An elegant antique silver wax seal complete in its original retailer's presentation box from "Jacques Leroy, Bijoutier, Camrall"featuring exquisite Art Nouveau-inspired decoration with flowing laurel wreaths and scrollwork, plus a personalised monogram seal matrix. A rare survivor that has been carefully preserved in its original packaging for over a century.
Key Features:
- Silver wax seal with beautiful Art Nouveau decoration
- Flowing laurel wreath and foliate relief work
- Elegant elongated form with decorative scrollwork at both ends
- Personalised monogram seal matrix (appears to show intertwined initials)
- Original retailer's box from Jacques Leroy, Bijoutier, Camrall
- Cream silk lining in fitted presentation case
- Complete provenance with original packaging intact
This seal is a beautiful example of late Victorian or Edwardian desk accessories, when even the most functional objects were elevated to works of art. The decoration embodies the graceful, organic aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement flowing laurel leaves form elegant wreaths that frame the central cartouche, while delicate scrollwork adorns both the top and base.
The relief work is exceptional, with the laurel leaves and decorative elements standing proud from the silver surface, creating beautiful plays of light and shadow. The craftsmanship demonstrates the skill of silversmiths who understood how to balance ornament with function, creating a piece that is both beautiful to behold and comfortable to use.
The seal matrix bears a personalised monogram intertwined initials that would have been pressed into warm sealing wax to authenticate and secure correspondence. This personal touch transforms the seal from a generic object into something intimately connected to its original owner's identity and correspondence.
The original retailer's box is a treasure in itself. Marked "Jacques Leroy, Bijoutier, Camrall," it identifies the jeweller who sold this piece, adding valuable provenance and historical context. The fitted case with its cream silk lining was designed to protect and display the seal, and its survival is remarkable most such boxes were discarded long ago.
Imagine this seal on a Victorian or Edwardian writing desk removed from its elegant box for the daily ritual of correspondence. Warm sealing wax dripped onto a folded letter, the silver seal pressed firmly to leave its monogrammed impression, authenticating the sender and securing the contents. Each sealed letter carried not just a message, but a mark of personal identity and refinement.
The fact that this piece survives complete in its original box suggests it was treasured and carefully preserved, perhaps a cherished gift or a prized personal possession that was used with care and stored with respect.
Condition: Please examine all photographs carefully. This is an authentic antique with character and patina consistent with its age and use. The original box shows age-appropriate wear but remains intact and functional, preserving the seal as it was originally presented.
A museum-quality piece perfect for collectors of desk accessories, Art Nouveau silver, writing ephemera, or antiques with original packaging and provenance. The combination of beautiful Art Nouveau decoration, personalised monogram, and the survival of the original retailer's box makes this an exceptional find.
8cm Length
