Seal Press
late 17th century (made)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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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. |
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Accession number | M.5:1, 2-1917 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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