Seal (5) - Blank matrix

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Exceptional Set of 5 Office Seals "Fin de Siècle" – Art Nouveau & 19th Century

Gathering of five sealing seals (unengravings/blank matrixes) presenting a superb panel of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of high curiosity, perfect for a writing desk or display cabinet.

Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Bronze Seal: Masterpiece with a naturalist decoration of holly and berries, symbol of good luck. Beautiful original patina. Signed in relief at the base "Pil" (art publisher). French work, circa 1900.
• Mother-of-Pearl Seal: Flat handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegance typical of 19th-century feminine writing accessories.
• Faceted Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering superb play of light. Crystal work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned baluster handle, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Fleur-de-Lys Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.

Condition:
Good used condition. Patina of time preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, offering the possibility of personalized engraving.

Technical specifications:
• Era: 19th and early 20th century.
• Materials: Bronze, mother-of-pearl, crystal, bone, brass.
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm to 7 cm.

Exceptional Set of 5 Office Seals "Fin de Siècle" – Art Nouveau & 19th Century

Gathering of five sealing seals (unengravings/blank matrixes) presenting a superb panel of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of high curiosity, perfect for a writing desk or display cabinet.

Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Bronze Seal: Masterpiece with a naturalist decoration of holly and berries, symbol of good luck. Beautiful original patina. Signed in relief at the base "Pil" (art publisher). French work, circa 1900.
• Mother-of-Pearl Seal: Flat handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegance typical of 19th-century feminine writing accessories.
• Faceted Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering superb play of light. Crystal work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned baluster handle, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Fleur-de-Lys Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.

Condition:
Good used condition. Patina of time preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, offering the possibility of personalized engraving.

Technical specifications:
• Era: 19th and early 20th century.
• Materials: Bronze, mother-of-pearl, crystal, bone, brass.
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm to 7 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
5
Country of Origin
France
Material
Nacre, Bone, Brass, Bronze, Crystal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Blank matrix
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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