Once upon a time, its purpose was to counter so-called fake news. The seal, with an engraved symbol, left its mark in a piece of wax or lacquer. It was very useful in many contexts and was used by both highly prominent figures and lower-ranking officials. The field even got its own name - sigillography - and naturally became a collecting area. And now, a substantial collection is going under the hammer at Stockholms Auktionsverk Malmö. Take your time, examine all the intriguing models, discover details, and perhaps consider placing a bid on the pieces that feel most indispensable. After all, they don't need to be used. A group of seal stamps can become an exquisite still life in the bookshelf or wherever you prefer to display these small metal artworks that once served such an important function.
