Georgian gilt metal seal with figural intaglio c1790

Georgian gilt metal seal with figural intaglio c1790

Code: AM48

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This is seal was designed to be used with hot wax for sealing letters.

I have made an impression of this seal using hot wax to show that the seal works as intended and also to give a clearer image of the intaglio.

The wax impression comes in a small plastic case and is included with the seal.

This seal has an oval metal base set with an opaque white stone engraved with an intaglio of a figure

The fob has a strut handle and suspension loop and a useful steel suspension loop.

The fob measures 28mm x 21mm x 18mm and is in 70% mint – the gilt metal is tarnished and the stone has scratches and the seal needs a clean