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A charming French desk seal featuring a finely turned hardstone handle, likely carnelian or banded agate, mounted in an ornate …
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A charming French desk seal featuring a finely turned hardstone handle, likely carnelian or banded agate, mounted in an ornate silver fob. The silver base bears the French Boar's Head hallmark, indicating a silver fineness of .800. Richly colored with natural variations and banding throughout the stone, this elegant writing accessory would have graced a gentleman's desk or personal correspondence collection in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Dimensions: 2.75"
Marks: French Boar's Head hallmark (.800 silver)
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- Dimensions
- 0.5ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Agate
- Carnelian
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burnt Orange
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The stone displays natural inclusions and color variations. Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The stone displays natural inclusions and color variations. less
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