Antique board of black wax seals featuring fifteen impressions with varied heraldic designs. Crowned shields, impaled coats of arms, and elaborate borders are arranged in three rows, combining round, oval, and rectangular compositions. The black of the wax contrasts with the small mounting papers and highlights the delicacy of several reliefs. At the bottom left, a seal placed on crossed black strips adds a unique graphic detail to the whole. Accompanied by handwritten captions, this collection offers a beautiful diversity of motifs to observe and constitutes a decorative piece to be displayed in a frame or in a cabinet of curiosities.
✦ Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Provenance: antique collection of seals and signets ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30.5 × 21 cm ✦ Material: sealing wax, paper, and cardboard ✦ Content: 15 seal impressions ✦ Condition: good overall condition, beautiful reliefs on several seals; cracks, small chips, and some more worn motifs.
A collection of antique seals to frame for enthusiasts of heraldry and black wax ornamentation.
