19th-Century European Silver-Gilt Gem-Set...

Updated September 22, 2026

Pheasant-Form Wax Seal, With Original Period Leather Case, Circa 1860-1900 . <br><br>H:3.93cm W:4.4cm Wt:27.11g<br><br>19th-century European silver-gilt wax seal, presented with its original contemporary red-leather case, circa 1860-1900. The seal handle is modelled as a fully-rounded pheasant, with finely-chased detailed plumage, one eye inset with a deep-red gemstone. Engraved matrix located to the underside. The accompanying leather case has silk interior with gilt-stamped heraldic maker's mark. Wear to gilding commensurate with age; silk lining shows yellowing, minor stains and wear. Figural wax-seals are relatively scarce; survival of its original period case is exceptional, overall in good preserved condition.<br><br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact autho

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