I asked this question way back in 2011!! Fast forward to today, and I know what they were used for, and not only THAT, after all these years I finally scored not one, but TWO seal locks!
My boyfriend collects locks and keys, and noticed a seller with 4 listed on
ebay. When they arrive, I'll post photos here, if only to show people just what they looked like. I should be able to scan and print out "fake" seals to insert into the section they went into.
Stay tuned!