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Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925

$2,570.29
£1,918.55
€2,733.75VAT Included
CA$3,592.36
A$3,657.21
CHF 2,117.43
MX$48,285.76
NOK 23,668.47
SEK 25,256.14
DKK 17,214.23

About the Item

A rare and finely executed Egyptian Revival desk seal in silver, richly decorated with cloisonné enamel, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1920s–1930s. This elegant object, known in Dutch as a lakstempel, beautifully captures the fascination with ancient Egypt that swept Europe following Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. The seal is crafted in the form of a stylized lotus column, an emblematic Egyptian motif associated with rebirth and eternal life. The flaring top is decorated with lotus petals and ankhs in deep cobalt blue, symbols of life and immortality, while the shaft is encircled by geometric borders and figures in profile, executed in shades of green, blue, and black. These vibrant polychrome enamels, worked in cloisonné technique, contrast elegantly with the silver ground, creating a striking piece that is both ornamental and symbolic. The base of the seal is engraved with a finely detailed heraldic crest featuring a stag with antlers above a coronet, suggesting that this piece was a bespoke commission for a noble or distinguished family. Measuring 51 mm in height, the seal would have been used for sealing wax on correspondence, at once practical, decorative, and a personal mark of identity. Details Type: Desk seal (Lakstempel) Origin: Continental Europe Date: circa 1925 (Art Deco period) Style: Egyptian Revival Material: Silver with cloisonné enamel Height: 51 mm Decoration: Lotus motifs, ankhs, geometric bands, Egyptian figures in profile Engraving: Heraldic crest with stag and coronet Condition: Very good antique condition; enamels well preserved with only minor wear consistent with age and use This exceptional seal exemplifies the Egyptian Revival style that became one of the hallmarks of Art Deco design, blending archaeological inspiration with modern craftsmanship. Both a collector’s object and a decorative treasure for the desk, it is a superb addition to any collection of Egyptian Revival works of art, heraldic artifacts, or Art Deco silver and enamel.
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  • Dimensions:
    Length: 2.01 in (51 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rotterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1630226225822

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