Seal stamp, Art Nouveau, silver-plated brass, Austria, early 20th c.
660 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12484
This early 20th-century Art Nouveau seal stamp is crafted from silver-plated brass, most likely originating from Vienna or another center within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The stamp’s surface displays a cool, subdued silver hue with a predominantly matte finish, interspersed with gentle, glossy highlights where the plating has worn or been polished by handling. Its shape features an elegantly bulbous base, smoothly transitioning into a subtly faceted, tapered shaft that flares at the stamp’s head. Ornamental details—typical of the Secessionist style—include organic flowing lines, decorative bands, and raised nodules accenting the form’s transitional points. The surface is intricately marked by patina and areas of darkened oxidation, with minor surface abrasions that emphasize the object’s age and lend depth to its authentic antique appearance. Structurally, it remains in very good condition, showing visible, genuine signs of age consistent with its period.Within this compact object lies the spirit of turn-of-the-century Vienna: metal shaped in the pursuit of artistry and the organic, narrates the story of a time that prized craft and the beauty of everyday ephemera. The patina weaves with the decorative lines into a surface that is as much a record of time as an aesthetic delight. Half luminous, half muted, this seal calls to mind a world where written correspondence held tangible meaning and each touch on the metal is a bridge to the meticulous, poetic sensibility of the Secessionist era.Placed atop a mahogany writing desk, among leather-bound notebooks and a mantel clock, this seal can enhance a collector’s study or a literary corner with eclectic undertones. It may be paired with period décor—opal glass lamps, bronze frames
DIMENSION
Height8.5 cm
Depth2.5 cm
Width2.5 cm
Dimension details
Width2.5 cm
Height8.5 cm
Depth2.5 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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