17th Century Wine found in a Shipwreck.

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a27632499/17th-century-wine-discovered/;

Interesting seals on the above 17th century wine bottles, my 18th century karaf came with the same type of seal.

Pioneer Handbooks: - How pioneers made sealing wax.

Pioneer Handbooks: - How pioneers made sealing wax.

Like square thin candles. My Mother kept sealing wax sticks in her writing desk.

Sealed 18th century letters.

Our Family seal was similar to this 18th century one. I believe the metal was pewter or lead.

Sealing Your letters With Sealing Wax.

My Mother always had sealing wax in her writing desk, which as a kid I was facinated by.



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