Seal - Ancient Lacquer Seal

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Antique red wax seal with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, made of wax (lacquer wax) on a yellow silk ribbon, dating to the period 1850–1900.

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Ancient wax seal with the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Original Rare Perfect for a collection

I am selling an original, antique wax seal in red, on an original yellow silk ribbon.
The seal comes from a state university in The Hague — 'Rijkshoogeschool te ’s-Gravenhage'.
Probably used for authenticating diplomas or official documents in the first half of the 20th century.



Dane

• Material: lac (surgical wax)
Ribbon: silk, gold-yellow
In the center: the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a crown and the motto 'Je Maintiendrai'.
Stan: very good for its age, without cracks, clear details.



Historical context

Such seals were made by hand and used exclusively in official documents. They are now rare, mainly found in archives and museum collections.

Ancient wax seal with the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Original Rare Perfect for a collection

I am selling an original, antique wax seal in red, on an original yellow silk ribbon.
The seal comes from a state university in The Hague — 'Rijkshoogeschool te ’s-Gravenhage'.
Probably used for authenticating diplomas or official documents in the first half of the 20th century.



Dane

• Material: lac (surgical wax)
Ribbon: silk, gold-yellow
In the center: the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a crown and the motto 'Je Maintiendrai'.
Stan: very good for its age, without cracks, clear details.



Historical context

Such seals were made by hand and used exclusively in official documents. They are now rare, mainly found in archives and museum collections.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
0.1 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
the
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 mm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Ancient Lacquer Seal
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