Seal
Longman and Strongi'th'arm (fl.1885-1912)
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Gold and citrine
Place of origin
Pall Mall
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11563
Summary
A gold metal mounted, three-sided, swivel, citrine seal and burgundy leather case. The foliate engraved frame with faceted citrine handle. The seal with the Gibbs' crest of an armorial shield shape containing three Battle Axes, another surface displaying an armour clad arm holding a Battle Axe and the final surface with Charlton, Nailsea, Somerset engraved in Gothic script.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Longman and Strongi'th'arm (fl.1885-1912) , manufacturer