The most popular form in these old sealing wax monogram seals, the 2 hands clasping is always a thrill to find. I've had this one in my collection for decades, and once had 3 or 4 others. This one has such elegant carving - definitely from the old artisans of Dieppe, France, and in that tradition. Matrix has not yet been monogrammed, so you can make it your own for use should you wish to. It is petit, bulb at end is 3/4" in diameter, and the overall length is 2 1/2". Might have been within a fitted compendium or trousse d' voyage initially, or simply a gift to a dear friend.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type. This would have been made c.1830-50s. No chips, no restorations. Delicately carved hands in an embrace, you can see how fine the preservation is, as there is only 1 fine tight shrinkage hairline on one side (photos show it from all angles of view, enlarged. My last one!
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