LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Feb Americana Grand Format Auction #659  / 

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Extremely Rare John Adams Intaglio Seal

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Extremely Rare John Adams Intaglio Seal
<B>Extremely Rare John Adams Intaglio Seal Picturing Our Second President</B></I> While numerous items in a variety of categories were produced to honor Washington, Adams seems to have lacked his popular appeal as we see only a very small number of items depicting him, which presumptively date from the time of his presidency. The portrait itself is a sort of reverse-cameo which when applied to soft wax would create a relief portrait. Made of glass or some sort of clear stone, set into an elaborate frame, which may be gold. Condition is excellent. While a bit of a challenge to display effectively, (one might consider having a small custom stand crafted for it) this is a rich and beautiful object for this prohibitively rare president. Measures 1.3" x 1.1" x .8".<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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