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17thC Bronze Religious Capuchine Desk Seal
Seal Detail
A solid bronze desk seal of baluster form, the handle tapering to the oval matrix, engraved with a charming depiction of a saintly male in his glory, on his knees in front of the Divine cloud within which is shown a crucifix, with an inscription reading:
S. LOCI.BICTI.CAP.F
A seal presumably for a Capucine Order monastery, location unknown. In well-used condition but showing good patina. The handle appears to be off-centre but this is not caused by any breakage or cracking.
Seal Specification
Height mm
Diameter of matrix mm
Weight 151g