A Regency faceted citrine and shell-carved gold mounted desk seal

A Regency faceted citrine and shell-carved gold mounted desk seal, 7.5 cm high.

The bloodstone matrix carved with the Arms of Henry Gerard Sturt, 1876-1917, 1st Baron Alington of Critchel, Wimborne, impaled with Bingham for the marriage of Lord Alington with Lady Augusta Bingham, daughter of the Earl of Lucan.

Provenance:

Sold on behalf of the executors of The Hon. Mary Anna Marten (deceased) of Crichel House, Dorset.