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    Posted 7 years ago

    Litco2
    (3 items)

    This is probably 4" tall, I would assume it's silver although it's not marked 925. The raised markings are a crown on top then maybe someone on a horse (or a Russian marking for St. Petersburg), and a standing dragon with wings. The top comes off and there is a tiny hole. People have said this is either a wax seal or a needle holder and that the markings may be military. Has anybody seen one of these before, or know what the markings are?

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    1. OlofZ OlofZ, 7 years ago
      Nice find! A wax seal stamp, for sure. Since the seal has quite common elements, think there's a crown, a spread eagle and a griffin, it's tough to do a search. Family crest or a military seal.
    2. Litco2, 7 years ago
      OlofZ, thanks for the info! Any idea of what country it may be associated with? Do you think it's silver with the raised markings/hallmarks?

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