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LOT 2031
Post Medieval Bronze Fob and Stamp Seal Group
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/4 in. (28 grams total, 18-32 mm).
The seal matrices displaying: a pelican on her next and initials flanking foliage; fobs including: glass intaglio with bird and 'come back' legend; swivel fob with heraldic device to one face and sailing vessel to the other; red glass(?) fob bearing possible figure; clear glass example displaying a sailing vessel. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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