sooner or later crest antique wax seal - antique desk wax seal
Make an impression with a lovely detailed large 19th century desk wax seal depicting two animals supporting an armorial shield, I believe one is a greyhound and the other a pegasus, and within the quartered shield are two lion rampants and 2 sets of three stars. There is a crown above the shield and a banner below it within which reads the Latin sentiment TOT OU TARD which translates SOONER OR LATER.
So much mystery but I'll leave the enjoyment of the research to you.
- approximate height - 3 1/2" (90mm)
- matrix measurement - crest 7/8" x almost 7/8" (24mm x 20mm)
- metal - bronze or brass
- handle - a solid seal and handle of bronze or brass and something silvery in small areas. it's a hefty seal.
All sales final on antique wax seals - no returns
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