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Collection of Late 18th Century English Wax & Plaster Abbey & College Seals
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A collection of four late 18th century replica wax seals, encased in plaster and housed in softwood boxes. They also retain their original pointed oval and circular hand written labels, one is illegible the other three read as follows.
The 'Common Seal of the College of Plecy, Essex.....Cast 1539
Seal of the Abbey of Louth Park.....Indie 1535
Seal of the Abbey of St. John Colchester Essex
These seals, which would have been used to authenticate documents from their respective priories.
Some splitting and minor loses to the softwood boxes, plaster and wax seals in very good clean condition.
Measurements, 10/3cm, 2x7/2.5cm, 10/7/2.5cm (oval)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612142120342
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