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Seal Press

late 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Steel seal press with a rotating head for two seals. The dish is fitted with a compressing plate and a spanner. Bears the maker's mark 'VAZ' in monogram.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Screw Press
  • Dish
  • Key
Materials and techniques
Steel
Brief description
Seal press, consisting of a compressing plate and spanner, and dish, steel, maker's mark VAZ in monogram, made in Italy, late 17th century
Physical description
Steel seal press with a rotating head for two seals. The dish is fitted with a compressing plate and a spanner. Bears the maker's mark 'VAZ' in monogram.
Marks and inscriptions
'VAZ' in monogram (Maker's mark)
Gallery label
SEAL PRESS Steel Italy; late 17th century M.5-1917 With a rotating head for two seals. The dish fitted with a compressing plate and a spanner. maker's mark VAZ in monogram. Given by Mr Victor Ames(07/1994)
Credit line
Given by Mr Victor Ames
Object history
Acquired in Florence.
Collection
Accession number
M.5:1, 2-1917

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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