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Bortoletti wax seal stamp handle – Ducale
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About This Product
Bortoletti wax seal stamp handle – Ducale is a premium Venetian sealing accessory handmade in solid bronze with a decorative Murano glass casing. Designed for use with interchangeable 22 mm Bortoletti wax seal stamps, it brings heritage, elegance, and fine Italian craftsmanship to wedding stationery, correspondence, and gift presentation.
Bortoletti wax seal stamp handle – Ducale
The Bortoletti Ducale wax seal stamp handle is one of the most distinctive designs in the Bortoletti sealing collection, handmade in Venice using traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations. Crafted in solid bronze and encased with Murano glass, this elegant wax seal handle is designed for customers who appreciate fine desk accessories, heritage-inspired stationery tools, and the artistic identity of Venetian design.
Inspired by the Doge’s Palace
The Ducale design is dedicated to the Doge’s Palace, the great Gothic landmark overlooking St Mark’s Basin in Venice. For centuries, it stood as the seat of the Doges and as a symbol of civic prestige, refinement, and authority within the Most Serene Republic of Venice. That architectural and historical influence gives the Ducale handle a noble and distinguished character, making it especially appealing for formal stationery and refined presentation.
Solid bronze and Murano glass detail
This striking handle is made in solid bronze and enhanced with a decorative Murano glass casing, combining traditional metalwork with the luminous beauty of Venetian glass. Produced using traditional lost-wax casting techniques, it offers a rich, substantial feel in the hand while also serving as an elegant decorative piece for a writing desk or stationery collection.
Compatible with interchangeable wax seal stamps
The Ducale handle is designed for use with interchangeable 22 mm Bortoletti wax seal stamps. It can be paired with English cursive initials, Gothic lettering, block capitals, double initials, or a selection of decorative symbols. This makes it an excellent choice for customers who want a personalised sealing accessory that can be adapted for weddings, monogrammed stationery, gift wrapping, and special correspondence.
Choose your wax seal stamp and sealing wax
This product is a wax seal stamp handle, so you will need to choose a compatible Bortoletti 22 mm stamp insert separately to complete your seal. You can then pair it with sealing wax in a colour that complements your stationery, wedding palette, or seasonal gift presentation. This flexibility allows you to create a more individual sealing set suited to your own style.
How to use
Fit the handle with your chosen compatible Bortoletti wax seal stamp, then melt your sealing wax using an alcohol lamp, spirit burner, or carefully with a kitchen lighter. Once the wax has been poured, press the stamp into place and allow around 20 seconds before lifting to achieve a crisp, detailed impression. Good sealing wax should melt smoothly, flow evenly, and remain workable long enough to capture the engraved design clearly.
Product dimensions and compatibility
The Ducale handle is made for 22 mm interchangeable Bortoletti wax seal stamps, the standard size used across most of the Bortoletti sealing wax range. This makes it easy to change between initials, monograms, and decorative symbol stamps while continuing to use the same premium Venetian handle.
Enhance your wax seal impressions
For an even more decorative finish, the raised details of your wax seal can be highlighted using Bortoletti wax cream, available in pots of gold or silver. This is a simple way to bring out initials, symbols, and engraved details, adding extra contrast and a more luxurious finish to your completed seal.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti is an Italian maker associated with Venice, Murano glass, traditional decorative metalwork, and fine desk accessories. The Ducale wax seal stamp handle reflects that heritage through its lost-wax cast bronze construction, glass detailing, and strong connection to Venetian architectural history. It is a sealing accessory that combines practical function with the elegance and permanence of traditional Italian craftsmanship.
Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we select specialist calligraphy tools, sealing wax accessories, stationery products, and heritage-inspired desk accessories that offer trusted quality and lasting visual appeal. This Bortoletti Ducale handle has been chosen for customers who want a premium interchangeable wax seal handle with distinctive Venetian character, reliable compatibility, and gift-worthy presentation.
A distinguished gift with Venetian heritage
Beautifully made and rich in historical inspiration, the Ducale handle makes a thoughtful gift for weddings, anniversaries, calligraphers, stationery lovers, and collectors of fine desk accessories. Whether used for sealing invitations and letters or displayed on a writing desk, it brings timeless Venetian elegance to every detail.
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Hi Trina,
Thank you for asking. Bortoletti recommends using 90% pure alcohol or denatured alcohol (Methylated spirits) for a stable, odourless flame that does not burn or discolour the wax.
The two best, least expensive fuels for the alcohol lamps are denatured ethanol (ethyl alcohol; grain alcohol), and methanol (methyl alcohol; wood alcohol; methylated spirit); both can be cheaply obtained at hardware stores or home-improvement centers.
What is the alternative to denatured alcohol for alcohol lamp?
Try using >99% isopropyl alcohol. It's the closest in structure and physical properties. Denatured alcohol is mostly ethanol with methanol mixed in so it can be sold for non-food use.
Please note that Calligraphy Arts does not sell this as it requires specialist posting, but it is freely available at many hardware and cosmetic accessory stores.
I hope that helps,
Jane
Hello Irene,
Thanks for asking. To seal a lid on a jar, you need to heat the end of the sealing wax with something like a kitchen lighter and carefully drip the melted wax over the area you want to seal. Then, while the wax is still warm, you can press your stamp.
Here is a video showing one method I found on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA7xeigPKMQ
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