Antique wax seal board featuring fifteen impressions in a palette of pink, violet, mauve, turquoise green, and metallic-reflecting green, complemented by plum and black tones. A large pink seal with two conjoined shields beneath a crown catches the eye in the middle row. Around it, the seals feature crowned coats of arms, heraldic animals, and intricate frames in round, oval, or rectangular formats. The contrasts between pastel shades and deep colors give this collection a beautiful decorative presence. The mounting papers and handwritten labels complete this set, which would be well showcased in a frame.
✦ Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Provenance: old collection of seals and signets ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30.5 × 21 cm ✦ Material: sealing wax, paper, and cardboard ✦ Contents: 15 seal impressions ✦ Condition: good overall condition, many coats of arms well preserved; some peripheral cracks and chips, one small plum seal with a highly altered motif.
A board of multicolored seals to combine heraldic richness and pastel shades in a cabinet of curiosities.
