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Collection of Late 18th Century English Wax Plaster Abbey College Seals

$817.31per set
£595per set
€697per set
CA$1,122.86per set
A$1,220.78per set
CHF 647.26per set
MX$14,634.05per set
NOK 8,226.33per set
SEK 7,536.43per set
DKK 5,209.22per set

About the Item

A collection of four late 18th century replica wax seals, encased in plaster and housed in softwood boxes. They also retain their original pointed oval and circular hand written labels, one is illegible the other three read as follows. The 'Common Seal of the College of Plecy, Essex.....Cast 1539 Seal of the Abbey of Louth Park.....Indie 1535 Seal of the Abbey of St. John Colchester Essex These seals, which would have been used to authenticate documents from their respective priories. Some splitting and minor loses to the softwood boxes, plaster and wax seals in very good clean condition. Measurements, 10/3cm, 2x7/2.5cm, 10/7/2.5cm (oval)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612142120342

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