{"product_id":"19thc-allianced-armorial-silver-gilt-and-jewelled-desk-seal","title":"19THC ALLIANCED ARMORIAL SILVER, GILT AND JEWELLED DESK SEAL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine 19th century Continental silver, gilt and jewelled multi-matrices desk seal, the handle of an elaborate cast-silver and gilt putto supportingan asymmetrical scroll-form capital.  The tapering stem is enriched with acanthus leaves, punched ornament and collet-set coloured stones, rising from a moulded, cushion-shaped base decorated with applied swags. The flat top is set with a crystal matrix of cartouche form with stylised script with the motto \u003cem\u003ePER ARDUA AD ASTRA \u003c\/em\u003e(\"Through adversity to the stars\") whilst the base  is set with a rectangular carnelian matrix with canted corners, engraved with allianced armorials under a Count's coronet.  The arms are those of\u003cstrong\u003e PUCKLER\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHOCHBERG.  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn superb original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  70mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  15mm x 13mm and 10mm x 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 47g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57212236398970,"sku":null,"price":765.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/1666_130611.jpg?v=1787932176","url":"https:\/\/sigillumseals.co.uk\/products\/19thc-allianced-armorial-silver-gilt-and-jewelled-desk-seal","provider":"Sigillum Seals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}