An antique French silver letter seal beautifully worked with ribbons, bellflowers, and laurel garlands. A small and exquisite piece of the past to dress up your desk — perfect for starting or adding to a collection of wax seals.
A note on wax seal tradition: the French used chocolate-coloured wax for dinner invitations and white for wedding correspondence — the colour conveying the nature of the letter within.
Hallmarks & Provenance
French silver, c. 1850. Marked with the boar’s head for .800 silver.
Details & Dimensions
Origin: France
Date: c. 1850
Material: Silver, .800
Length: 2⅞"
Item ID: 121246
Condition
Very good. Normal surface marks in accordance with age and use.
