{"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","url":"https:\/\/vintagecultureshop.com\/products\/antique-french-champleve-enamel-and-gilt-bronze-desk-seal-floral-handle-engraved-script-monogram","provider":"Vintage Culture Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}