{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-gold-enamel-chrysoprase-and-amethyst-heraldic-desk-wax-seal","title":"Antique 19th Century Gold Enamel Chrysoprase and Amethyst Heraldic Desk Wax Seal","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Renaissance Revival Object of Vertu in Gold, Enamel, Amethyst and Chrysoprase\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptional antique desk wax seal dating to the 19th century, designed in an elaborate Renaissance Revival style and combining richly colored hardstones with finely worked gold and enamel.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial faceted handle is carved from translucent pale green chalcedony, displaying natural internal characteristics and a softly luminous color. It is joined to an ornate gold mount decorated with scrolling architectural elements and detailed polychrome floral enamel in shades of blue, green, red, white and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular purple amethyst seal matrix is intricately carved with a heraldic composition featuring two standing figures supporting a central coat of arms beneath a crown. The deeply engraved intaglio would have been pressed into warm sealing wax to create a personal heraldic impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of sculptural goldwork, colorful enamel and contrasting green and purple hardstones gives this desk seal remarkable presence. Both functional and highly decorative, it represents the refined craftsmanship associated with antique writing accessories and objects of vertu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique desk wax seal\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renaissance Revival\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted pale green chalcedony\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSeal Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple amethyst carved with a heraldic intaglio\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polychrome floral enamel and sculptural gold detailing\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned coat of arms supported by two figures\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3\" by 1\" \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition, with age-appropriate wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DSF Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44673188462658,"sku":null,"price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0142\/3405\/8816\/files\/Antique_19th_Century_Gold_Enamel_Chrysoprase_and_Amethyst_Heraldic_Desk_Wax_Seal.jpg?v=1785873196","url":"https:\/\/dsfantiquejewelry.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-gold-enamel-chrysoprase-and-amethyst-heraldic-desk-wax-seal","provider":"DSF Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}