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Early 20thC French Crystal, Gilt and Brass Armorial Desk Wax Seal
Seal Detail
The tapered glass stem with carved stylised fleur-de-lys, the pommel cap with engraved border around a cabochon turquoise, the lower mount with waisted short stem and engraved foliate and berry border, the applied oval brass matrix with twin armorial shields, with greyhound supporters and coronet above. Silver is struck with French assay and maker's mark indicating a date of c1925.
Seal Specification
Height 103mm
Diameter of matrix 21mmx17mm
Weight 61g