Seal - Silver-Mounted Agate Seal
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Selected by Inés Fernández
Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Antique Silver-Mounted Agate Seal – Hallmarked – Floral Decoration
Elegant antique seal (signet) crafted from polished agate/onyx and richly decorated with hallmarked silver mounts.
The elongated stone body displays attractive natural cream and honey-coloured veining. Both ends are embellished with finely worked silver, featuring elaborate floral and scrolling foliate decoration.
The silver mount bears several hallmarks, visible in the photographs. As the marks have not been conclusively identified, no specific maker, country or silver standard is attributed.
A refined and unusual example of an antique personal accessory, combining the natural beauty of polished stone with detailed silversmith work.
Material: Agate/onyx and silver
Object: Seal / signet
Decoration: Floral and foliate motifs
Marks: Hallmarked silver; see photographs
Height: 10cm
Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patina, oxidation and signs of age and use consistent with its period. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
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Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Silver-Mounted Agate Seal – Hallmarked – Floral Decoration
Elegant antique seal (signet) crafted from polished agate/onyx and richly decorated with hallmarked silver mounts.
The elongated stone body displays attractive natural cream and honey-coloured veining. Both ends are embellished with finely worked silver, featuring elaborate floral and scrolling foliate decoration.
The silver mount bears several hallmarks, visible in the photographs. As the marks have not been conclusively identified, no specific maker, country or silver standard is attributed.
A refined and unusual example of an antique personal accessory, combining the natural beauty of polished stone with detailed silversmith work.
Material: Agate/onyx and silver
Object: Seal / signet
Decoration: Floral and foliate motifs
Marks: Hallmarked silver; see photographs
Height: 10cm
Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patina, oxidation and signs of age and use consistent with its period. Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Sent via UPS with tracking number
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Silver-Mounted Agate Seal
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