French Catholic Wood, Bronze Cachet Immaculate Conception - 11 cm
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Description from the seller
Religious badge – Immaculate Conception of Mary – Bronze and wood – 19th century
Antique seal consisting of a turned wooden handle (dark brown patina), mounted on a finely knurled bronze stem. The oval matrix, also in bronze, features a beautiful relief engraving.
The iconography depicts: The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, standing, with open hands, a radiant halo, deep and flowing draperies.
The relief is marked, typical of 19th-century parish seals.
The peripheral legend, readable thanks to the mirror image, indicates: 'To the Immaculate Conception of Mary.'
(Old spelling from the late 19th century, with 'Immaculée' sometimes abbreviated).
The presence of a small symbol at the bottom (cross or punch) is consistent with French religious engraving workshops from the 19th century.
Dimensions: height 11 cm; oval matrix 3.5 × 2.5 cm.
Dating
The set (Marian style, engraving, typography, wooden handle + bronze knurling) places the object around 1870–1900, a period of widespread use of parish seals dedicated to the dogma of the Immaculate Conception proclaimed in 1854.
State: Old and uniform patina, Virgin's relief still clear, legible inscriptions.
Interest
Authentic seal, a typical object of a parish, a Marian confraternity, or a devotion office, used to seal correspondence, blessing certificates, or internal documents.
Provenance: Private collection.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateReligious badge – Immaculate Conception of Mary – Bronze and wood – 19th century
Antique seal consisting of a turned wooden handle (dark brown patina), mounted on a finely knurled bronze stem. The oval matrix, also in bronze, features a beautiful relief engraving.
The iconography depicts: The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, standing, with open hands, a radiant halo, deep and flowing draperies.
The relief is marked, typical of 19th-century parish seals.
The peripheral legend, readable thanks to the mirror image, indicates: 'To the Immaculate Conception of Mary.'
(Old spelling from the late 19th century, with 'Immaculée' sometimes abbreviated).
The presence of a small symbol at the bottom (cross or punch) is consistent with French religious engraving workshops from the 19th century.
Dimensions: height 11 cm; oval matrix 3.5 × 2.5 cm.
Dating
The set (Marian style, engraving, typography, wooden handle + bronze knurling) places the object around 1870–1900, a period of widespread use of parish seals dedicated to the dogma of the Immaculate Conception proclaimed in 1854.
State: Old and uniform patina, Virgin's relief still clear, legible inscriptions.
Interest
Authentic seal, a typical object of a parish, a Marian confraternity, or a devotion office, used to seal correspondence, blessing certificates, or internal documents.
Provenance: Private collection.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
French Catholic
Century/ Timeframe
XIX siecle
Name of object
Cachet Immaculate Conception
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze, Wood
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
3.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 cm
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