Premier Auctions | Session III
Sat, Dec 5, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 747
Two Queen Victoria Red Wax Seals
Estimate: $600 - $900
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, by Benjamin Wyon, obverse and reverse Great Seal of the Realm, Queen Victoria enthroned between personifications of Justice and Religion, horseback led by groom with "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR" (by the grace of God/Queen of Britain/defender of faith) surrounding, each just over 6 in. diameter, in felt lined presentation caseÿ - Provenance: Private Collection, Knoxville, Tennessee
light wear to case and one latching mechanism bent, wax seals in excellent condition with only minor evidence of handling, two darker spots worth noting, not removed from case for examinationÿ
