desk-seal","title":"Glass, Yellow Metal and Steel Tiffany Favrile Desk Seal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn early 20th century Favrile iridescent glass, yellow metal and steel personal desk seal by Tiffany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful and unusual glass desk seal with the most captivating and marvellous handle, of mushroom form and of iridescent blue glass giving the most spectacular effect with light.  Under the rim is inscribed the text; \u003cem\u003eTiffany \u003c\/em\u003ealong with\u003cem\u003e P-106,\u003c\/em\u003e initials\u003cem\u003e L.C. \u003c\/em\u003eand word\u003cem\u003e Favrile.  \u003c\/em\u003eThe handle tapers to an integral yellow metal shaft and circular mount to a steel matrix, cut with the initial letter M within a dashed border.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Favrile is different from other iridescent glasses because its color is not just on the surface, but part of the glass.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-suzy275_7-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Favrile_glass#cite_note-suzy275-7\"\u003e[7]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Trade name\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trade_name\"\u003etrade name\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabrile\u003c\/i\u003e, was derived from an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Old English language\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Old_English_language\"\u003eOld English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eword,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003efabrile\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning \"hand-wrought\" or handcrafted.\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-hesse100_8-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Favrile_glass#cite_note-hesse100-8\"\u003e[8]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTiffany later changed the word to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFavrile\u003c\/i\u003e, \"since this sounded better\".\u003csup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-warmus68_9-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Favrile_glass#cite_note-warmus68-9\"\u003e[9]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the distinguishing colors in Favrile glass include \"Gold Lustre,\" \"Samian Red,\" \"Mazarin Blue,\" \"Tel-el-amarna\" (or Turquoise Blue), and \"Aquamarine\" - Wikipedia]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 57mm (2.24\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix 13mm (0.51\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 71g (2.50oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45337831342365,"sku":"1498","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1875.jpg?v=1688639824"},{"product_id":"14th-century-bronze-personal-wax-seal","title":"14th Century Bronze Personal Wax Seal - PETRI ROBEVT","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of a personal wax seal dating to the mid 14th century of circular form with triform suspension loop on the obverse, the reverse engraved with a central depiction of a shield under a crest of an angel's face and wings with a circumscription within a beaded border reading: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+S . PETRI . ROBEVT \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe seal is believed to be from France and is now presented in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 26mm (1.02\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix  29mm (1.14\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 30g (1.05oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45363317801245,"sku":"1045","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1370.jpg?v=1688905894"},{"product_id":"13th-century-bronze-wax-seal-master-of-chant","title":"13th Century Bronze Personal Wax Seal - Master of Chant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA late 13th century bronze personal wax seal with matrix engraved with personal name and title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA superb example of a late 13th century bronze personal seal, of circular form with tapering rib and integral suspension loop on the obverse, with the reverse engraved with a central depiction of a bird of prey holding a fleur de lis on a raised clay and circumscription within a beaded border reading:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+ : S BAGVLLONIS  .M . PSALMODII :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Sigillum Bagullonis monachi psalmodii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis seal is supposed to be the original property of the Master of Chant at the Abbey to which he belonged which is believed to have originated in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 10mm (0.39\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix  32mm 1.25\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 22g (0.77oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45363470827805,"sku":"1113","price":515.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_1375.jpg?v=1688906636"}],"url":"https:\/\/sigillumseals.co.uk\/collections\/seals-archive.oembed?page=2","provider":"Sigillum Seals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}