Antique 19th Century French Bone Pierrot Wax Seal Stamp Bronze Monogram AD For Sale

Beautiful antique French desk wax seal dating to the late 19th century.The seal features a carved bone handle decorated with a finely painted image of Pierrot, the traditional French clown, standing on a ladder and attempting to catch the moon. The handle is mounted with a bronze seal matrix engraved with the monogram “AD.”An unusual and charming example of French antique writing equipment, ideal for collectors of wax seals, Pierrot memorabilia and decorative desk accessories.Origin: FrancePeriod: Late 19th centuryStyle: Napoleon IIIHandle material: BoneSeal matrix: BronzeDesign: Hand-painted Pierrot climbing a ladder to catch the moonMonogram: “AD”Length: Approximately 3 3/8 inches