19THC IRISH HARDSTONE SILVER ANTIQUE WAX SEAL - FREEMAN + ORIGINAL CASE

Seal Detail

A fine 19th century Irish hardstone and silver antique wax desk seal, the handle of baluster form with rounded top made of a most impressive polished hardstone of mainly dark blue hues, tapering to a silver flared collar with rubbed silver marks to a circular integral matrix, well engraved with the arms for the family, Freeman, of county Cork, Ireland comprising shield, helm and crest, mantling and motto at base reading:

LIBER ET AUDAX (Free and Bold)

Presented in excellent condition along with its associated original calfskin and silk case and gold printed stamp for "J MacMichael To the Queen"

Seal Specification

Height:  63mm

Diameter of matrix:  22mm 

Weight:  69g