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A Rare American Gold Intaglio Seal of George Washington, Early 19th Century

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States

Period

19th Century

Materials

Gold

Dimensions

W.	3 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	7.62 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1875

Description

A Rare American Gold Mounted Intaglio Seal of a Bust-length portrait of the first President in uniform enclosed by the inscription “George Washington”, Early 19th Century.
In a fitted green leather box retailed by: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England;
PROVENANCE:
D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England
Anita and Irvin Schorsch Collection
Exhibited:
Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 1990-2015.
Intaglio Seal measures: 1 x 3/4 inches (2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Overall Gold Fob: 2? x 1?
Leather box: 5? x 3?
Very good condition. An excellent and rare piece.

Styles / Movements

Modern

Patterns

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

485689