19th-century Romantic Rebus Wax Seal/sealing For Lovers. Romantic Era.
A very rare and intriguing 19th-century wax seal with a rebus.
The seal handle is made of turned, blackened wood.
The brass die is engraved with a love rebus:
IL; scythe (tool); M; E; three leaves of…
Which means: You must love me always / much / for a long time.
I am not certain of the meaning of the last symbol.
If they are three holly leaves, perhaps there is a phonetic similarity between "three hollies" and "always"; a symbol of the holly's persistence, which remains evergreen.
If they are three oak leaves, a symbol of durability and strength.
The three leaves evoke quantity.
A charming seal for sealing correspondence to a loved one, and also a beautiful testament to the Romantic era of the 19th century.
6.6 cm high
1.8 x 1.6 cm for the die
10 grams
Very good condition. Minor wear consistent with age.
Pick up in Paris or insured shipping via Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the world: €35
The seal handle is made of turned, blackened wood.
The brass die is engraved with a love rebus:
IL; scythe (tool); M; E; three leaves of…
Which means: You must love me always / much / for a long time.
I am not certain of the meaning of the last symbol.
If they are three holly leaves, perhaps there is a phonetic similarity between "three hollies" and "always"; a symbol of the holly's persistence, which remains evergreen.
If they are three oak leaves, a symbol of durability and strength.
The three leaves evoke quantity.
A charming seal for sealing correspondence to a loved one, and also a beautiful testament to the Romantic era of the 19th century.
6.6 cm high
1.8 x 1.6 cm for the die
10 grams
Very good condition. Minor wear consistent with age.
Pick up in Paris or insured shipping via Colissimo.
France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the world: €35
260 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Brass
Height: 6,6 cm
Reference (ID): 1724899
Availability: In stock
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