sealing-wax
Envelope closure material
Sealing-wax is a resinous substance that softens when heated and hardens when cooled, traditionally used to seal letters and documents.
A blob of melted wax pressed with a signet ring or stamp created an authentication mark that revealed tampering.
Though largely ceremonial now, sealing-wax persists for formal correspondence and decorative purposes: She dripped red sealing-wax onto the envelope and pressed her family crest into it.
Engraved personal seal
- crestHighest point or tuft
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
device · motto · armorial · blazon · escutcheon · imprint · impression · matrix
Written symbol or message
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- stampMark-making device
- impressionEffect on the mind
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
stationery · missive · epistle · dispatch · postage · calligraphy · quill · inkwell
Honeycomb building material
- resinViscous plant secretion
- shellacResinous wood coating
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- pigmentColor-imparting material
vermilion · carnauba · paraffin · tallow · rosin · colophony · turpentine · gum
Document authentication official
- witnessOne who attests
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- verificationProving something accurate
authenticity · ratification · document · deed · treaty · proclamation · decree · edict
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- collectibleObject worth amassing
nostalgia · bygone · antiquarian · secretaire · patina · aged · traditional · historic
signet
Engraved personal seal
insignia · device · motto · armorial · blazon · escutcheon · imprint · impression · matrix · intaglio
letter
Written symbol or message
- envelopeFolded paper enclosure
- stampMark-making device
- impressionEffect on the mind
parchment · stationery · missive · epistle · dispatch · postage · calligraphy · quill · inkwell · penmanship
beeswax
Honeycomb building material
pigment · vermilion · carnauba · paraffin · tallow · rosin · colophony · turpentine · gum · mastic
notary
Document authentication official
- witnessOne who attests
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- certificationAttestation of qualification
verification · authenticity · ratification · document · deed · treaty · proclamation · decree · edict · official
Victorian
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
collectible · nostalgia · bygone · antiquarian · secretaire · patina · aged · traditional · historic · classic
sealing-waxadhesive tape
Strip with tacky backing
Scotch tape · digital signature · packing tape · glue stick · staples
sealing-waxadhesive tape
Strip with tacky backing
sticky note · email attachment · text message · open letter · digital communication