Sealing Collection (#2)

Nelson sealing his historic message at Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Te Heuheu, Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand
Hepi Te Heuheu (probably Tureiti Te Heuheu Tukino V, 1865/1866-1921), Maori chief and warrior, New Zealand -- portrait surrounded by stamps and a red seal. Date: 1906

Coming out of the Post Office by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned Coming out of the Post Office. The scene shows a young girl holding a letter and licking the stamp as she leaves a crowded post office. Date: 1906

London Trade Card - Dorothy Mercier, Printseller and Stationer, at the Golden Ball, Windmill Street, facing Silver Street, Golden Square. 18th century

Robins and envelope on a New Year card
Three robins and an envelope on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Fairy postman riding grasshopper on a Christmas card
Fairy postman riding a grasshopper on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Owl in an envelope on a Christmas card. Date: 1891

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Y Darn Papur
Y Darn Papur. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 15. Welsh version of The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy

Egyptian Art, Sealing, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, ca. 1981-1640 B. C. 1981, 1640, Mud
Egyptian Art, Sealing, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, ca. 1981-1640 B.C. -1981, -1640, Mud

Major Cavagnari Sealing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, May 26Th, 1879

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Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy passing through a chain of Ice Islands, 1826 (engraving)
XJF2639750 Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy passing through a chain of Ice Islands, 1826 (engraving) by Weddell (fl.1816-19); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A voyage towards the South Pole)

To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough, ... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths

Stump of a large lime tree was sealed with varnish, on the banks of the Camel River in Wadebridge, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet
Wharves at St. Johns Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Brothers Steam Sealing Fleet Date: 1902

Sealing and labelling some of the thousands of flasks of blood donated by citizens of Moscow: 1941. World War II

Major Cavagnari Sealing The Treaty Of Peace At Gandamak, May 26th, 1879

Hands screwing lid on glass jar, filled with red preserve, close-up

Jar of tomato relish being sealed with lid

Various equipment for sealing up preserving jars, including wax discs, lids, corks, foil

Glass jar with red preserve being clamped shut by hands

Jelly jar being sealed with wax disc

Person making ravioli, close-up

Jar of jelly being sealed with cellophane and elastic band

Wrapping fish in a paper parcel (en papillote)

Fingers sealing the pastry lid on a dessert pie, close-up

Mother Hubbard / Writing
Mother Hubbard/Writing

Radiator leak being repaired. Welding torch and solder being used to repair a leaking section of a central heating pipe connection to a radiator

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Sealing Cans - Hackney Wick

Fantasy card - Istanbul - Telegram form
Fantasy postcard in the form of a telegram form, featuring a street scene in Constantinople (Kara Koy). The Imperial Ottoman Post and Telegraph Service

The Terra Nova, 1903
Photograph of the three-masted barque, Terra Nova, taken in 1903 when she was setting out for the Antarctic to try to find and help the Discovery expedition

Aristides Ostracised
Aristides the Just, victor of the Battle of Marathon, is approached in the Agora by an illiterate citizen, asking him to carve his name on a shell. Aristides is then ostracised

Sealing Doors, China
CHINESE NEW YEAR Chinese seal their front doors on New Years Eve, so that their good luck doesn t go with the Old Year

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"Sealing: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the captivating world of sealing, where history, art, and creativity intertwine. From the Terra Nova of Scott's Antarctic Expedition to a British Military Recruitment Poster in the inter-war period, each hint unravels a unique story. Imagine yourself at the Paris Exhibition of 1889, witnessing bottles of Botot water being meticulously sealed. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are awe-inspiring. Travel back even further to 1848 when an envelope was sealed with wax and adorned with a one penny stamp. It speaks volumes about communication in an era long gone. Delve into Lewis Carroll's whimsical Wonderland as frog and fish footmen seal Alice's fate on her extraordinary adventures. Their presence adds an element of enchantment to this timeless tale. Marvel at the intricate comic verse etched onto Christmas cards sealed with wax and seal or decorated with wax, glue, gum, and dye. These playful greetings bring joy during festive seasons. Discover how even Last Will and Testaments were presented on Christmas cards accompanied by heartfelt verses. Such unconventional yet meaningful gestures leave lasting impressions on loved ones' hearts. Witness elegance unfold as red seals grace envelopes on greetings postcards while wooden crate-shaped cards add a touch of novelty to traditional greetings. Immerse yourself in sketches depicting breathtaking cruises to Alaska engraved for posterity. The beauty of nature is captured within these drawings that transport you across vast oceans. Finally, behold the majestic Seal of King Edward III crafted from metal—a symbol representing power and authority throughout England's rich history. Sealing transcends time—whether it be preserving precious liquids or conveying emotions through artistic expressions—it leaves its mark upon our collective memory. Let us cherish these moments that connect us across generations as we explore this fascinating world of sealing.