Fine Jewellery - 18th November 2021

Lot 208

Five early-mid 19th century seals

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £900

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Description

Five early-mid 19th century seals, including a bloodstone gold-cased desk seal, the shaped rectangular intaglio engraved with a standing eagle, 6.3cm; a hardstone seal intaglio engraved with initials, 4cm; a gold cased seal mounted with an oval citrine seal with French motto in a garter, crown and ladder, engraved inscription dated 1806, 3.5cm; a paste and gilt metal seal containing the oval intaglio profile bust of a young man, 4.2cm, and a gold swivel containing an oval compass, the reverse set with an intaglio of a female figure standing beside an anchor (possibly St Philomena), 4,4cm