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A Large Desk Stamp, Finely Carved in Quartz Crystal

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
A Large Desk Stamp, Finely Carved in Quartz Crystal
<Our item number 122830><B>A Large Desk Stamp, Finely Carved in Virtually Flawless Quartz Crystal. Perhaps German, c. 1885-1915.</B> This splendidly realized seal in clean, optical grade quartz. Stamp is oval in section, with thick plate for the engraved seal, a stalk with moldings, and a tapered and faceted handle. The seal engraved with a ducal crest &#40;crowned helmet of a knight&#41;, above quartered shield with slanting bars and two scenes of three mountains. The motto beneath: &#34;Nec Aspera Terrent.&#34; Perhaps a display piece, or a commission never picked up, the stamp absolutely pristine and without wear. Height: 3-1/2&#34;. A fabulous bibelot from a more civilized era! <BR>Estimated Value &#36;600-800. <BR><BR>Our item number 122830<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/122830.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>