{"title":"The Writing Desk: Wax Seals and Desk Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique wax seals in enamel, mother of pearl and gilt bronze, and other small pleasures for the writing desk.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-champleve-enamel-and-gilt-bronze-desk-seal-floral-handle-engraved-script-monogram","title":"Antique French Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Desk Seal | Floral Handle, Engraved Script Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Desk Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little jewel for the writing desk. The gilt bronze handle swells into a graceful paddle shape covered in champlevé enamel: a cream and pink flower at the center, surrounded by scrolling foliage in turquoise, cobalt, red and green, with the colors continuing down the slender stem to a stepped base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular seal face is engraved with an elegant script monogram, so it still makes a beautiful impression in wax. Use it to seal letters and invitations, or simply display it on a desk alongside an inkwell and a few favorite books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully charming decorative wax seal featuring intricate champlevé-style enamelwork in a beautiful palette of deep cobalt blue, turquoise, soft pink, ivory, and emerald green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly decorated upper portion tapers into a slender handle before terminating in a beautifully shaped metal sealing base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the decorative artistry of the late 19th-century Belle Époque, this delightful little treasure recalls a time when handwritten letters were sealed with wax and even the most practical accessories were designed to be beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: late 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gilt bronze, champlevé enamel\u003cbr\u003eSeal: Engraved script monogram CS\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.85\"\u003cbr\u003eSeal face: 1\" x .5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition. Light wear to the gilding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of letter-writing history, still ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46501421613100,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Champleve_Enamel_Gilt_Bronze_Wax_Seal_Floral_Monogram_01_front_with_wax_impression.jpg?v=1792953668"},{"product_id":"antique-mother-of-pearl-desk-seal-carved-and-gilded-floral-handle-art-nouveau","title":"Antique Mother-of-Pearl Wax Seal with Hand-Carved Botanical Decoration | Circa Late 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Mother of Pearl Desk Seal with Carved Floral Handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply beautiful in the hand. The tapering handle is cut from mother of pearl that shimmers pink, green and silver as it turns. The front is carved in low relief with a flowering sprig whose leaves and stems are picked out in gilt, in the flowing manner of the Art Nouveau, and the back is left smooth and polished so the natural luster can shine. It sits on a gilt collar with a fine beaded edge and a square base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal face is blank, never engraved, so it is ready to be personalized with your own initials or crest by an engraver. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves writing letters, and just as pretty displayed on a dressing table or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating stylistically to the late Victorian or Belle Époque period, this charming little object recalls an era when handwritten correspondence was an art form and even the smallest desk accessories were made with beauty and intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect displayed among antique books, nestled into a writing desk, or added to a collection of beautiful antique writing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: c. 1890 to 1910\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Art Nouveau\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Carved mother of pearl with gilt highlights; gilt bronze mount\u003cbr\u003eSeal: Blank (uncut) square face\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3.25\"\u003cbr\u003eSeal face: .25\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. Tarnish to the blank seal face. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small luxury for the writing desk, waiting for its owner's initials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46501432885292,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Mother_Of_Pearl_Wax_Seal_Carved_Floral_Handle_01_front_v2.jpg?v=1792953535"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/collections\/Image.png?v=1793225491","url":"https:\/\/vintagecultureshop.com\/collections\/the-writing-desk-wax-seals-and-desk-accessories.oembed","provider":"Vintage Culture Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}