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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