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Lot 282
Queen Victoria's Great Seal of the Realm
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, lacquered wax and leather, the obverse legend, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR, encircles an equestrian depiction of the queen with an attendant; the reverse shows Victoria holding her royal attributes while enthroned between two allegorical figures; remnants of the original suspension cord remain.

6-1/4 in. diameter; 1 in. thickness

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Seals such as this one were affixed to important documents indicating Royal approval.

Wear with some crazing; deep age toning.