19th Century Dutch Silver Seal Wax Stamp

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A 19th century dutch silver seal wax stamp. A dutch silver seal wax stamp from the 19th century. A seal … Read more A 19th century dutch silver seal wax stamp. A dutch silver seal wax stamp from the 19th century. A seal stamp showing the coat of arms with a crowned shield divided into three sections. The stamp dates before 1893. The stamp is hallmarked with the dolphin in triangle, used between 1893-1906 for non-guaranteed native objects (gilde hallmark). Afterwards marked again later in the 20th century with zii for the silver purity 833/1000. Signets or called cachets, wax seal stamps, are stamps that were worn on a silver watch chain. Called a chatelaine. The stamp impression was used to seal letters or important deeds. The measurement is 3,5 cm high, 2,1 cm depth and the width is 2,6 the weight is 221 grams (1 inch= 2,54 cm ). See less