Sealing Wax Collection

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176)
496177 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496176) by Dutch School, (17th century); 44.8x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177)
496176 Treaty of Breda, 1667 (print & pen and ink on paper) (see also 496177) by English School, (17th century); 44.8x24.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Love Letter, 1808. Creator: Willem Bartel van der Kooi
The Love Letter, 1808

Taper Jack, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Taper Jack, c. 1936

Taper Jack, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Taper Jack, c. 1936

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cire (a cacheter); Sealing-wax; Siegellack (engraving)
7195396 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cire (a cacheter); Sealing-wax; Siegellack (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cire (a cacheter); Sealing-wax; Siegellack

Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms, c. 1670. [The Whitfield Cup, made from an ostrich egg, was designed in England by John Spilman in 1590]

Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of a woman and a Parliamentary speech of 1704
RAF86398 Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of a woman and a Parliamentary speech of 1704 by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707)

Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of an old man, 1703 (panel)
RAF86396 Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of an old man, 1703 (panel) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

Trial by Jury, or Laying down the Law, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
CTS336366 Trial by Jury, or Laying down the Law, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 120.7x130.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Seal of the Hospital Marie Magdaline [Mary Magdalen] Bristoll IX Britbow
2832532 Seal of the Hospital Marie Magdaline [Mary Magdalen] Bristoll IX Britbow, 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Portrait of Robert Yeamans, 1828 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832578 Portrait of Robert Yeamans, 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Seal of St Katherines Hospital, 1827 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832537 Seal of St Katherines Hospital, 1827 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Letter Rack, c. 1676 (oil on canvas)
HNT167628 Letter Rack, c.1676 (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, Scotland; eHunterian Museum & Art Gallery; Dutch, out of copyright

Circular seal with New College coat of arms (silver)
NCO404089 Circular seal with New College coat of arms (silver) by English School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: see also 404088; ); English, out of copyright

A trompe-l oeil letter rack, with an engraving of King Charles II, a newspaper
3500163 A trompe-l oeil letter rack, with an engraving of King Charles II, a newspaper, a quill, a pen and a penknife (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier

Portrait of Robert Yeamans, 1642 (oil on canvas)
2830898 Portrait of Robert Yeamans, 1642 (oil on canvas) by Flessiers, Willem (fl. c.1627); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Seals of St Peters Hospital (w / c on paper)
2832163 Seals of St Peters Hospital (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Circular seal with New College coat of arms (silver)
NCO404088 Circular seal with New College coat of arms (silver) by English School; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: see also 404089; ); English, out of copyright

Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt / B / 349)
XCF286441 Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt/B/349) by English School; Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

Five Seals of Robert Atwaller, unknown seal, Margaret Mewyrk
2832543 Five Seals of Robert Atwaller, unknown seal, Margaret Mewyrk, Prioress of St Mary Magdalen and John Vrell, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning

Seal attached to the bottom of a deed, c. 1825 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832539 Seal attached to the bottom of a deed, c.1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Seal of the Kalendaries of Bristol (w / c on paper)
2831848 Seal of the Kalendaries of Bristol (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Seals of Deed on a Conveyance of Shop in Temple Street, 1402 (w / c on paper)
2831664 Seals of Deed on a Conveyance of Shop in Temple Street, 1402 (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Trompe l oeil letter rack with a miniature portrait of a young man in armour
RAF86397 Trompe l oeil letter rack with a miniature portrait of a young man in armour, 1697 (panel) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery

Gambling trompe l oeil, 1809 (w / c)
RAF52883 Gambling trompe l oeil, 1809 (w/c) by Parry, Joseph (1744-1826); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Reader. Creator: Eglon Hendrik van der Neer
The Reader

Napoleons will, 16 April 1821, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleons will, 16 April 1821, (1921). The last will and testament of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), in which he expresses his wish to be buried on the banks of the Seine in Paris

Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas)
3086937 Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Hofverberg, Carl (1695-1765); 92x74.5 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painted for Count Ture Gabriel Bielke)

Reader Oil canvas 15 x 11 38. 1 27. 9 cm Paintings
Artokoloro

Apostles Tomb Virgin Studies Two Pendentives
Artokoloro

2906619; out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman, c. 1787 (oil on canvas)
XIR26243 Portrait of a Woman, c.1787 (oil on canvas) by Labille-Guiard, Adelaide (c.1749-1803); 100x81 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper

Trompe l oeil, 1702 (oil on canvas)
BAL226660 Trompe l oeil, 1702 (oil on canvas) by Collier, Evert (c.1640-c.1702); 60x47 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273870 Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 123.5x107 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Static electricity, 18th century

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"Sealing Wax: A Timeless Symbol of Diplomacy and Authenticity" Throughout history, it has played a significant role in preserving the integrity of important documents and messages. From the Treaty of Breda in 1667 to the Nelson Sealing Dispatches off Copenhagen in 1835, this humble material has left its mark on countless historical events. Intricately crafted with print and pen and ink on paper, the Treaty of Breda stands as a testament to the power of sealing wax. Its presence ensures that every word penned is bound by honor and commitment. Similarly, Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms from around 1670 showcases how sealing wax adds an air of elegance to even everyday objects. The artistry behind sealing wax is beautifully illustrated in Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cire (a cacheter); Sealing-wax; Siegellack engraving. This depiction captures its allure - a symbol not only of authenticity but also sophistication. Trompe l'oeil letter racks transport us back to times when letters were cherished treasures. With prints dating back to 1703 or Parliamentary speeches from 1704 sealed within their grasp, these letter racks remind us that each message carried immense importance. Even legal proceedings have been immortalized through paintings like Trial by Jury, or Laying down the Law from around 1840. The presence signifies trustworthiness as it secures justice within its embrace. Seals such as those found on the Hospital Marie Magdaline [Mary Magdalen] Bristoll IX Britbow or St Katherines Hospital evoke a sense of authority while simultaneously representing compassion for those under their care. Lastly, Portrait of Robert Yeamans captures an individual's essence through pencil & w/c on paper medium - perhaps hinting at his own use during his lifetime.