Antique French Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Desk Seal | Floral Handle, Engraved Script Monogram

Antique Champlevé Enamel and Gilt Bronze Desk Seal

A 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.

The 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.

A 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.

The richly decorated upper portion tapers into a slender handle before terminating in a beautifully shaped metal sealing base.

Inspired 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.

Details

Origin: France
Period: late 19th century
Material: Gilt bronze, champlevé enamel
Seal: Engraved script monogram CS
Approximate Measurements

Height: 2.85"
Seal face: 1" x .5"

Condition

Good antique condition. Light wear to the gilding. 

A charming piece of letter-writing history, still ready to use.