Post Medieval Device, Monogram And Wafer Fob Seal - Sep 10, 2015 | Timeline Auctions Ltd. In United Kingdom
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Post Medieval Device, Monogram and Wafer Fob Seal
Post Medieval Device, Monogram and Wafer Fob Seal
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18th-19th century AD. A mixed group of silver seal matrices comprising: a desk wafer seal with tapered shaft and ring handle, with concealed wax spreader implement and tapered tube match holder inside handle; a desk wafer seal with tapered shaft handle, with compartment inside handle; a fob seal with openwork scrolled tendrils handle and uncut oval face; an 18th century small fob seal with oval face depicting an intaglio classical male bust with laurel wreath, with English hallmarks for George III and 'IW' maker's mark; a fob seal with hexagonal column handle (lacking suspension loop), the hexagonal face with ornate initials 'FC' in monogram; a fob seal with open handle, the oval seal face with initials 'BL' in script monogram, with a small steel envelope-slitter with folding blade attached by a split ring; a base metal seal with intaglio stemmed rose. 46 grams total, 23-67mm long (seal faces 12-21mm) (1 - 2 1/2 (1/2 - 3/4)"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [7, No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Post Medieval Device, Monogram and Wafer Fob Seal

Estimate £80 - £120
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