Antique French Enamel Multiple Wax Seal Set, Palais Royal Sceau Cachet Etui, Various Stamps Matrices
Rare antique 19th century French gilt bronze or brass wax seal set, sceau etui, with multiple matrices. Dating to the 1820s-1830s Bourbon Restoration Era, Louis XVIII-Charles X period, and would have been a treasure from the Palais Royal in Paris. Richly decorated with a motif of stylized flowers and flourishes embellished in colorful enamel, the sides with fleur-de-lis in a checkered pattern embellished in blue and white enamel. The top of the handle pulls out to expose a hidden slide drawer. Containing 8 double-sided changeable matrices or wax seals, offering a good selection of 16 to choose from. Most of which are enhanced in a silver-gilt finish. They consist of various little images, mottos, phrases, words of wisdom and messages written mostly in French. A rare find to add to your wax seal collection. And perfect to use in the making of trending wax seal jewelry and pendants, stamping the seals in silver clay. In good overall antique condition with general wear commensurate with u