Seal Antique - Napoleon III

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Antique seal stamp dating from 1850–1900 with a marble stone handle and a bronze matrix, 8 cm high, 2 cm wide, 0.5 cm deep, in good condition with minor age wear, originating from France and bearing the Napoleon III title.

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Very beautiful antique sealing wax seal with monogram GB, consisting of a handle in natural stone (approx. 30 g) and a finely engraved metal matrix.
Collectible item in good overall condition, ideal for collectors or decorative use.

Features :
• Monogram: GB (sharp engraving)
• Manche: natural stone (agate / onyx / probable marble)
Weight of the handle: approximately 30 g
Material of the matrix: metal (brass or bronze).
Period: late 19th – early 20th century (style and manufacturing)
• Condition: very good condition, readable engraving, no visible cracks.
Advantages:
Beautiful contrast dark stone / metallic base
Artistic and legible monogram
Typical weight and materials of high-quality ancient seals.
• Ideal collection / decoration / calligraphy / personalized seal

Very beautiful antique sealing wax seal with monogram GB, consisting of a handle in natural stone (approx. 30 g) and a finely engraved metal matrix.
Collectible item in good overall condition, ideal for collectors or decorative use.

Features :
• Monogram: GB (sharp engraving)
• Manche: natural stone (agate / onyx / probable marble)
Weight of the handle: approximately 30 g
Material of the matrix: metal (brass or bronze).
Period: late 19th – early 20th century (style and manufacturing)
• Condition: very good condition, readable engraving, no visible cracks.
Advantages:
Beautiful contrast dark stone / metallic base
Artistic and legible monogram
Typical weight and materials of high-quality ancient seals.
• Ideal collection / decoration / calligraphy / personalized seal

Details

Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze, Marble
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Napoleon III
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Objects sold
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