Antique French Wooden Wax Seal with L/D Monogram

A small antique French wax seal, sourced in Paris, with a hand-turned wooden handle and brass or bronze-alloy stamp head.

The wooden handle has a warm honey-brown tone and a classic turned shape, the kind of small desk object that immediately brings to mind handwritten letters, old papers, and sealing wax. The stamp head is especially pretty, with a scrolled metal setting around the engraved face and a warm aged patina in the recessed details.

The seal face is engraved with a monogram, likely the letters L and D. It has the quiet charm of a personal object, once belonging to someone whose initials were pressed into letters and documents before being tucked away and carried forward through time.

A beautiful small piece for styling on an antique book stack, writing desk, tray, tucking in a cabinet of curiosities, or layered French vignette.

Details:

• Origin: Sourced in Paris

• Material: Hand-turned wooden handle with brass or bronze-alloy stamp head

• Size: Approximately 3” tall; top knob measures 1” diameter; stamp face measures approximately 1/2” x 1/2”

• Monogram: likely L/D

• Estimated age: Late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1890-1930

Condition:

Good antique condition with visible age, patina, and wear to the wooden handle and metal stamp head. The base/stamp head spins, but remains attached. Any patina, small marks, scuffs, surface wear, and age-related movement are considered part of the antique character of the piece. Sold as is. Please see photos carefully