Antique French Silver Letter Seal, Seau, Wax Seal

About This Piece

An antique French silver letter seal for your desk, beautifully worked with flowers, ribbons, and laurel garlands in the Louis XVI style, with a warm patina. The bottom of the seal was never engraved — it can be personalised with your choice of design, making it a truly bespoke gift.

A note on wax seal tradition: the French used chocolate-coloured wax for dinner invitations and white for wedding correspondence — the colour of the wax conveying the nature of the letter within. A perfect gift for the letter writer in your life. Antiques are a wonderful way to go green, recycle, and give a piece of the past.

Hallmarks & Provenance

French silver, late 19th century. Marks are present but heavily worn and difficult to decipher. Listed conservatively as .800 silver, though the quality of the piece suggests it may be sterling.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: France
• Date: Late 19th century
• Style: Louis XVI
• Material: Silver (listed as .800; possibly sterling)
• Length: 3⅞"
• Matrix: Unengraved — available for personalisation
• Item ID: 121247

Condition

Very good. Surface scratches in accordance with age and use.

Shipping & Handling

• Ships next business day via USPS Priority Mail
• Complimentary shipping within the US
• Reduced International Rates available