Lot 193
  • 193

Three gold and hardstone desk seals, 19th century

Estimate
2,400 - 3,800 USD
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Description

  • gold, hardstone
  • height of first 3 3/8 in.
  • 8.5 cm
the first with specimen agates, the matrix carved with a wheatsheaf; the second chased with horses; the third with group of four Renaissance-style putti

Condition

fracture to top stone of first, the second with loose seal, otherwise good condition
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