Wax Seal Collection

Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV
FLO4974704 Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV. Handcoloured etching drawn

Law proclaiming the purchase by France of the rights to the photographic inventions of Daguerre & Niepce
ARH257973 Law proclaiming the purchase by France of the rights to the photographic inventions of Daguerre & Niepce, 7th August 1839 (pen & ink on paper) by French School

Seal to John Berchams Will, 1336, 1825 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832540 Seal to John Berchams Will, 1336, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Trompe L Oeil Composition
SC13285 Trompe L Oeil Composition by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Front of the Seal of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Will of Thomas Alyce
2832541 Front of the Seal of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Will of Thomas Alyce, Merchant, 1538, 1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning

Letters of election by bailies and council of Queens ferry in favour of the
BAL41837 Letters of election by bailies and council of Queens ferry in favour of the wobster craft within that burgh (pen & ink on vellum) by Scottish School; Private Collection; Scottish

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

Two shilling ticket for reserved seats at Mr Gypsons Fourty-Fourth Ascent, 1 October 1841 (print)
3869772 Two shilling ticket for reserved seats at Mr Gypsons Fourty-Fourth Ascent, 1 October 1841 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

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

Trompe l Oeil (oil on canvas)
XIR28036 Trompe l Oeil (oil on canvas) by Le Motte, Jean-Francois de (17th century); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; out of copyright

Coming out of the Post Office (colour litho)
STC255616 Coming out of the Post Office (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Trompe l Oeil, Democritus (oil on canvas)
XEH226096 Trompe l Oeil, Democritus (oil on canvas) by Gresely, Gaspard, or Gabriel (1712-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Permit for the Battle of Rossbach, 1757 (pen and ink on paper)
XPH312464 Permit for the Battle of Rossbach, 1757 (pen and ink on paper) by German School, (18th century); Zentrales Staatsarchiv, Merseburg

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"Wax Seal: Preserving History and Signifying Authority" Step back in time to the 7th of August 1839, when a significant law was proclaimed by France. This law declared the purchase of the rights to the revolutionary photographic inventions of Daguerre & Niepce. The document itself, penned with intricate detail using ink on paper, bears witness to this historic moment. Intriguingly, another seal catches our attention - that of John Bercham's Will from 1336. Created in pencil and watercolor on paper, it serves as a testament to an individual's final wishes. A glimpse into medieval times where seals held immense importance. Moving forward through history, we encounter a Trompe L'Oeil Composition - a mesmerizing artwork that deceives our eyes with its realistic portrayal. Such compositions often incorporated wax seals as part of their visual allure. One such seal depicts St John the Baptist, possibly representing Merchant Taylors' Guild or another esteemed organization. Its presence signifies authority and affiliation within influential circles. Delving deeper into ecclesiastical matters, we discover Matthew Parker's Archbishopric Seal attached to Thomas Alyce's will. This seal carries religious significance and exemplifies how wax seals were employed for official purposes within the Church hierarchy. Shifting gears towards political affairs brings us to Charles V's draft for the Convocation of the Imperial Diet in Augsburg on April 8th, 1530. This meticulously crafted document showcases both power and diplomacy at play during this pivotal historical event. Letters of election by bailies and council are revealed next; these letters favoring someone named Queens ferry remain shrouded in mystery but undoubtedly played a crucial role in local governance during their time. The mention of King Richard I cannot be overlooked either; his royal seal made from wax and parchment symbolizes regal authority throughout centuries past – an emblematic representation fit for kingship itself.