A seal is an engraved stamp for making impressions on sealing-wax. The seal was made by heating sealing wax and dropping it onto the paper, and then placing the seal into the soft wax. Seals were originally used to provide authenticity to documents and proclamations, and in the 19th century to seal letters, before the introduction of the gummed flap. Seals were often set into rings, hung on watch fob chains or neck chains, and there was also a more substantial freestanding desk model with a handle. The seal could be made of any material that could be finely engraved with a monogram or other symbol, including agate, black onyx, bloodstone, cornelian, jasper and lapis lazuli. For desk seals, materials used for the handles included gold, pinchbeck, ivory, hardstones, silver, brass, steel, and coloured twist glass. Seals were fell out of use with the introduction of the penny post more...

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19th century Russian 84 silver chatelaine, stamped 84 zolotnik,…

19th Century Russian Silver Chatelaine with Acanthus Belt Plate

19th century Russian 84 silver chatelaine, stamped 84 zolotnik, Moscow, Hw, of rococo form, the belt plate plaque of pierced acanthus form, with central figure flanked by two putto, above a purple tourmaline cabochon, suspending three appendage chains…

An Egyptian revival 15ct gold scarab ring, antique carved stone…

Antique Egyptian Revival 15ct Gold Scarab Ring, Size O

An Egyptian revival 15ct gold scarab ring, antique carved stone scarab with intaglio seal at base on articulated gold setting, width 12 mm, size O, wt. 3.19g.

Signet ring, a gents signet style ring with engraved crest seal.…

1975 British Hallmarked Gents Signet Ring with Engraved Crest

Signet ring, a gents signet style ring with engraved crest seal. Stamped with British hallmarks as follows C.E limited London 1975. Size:N. Weight: 8 grams.

An antique 18ct gold hardstone Masonic seal ring, layered agate…

Antique 18ct Gold Masonic Seal Ring with Engraved Agate

An antique 18ct gold hardstone Masonic seal ring, layered agate engraved with compass and square to engraved shoulders, hallmarked Birmingham 1860, width 15.4 mm, size P, wt. 6g. Glue spilled on band and back,

Art Deco bloodstone & 9ct rose gold signet ring (Masonic),…

Art Deco Masonic Bloodstone Signet Ring in 9ct Rose Gold

Art Deco bloodstone & 9ct rose gold signet ring (Masonic), marked 9ct. Approx weight 6.24 grams, ring size T, seal size 14 x 12 mm

Large antique silver glove seal ring with European crest,…

Antique European Crest Silver Glove Seal Ring, Marked 800

Large antique silver glove seal ring with European crest, marked 800 markers. Approx seal size 17.5 x 18 mm, ring size Z+4, weight 48.6 grams

Antique smoky quartz seal set in a 9ct yellow gold vintage ring,…

Vintage 9ct Gold Ring with Smoky Quartz Seal Engraving

Antique smoky quartz seal set in a 9ct yellow gold vintage ring, marked 9ct. Approx weight 7 grams, ring size U-V, faceted smoky quartz size 13 x 11 mm, reverse engraved with a putto leading a goose motto: 'I catch the wise and foolish', vintage ring,…

A silver gents seal ring, purple glass carved intaglio eagle,…

Silver Gents Seal Ring with Intaglio Eagle - Size S

A silver gents seal ring, purple glass carved intaglio eagle, size at top 20 x 17 mm, size S, wt. 14.48g.

A silver seal ring, size at top 13 x 13 mm, size O 1/2, wt. 7.…

Silver Seal Ring, Size O 1/2, 7.34g

A silver seal ring, size at top 13 x 13 mm, size O 1/2, wt. 7.34g.

18ct carnelian shield seal ring, plain seal on double scroll…

18ct Carnelian Shield Seal Ring, Size Q

18ct carnelian shield seal ring, plain seal on double scroll shoulders, ring size Q

A vintage gold blood stone seal ring; round top set with a…

Vintage 19ct Gold Blood Stone Seal Ring with Crown Intaglio

A vintage gold blood stone seal ring; round top set with a carved intaglio featuring a crown surmounted by a lion with sword and Prince of Wales feathers, test 19ct gold, width 8.6 mm, size G, wt. 2g.

A Victorian rose gold gent's seal ring, the top with a bezel…

Victorian Rose Gold Seal Ring with Agate Panel

A Victorian rose gold gent's seal ring, the top with a bezel set polished agate panel, the shoulders and shank in stylised ionic column design. Mount tests as 14ct and the shank tests as 10ct.

A vintage 18ct gold stone set seal ring, set with an intaglio…

18ct Gold Seal Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Stag Design

A vintage 18ct gold stone set seal ring, set with an intaglio carnelian featuring a stag shot with an arrow and text 'Non omnis moriar', (not everything dies) width 16.9 mm, size M, wt. 7.11g.

A gent's silver signet seal ring, top with intaglio griffin to…

Silver Griffin Signet Ring, Size Q

A gent's silver signet seal ring, top with intaglio griffin to eagle motif shoulders, size Q, top 18 x 15 mm, wt. 19.16g.

A gents silver signet seal ring; featuring an engraved griffin…

Silver Griffin Signet Ring

A gents silver signet seal ring; featuring an engraved griffin to scroll border, size at top 20 x 18.5 mm, size T 1/2, wt. 17.24g.

18ct bloodstone seal ring London 1918, ring size N

1918 London Bloodstone Seal Ring, Size N

18ct bloodstone seal ring London 1918, ring size N

Early 20th century sardonyx set 9ct rose gold intaglio ring.…

Sardonyx Intaglio Ring with Blackamoor Seal Engraving

Early 20th century sardonyx set 9ct rose gold intaglio ring. Marked 9ct H?.Y, intaglio size 13 x 11 mm, ring size N, weight 4 grams. Seal engraved with a 'Blackamoor wreathed temples head erased'

A gent's silver signet seal ring; circular seal featuring…

Silver Signet Seal Ring with Lion and Fleur de Lis

A gent's silver signet seal ring; circular seal featuring rampant lion with fleur de lis to roaring lion head shoulders, width 18 mm, size P 1/2, wt. 20.27g.

An antique style 18ct gold gents signet seal ring, 14 mm wide…

Antique 18ct Gold Gents Signet Seal Ring

An antique style 18ct gold gents signet seal ring, 14 mm wide oval top with intaglio seal on tapering band, size S, wt. 6.25g.

Carnelian signet ring mounted with a carnelian monogram seal 24.…

Carnelian Monogram Signet Ring in 18ct Gold

Carnelian signet ring mounted with a carnelian monogram seal 24.4 x 14.3 mm with the ring manufactured in 18ct yellow gold. Weight: 11.8 grams. SIze: S.

Huge ottoman antique silver and lapis lazuli seal ring lapis…

Antique Silver Pegasus Seal Ring with Lapis Lazuli Panel

Huge ottoman antique silver and lapis lazuli seal ring lapis oval panel intaglio carved with a pegasus, ring size Q

An antique yellow gold signet ring set with intaglio cut…

Antique Carnelian Signet Ring, 19th Century

An antique yellow gold signet ring set with intaglio cut carnelian seal, 19th century, 9.7 grams total

Enamel and 9ct rose gold 'Seal' ring marked 375. Approx weight…

Enamel and Rose Gold Seal Ring, Size J, 9g

Enamel and 9ct rose gold 'Seal' ring marked 375. Approx weight 9 grams, ring size J

An agate and gold ring, the oval seal reverse carved with a…

Agate and Gold Crest Ring with Hardstone Seal

An agate and gold ring, the oval seal reverse carved with a crest 'Tuum Est' within a foliate decorated gold mount, accompanied by a hardstone and bloodstone seal, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 24.90 grams, size O.

A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and chalcedony crested seal…

18ct. Gold Chalcedony Crested Seal Ring with Coronet Shield

A 19th century 18ct. yellow gold and chalcedony crested seal ring, the oval intaglio cut panel with a coronet shield, wide plain flared shoulders. 6.2gm.

A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold seal ring, the rectangular…

19th Century Gold Seal Ring with Lion Intaglio

A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold seal ring, the rectangular greenstone panel intaglio cut with a crowned demi-lion, plain wide flared shoulders.

A heavy 18ct yellow gold heraldic seal ring, the top panel…

18ct Gold Lion Seal Ring, Chester 1908

A heavy 18ct yellow gold heraldic seal ring, the top panel intaglio cut with a lion passant, forked triple bar band. Chester 1908, 9gm.

9ct rose gold and bloodstone signet ring reverse engraved…

Rose Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring with Engraved Bucks Head

9ct rose gold and bloodstone signet ring reverse engraved 'Vincit amor patriae' and a Bucks head, marked 9ct. Approx weight 4 grams weight, ring size M. Flea bite chip to seal

An antique gold fob seal ring, features a 15ct gold fob base…

Antique Gold Fob Seal Ring with Carnelian Intaglio

An antique gold fob seal ring, features a 15ct gold fob base set with carnelian intaglio 22 x 19 mm featuring a maiden with anchor symbolising hope, on a later 18ct gold band, size U, wt. 15.55g.

A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold seal ring the oval carnelian…

Victorian 18ct. Gold Seal Ring with Carnelian Intaglio

A Victorian 18ct. yellow gold seal ring the oval carnelian panel intaglio cut with a bound sheath above a ribbon engraved 'Deo Lavente'. Decorated shoulders. 4.6gm. Hallmarked Birmingham 1862 and probably by Henry Griffith.

An 18ct gold antique hardstone seal ring, oval Niccolo onyx…

Antique 18ct Gold Hollingworth Crest Seal Ring

An 18ct gold antique hardstone seal ring, oval Niccolo onyx intaglio of the Hollingworth crest featuring a stag in profile to knot design gold wire shoulders and shank, gold plaque on inside inscribed E.W Hollingworth to Adm L Hollingworth 1854, size L-M,…

An 18ct gold and bloodstone seal ring, the oval bloodstone…

Bloodstone Seal Ring with Clenched Fist and Coronet

An 18ct gold and bloodstone seal ring, the oval bloodstone carved with a clenched fist holding a baton issuing from a coronet.

A 22ct. yellow gold seal type ring, the oval panel with motif…

Diamond and Ruby Seal Ring in 22ct. Yellow Gold

A 22ct. yellow gold seal type ring, the oval panel with motif in relief incorporating eight small brilliant-cut diamonds and seven rubies, enamel highlights. 7.9gm.

A vintage 9ct. yellow gold seal ring, the rectangular intaglio…

Vintage Bloodstone Seal Ring with Gauntleted Arm Design

A vintage 9ct. yellow gold seal ring, the rectangular intaglio cut bloodstone type panel with a raised gauntleted arm above a classical ribbon. 4.4gm.

9ct carnelian intaglio carved seal ring, oval panel with…

Roman Portrait Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring

9ct carnelian intaglio carved seal ring, oval panel with classical Roman portrait

18ct gold seal ring

18ct Gold Seal Ring

18ct gold seal ring

A 14ct yellow gold carved bloodstone seal ring, one oval…

Carved Bloodstone Seal Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold

A 14ct yellow gold carved bloodstone seal ring, one oval bloodstone with a carved crest mounted in a yellow gold ring

A fine antique carnelian intaglio seal ring. 18ct yellow gold,…

Antique Dragon Carnelian Intaglio Seal Ring

A fine antique carnelian intaglio seal ring. 18ct yellow gold, early Victorian, presented as a large finely crafted ring featuring an oval carnelian intaglio, depicting a finely detailed dragon armorial, measuring 24 x 19 mm, bezel set within a closed…

18ct gold signet ring. Seal engraved with a cubit arm erect in…

Cubit Arm Signet Ring in 18ct Gold

18ct gold signet ring. Seal engraved with a cubit arm erect in armor, the hand holding a dagger downward, approx 3.45 grams total weight., ring size J

A Georgian 15ct. rose gold and carnelian fob seal, the…

Georgian Carnelian Fob Seal with Running Hound Intaglio

A Georgian 15ct. rose gold and carnelian fob seal, the carnelian in a rub over mount, with intaglio of a running hound, large scrolling frame with suspension ring.

A Victorian 18ct yellow gold agate seal ring, London, c1890 an…

Victorian 18ct Agate Seal Ring with Lion Detail

A Victorian 18ct yellow gold agate seal ring, London, c1890 an oval agate with an incised seal with lion detail and Forward, hallmarked J.B and S. Wt 4.1 grams

Boxed silver ring with amethyst seal, lapis lazuli, and…

Silver Ring with Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise Seal

Boxed silver ring with amethyst seal, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, size: Q 1/2 / 8

A gent's vintage 9ct. gold seal ring, the tablet top…

Vintage Lion Rampant 9ct Gold Seal Ring

A gent's vintage 9ct. gold seal ring, the tablet top classically engraved with the Lion Rampant, in later box with label 'Cast for 'Holbrook' Signet Ring'. 9gms.

9ct rose gold, bloodstone seal ring, weight 6.6 grams, size…

Bloodstone Seal Ring in 9ct Rose Gold

9ct rose gold, bloodstone seal ring, weight 6.6 grams, size T-U/9-10

A 14ct yellow gold gents ring, with carnelian seal inset…

Carnelian Menorah Seal Gold Ring - Size L

A 14ct yellow gold gents ring, with carnelian seal inset depicting a menorah. Size L. Weight 7.5g.

14ct single amethyst seal style ring buff-cut oval amethyst…

14ct Amethyst Seal Ring with Diamonds

14ct single amethyst seal style ring buff-cut oval amethyst with two shoulder diamonds Ins '17 $2,150

A Victorian gold swivel seal, one side set with carnelian, the…

Victorian Swivel Seal with Carnelian and Paste

A Victorian gold swivel seal, one side set with carnelian, the second with paste, 9 carat rose gold. S Bros, Birmingham 1887. Gold plated ring

An 18ct. gold seal ring, the Georgian rock crystal seal carved…

Georgian Gold Seal Ring with Mythical Sea Serpent

An 18ct. gold seal ring, the Georgian rock crystal seal carved intaglio with a mythical sea serpent, in a rub over mount with wide taper band

A 14ct. yellow gold seal ring, the top as a stylised coin,…

14ct. Yellow Gold Stylized Coin Seal Ring

A 14ct. yellow gold seal ring, the top as a stylised coin, zig-zag rope form bars below. Tested as 14ct. 8.3gms

18ct pearl ring together with cornelian seal ring (faults)

Flawed Pearl & Cornelian Seal Ring Set

18ct pearl ring together with cornelian seal ring (faults)

18ct plain seal ring

Simple 18ct Seal Ring

18ct plain seal ring

A carnelian set signet ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a fine…

Carnelian Rooster Signet Ring

A carnelian set signet ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a fine elegant antique signet ring, set with cushion shaped seal of carved carnelian, depicting a rooster and the word 'watch', merging to a fine band.

A gents signet ring, carved carnelian seal, 14ct gold. Ring…

14ct Gold Carnelian Signet Ring, Size S

A gents signet ring, carved carnelian seal, 14ct gold. Ring size S. Weight 12.8g.

An impressive large 14ct. yellow gold and engraved citrine…

Engraved Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14ct. Yellow Gold

An impressive large 14ct. yellow gold and engraved citrine panelled ring, the flat octagonal panel intaglio cut as a George III wax seal in a substantial plain mount as a cocktail ring. 15gms

Antique 9ct gold split ring with 2 seals, C1870, weight: approx…

1870 9ct Gold Split Ring with 2 Seals

Antique 9ct gold split ring with 2 seals, C1870, weight: approx 9.3 grams

14ct yellow gold intaglio / seal ring, weight: approx 7.7 grams,…

14ct Yellow Gold Intaglio Seal Ring, Size S/9

14ct yellow gold intaglio / seal ring, weight: approx 7.7 grams, size: S/9

A Victorian seal ring, set with an uncarved shield shaped…

Victorian Citrine Seal Ring in Yellow Gold

A Victorian seal ring, set with an uncarved shield shaped citrine panel. yellow gold. Weight 5.37 grams. Size Q.

A Victorian embossed gold ring with three gold seals, Ranging…

Victorian Gold Ring with Three Seals

A Victorian embossed gold ring with three gold seals, Ranging in size and inset with bloodstone, carnelian, amethyst glass all in unmarked gold, c.1850.

An antique silver seal ring. Sterling silver, made as a smooth…

Antique Silver Seal Ring with Bird Seal

An antique silver seal ring. Sterling silver, made as a smooth polished plaque style signet ring with oval top plate of silver, detailed by seal, depicting a bird and Latin phrase Currit Qui Curat 'He Runs Who Takes care', merging down to a tapering band

18ct gold seal ring, with bloodstone intaglio family crest

Bloodstone Crest Seal Ring in 18ct Gold

18ct gold seal ring, with bloodstone intaglio family crest

18ct gold seal ring, with bloodstone intaglio family crest

Bloodstone Seal Ring with Family Crest Intaglio

18ct gold seal ring, with bloodstone intaglio family crest

Sterling silver & citrine seal ring by West Australian Jeweller…

Citrine Seal Ring by Geoffrey Allen

Sterling silver & citrine seal ring by West Australian Jeweller Geoffrey Allen (1924-2000. The seal was purchased in Salzburg by the Australian actor Neville Teede (1924-92), who had Allen remodel the setting. Stamped with makers mark 'A'

Antique seal and blue stone ring

Vintage Seal & Blue Stone Ring

Antique seal and blue stone ring

9ct yellow gold carnelian intaglio seal ring with engraved…

9ct Gold Carnelian Seal Ring with Rampant Lion and Initials

9ct yellow gold carnelian intaglio seal ring with engraved initials and a 'Rampant lion'. The seal belonged to the vendors grandfather and it was then remodelled by Allen stamped 'A' 9ct

A quality antique seal ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a fine…

Victorian 18ct Gold Hardstone Seal Ring

A quality antique seal ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a fine quality Victorian seal ring, detailed by a single hardstone panel of oval shape, framed and flanked by wide tapering shoulders with intricate engraving.

Antique 15ct gold 'Seal' ring

Antique 15ct Gold Seal Ring

Antique 15ct gold 'Seal' ring

An antique gold swivelling double seal ring

Antique Double Seal Ring in Gold

An antique gold swivelling double seal ring