Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 183:
Description
H:3.93cm W:4.4cm Wt:27.11g
19th-century European silver-gilt wax seal, presented with its original contemporary red-leather case, circa 1860-1900. The seal handle is modelled as a fully-rounded pheasant, with finely-chased detailed plumage, one eye inset with a deep-red gemstone. Engraved matrix located to the underside. The accompanying leather case has silk interior with gilt-stamped heraldic maker’s mark. Wear to gilding commensurate with age; silk lining shows yellowing, minor stains and wear. Figural wax-seals are relatively scarce; survival of its original period case is exceptional, overall in good preserved condition.
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