Bortoletti - Design Seals - Symbols

Bortoletti Symbol Design Seals are cast in pewter and imported directly from Italy. These seals are interchangeable with all other Bortoletti handles. Wax seals are perfect for customizing your wedding invitations, sealing envelopes or bottles and various craft projects. These high quality symbol designs wax seals are a great way to add some flair when sealing your correspondence. There are 35 different symbols to choose from!

Handles can really add distinction to your wax seal set. Choose from 10 handle styles to match your mood and personality. There is a gorgeous African Sapele Mahogany handle and 9 stunning Murano Glass handles. Choosing a handle is optional.

Your Italian handcrafted symbol design wax seal arrives packaged in its own cotton drawstring bag with easy-to-follow instructions. It makes an excellent gift.

Wax isn’t included, so don't forget to look through our varied selection of wax colors and see how they change the look of your wax seal impression!

Wax Seal Specifications

Seal Handle Length: 3-3/4”
Seal Diameter: 3/4"

Wax Seals Through the Ages

The use of seals can be traced back to some of the earliest civilizations. The first seals were made from clay and impressed, or sealed, using rings or cylinders. Wax was widely used in the Middle Ages by bishops, monarchs and royal spokespeople to authenticate documents. During the 13th century, wax seals were used by monasteries, guilds and aristocrats. Illiteracy led to a widespread adoption of wax seals in the 13th century as a signature. Wax was pressed with either a handheld seal or a specially-made signet ring. When the owner of a signet died, the ring would be destroyed to prevent forgeries! Today using wax seals is more about ceremony than security or authenticity. Wax seals add elegance to wedding invitations, bottle decorations or an extra personalized touch to your correspondence. A nice wax seal will turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!