Cachet de pouce avec Armoiries - Seal

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Solid sterling silver thumb seal engraved with the Grenier de Cauville and Ernemont family arms, dating 1700–1750, surmounted by a Marquis crown, with a 3 x 2.5 cm head, ring-marked and gilding traces, 45 g, France, in good condition with age-related wear.

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Massive silver thumb ring with vermeil plating, engraved with the arms of the Grenier de Cauville and d' Ernemont families, topped with a Marquis crown.

This family, now extinct, originating from Normandy, formed two branches:

The Cauville branch was ennobled in 1655 and maintained noble status on January 4, 1667, in Rouen.
The Ernemont branch was ennobled in 1768.

She is the only noble Grenier family not related to the other homonymous noble families.

Arms: Gules with three gold wheat ears arranged vertically in a bundle, with a gold chief charged with three azure stars.

Seal dimensions: 3 x 2.5 cm, stamped silver on the ring, traces of gilding on the coat of arms.

Massive silver thumb ring with vermeil plating, engraved with the arms of the Grenier de Cauville and d' Ernemont families, topped with a Marquis crown.

This family, now extinct, originating from Normandy, formed two branches:

The Cauville branch was ennobled in 1655 and maintained noble status on January 4, 1667, in Rouen.
The Ernemont branch was ennobled in 1768.

She is the only noble Grenier family not related to the other homonymous noble families.

Arms: Gules with three gold wheat ears arranged vertically in a bundle, with a gold chief charged with three azure stars.

Seal dimensions: 3 x 2.5 cm, stamped silver on the ring, traces of gilding on the coat of arms.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer-Brand
Cachet de pouce avec Armoiries
Gross weight
45 g
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
2.1 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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