Lot 447

The guild seal of the tanners of Hildesheim, German, circa 1700

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 300

Countdown for bids : 23 days and 3 hours left

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Description

Robust, elaborate and deeply cut brass matrix with surrounding inscription “Lohgerber Ampts Siegel in Hildesheim”. The seal field featuring a magnificent emblem with key-bearer and broadly sweeping tendrils. Stepped, turned beechwood hilt with fine notch décor and traces of finely incised geometric ornaments in places. Signs of age and minor chips to the wood. Height 16 cm, diameter of matrix approx. 53 mm.

Provenance: From the British Collection David Morris.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.