ox house ochsenhusan antique wax seal - antique desk wax seal
Make an impression with a lovely and interesting German antique desk wax seal depicting an ox stepping out the door of a twin tower building or barn surrounded by a legend once belonging to its owner, reading SIG.BIBLIOTH OCHSENHUSAN. The seal dates back to the 1800's and still has the museum label #2489
So much mystery but I'll leave the enjoyment of the research to you.
- approximate height - 2 5/8" (66mm)
- matrix measurement - 3/4" (20mm)
- matrix metal - bronze
- handle - a tapered bronze handle in which the top looks as though it had been hammered by a mallet, perhaps to create a medal or coin
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