Unusual Early 19thC French Rev Society Floral Wax Seal

Seal Detail

A bronze desk seal dating to the early 19th century under the Revolutionary authority, the handle of rounded spike form; somewhat with a crudely cut plain stem, the oval matrix engraved with a central depiction of the fasces topped with a phrygian cap and surrounded with crossed floral branches and inscription reading:

SOCIETE. POPULAIRE. DE. PLEURRE

A seal for the town of Pleurre, modern day Pleurs, a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.  What is most interesting is the use of the crossed floral branches which are significantly more decorative than I have ever seen before!  A refreshing change from the usual, rather austere official seals found during this period.

Seal Specification

Height: 30mm

Diameter of matrix:  25mmx30mm 

Weight g