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18thC Fruitwood & Silver Continental Armorial Motto Desk Seal - INTUS EST VIRTUS
Seal Detail
A fine fruitwood and silver armorial desk seal dating to the late 18th century, the handle of short mushroom form tapering to a silver collar and oval matrix, engraved with a central, as yet unidentified armorial of lozenge form - suggesting an unmarried woman - comprising three scallop-type devices, surrounded by floral garlands on either side and a motto at base within a scroll reading:
INTUS EST VIRTUS (Virtue is within)
A fine example in excellent condition.
Seal Specification
Height 65mm
Diameter of matrix 22mmx26mm
Weight 41g
