Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

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Lapis lazuli and silver-gilt hand seal, 19th century

Auction Closed

November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

1,400 - 2,200 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Lapis lazuli and silver-gilt hand seal, 19th century


Decorated with lapis lazuli, incised with the coat of arms of Cardinal de Medici.

Likely this seal depicts the coat of arms of Cardinal Francesco de' Medici di Ottajano (1808-1857). He was born in Naples into the Medici di Ottajano cadet branch of the Medici family.