Pair of Small 18thC Continental Armorial Wax Seals

Seal Detail

A pair of small oval brass wax matrix seals, dating from the 18th century and originating on the Continent - likely Italian.  Both are single sided, without handles (although likely to have had handles at some point) and similar in size and style.  The oval engraved matrices comprise:

1. A central armorial shield, under a male's bearded head, incorporating a goat standant, a tree in leaf under a spread-eagle bird with an inscription beneath reading: IO: BAPTISTADE. CAPRIS, within a beaded border.
2. A central armorial shield, under a helm and crest, incorporating three chevrons under a rose with an inscription reading MARCH. I. EP. VRSINVS. within a beaded border.

An interesting pair of seals worthy of further research. Presented here in good condition save for some wear, commensurate with age.

Seal Specification

1. Height:  2mm

Diameter of matrix:  18mmx24mm 

Weight: 7g

2. Height:  2mm

Diameter of matrix:  20mmx26mm

Weight:  8g