A wax seal made of brass and lignum vitae wood.
Brass tip is screwed onto a steel pin.
Seal in a shape of meat mallet tip.
Baluster-form wooden handle in light and dark-brown colors
with beautiful patina. Useful as a pipe tamper as well.
Some old losses of wood, please see photo with red arrow.
No maker/manufacturer and country of origin marks.
Probably made in Europe, late 19th. Century or early 1900's.
Photos will tell you more.
Many thanks to Canadian eBayer "i********s"
who provided useful information regarding this item :)
Approx.: Length: 3-7/16in. (88mm.)
Handle Diameter (max): 15/16in. (24mm.)
Seal Diameter: 9/16in. (14mm.)
Weight: 0.97 oz. (27.5 gr.)
Some old losses of wood, please see photo with red arrow.
Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.
Rare for its image, composition and overall condition.
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