{"product_id":"19th-century-ormulu-wax-seal-wheel-with-six-seals","title":"19th Century Ormulu Wax Seal Wheel with Six Seals","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis 19th-century wax seal wheel is not only practical, but also an impressive little artwork to display on one's desk! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 19th Century, letters were often sealed with hot wax. Most avid letter writers would have their personal seal, for instance, bearing their initials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis desk wheel is fitted with six seals: one depicting the capital letter 'D', and the other five set with paste seals, each bearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e a different motto. Its mechanism is made of ormulu, a gilding technique that was used as a substitute for gold, which has an orange paste handle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intaglios depict the following: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePurple paste: A ship on choppy waters: \u003cem\u003e'Telle est la vie'\u003c\/em\u003e (Such is life). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack paste: A scissor \u003cem\u003e'We can part to meet again'\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBlue paste: a table mirror with a motto that is too worn to read. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePurple paste: a klimop: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn adversis fida'\u003c\/em\u003e (Faithful in adversity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eBlack paste: a column: 'Secure Whilst Efficient'. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10 cm long: each seal measures 10 x 9 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 33.90 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Early 19th Century, also known as the Georgian era, circa 1830s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: In good antique condition with signs of wear, consistent with age. The ormolu frame is still sturdy; one setting has minor traces of oxidation. \u003cbr\u003eSome of the seals are in poor condition: the blue seal is quite worn, and both purple seals have a chip at the side. You can see their condition in the last picture. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57343431934296,"sku":null,"price":2180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/IMG-5620.png?v=1779478356","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/19th-century-ormulu-wax-seal-wheel-with-six-seals","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}