Sealing Collection

British Military Recruitment Poster - Inter-war period
Recruitment poster, Join the Lancashire Fusiliers, 1920 (c). Printed by Gale and Polden Ltd, 1920 (c). Includes photographs of Victoria Cross winners from the regiment. Date: 1920

The Terra Nova of Scotts Antarctic Expedition
The ship Terra Nova - the vessel used by Robert Falcon Scott (1868 -1912) for his South Polar Expedition in 1911-12. Built originally for the Dundee whaling and sealing fleet (launched 1884)

An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a
5311324 An engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles together with a kettle for sterilising

Various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles
3732511 Various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various views of a rubber stopper for hermetically sealing sterilised bottles)

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

Sealing bottles of Botot water, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Sealing bottles of Botot water, sold at the Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving)
1622966 Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska)

Hogarths Altarpiece - Sealing the Tomb (pen & ink on paper)
2831485 Hogarths Altarpiece - Sealing the Tomb (pen & ink on paper) by Withers, John (c.1810); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

"So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch"
2809416 " So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch". St Matthew, xxvii, 66 (engraving) by English School

Grumman Avenger I FN757
Royal Navy - Grumman Avenger I FN767, fresh off the delivery ship, (marks left by gap sealing tape still evident). Date: circa 1943

Nelson sealing his letter to the Crown Prince of Denmark (colour litho)
2796959 Nelson sealing his letter to the Crown Prince of Denmark (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879. The treaty officially ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Date: 26th May 1879

Method of sealing an ancient letter - Paston correspondence
Method of sealing an ancient letter, an item from the correspondence of the Paston family in the time of Henry VI and Richard III (15th century). Date: 15th century

The Altarpiece of St Mary Redcliffe (triptych), 1755-1756 (oil on canvas)
2829277 The Altarpiece of St Mary Redcliffe (triptych), 1755-1756 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 422x370 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Handwritten address on a letter with red sealing wax
Handwritten address on a letter to the 3rd Earl of Portsmouth (John Wallop, 1767-1853), 61 Lincolns Inn Fields, London, from Spencer Perceval (1762-1812), British Prime Minister

Wax, glue, gum and dye with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Sketches at Monte Carlo (engraving)
1602890 Sketches at Monte Carlo (engraving) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Monte Carlo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1891)

A Course of Musketry Instruction at Hythe (engraving)
1037695 A Course of Musketry Instruction at Hythe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Course of Musketry Instruction at Hythe)

The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving)
1107132 The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day)

Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving)
1054144 Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons

Sealing wax, decorative effects produced by the use of this medium (colour photo)
3623835 Sealing wax, decorative effects produced by the use of this medium (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sealing wax)

With the Night Mail from Euston Station (engraving)
1046886 With the Night Mail from Euston Station (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Night Mail from Euston Station)

The End of the Afghan War, Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace (engraving)
1054030 The End of the Afghan War, Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Afghan War)

Tarring the Boat, 1873 (oil on canvas)
BRN165311 Tarring the Boat, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 59x60 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

The Sealing of the Tomb (engraving)
5992385 The Sealing of the Tomb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sealing of the Tomb)

The Letter, 1890-91 (drypoint and aquatint, printed from three plates)
3493166 The Letter, 1890-91 (drypoint and aquatint, printed from three plates) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 34.6x22.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American

Sealing ring of Hanan, son of Hilkiah the Priest, 7th century BC (metal & stone)
1220439 Sealing ring of Hanan, son of Hilkiah the Priest, 7th century BC (metal & stone) by Levantine School; (add.info.: Hilkiah was the High Priest in the days of King Josiah)

The Reign of Suspician at Yildiz Kiosk (litho)
1629700 The Reign of Suspician at Yildiz Kiosk (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reign of Suspician at Yildiz Kiosk)

SEALING LETTER WITH WAX
Sealing a letter with wax. Date: circa 1840

The Sealing of the sepulchre, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry Corbould
The Sealing of the sepulchre, c1810-c1844

Nelson sealing his historic message at Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Envelope with sealing wax and one penny stamp, 1848
Envelope with sealing wax from Woodbridge, Suffolk, date stamped 2 June 1848, addressed to J W Candler, 23 Liverpool Terrace, Liverpool Road, Islington, North London

King John Sealing The Magna Carta At Runnymede On June 15 1215. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Sealing wax and seal with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Wax, glue, gum and dye with comic verse on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Last Will and Testament with verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Envelope with red seal on a greetings postcard
Envelope with red seal and a four-leaf clover on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a wooden crate. Date: circa 1890s

Alice in Wonderland, frog and fish footmen
Alice in Wonderland, the frog and fish footmen. Date: early 20th century

Te Heuheu, Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand
Hepi Te Heuheu (probably Tureiti Te Heuheu Tukino V, 1865/1866-1921), Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand -- portrait surrounded by stamps and a red seal. Date: 1906

Coming out of the Post Office by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned Coming out of the Post Office. The scene shows a young girl holding a letter and licking the stamp as she leaves a crowded post office. Date: 1906

London Trade Card - Dorothy Mercier, Printseller and Stationer, at the Golden Ball, Windmill Street, facing Silver Street, Golden Square. 18th century

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"Sealing: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the captivating world of sealing, where history, art, and creativity intertwine. From the Terra Nova of Scott's Antarctic Expedition to a British Military Recruitment Poster in the inter-war period, each hint unravels a unique story. Imagine yourself at the Paris Exhibition of 1889, witnessing bottles of Botot water being meticulously sealed. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are awe-inspiring. Travel back even further to 1848 when an envelope was sealed with wax and adorned with a one penny stamp. It speaks volumes about communication in an era long gone. Delve into Lewis Carroll's whimsical Wonderland as frog and fish footmen seal Alice's fate on her extraordinary adventures. Their presence adds an element of enchantment to this timeless tale. Marvel at the intricate comic verse etched onto Christmas cards sealed with wax and seal or decorated with wax, glue, gum, and dye. These playful greetings bring joy during festive seasons. Discover how even Last Will and Testaments were presented on Christmas cards accompanied by heartfelt verses. Such unconventional yet meaningful gestures leave lasting impressions on loved ones' hearts. Witness elegance unfold as red seals grace envelopes on greetings postcards while wooden crate-shaped cards add a touch of novelty to traditional greetings. Immerse yourself in sketches depicting breathtaking cruises to Alaska engraved for posterity. The beauty of nature is captured within these drawings that transport you across vast oceans. Finally, behold the majestic Seal of King Edward III crafted from metal—a symbol representing power and authority throughout England's rich history. Sealing transcends time—whether it be preserving precious liquids or conveying emotions through artistic expressions—it leaves its mark upon our collective memory. Let us cherish these moments that connect us across generations as we explore this fascinating world of sealing.