Early Crystal Seal c1770

Early Crystal Seal c1770

Code: 9.84

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This is a gilt key set with a glass base. The base has been engraved with the intaglio of an eagle and under painted underneath, to give the illusion of a red hard stone engraved with an intaglio.

Set into the handle are two glass panels, one reveals a red and white chessboard pattern with the red squares being in high relief. On the other side is a painted flower – again in high relief

The seal measures 27mm wide x 18mm and is in 95% mint condition