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group of eight ivory wax seals, France, 19th century

made in France in the 19th century, all distinguished by refined craftsmanship and a consistent style, despite slight variations in shape. The handles are all characterized by an elegant, slender design, predominantly turned into a simple and essential circular form, while the lower part is decorated with concentric circles, enhancing and elongating the structure with rhythm and harmony." While maintaining a stylistic consistency, each seal is distinguished by slight differences in proportion and shaping, testifying to a craftsmanship that pays attention to detail and variety. The seals are engraved with different heraldic coats of arms, each with its own iconographic peculiarities, suggesting their destination to different noble families or prominent personalities of the time.

• Total height I: 11.6 cm

Height x width ivory I: 9.5 x 6.5 cm

Diameter base I: 2.9 cm

Total weight I: 218 g

Estimated ivory weight I: 200 g

• Total height II: 8.8 cm

Height x width ivory II: 7.2 x 5.7 cm

Diameter base II: 2 cm

Total weight II: 115.5 g

Estimated ivory weight II: 100 g

• Total height III: 9.5 cm

Height x width ivory III: 7.8 x 3.9 cm

Height x width base III: 1.9 x 2.1 cm

Total weight III: 52.4 g

Estimated ivory weight III: 40

• Total height IV: 8.9 cm

Height x width ivory IV: 6.5 x 3.3 cm

Diameter base IV: 2.3 cm

Total weight IV: 71.1 g

Estimated ivory weight IV: 55 g

• Total height V: 7.6 cm

Height x width ivory V: 5.7 x 3.6 cm

Height x width base V: 2.1 x 2.5 cm

Total weight V: 40 g

• Total height VI: 7.6 cm

Height x width ivory VI: 5.8 x 1.9 cm

Diameter base VI: 2.8 cm

Total weight VI: 46.1 g

Estimated ivory weight VI: 30 g

• Total height VII: 6.8cm

Height x width ivory VII: 5.3 x 3.5 cm

Height x width base VII: 1.7 x 2.1 cm

Total weight VII: 88.2 g

Estimated ivory weight VII: 70 g

• Total height VIII: 5.6 cm

Height x width ivory VIII: 4.5 x 2 cm

Height x width base VIII: 1.5 x 1.7 cm

Total weight VIII: 31.5 g

Estimated ivory weight VIII: 20 g

This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate and expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. (expertise Ce.S.Ar. 2025-113)