C1890 Steel & Wood Antique Wax Seal - British Vice Consulate Newport News, Virginia

Seal Detail

An ebonised wood turned handle of flat top and baluster stem form, tapering to integral steel circular matrix, with engraved oval border, within which crown above belt, engraved with inscription:

BRITISH VICE CONSULATE NEWPORT NEWS VA

The British Vice Consulate in Newport News was operational between 1883 and 1933; it was located at 3408 West Avenue, Newport News, Virginia and fell within the Baltimore consular area.

Seal Specification

Height: 90mm

Width of matrix: 30mm

Weight: 106g