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

$15,700.00
  • 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.
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  • In a fitted green leather box retailed by: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England;
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  • Provenance:
  • D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England Anita and Irvin Schorsch Collection
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  • Exhibited:
  • Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 1990-2015.
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  • 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″
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  • Very good condition. An excellent and rare piece.
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  • Period: Early 19th Century
  • Origin: United States
  • Depth: 2 in (50.8 mm)
  • Width: 3 in (76.2 mm)
  • Height: 5 in (127 mm)
  • Date of Manufacture: 1875
  • Metal: Gold
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