18thC Dutch Flemish Wood Steel Personal Armorial Desk Seal

Seal Detail

An 18th century Dutch/Flemish wood and steel desk seal, the handle of baluster form with rounded top, tapering banded stem to a tall steel collar and integral oval matrix, well engraved with central armorial shield incorporating three vertical salmon below a helm and crest with a repeat of a single salmon, surrounding decorative mantling and inscription within a rope border reading:

JAN HENDRIK CLANI NOTARIS

A seal for Jan Hendrik Clani, notary, believed to be of Dutch or Flemish origins.  Presented in excellent condition  

Seal Specification

Height:  93mm

Diameter of matrix:  25mmx30mm 

Weight:  59g