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Lot Essay
The initials on the first seal are for Mary Cornelia, Countess Vane, later Marchioness of Londonderry (d.1906), wife of George, 2nd Earl Vane, later 5th Marquess of Londonderry (1821-1984).
Details
TWO DESK SEALS
19TH CENTURY
A gold-mounted desk seal with green alabaster handle, the bloodstone matrix carved with countess' coronet and cypher, with plain strap to the handle together with a gold-mounted mother-of-pearl-handled desk seal, circa 1830, the citrine matrix carved with inscription, chased mounts with applied hardstones, the vari-coloured gold coronet top set with turquoise
3? in. (10 cm.) high and 2 in. (7.6 cm.) high respectively
19TH CENTURY
A gold-mounted desk seal with green alabaster handle, the bloodstone matrix carved with countess' coronet and cypher, with plain strap to the handle together with a gold-mounted mother-of-pearl-handled desk seal, circa 1830, the citrine matrix carved with inscription, chased mounts with applied hardstones, the vari-coloured gold coronet top set with turquoise
3? in. (10 cm.) high and 2 in. (7.6 cm.) high respectively
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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