18thC Silver Irish Crested Armorial Socket Matrix Seal - COCKSEY

Seal Detail

A fine English/Irish socket matrix from the 18th century, the reverse showing a socket fitting for a handle integrated to a silver matrix on the obverse, of vessica form, engraved with a shield under a crest of a dove holding an olive branch in its beak, with decorative garlands , within a lined border.  

The seal is of the family, Cocksey, and most likely the Irish side.  This particular example is beautifully executed in its relative simplicity and elegance and presented in excelletn original condition. 

Seal Specification

Height: 16mm

Diameter of matrix:  28mmx40mm 

Weight 12g