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Bortoletti glass pen and wax seal set – Leopardi
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Bortoletti glass pen and wax seal set – Leopardi is a luxurious Murano glass writing and sealing set handmade in Italy, combining a glass calligraphy pen, interchangeable wax seal, ink, and an elegant pen rest. Available in Black, Blue, Red, Ivory, Amber, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Amethyst, and Green, it brings silver leaf detail, refined bronze metalwork, and Venetian character to calligraphy, correspondence, desk styling, and gift giving.
Bortoletti glass pen and wax seal set – Leopardi
The Bortoletti Leopardi glass pen and wax seal set is one of the most elegant desk ensembles in the Bortoletti collection, handmade in Italy using traditional Venetian craftsmanship. Bringing together a Murano glass calligraphy pen, a matching wax seal handle, an interchangeable seal plate, ink, and a refined pen rest, this beautifully balanced set is designed for customers who appreciate fine writing accessories, decorative desk pieces, and heritage-inspired gifting.
A complete writing and sealing set
This distinctive Bortoletti set includes a Murano glass calligraphy pen, a nickel-silver plated bronze horizontal pen holder, a Murano glass wax seal handle, an interchangeable seal plate, calligraphy ink, presentation packaging, and a certificate of guarantee. It offers an elegant way to combine handwritten correspondence with traditional wax sealing, all within one coordinated Venetian set.
Available in nine Murano glass colours
The Leopardi set is available in a choice of Black, Blue, Red, Ivory, Amber, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Amethyst, and Green. This rich colour range makes it easy to choose a set that suits your desk style, wedding palette, stationery preferences, or gifting needs.
Murano glass with silver leaf detail
The pen and wax seal handle are handcrafted from Murano glass enriched with delicate silver leaf fused within the glass using traditional lampworking techniques. This careful process creates depth, luminosity, and subtle variation, giving each piece its own unique character. The result is a set that feels both artistic and highly decorative, whether in use or displayed on a desk.
Refined bronze metalwork
All bronze elements in the Leopardi set are finished in an elegant nickel-silver plated bronze tone and worked by hand by Bortoletti artisans. This refined metal finish complements the luminous Murano glass beautifully, creating a balanced design that feels luxurious without being overdone. The pen rest also helps keep the set neatly arranged and ready for use.
Interchangeable wax seal plate
The wax seal is designed with a fully interchangeable system, allowing you to personalise your impression with English cursive initials, Gothic lettering, block letters, double initials, or decorative symbols. This versatility makes the set especially suitable for personalised stationery, wedding invitations, luxury packaging, and thoughtful bespoke gifts.
Writing and sealing in one elegant ritual
The Leopardi set is designed for customers who enjoy the experience of fine writing as well as the finishing touch of a wax seal. The calligraphy pen adds character to handwritten letters, invitations, and keepsake documents, while the matching seal creates a crisp and memorable impression that completes the presentation. Used together, they turn everyday correspondence into something far more personal and refined.
Sealing wax and practical use
Sealing wax is traditionally made from resins, waxes, and coloured pigments, designed to melt smoothly and create crisp impressions. Melt the wax using an alcohol lamp, spirit burner, or carefully with a kitchen lighter. A good quality wax should flow evenly without burning and remain workable long enough to capture the engraved design clearly. Allow around 20 seconds before lifting the seal for the best result.
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.
Product dimensions and compatibility
The interchangeable wax seal plate is designed in the standard 22 mm format used across most of the Bortoletti sealing range, making it compatible with Bortoletti wax seal handles and interchangeable stamp options. This gives the set added flexibility for customers who would like to expand their collection with other initials or symbol stamps over time.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti is known for Italian-made desk accessories inspired by Venice, Murano glass traditions, and decorative metalwork. The Leopardi set reflects this heritage through its hand-finished glasswork, silver leaf detail, and carefully crafted bronze components. It is a fine example of traditional artistry adapted into a practical and luxurious writing set.
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 combine trusted craftsmanship with lasting visual appeal. This Bortoletti Leopardi glass pen and wax seal set has been chosen for customers who want a premium writing and sealing ensemble with authentic Italian character and gift-worthy presentation.
A memorable gift for writers and stationery lovers
Beautifully presented and rich in Venetian charm, the Leopardi set makes an exceptional gift for weddings, anniversaries, calligraphers, letter writers, and collectors of fine desk accessories. Whether used for luxury correspondence, calligraphy practice, or display, it brings light, craftsmanship, and a sense of ceremony to every writing occasion.
- Ink:
- One standard bottle (10ml)
- Pen Rest:
- Yes
- Ink Colours:
- As packed (Red, Black, Sepia or Blue)
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Length:
- 175mm (6.9 inches)
- Nibs:
- One nib
- Seals & Wax:
- One seal & one wax sealing stick
- Material:
- Glass, Nickel Silver plated bronze, Ink
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Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
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The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
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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