An Ornate Steel Sealing Stamp With An Openwork Pen-knife, Ca. 18th Century Europe Auction
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AN ORNATE STEEL SEALING STAMP WITH AN OPENWORK PEN-KNIFE, CA. 18TH CENTURY EUROPE
AN ORNATE STEEL SEALING STAMP WITH AN OPENWORK PEN-KNIFE, CA. 18TH CENTURY EUROPE
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Description

A lot of two items, the first being a steel sealing stamp engraved with the symbol of the Rod of Asclepius along with a branch, surrounded by a phrase in cursive which we have not translated. The second item is a folding iron penknife with openwork foliate motifs. The forte is stamped with a number that appears to read '57'.

Europe, 18th century.

L: 5 1/4 in., (13.3 cm.)

Condition
Very good overall. Some small remnants of wax from previous use remain in seal. Knife folds and unfolds well. Some surface rust on knife.
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AN ORNATE STEEL SEALING STAMP WITH AN OPENWORK PEN-KNIFE, CA. 18TH CENTURY EUROPE

Estimate US$400 - US$500
Starting Price

US$300

Starting Price US$300
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