Seal (5) - Blank matrix





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Exceptional Set of 5 Office Seals "Fin de Siècle" – Art Nouveau & 19th Century
Collection of five sealing seals (virgin matrices) offering a superb panorama of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of great curiosity, perfect for a writing desk cabinet or a display case.
Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Seal in Bronze: Masterpiece with a naturalistic design of ivy and berries, symbol of good luck. Beautiful original bronze patina. Incised at the base with the maker’s mark "Pil" (art editor). French work circa 1900.
• Mother-of-Pearl Seal: Flat handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegant example of 19th-century women's writing sets.
• Faceted Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering superb light play. Glassmaking work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned handle with baluster, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Lily-Crescent Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.
Condition:
Good used condition. Time patina preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, allowing for personalized engraving.
Technical specifications:
• Era: 19th century 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
Collection of five sealing seals (virgin matrices) offering a superb panorama of the decorative arts from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Objects of great curiosity, perfect for a writing desk cabinet or a display case.
Lot details:
• Art Nouveau Seal in Bronze: Masterpiece with a naturalistic design of ivy and berries, symbol of good luck. Beautiful original bronze patina. Incised at the base with the maker’s mark "Pil" (art editor). French work circa 1900.
• Mother-of-Pearl Seal: Flat handle in iridescent mother-of-pearl of great finesse. Ring and base in worked brass. Elegant example of 19th-century women's writing sets.
• Faceted Crystal Seal: Faceted body offering superb light play. Glassmaking work (Baccarat / Saint-Louis style) from the second half of the 19th century.
• Bone Seal: Turned handle with baluster, Napoleon III style. Classic and timeless.
• Lily-Crescent Seal: In bronze, heraldic relief motif, circular base.
Condition:
Good used condition. Time patina preserved. Note that all five matrices are blank, allowing for personalized engraving.
Technical specifications:
• Era: 19th century and early 20th century.
• Materials: Bronze, mother-of-pearl, crystal, bone, brass.
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 cm to 7 cm.
