This 19th-century wax seal cube was used in the 19th Century to close personal letters with hot wax. This set offered six ready-to-use seals with several apt, often humorous, mottos that could be selected depending on the content or receiver of that specific letter. The motto's appear in mirror image, so that they can be read when they have been pressed in wax.
This partially example clearly belonged to a dog lover, since two of the seals depict a dog! The other four motto's read as follows:
- A quill - 'The tongue of the absent'.
- A knife and fork - 'A votre service', French for 'At your service'.
- A fisherman with a fishing rod - 'I drop this line in hopes'.
- A hand pressing a seal in wax - 'I hope to make a good impression'.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 14.5 x 14 x 14 mm. Each seal measures 12 x 11 mm.
Weight: 9.76 grams
Age: 19th Century, circa 1840s.
Material: Brass.
Condition: In good antique condition with only minor signs of wear, consistent with its age. All seals are in good condition and appear to have been barely used.
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