Pretty Wax Seal Stamp Petaled FLOWERS French Antique to Vintage Alpaca Silver Sealing Stamp France, buy Non Monogrammed Blank base Matrix
Very pretty French Wax Sealing Stamp possibly made of Alpaca Silver.
Very pretty French Wax Sealing Stamp, possibly made of Alpaca Silver, or also known as German buy silver, giving the stamp a nice lighter weight than some stamps. I originally thought it was solid silver, it has the look and feel of genuine silver, but I was unable to find any hallmarks or stamps to tell of its provenance, making and material content, hence my conclusion that it could be Alpaca or perhaps silver plated. It features a beautiful pattern of petaled flowers, three little garlands on both front and back. The top of the stamp has a marvelous shape, the first I have ever seen such a design. It is a very well made stamp! I am quite taken with it's shape!! It has a nice age patina, which actually enhances the pretty floral design and the marvelous shape at the top, giving it more dimension.
It measures approximately 3 inches tall X 7/8th inch wide (75mm x 22mm), the matrix or base is 7/8th inch in diameter, or 22mm and it weighs 17 grams on my digital scale. It is in marvelous condition with only very very minimal micro scratches from time's effects, no dings nor damage, and the aforementioned natural patina.
The base or matrix is not monogrammed, it remains blank, so could be engraved with your own or a loved one's initials if the new owner of this lovely stamp so wishes!! I love all wax sealing stamps but the ones with without monograms really capture my heart!