Lot 454

A small German ornate seal in the shape of a „Moor", early 18th century

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

Starting Price € 1,120

Countdown for bids : 22 days and 20 hours left

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Description

Agate, silver, partially gilt, rubies and diamonds. The torso made of agate, the head in dark-coloured horn. The silver gilt ruff set with rubies and attached silver cross with diamond chips. Partially gilt silver hat with stone-studded plumes (two stones have been lost/a small loop with mark? on the back). Oval base of partially gilt silver, the seal surface made of carnelian, chased with an antique-style bust of a warrior in profile. Total height 33 mm, total weight 6.36 g. According to family tradition, the seal originated from the ambit of Johann Melchior Dinglinger (1664 - 1731), goldsmith to the court of Augustus the Strong.

Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?

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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.