Emporium Auction | October 23, 2020
Fri, Oct 23, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 458
Great Seal of England Wax Relief Plaques
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 19th century, two red wax impressions of the obverse and reverse commemorating reign of King William IV (1830-1837), obverse with profile of the King on horseback encircled with motto, "GULIELMUS QUARTUS DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR", reverse with the King enthroned flanked byÿfigures representing Britannia, Neptune, Peace, Plenty, and Justice under crest with the motto, "Honi Soit Qui Mal V Pense" (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), in matching gilt wood and composition scroll and floral decorated frames, seals approximately 6 in., frames, 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Knoxville, Tennessee
both plaques with cracks, flaking and losses to gilt frames, taped reinforcement to back on one plaque
