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An Agate Desk Seal with Cased Silver-Gilt Mounts and a Swivel Fob Seal, Early 19th Century

Live auction begins on:

June 24, 02:00 PM GMT

Estimate

700 - 1,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

the first, a fob seal with a carnelian matrix engraved with a coat of arms above a banner engraved with the motto 'Semper Fidelis', in a hinged reeded gilt metal, opening to reveal compass under domed glazing, mounted with a suspension loop for a chain, height 1 1/2 in., 4 cm;

the second, an agate desk seal, the carved handle mounted in cast gilt metal mounts decorated with rocailles, acorns, flowers, rocailles and acanthus, the base set with a plain oval agate matrix, the handle topped with a matching floral ornament, height 3 3/4 in., 9.5 cm