Seal Antique - Venetian heraldic seal

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Antique institutional heraldic seal, handcrafted, dating from the late 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century, probably traceable to the Venetian area and, more specifically, to the sphere of the Republic of Venice or its mainland territories.
The object features an elegant turned handle in solid wood, with a slender, functional form, characterized by a warm, natural patina that has matured over time, evidence of authentic and prolonged use in an official setting.
The engraved metal matrix depicts a heraldic insignia of strong institutional character, with a central shield topped by a civic-noble crown and adorned with a heraldic lion associated with a banner, a symbol traditionally linked to the authority of the Venetian State. This iconography, devoid of ecclesiastical elements, is consistent with secular, administrative, or military use, plausibly traceable to offices of command, armed magistracies, military chancelleries, or territorial government structures subject to the Serenissima.
The presence of the lion with a flag, combined with the formal sobriety of the overall piece and the quality of the engraving, suggests a possible Venetian military origin, particularly in the realm of validating orders, documents, dispatches, or official records. The engraving is deep, clear, and of notable precision, a testament to a preindustrial production of a high level intended to ensure authority, recognizability, and durability over time.
The object preserves natural signs of use consistent with its age and function, without compromising its legibility or its historical and collectible value. Overall, it is an item of great charm and importance, ideal for collections of ancient sigillography, Venetian heraldry, and the military and administrative history of the Republic of Venice.
A lot of high museological and collecting interest, suitable to be featured as a top lot in prestigious thematic auctions.


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