Presse papier, Wax seal, Mother of pearl, Smoke topaz (2) - .800 silver, .925 silver - Netherlands - Early 20th century
Paperweight, paperweight with silver fittings and facet cut smoked topaz.
The paperweight is made of beautifully carved wood with a decorated silver top layer, on which a large faceted smoked topaz.
Presumably ebony; could also be blackened wood.
Country of origin unknown.
Approved: 800.
Dimensions: 7. 8 cm - 5. 8 cm - 3. 7 cm {wxdxh}.
Condition: excellent.
Dutch silver wax stamp with decorated mother-of-pearl handle.
The mother of pearl is expertly cut by hand.
The cartouche in the silver seal is still empty; you could have your initials engraved on it.
Tested:
- Old axe: Dutch silver {1853-1927}.
Everything about this wax seal shows that it is 19th century.
Later re-inspected with:
- Sword 925: Dutch silver 925/1000 {1955-h}.
- Maker ZS*: Zilverstad Schoonhoven b. v. , Schoonhoven {1982-h}.
Size: 9. 7cm - 2. 8cm - 1. 3cm.
Weight: 46. 5 grams.
Condition: excellent.
Is sent by registered mail and insured.
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Paperweight, paperweight with silver fittings and facet cut smoked topaz.
The paperweight is made of beautifully carved wood with a decorated silver top layer, on which a large faceted smoked topaz.
Presumably ebony; could also be blackened wood.
Country of origin unknown.
Approved: 800.
Dimensions: 7. 8 cm - 5. 8 cm - 3. 7 cm {wxdxh}.
Condition: excellent.
Dutch silver wax stamp with decorated mother-of-pearl handle.
The mother of pearl is expertly cut by hand.
The cartouche in the silver seal is still empty; you could have your initials engraved on it.
Tested:
- Old axe: Dutch silver {1853-1927}.
Everything about this wax seal shows that it is 19th century.
Later re-inspected with:
- Sword 925: Dutch silver 925/1000 {1955-h}.
- Maker ZS*: Zilverstad Schoonhoven b. v. , Schoonhoven {1982-h}.
Size: 9. 7cm - 2. 8cm - 1. 3cm.
Weight: 46. 5 grams.
Condition: excellent.
Is sent by registered mail and insured.