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Some time ago, I ordered a custom seal of the symbol in my avatar image. Unfortunately, while the seal itself looks very nice, the engraving is so shallow that it won't leave a legible impression in sealing wax. I've been considering purchasing a replacement, but I'm not sure where to go.

 

What would you folks consider to be the best source for a custom-made seal?

 

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Dexter seals. Very expensive. Very much on my wish list. I've commissioned an artist to create the artwork for my seal, though, in anticpation of being able to afford one in the near future. I tried to find it, but couldn't right off, but they show an example there somewhere of a very fine line carving of a crane in a bloodstone signet, so I have no doubt they can take your design and get it right for you.

 

Dexter Seals and Signets

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Egad... how about the second-best? It looks as if their prices start at $400 or so. There's no way I could afford that. Though if I'm ever in the market for a signet ring, I now know where to turn. :)

 

I probably should have specified that I'm looking for the best source for custom seals whose prices won't make me gasp and flop about like a salmon in the bottom of a canoe, awaiting the stroke of the fisherman's club. :D

 

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I am interested in this matter as well, but I have the same concern that Djehuty has.

 

Those Dexter pieces are quite amazing. I will consider one of those at some point in the future, but for now, are there any other suggestions?

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http://www.scribesdelight.com/

 

Maybe this place can help :thumbup:

 

Looks like a good option. I don't see any prices listed on full-custom seals, but the quasi-custom seals are $40, so I will conjecture that the full-custom seals aren't nearly as costly as Dexter's.

 

Thanks.

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Some time ago, I ordered a custom seal of the symbol in my avatar image. Unfortunately, while the seal itself looks very nice, the engraving is so shallow that it won't leave a legible impression in sealing wax. I've been considering purchasing a replacement, but I'm not sure where to go.

 

What would you folks consider to be the best source for a custom-made seal?

I had my ancestors' coat of arms made into a brass seal for sealing wax by Patrick Rideau of Papier Plume at 842 Royal St in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Tel: (504) 251 0893. Check the website. The engraving was deeply cut. They also sell pens, ink, handmade paper and the like, especially for dip and quill pens.

 

I really must write that review.

 

Fred

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A seller on eBay is selling a fully custom seal for $ 25; i got one and it was perfect! I think the seller is called Black market international!

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black market international you say Huh

'The Yo-Yo maneuver is very difficult to explain. It was first perfected by the well-known Chinese fighter pilot Yo-Yo Noritake. He also found it difficult to explain, being quite devoid of English.

So we left it at that. He showed us the maneuver after a sort. B*****d stole my kill.'

-Squadron Leader K. G. Holland, RAF. WWII China.

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I believe they are a Red Comma/Mustom lookalike type seal. A lot of them have sprung up out of China.

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