Lot 447
The guild seal of the tanners of Hildesheim, German, circa 1700
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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.
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