30th Aug, 2019 10:30
The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction
A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SEAL
MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SEAL,
a gift to Joseph Paxton (architect of Crystal Palace in London), the parcel handle engraved with floral panels and with an entwined in relief, with a bloodstone held in claws, 7.5cm long, with original fitted case
Note: This seal was a gift to Paxton from The Baronne de Dehner in December 1849, and is accompanied with a handwritten note from the baroness.
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Sold for £750
Estimated at £200 - £400
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