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Large Striated Agate Desk Seal

Seal Detail

A superb late 19th century or early 20th century example of a large agate hardstone desk seal, the handle formed of flat top form and tapering fluted stem, with dynamic striations ranging in colour from blacks to pale greys and browns.   The integrated oval matrix well engraved with stylised initials W B.

Seal Specification

Height 81mm (3.18")

Diameter of matrix  32mmx26mm (1.25"x1.02")

Weight 153 (5.39oz)