Medieval Silver Gilt Stamp Seal - 25 mm

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Medieval silver‑gilt stamp seal, 16th century AD, depicting a lion above a legend, in excellent condition and measuring 25 by 15 by 15 mm.

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Description from the seller

A fantastic condition Ancient Medieval Silver Gilt Seal, Islamic depicting a lion above legend. Item dating to about the 16th C A.D.
Object acquired in 2026 in York, UK from 'NC' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1990s.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.

Seller's Story

We have been dealing in coins and antiquities for over 40 years now and like to specialize in more ancient items/eras. Being members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and the Antiques Dealer Association (ADA) we pride ourselves in selling genuine authentic items ranging across various centuries and cultures from prehistoric to Post-Medieval. Furthermore all items here are checked by the Catawiki experts to ensure any unfortunate replicas that might appear are not sold as genuine.

A fantastic condition Ancient Medieval Silver Gilt Seal, Islamic depicting a lion above legend. Item dating to about the 16th C A.D.
Object acquired in 2026 in York, UK from 'NC' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1990s.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.

Seller's Story

We have been dealing in coins and antiquities for over 40 years now and like to specialize in more ancient items/eras. Being members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and the Antiques Dealer Association (ADA) we pride ourselves in selling genuine authentic items ranging across various centuries and cultures from prehistoric to Post-Medieval. Furthermore all items here are checked by the Catawiki experts to ensure any unfortunate replicas that might appear are not sold as genuine.

Details

Culture
Medieval
Century/timeframe
16th C A.D.
Name of object
Stamp Seal
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver Gilt
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
25 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
15 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
15 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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