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Lot 17
  • 17

A cased group of gold and hardstone seals, mid 19th century

Estimate
250 - 450 GBP
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Description

including a mottled marble desk seal with scrolled gold mounts, the pink foiled chalcedony matrix finely engraved with the Arms of Charles II, Duke of Lucca, 8cm, 3 1/8 in; three fob seals, one plain, the carnelian matrix with the Arms and motto of Charles II, one openwork with bloodstone matrix engraved with the Arms of Malaspina, one gold-mounted bloodstone engraved with Charles II's monogram, the first with Viennese import mark for 1824-1866, 2.7-3.2cm, 1 1/8-1 1/4 in; and an unusual scrolled gold signet ring, the bloodstone matrix engraved with his crowned cipher, above a concealed folding watchkey, in fitted case lacking two items

Provenance

Charles II, Duke of Lucca (1799-1883). reigned from 1824-1847.

Condition

All in excellent condition apart from the small bloodstone fob seal which has a small chip to hardstone just under the upper collar
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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