Best (and only) Wax Seals - Anyone else have some to post?

[Iron Patch]

Took me quite a while just to get these 3 but I like em. I did have 4 but gave one to a land owner seeing how impressed he was with it.

 

[Hunthicks]

Might as well add mine

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

seeing how few posted in the last 5 years gives one an idea how scarce these are to dig. Most dug only one, a few lucky individuals digging more than one.

Awesome finds, congrats to all of you.

 

[Don in SJ]

Since the original post I have found two additional wax seals, so two with the actual seal and one only the fob, glass seal missing.

 

[HAPPYCAMPER]

My first wax seal,found at late 1700s home site out in the woods here in central Massachusetts.Still trying to determine whose Intials are on it.Did find one gent with same initials,was appointed to a committee to lay out the "common land for the township",didnt see any other mention of him during next 10 years so not sure him.

 

[ARC]

 

[GioTheGreek]

 

[Silver Searcher]

My latest one, still can't decipher one word

SS

 

[sutphin]

You let me decide that crusader any time you want to scatter some of them fine relics you have by the boat load you let me know for you always have awesome finds,vanzutphen

 

[sutphin]

The only seal I have ever found was at the zoo, man looking at all ,just makes a man want to ,well you all know the answer keep, digging,vanzutphen

 

[Iron Patch]

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[ARC]

If mine, I'd just leave it.

Agreed.

#1. rule in Antiques... Do not clean.

A good rinse and dry with paper towel... LIGHT wipe / rub with same semi wet paper towel will do.
NEVER... "restore" an antique...
No matter how bad.
Also,,,
Never... ever use a chemical on an antique... or "buff" clean...
What makes an antique "desirable" is its look... Especially in metals.
Which is called "Patina"... Which you never want to remove.

The only real exception to this rule is when it comes to silver... and when rarely tarnished / discolored... gold.

 

[Hitndahed]

I have a question that has ALWAYS bugged me with these relics.

HOW were they reverse carved with such fine detail?
I would LOVE to see the tools used to create these items.

 

[Iron Patch]

I have a question that has ALWAYS bugged me with these relics.

HOW were they reverse carved with such fine detail?
I would LOVE to see the tools used to create these items.

Just look at all the struck counterfeit coins from that era.... they had some skill!

 

[Captain Caveman]

Wow! I like every single seal that was posted. I laugh though, the OP only has 3 more seals than I do!

 

[Pacivilwarluke]

Wax seal ring! Found at an ealry colonial site in PA intials BSB may stand for Benidict Bücher and early german settler in the area

 

[olas13]

My one and only. But it's a sweet piece. 18K. from the ocean. Bloodstone.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

I laugh though, the OP only has 3 more seals than I do!

I laugh too, let us know when you catch up though...K.

 

[Isaac]

Still on my list. I want one sooo bad. Awesome finds! Artisans were the real deal back then I guess. :O

 

[PBR]

Wax Seal Matrix

Some nice Seals on this thread. My hunting buddy dug this one a couple days ago when we were hunting an early 18th century French site. I figure since we are having a discussion on it right now in the Todays Finds area it would be appropriate to also post here. Here is the Thread Link. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/496878-wax-seal-matrix-french-site.html

 

[Westfront]

Here is one of mine to show one made of semi-precious gems.