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E-Auction 14  30 March 2016
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Lot 100

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 160 USD
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FIVE BRITISH MUSEUM REPLICAS OF MEDIEVAL ROYAL SEALS. Made of resin composition (and embedded ties) and sold by the British Museum in the early 1970s. The seals were products of The British Museum Cast Service, 6 Bedford Square, London. Each one comes with a detailed description of the ornate design and references the source of the design. Henry III. Dark olive green. 93 mm. The King enthroned, a sword in his right hand. an orb in his left/ The King right on a prancing horse, a sword in his outstretched right hand Edward III. Dark green, 115 mm. The King enthroned beneath a gothic triple canopy, two lions at his feet/ The King armed, galloping right on horseback Elizabeth I. Deep olive gray. 142 mm. The Queen on horseback left. The reverse is covered with maroon felt and has the written description attached. Charles I. Salmon color. 140 mm. The King on horseback right. The reverse is covered with maroon felt and has the written description attached. The Commonwealth. Ivory color. 138 mm. The Second Great Seal, dated 1651. A map of England, Wales and Ireland/ The House of Commons in session. A fascinating and attractive decorative group in essentially "as new" condition. A bit of paperwork from the 70s accompanies this lot. Victoria Crown (lot 64, 38 mm) included in photo for scale, it is not part of the lot.
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