{"title":"Seals","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are now offering an exciting and eclectic selection of The Matrix Collection wax seals on this website for immediate purchase and we will be increasing the number from month to month.  In addition, we are now offering our monthly live-auction on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/str\/sigillumseals\"\u003eeBay Shop\u003c\/a\u003e rather than on this website and we offer circa 20 seals per month, starting on the first Saturday of every month.  Each auction lasts 7 days and in the vast majority of cases are No Reserve and start at only 99p!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse the filters at the side to find correlating seals which are available to buy direct from this website. \u003c\/p\u003e","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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1432.jpg?v=1683817644"},{"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_1320.jpg?v=1683817804"},{"product_id":"english-porcelain-gold-and-hardstone-desk-wax-seal-dukes-of-richmond-and-gordon","title":"ANTIQUE 18THC ENGLISH PORCELAIN, GOLD AND HARDSTONE DESK WAX SEAL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA porcelain handle, gold collar and carnelian wax seal engraved with initials and a ducal coronet, dating to the mid-18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA porcelain. gold and hardstone desk seal, formed from a later-mounted porcelain cane handle, the cane handle French, mid 18th century, the unmarked mounts circa 1840.  The handle of fungus form, painted with rustic pastoral subjects, tapering gold collar above a lobed cushion, the circular carnelian matrix engraved with initials: R \u0026amp; G below a ducal coronet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initials are those of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon.  The seal was made for Charles, 5th Duke of Richmond (1791-1860), who succeeded to the title on the death of his father from a dogbite in 1819.  He served as a lieutenant in the army, fighting at the battle of Waterloo and was later appointed Knight of the Garter, Lord Lieutenant of Sussex and Aide de Camp to queen Victoria.  He had married Caroline, daughter of the Marquess of Anglesey in 1817.  He assumed the additional title of Gordon following the death of his maternal uncle, George, 5th Duke of Gordon in 1836.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Anonymous vendor, Gorringes, Lewes, 3 September 2002, lot 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 58mm (2.28\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix 17mm (0.66\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 48g (1.69oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929441792285,"sku":"0304","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/IMG_0912.jpg?v=1683817956"},{"product_id":"antique-wax-seal-matrix-nottoway-county-courthouse-virginia","title":"ANTIQUE AMERICAN BRASS WAX SEAL MATRIX - NOTTOWAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, VIRGINIA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and high quality circular brass American matrix wax seal made circa 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA circular brass matrix , the reverse engraved with centering arrow and name of the engraver:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWAGNER YORK PA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matrix edge has been engraved with incised and wheeled lines, the obverse engraved with a central gowned female figure holding the scales of justice and sword on a ground with an inscription above reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTTOWAY COUNTY.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand a circumscription within a lined border reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCIRCUIT SUPERIOR COURT OF LAW 7 CHANCERY * VIRGINIA*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seal is believed to have been created circa 1830 - t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe Superior Courts of Chancery were abolished in 1831 and their jurisdiction was assumed by the newly created Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for each county.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 12mm (¹⁵\/₃₂\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of matrix: 47mm (1 ²⁷\/₃₂\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 178g (6.27oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929506410781,"sku":"5621","price":181.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221108_095250951.MOTION.jpg?v=1683818443"},{"product_id":"antique-american-brass-notary-mississippi-desk-wax-seal","title":"ANTIQUE AMERICAN BRASS NOTARY DESK WAX SEAL - MISSISSIPPI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavy and large proportioned brass desk notarial wax seal for the American state of Mississippi, made circa 1850 and featuring a well engraved matrix of spread-winged eagle and circumscription. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA circular brass matrix of thick proportions, the central image depicting spread-winged eagle holding arrows and laurel branch and a circumscription within lined border reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eG. 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Mi. *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal is for the lawyer, LANCASTER working in Wilkinson County in the State of Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeight: \u003c\/em\u003e20mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth of matrix; \u003c\/em\u003e48mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: \u003c\/em\u003e281g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929514144029,"sku":"3370","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221108_094911326.MOTION_e2a49f3a-404e-4fcf-be19-0ab886e10022.jpg?v=1683818480"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-and-brass-wax-seal-albany-water-works","title":"ANTIQUE C1802 SILVER AND BRASS WAX SEAL - ALBANY WATER WORKS","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOval with inverted sides, notched at the top as marker, the silver matrix, delicately engraved with a roccoco water fountain with three jets rising from dolphins and shells, within an inscription, milled border, the reverse incised below the marker with an eagle's head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription reads: \u003cem\u003eALBANY WATER WORKS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to information supplied by Virginia B. Bowers, Historian of the City of Albany, it is most probable that this seal dates from around 1802, the date of the incorporation of the Albany Water Works Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore this date, the citizens of Albany either drew water from the river Hudson which flows nearby or from a number of public and private wells.  The water from both these sources was described by contemporaries as on the whole dirty but not unhealthy.  During the 1790's, the Corporation of Albany sought to improve the situation by proposing a water supply which did not rely on wells, without success.  Then in 1802, the Albany Water Works Co was incorporated with a capital of $40,000.  Work was almost immediately begun by laying mains in the principal streets, drawing water from the Maezlandt Kill.  This source rapidly became inadequate and further brooks and streams were tapped until in 1844, the capital of the company was doubled and the Albany Hydrant Company was incorporated.  Extensive surveys followed but no further action was taken until 1850 when legislation was passed to appoint five water commissioners to assume complete responsibility for establishing a good and adequate water supply for the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is probable this seal was made and engraved by a local craftsman since a number of competent silversmiths were working in Albany at the beginning of the 19th century.  It has been suggested that the seal might be the work of the brief partnership, from 25 August 1800 until 5 October 1805, between the clock and watchmaker Hehemiah B. Bassett, who is also known to have worked as an engraver, and the silversmith Joseph Warford.  Their mark was an eagle's head punch, similar to the eagle's head roughly incised on the back of this seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaac Hutton (1766-1855), on the other hand, the \"father of Albany silversmiths\" was known for the quality of his engraving: an extant wax impression of a seal made for Union College indicates his ability as a seal-cutter and, from 1803, Hutton was a director of the Albany Waterworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(For those keen collectors and followers of Sigillum Seals, you may be interested to know that this seal registers as No. 1 in the collection!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of matrix: 31mmx41mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 95g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44929527283997,"sku":"0982","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/products\/PXL_20221108_095216830.MOTION.jpg?v=1683818553"},{"product_id":"a-silver-fob-seal-fully-hallmarked-with-secondary-silver-fob-seal-attached-by-chain","title":"ANTIQUE SILVER FOB WAX SEAL BY WARWICK WITH SECONDARY SILVER FOB SEAL","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver fob seal of navette form engraved with a cross and circumscription reading: \u003cem\u003eSigilla : soc : archit : apud : oxonienses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Architectural Society was founded in 1839 as the \"Oxford Society for promoting the study of Gothic architecture\".  The official change of name took place in 1848 but had been used unofficially since 1844; 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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 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a simple silver oval mount and bloodstone matrix, well engraved with a matching head and neck of a camel atop a ducal coronet.  The seal was created for a Richard Walton White (1783-1854), who began life on the Isle of Wight and moved to the mainland where he served as Justice of the Peace for Hampshire among his other official positions.  It is believed that the handle might have been derived originally from a parasol handle as was common practice at that time and that it may have originated in Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight 80mm (3.14\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter of matrix  10mmx12mm (0.39\"x0.47\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight 70g (2.47oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default 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squared form, to a silver band collar and a most impressive cast and deeply engraved pastoral scene around the whole base comprising a hunting scene with hound chasing wild boar with cherub-like figures in attendance on a background of deep-cut foliate and flora forms.  The base terminates in a rectangular carnelian with rounded corners, very well engraved with a full complement of arms comprising central quartered with twin crest above of wild boar standing on crown and the other of a hand raising aloft a laurel branch.  Below the armorial is a motto reading:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSHANAT A BOO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[sometimes seen as SHANNET or SHANID - t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe war-cry and motto of the Earls of Desmond and Knights of Glin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was \"Shanid Abu\" (or \"Shanid Aboo\"), meaning \"Shanid Forever\" in 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mount collet-set with pear-shaped garnets, to a circular chalcedony matrix engraved with the armorial and orders suspended, presented in its original fitted case, lined with silk and velvet with twin brass catches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 108mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix  22mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 158g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55344947790202,"sku":"4754","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/PXL_20250126_124006354.jpg?v=1770912112"},{"product_id":"1st-duke-wellington-18thc-english-hardstone-silver-desk-seal","title":"1ST DUKE WELLINGTON 18THC ENGLISH HARDSTONE SILVER DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive English desk seal; the silver mount with floral engraved border, to a rounded rectangular hardstone matrix engraved with the portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley, signed Dutton.  Of particularly fine quality engraving, and presented now in excellent condition, save for the missing handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix  24mmx27mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 19g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55344975446394,"sku":"4750","price":709.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/4750-1.jpg?v=1770913033"},{"product_id":"c1839-centenary-wood-mother-of-pearl-and-brass-john-wesley-antique-wax-seal","title":"C1839 CENTENARY JOHN WESLEY ANTIQUE WAX SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly collectable bois durci, mother of pearl and brass desk seal, English, circa 1839, moulded as a bust of John Wesley, in clerical dress with mother of pearl tabs, inscribed in relief with name on the front pedestal, circular brass matrix, hatched as an eraser stamp. In excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  18mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  49g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56577960542586,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/148.jpg?v=1770892452"},{"product_id":"fine-19thc-irish-hardstone-silver-antique-wax-seal-freeman-original-case","title":"19THC IRISH HARDSTONE SILVER ANTIQUE WAX SEAL - FREEMAN + ORIGINAL CASE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine 19th century Irish hardstone and silver antique wax desk seal, the handle of baluster form with rounded top made of a most impressive polished hardstone of mainly dark blue hues, tapering to a silver flared collar with rubbed silver marks to a circular integral matrix, well engraved with the arms for the family, Freeman, of county Cork, Ireland comprising shield, helm and crest, mantling and motto at base reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIBER ET AUDAX (Free and Bold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in excellent condition along with its associated original calfskin and silk case and gold printed stamp for \"J MacMichael To the Queen\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  63mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  22mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  69g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56577987936634,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8cfa03b7-2b92-4976-85fd-c04babc94463.jpg?v=1771591208"},{"product_id":"english-19thc-agate-gilt-carnelian-armorial-desk-seal-dalrymple-hay","title":"ENGLISH 19THC AGATE, GILT \u0026 CARNELIAN ARMORIAL DESK SEAL - HAY CLAN","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine English 19th century agate, gilt and carnelian desk seal, the handle of striated agate, of colours ranging from pale grey to black, of octagonal pommel form, the stem leading to an octagonal gilt brass collar to a rectangular matrix, well engraved with a crest within a belt and buckle inscribed with a motto reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERVA JUGUM (Keep the Yoke)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[The motto signifies a commitment to duty, service, and resilience, rooted in a legend where a farmer and his sons used a yoke to stop a fleeing Scottish army, turning the tide against Danish invaders.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"eN0Ode_h,eN0Ode_i\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=eN0Ode_g\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"eN0Ode_h,eN0Ode_i\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=eN0Ode_g\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eA seal belonging to a member of the Scottish clan of \u003cstrong\u003eHay\u003c\/strong\u003e.  In superb condition commensurate with its age, with some gilt rubbed away on edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  60mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  15mmx17mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  31g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56586727522682,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260223_115944.jpg?v=1771935970"},{"product_id":"the-althorp-seal-a-late-19th-century-banded-agate-and-gold-desk-seal","title":"THE ALTHORP SEAL A LATE 19TH CENTURY BANDED AGATE AND GOLD DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe facetted banded agate handle with a domed mushroom terminal, to a fluted gold collar, the white chalcedony matrix engraved ‘ALTHORP’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthorp, in West Northamptonshire, is a Grade I listed stately home, and has been the home of Spencer family for more than 500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCited as a hamlet in the Doomsday Book of 1086, the site was purchased by John Spencer in 1508, and rose to become one of the most prominent stately homes in England. In 1788 the architect Henry Holland was commissioned redevelop the original Tudor building, with later additions in 1877 designed by John Macvicar Anderson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout its history the house has played host to numerous notable figures, including Charles I. Georgiana Cavendish, neé Spencer, The Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), known for her political influence and love of socialising, was the daughter of John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, and was born at Althorp in 1757. 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The bust is on a bracketed support with angular bosses on a textured ground. The hexagonal white chalcedony matrix was later engraved with a crest, a coat of arms and a motto. In a later fitted rectangular black leather case, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1845, with tooled border and green plush lining, and stamped for the retailer: Noah Groves\/ Goldsmith\/ Bradford (Note: split in the upper portion due to damage which requires fixing.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe motto reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehic fructus virtutis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (‘This is the fruit of valour’). The arms are those of Waller as the Waller Baronetcy of Braywick Lodge, Berkshire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seal is believed to have been given to Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller (1769–1853), 1st Baronet, ophthalmic surgeon to George III and his family, later Groom of the Bedchamber to William IV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Waller family are said to owe descent to Alured de Waller of Newark. Anne Waller, sole surviving heir of Thomas Waller of south Lambeth, married firstly John Allen, by whom she had an only child, Mary. Anne Allen married secondly Jonathan Wathen, an eye surgeon. Mary Allen married Joshua Phipps, an ironfounder in the East End of London, and left one son, Jonathan Wathen Phipps, who, as sole heir to his grandmother, assumed her arms and name in 1814 by sign-manual, being also created Baronet in December of that year. Sir Jonathan had followed his step-grandfather’s example, becoming an eye specialist with a particular reputation for cataracts. Ironically, he himself was to become blind as a result of two failed cataract operations before his death in 1853. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Wathen Phipps married firstly Elizabeth Slack in 1793 and had seven children, four of whom survived infancy. His two sons, Thomas, who succeeded as 2nd Baronet in 1853, and Ernest Adolphus, who entered holy orders, married two sisters in 1836 and 1835 respectively. Following Elizabeth’s death in 1809, Jonathan married secondly in 1812, as her second husband, Sophia Charlotte (1762–1835), daughter of Earl Howe, from whom she inherited the title of Baroness Howe of Langar. They lived at Twickenham on the site of Pope’s celebrated villa, which Baroness Howe had purchased in 1807. She had subsequently ordered the villa and grotto to be demolished since she was, it is said, inconvenienced by the frequent flow of curious visitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1796 Jonathan had been appointed oculist to the Royal Household. Several members of the royal family were his patients, with whom he was to maintain close ties. The Princesses Sophia and Mary, and their brothers the Dukes of Cumberland and Cambridge, stood sponsor at the christening of his second son, Ernest Adolphus, born 1808. Sir Jonathan was invested as a Knight of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order (KH) in 1824, becoming KCH in 1827 and GCH in 1830 (this Order being in the gift of the King). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Jonathan’s papers, which include numerous affectionate letters from members of the royal family, are now in the Warwickshire County Record Office. Writing to his eldest son, Sir Jonathan gives a moving account of the death of George IV, at which he was present: ‘My beloved Friend \u0026amp; Monarch expired in my Arms at ¼ past 3 oClock on the Morning of Yesterday ... he as usual took my Hand in his \u0026amp; I felt him instantly press it harder than usual \u0026amp; he looked at me with an eager Eye \u0026amp; exclaimed, “My dear Boy this is Death.” These were the last Words he uttered ...’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting group of precious objects given to Sir Jonathan by George IV and other members of the royal family, including a jewelled tortoiseshell snuff box given to him by the King on his coronation in 1821, was sold by the executors of his descendant, Sir Wathen Arthur Waller, in 1947. It is known, furthermore, that a group of seals modelled as busts of George IV were made for the royal family and their entourage (Duke of Sussex, ‘A gold seal, with a bust of George IV, on a column, with white cornelian foot’; Duke of Cambridge, ‘A pair of seals, the handles of silver-gilt, formed as pedestals, with busts of George IV’).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA descendant of the Waller family, according to whom the seal was presented to Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller following the death of George IV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe arms do not bear the badge of a Baronet, and could therefore have been used by either of Sir Jonathan’s sons before 1853 (although the second son should have used a crescent for difference), but not by the Baronet himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-20dbe0f4-7fff-3fb1-eb5b-2c0217a5a1a6\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root mui-1821gv5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-heading3 mui-4qde0w\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy family tradition presented to Sir Jonathan Wathen Waller on the death of King Geoge IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy descent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix a Collection of British Seals, David Morris, seal 14, pages 46 – 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 65 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix: 19mm x 17mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  72g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603855454586,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/207A.jpg?v=1771785898"},{"product_id":"the-joshua-toulmin-smith-desk-seal-1816-1869-a-19th-century-silver-desk-seal","title":"THE JOSHUA TOULMIN SMITH DESK SEAL (1816-1869) A 19TH CENTURY SILVER DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe domed handle with profuse scroll chased decoration throughout, to an integral matrix, of circular outline, engraved with the crest and motto for the Toulmin Smith family.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua Toulmin Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e (1816- 1869)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA British political theorist and lawyer, from Birmingham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cholera epidemic of 1847 encouraged Smith to demand better sanitation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small French poincon mark is stamped on the matrix reverse. The seal is presented in excellent condition save for a hairline mark around part of the handle, as can be seen in the photos.  It is not understood why this is present and it does not affect the structural integrity of the seal handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  20mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  50g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603877179770,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260219_110708-2.jpg?v=1771510324"},{"product_id":"the-william-lowther-1821-1921-desk-seal-a-mid-19th-century-circa-1851-bloodstone-turquoise-enamel-desk-seal","title":"THE WILLIAM LOWTHER DESK WAX SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail - as featured on p.141 of our \"Matrix\" Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is cast as the figure of a prancing lion supporting a cartouche, with enamelled monogram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above the date 1851, on a curved, tapering bloodstone column of cut-cornered rectangular section, the collar and cushion engraved with arabesques, the latter overlaid with turquoise-set openwork fleurs-de-lis. The almost circular oval banded agate matrix is finely engraved with a quatrefoil enclosing a coat of arms within an inscription in gothic script, between flowing scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription reads: Sigillum gulielmi lowther (‘The seal of William Lowther’). The arms are those of Lowther.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Lowther (1821–1912), diplomat and MP, was the third son of the Hon. Henry Cecil Lowther, brother of the 3rd Earl of Lonsdale and uncle of the celebrated sportsman, the ‘Yellow Earl’ of Lonsdale. He married Charlotte Alice, daughter of 1st Baron Wensleydale, in 1853, and they had four sons and three daughters. Their house, the red-brick Lowther Lodge in Kensington Gore, designed by Norman Shaw, is now the headquarters of the Royal Geographical Society. Lowther was raised to the rank of an earl’s son by royal warrant in 1872. The seal presumably commemorated Lowther’s 30th birthday in 1851.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracketts, Tunbridge Wells, 5 December 2002, lot 1279.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-heading3 mui-4qde0w\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matrix Collection, Number 70, Pg. 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracketts, Tunbridge Wells, 5th December 2002, lot 1279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  90mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  22mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  82g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603879571834,"sku":null,"price":2650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260219_104905-2.jpg?v=1771504789"},{"product_id":"a-baltic-russian-town-seal-a-17th-century-lamb-of-god-brass-desk-seal","title":"A BALTIC \/ RUSSIAN CLOTHMAKER SEAL A 17TH CENTURY LAMB OF GOD BRASS DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular disc engraved a central crest of the Lamb of God and inscription reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEINHANDTWERCK DER ZEVGM * ACHERINKONIGSBERG 1694\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin the legend to an integral loop handle.  A seal for the clothmaker guild within the German town.  A fine seal in exceptional condition.  A small stamped letter \"M\" is found on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  33mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix: 35mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  80g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603887370618,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/0001_zCLBBh_original.jpg?v=1771443607"},{"product_id":"an-estonian-tailors-guild-seal-a-17th-century-steel-and-brass-desk-seal","title":"AN ESTONIAN TAILOR'S GUILD SEAL A 17TH CENTURY STEEL AND BRASS DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe circular brass matrix engraved ‘DER SCHNEIDER AMTS SIGEL IN HAPSAL 1622’ around open scissors in foliate frame.  A seal for the tailor's guild for that region of Estonia.  In exceptional conditional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  48mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  40mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  174g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56603891007866,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/0001_zcxJWo_original.jpg?v=1771443673"},{"product_id":"a-large-continental-military-rock-crystal-desk-seal","title":"A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL MILITARY ROCK CRYSTAL DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large baluster handle with carved domed terminal, engraved with foliate motifs and initial to centre, above a tapered fluted lower section and circular matrix, the matrix finely engraved with a Continental military armorial, with armorial shield emanating tome a star with helm above and flowing mantling, the whole set from intertwined ribbons with seven orders of chivalry \/ military awards, in fitted leather case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  35mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  246g (without case)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56605333324154,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260219_105507-2.jpg?v=1771505529"},{"product_id":"19th-century-wax-engravers-leather-impression-sample-book-folio","title":"19TH CENTURY RARE WAX ENGRAVER'S LEATHER IMPRESSION SAMPLE BOOK FOLIO","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolio Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and unusually intact example of a 19th century seal engraver's sample impression folio.  The leather case, furnished with gilded edges and London engraver's details on the front and rear, reading\u003cstrong\u003e EDWIN G. 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Beautifully detailed impressions highlighting the extraordinary skill of the engraver and although some of the precious impressions have been cracked over time due to their fragile nature, they remain a beautiful collection of historical impressions for any keen collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolio Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  200mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth:  140mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  268g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56606259216762,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260219_145048-2.jpg?v=1771513654"},{"product_id":"19thc-steel-archdeacon-bodmin-1924-montague-blamire-williamson-antique-wax-seal","title":"THE ARCHDEACON MONTAGUE BLAMIRE WILLIAMSON WAX DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA heavy steel wax seal dated 1924 for the Archdeacon of Bodmin.  The vessica shaped steel matrix, of heavy form, has the matrix engraved in a typical style of central armorial escutcheon and crest and inscription within a lined a pelmet border, reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSEAL. OF. MONTACUTE. BLAMIRE. WILLIAMSON. ARCHDEACON. OF. 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He remained in post until his death in 1939.  The reverse of the seal features two sets of stamps for the seal engravers, \u003cb\u003eBowles \u0026amp; Son 81 Berwick St\u003c\/b\u003e. together with a screw-hole for a handle which has since become detached from the matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  14mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  55mm x 85mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  427g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56609375945082,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c45a5fe8-7daa-4fe1-a5a1-d79f8740e731.jpg?v=1771588621"},{"product_id":"french-grand-orient-de-france-vesoul-united-hearts-coeurs-unis-lodge-desk-seal","title":"FRENCH GRAND ORIENT DE FRANCE VESOUL UNITED HEARTS COEURS UNIS LODGE DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine and unusual example of an early 19th century French bronze masonic desk seal, the handle of rounded top form, column stem terminating in a wide and deep bronze collar and integrated circular matrix, well engraved with central masonic devices of a set square and pair of dividers on a paved ground, amidst a plethora of floral decoration within a crossed rope border and an outer inscription reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLES COEURS UNIS A L'O: DE VESSOUL HAUTE SAONE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seal for the masonic lodge of United Hearts, part of the Grand Orient of France structure based at Vesoul, in the department of Haute Saone - a lodge that is believed to be active to this day. This seal is a large, imposing example and displays some considerable wear during its history, especially on the collar and matrix rim. However, this does not detract from its appeal as a rare and desirable piece of French masonic history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 90 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  50mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  170g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56640619217274,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5fd335c3-4611-4e43-b0bf-387703dbb638.jpg?v=1772459518"},{"product_id":"bronze-seal-for-george-murray-bishop-of-sodor-and-man-1814","title":"BRONZE SEAL FOR GEORGE MURRAY BISHOP OF SODOR AND MAN 1814","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example of a Bishop's desk seal; this one the seal of George Murray (1784-1860) as Bishop of Sodor and Man, and also a grandson of the duke of Atholl and a member of the Clan Murray.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional shield ensigned by a mitre:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDexter: (argent\u003c\/em\u003e) An unusual depiction of the Blessed Virgin Mary standing at the top of three steps and grasping pillars to either side and holding a church with her right hand (\u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e); in base, the arms of of the Isle of Man, (\u003cem\u003egules\u003c\/em\u003e) three armed legs conjoined in the fesse point (\u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e), SEE OF MAN; impaling \u003ci\u003e sinister \u003c\/i\u003ewhat are basically the arms of the dukes of \u003cstrong\u003eATHOLL\u003c\/strong\u003e; quarterly of six, 1. \u003cem\u003e(azure\u003c\/em\u003e) Three mullets (\u003cem\u003eargent\u003c\/em\u003e) within a double tressure counterflory (\u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eMURRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e; 2. \u003cstrong\u003eISLE OF MAN\u003c\/strong\u003e; 3. 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The port's historic records extend as far back as 1249. The port traded with ports over the United Kingdom as well as Scandinavia, shipping many natural resources from the fertile Highlands. The seal is in excellent original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  48mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  38mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  77g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56644798808442,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9f1d1f6d-1dff-4146-98ae-f8a7feeb2c77.jpg?v=1772475974"},{"product_id":"c18thc-continental-gilt-and-steel-armorial-ring","title":"c1600 GILT AND STEEL ARMORIAL RING FOR VON KARSTEDT FAMILY","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual early 17th century gilt and steel armorial finger ring for the von Karstedt family from the \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003emunicipality of Karstadt in the Prignitz region of Saxony in modern day Germany.  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is purported to have been the ring of either Joachim von Karstedt, or of more likelihood that of his son, Reimar von Karstedt (1560-1618), who was dean of Havelberg Cathedral.  Of no doubt, though, is the fact that the von Karstedt family is one of the oldest noble families of the Margraviate of Brandenburg. \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fire-gilt ring formed with a broad and tapering form decorated with horizontal reeded banding giving it a segmented, almost \"armoured\" visual rhythm.  The stepped mount terminates in an octagonal tablet, set with a steel matrix, engraved with an armorial comprising shield of three jester's caps surmounted by a crested helm with repeat jester cap and pennant on either side.  A great looking example in very good overall condition save for wear to the gilt shank, commensurate with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  29mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix: 13mm x 16mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 13g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56644800414074,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_e7ea183d-59c1-4cd7-9d65-a595cc2411f1.jpg?v=1772477135"},{"product_id":"bronze-ring-of-sir-john-hawkwood-1323-1394","title":"BRONZE RING REPUTED THAT OF SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD 1323-1394","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine late 14th century bronze alloy signet ring, the shank a plain tapering design with positioning star , the rectangular matrix, engraved with the raised wings of a hawk within a beaded border, reputed to be the crest form used by Sir John Hawkwood (c.1323-1394), an English soldier and condottiero (or mercenary) in France and Italy.     Known for his cunning, astuteness but also brutal, Hawkwood owned considerable land both in England and Italy and this particular seal is believed to have been the subject of a detectorist find early in the 20th century in Essex.  A most intriguing ring in excellent condition and with fascinating story that adds to its charm and mystery, although no actual provenance can be provided to back it up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  24mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  14mm x 15mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:   10g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56648973123962,"sku":null,"price":473.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2e94de9d-227d-45b6-bac2-2ec9cf2172f0.jpg?v=1772732441"},{"product_id":"19thc-bronze-alloy-sidmouth-harbour-company-1836-desk-seal","title":"19THC BRONZE ALLOY SIDMOUTH HARBOUR COMPANY 1836 DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and unusual bronze alloy two-matrices desk seal relating to Sidmouth, a town on the south coast of England.  The integral bronze handle of tapering form with an affixed raised flat circular top, within which is engraved a naive depiction of a harbour scene with ship, and a circumscription within a lined border reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIDMOUTH HARBOUR COMPANY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other end of the handle terminates in a squared section, upon which is an engraved depiction of a running fox on a ground and inscription reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTALLY HO!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seal for the Sidmouth Harbour Company which was formed in 1836 to build a permanent harbour for the town. Many proposals over the centuries have been proposed for a protected harbour, and most did not progress beyond the initials planning. In only two cases was any physical work actually carried out, in 1836 and 1875.  This seal relates to the former attempt.  The company was formed in 1836 and we have evidence of the company seal and original share certificates dated 5th December 1836.  Interestingly, they are very similar to the seal offered here but they are actually different.  The shape is different and the share certificate bears the wordning \"Incorporated 1836\" which this seal does not.  Why there would be two seals is a mystery but an intriguing one. Why the wording \"Tally Ho!\" also.....  Whatever the explanation, this is a charming seal with a wonderful engraving of a 19th century harbour scene and a great piece of social history to boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 70 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  20mm \u0026amp; 15mm x 15mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  100g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56654387052922,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/20260223_114425_2add7319-2551-457d-9c40-d04223ae32ec.jpg?v=1772877494"},{"product_id":"the-greenock-district-lodge-of-the-loyal-orange-institution-of-great-britain-seal","title":"THE GREENOCK DISTRICT LODGE OF THE LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF GREAT BRITAIN SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal 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He had previously worshipped at Shottesbrook Church in Berkshire, and admiring that church, he decided to build (and pay for) an exact replica, complete with landmark spire, at Kingswood. The church took five years to build, as he had insisted that the workers should only be employed when they could not find work elsewhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe church of St Andrew’s was finally consecrated by the Bishop of Winchester in September 1852, and the occasion was celebrated by a ‘substantial dinner’ in a large tent to which all Mr Alcock’s ‘tenantry, labourers and the inhabitants of the district’ were invited. The Bishop’s speech, quoted in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated London News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of 22 January 1853, emphasises Mr Alcock’s spiritual and temporal care of the poor. It is very probable that this seal was presented at this time, although it is not mentioned specifically. His heir, Thomas St Leger Alcock, sold the manor in 1873. 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