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MID-19TH CENTURY
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A CONTINENTAL GOLD-MOUNTED HORN AND HARDSTONE HAND-SEAL
MID-19TH CENTURY
tapering horn seal of globular form, the spreading cast sablé gold base gadrooned, the bloodstone matrix engraved with a coat-of-arms; together with another, turned ivory hand-seal of typical form, the spreading cast plain steel matrix engraved with a coat-of-arms
2½ in. (64 mm.) and 4¾ in. (120 mm.) high
The arms of the former are those of Mercy-Argenteau. (2)
MID-19TH CENTURY
tapering horn seal of globular form, the spreading cast sablé gold base gadrooned, the bloodstone matrix engraved with a coat-of-arms; together with another, turned ivory hand-seal of typical form, the spreading cast plain steel matrix engraved with a coat-of-arms
2½ in. (64 mm.) and 4¾ in. (120 mm.) high
The arms of the former are those of Mercy-Argenteau. (2)
Provenance
The former, Christie's, London, 17 November 2009, lot 133.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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