17thc Copper Seal of the Capuchins of Tours, Touraine

Seal Detail

Impressive copper based desk seal with raised integral rectangular handle with suspension loop, the oval matrix very well engraved with a depiction of the Archangel Michael, holding a balance, placing his hand on the head of a kneeling Capuchin who joins his hands in prayer.  Circumscription in orle between a frieze and net border reading:

* SIG PRO PP CAPUCINORUM PRO TURONENSIS

Seal Specification

Height 20mm

Diameter of matrix 32mm x 38mm

Weight 68g