{"product_id":"seal-9","title":"A FRENCH HARDSTONE GILT-BRONZE ARMORIAL DESK SEAL c.1900","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and impressive looking harstone gilt-bronze desk seal, circa 1900, the ball handle of blue-stained jasper (also known as Swiss lapis or chert) supported three cast dolphins with red cabochon eyes terminating in a circular matrix engraved with alliance shields, supporters under a marquis' coronet and scroll motto at base reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCUNCTA AD AMUSSIM \u003c\/em\u003e(everything to exact measure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe arms are those of \u003cstrong\u003eLe Compasseur Crequy-Monfort, Marquis de Courtivron\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Burgundy, together with an, as yet, unidentified other armorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motto is a fitting echo of the three compasses used in the arms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  80mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix: 22 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  186g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57545212789114,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_3014.jpg?v=1794245940","url":"https:\/\/sigillumseals.co.uk\/products\/seal-9","provider":"Sigillum Seals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}