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Up for sale is a unique antique personal wax seal stamp, dating from the late 19th century.
The handle is crafted in finely patinated silver, formed as an elegant tubular oval with a beautifully executed twisted-rope pattern. This rope motif was traditionally used to symbolize unity, fidelity, and the binding of two lives together — which strongly supports the interpretation that this was a family or wedding seal, created to mark important personal or marital documents.
The monogram on the matrix is a sophisticated interlaced design — likely PM or MP, though it may contain additional nested letters, as was customary in aristocratic or bourgeois family seals of the period. The die also features a wedding wreath, a classical emblem of partnership, blessing, and the continuity of the family line.
Symbolic Note – The Meaning of the Twisted Rope Pattern
In 19th-century decorative arts, the rope motif carried deep symbolic resonance.
Its intertwined strands represented:
Eternal union — two paths woven into one
Stability and loyalty — the strength of a bond that cannot be easily broken
Protection — rope was believed to “bind” misfortune and keep it away from the household
Continuity — the unbroken line of a family or lineage
For wedding-related seals, the rope pattern functioned as a visual metaphor for the marriage vow:
“What is bound together shall remain strong.”
Thus, the combination of rope decoration, monogram, and wreath suggests this was a cherished personal object belonging to a couple or family of notable standing.
Measures: 4\'\' long x 0.75\'\' wide x 0.5\'\'
total weight: 42 gr
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This item is shipped DDP (Delivery Duty Paid). All import duties and taxes have been prepaid - no additional charges on delivery to the buyer
This item is shipped DDP (Delivery Duty Paid). All import duties and taxes have been prepaid - no additional charges on delivery to the buyer
