Seal (5) - Blank matrix
05
days
20
hours
48
minutes
56
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Constance Rousseau
Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 135391 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Five stamp seals with virgin matrices dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, made from bronze, nacre, crystal, brass and bone, featuring Art Nouveau and XIXe century design with blank matrices ready for engraving, in good used condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Exceptional Set of 5 Desk Seals "End of Century" – Art Nouveau & 19th Century
Group of five sealing seals (virgin matrices) presenting a superb panorama of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of high curiosity, perfect for a writing cabinet or a display case collection.
Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Seal in Bronze: Masterpiece with naturalist decoration of ivy and berries, symbol of good luck. Lovely original medallion patina. Engraved in relief at the base with "Pil" (art publisher). French work circa 1900.
• Nacre Seal: Flat igneous handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegant typical of 19th-century feminine correspondence sets.
• Cut Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering splendid light play. Crystal work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned handle with baluster, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Fleur-de-Lys Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.
Condition:
Good used condition. Patina of time preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, offering the possibility of personalized engraving.
Technical characteristics:
• Era: 19th century and early 20th century.
• Materials: Bronze, nacre, crystal, bone, brass.
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm to 7 cm.
Exceptional Set of 5 Desk Seals "End of Century" – Art Nouveau & 19th Century
Group of five sealing seals (virgin matrices) presenting a superb panorama of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of high curiosity, perfect for a writing cabinet or a display case collection.
Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Seal in Bronze: Masterpiece with naturalist decoration of ivy and berries, symbol of good luck. Lovely original medallion patina. Engraved in relief at the base with "Pil" (art publisher). French work circa 1900.
• Nacre Seal: Flat igneous handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegant typical of 19th-century feminine correspondence sets.
• Cut Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering splendid light play. Crystal work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned handle with baluster, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Fleur-de-Lys Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.
Condition:
Good used condition. Patina of time preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, offering the possibility of personalized engraving.
Technical characteristics:
• Era: 19th century and early 20th century.
• Materials: Bronze, nacre, crystal, bone, brass.
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm to 7 cm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
5
Country of Origin
France
Material
Nacre, Bone, Brass, Bronze, Crystal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Blank matrix
