An antique wax seal board featuring fifteen impressions in shades of vermilion, orange-red, and deep burgundy. Several compositions of two side-by-side coats of arms sit alongside crowned shields, heraldic animals, and scrollwork borders. A large red seal occupies the upper left corner, while an oval burgundy impression stands out for the fineness of its ornaments in the middle row. The varied formats and mounting papers, sometimes cut into circles, provide rhythm to this presentation accompanied by handwritten captions. A decorative collection to frame in order to highlight the richness of the motifs and the relief of the wax.
✦ Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Provenance: old collection of seals and stamps ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30.5 × 21 cm ✦ Material: sealing wax, paper, and cardboard ✦ Contents: 15 seal impressions ✦ Condition: good overall condition, many decorations well-preserved; a few cracks and small chips, with a more weathered surface on one small red seal.
A collection of antique seals with elaborate decorations for enthusiasts of coats of arms and historical curiosities.
