In the early 19th Century, letters were often sealed with hot wax. This rare 19th-century wax seal spinner has three spinning wheel that provides its owner with nine different seals in total to choose from.
The seals depict the following:
Shield-shaped wheel:
A pansy flower
A butterfly
a daffodil flower
Octagonal-shaped wheel:
A sitting dog
the motto: God Bless You
A ship at sea
Shield-shaped wheel:
A lyre
A dog's head
A boar's head
The motto is depicted in mirror image, making it readable when pressed in hot wax.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 25 x 25 mm. Each shield-shaped seal measures 9x9 mm, and the octagonal seals measure 8x9 mm.
Weight: 6.30 grams
Age: Early 19th Century, circa 1830s.
Material: Brass.
Condition: In good antique condition with minor signs of wear, consistent with age.
Please note that the antique box is intended for display purposes only. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from most taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import taxes.