Desk seal
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1800 - 1830
Materials
Gold, Quartz
Measurements
50 mm (Height)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292444
Summary
A smoky quartz desk seal, of octagonal baluster shape with applied beaded gold collar, the matrix intaglio carved with three crests, helm and a motto, early 19th century.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.