FINE GEORGIAN ANTIQUE CARVED AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL PORTRAIT of ANTINOUS

Description: SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS This is a FINE ANTIQUE CARVED INTAGLIO SEAL depicting ANTINOUS (homosexual lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian, deified by the emperor after his death in Egypt, where he drowned) It is mounted on a SUPERB TURNED HARDWOOD HANDLE Early 19th Century Approx 4 inches (100mm) long. Actual seal measures approx 1 inch (25mm) tall by 7/8 inch (22mm) across The seal is carved agate, set in a brass mount The workmanship is superb! Good, antique condition with light wear in keeping with its great age, but no major damage or repairs. (small chip on edge of handle, see photos) This is a beautiful antique seal, & it would make a great addition to any collection Please see photos for condition and type Shipping & packaging are at cost, with no profit FINE GEORGIAN ANTIQUE CARVED AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL PORTRAIT of ANTINOUS Click images to enlarge Description This is a FINE ANTIQUE CARVED INTAGLIO SEAL depicting ANTINOUS (lover of the Roman emperor Hadrian, deified by the emperor after his death in Egypt, where he drowned) It is mounted on a SUPERB TURNED HARDWOOD HANDLE In my estimation it dates from around the early 19th Century, but please make up your own mind about this. The seal and handle measures approx 4 inches (100mm) long. The actual seal measures approx 1 inch (25mm) tall by 7/8 inch (22mm) across The seal is carved agate, set in a brass mount. The workmanship is superb! It is in good, antique condition with light wear in keeping with its great age, but no major damage or repairs. (small chip on edge of handle, see photos) This is a beautiful antique seal, and it would make a great addition to any collection. Please see the photos for condition and type. Shipping and packaging are at cost, with no profit. 5323 Shipping PLEASE READ MY CUSTOMER INFORMATION BELOW Please make sure you select the correct shipping service for your item, if paying immediately after winning an item. All shipping services are at cost price, with no profit. Shipping discounts available on combined purchases. I am always happy to combine items to reduce your shipping costs, but please bear in mind that if the total weight exceeds 2 kilos, then it is sometimes cheaper to send the items individually. All items are sent by tracked shipping, and a tracking number posted for you on Ebay Please make sure there is someone at the address given, to sign for the package I ALWAYS TAKE GREAT CARE IN WRAPPING ITEMS. I ALWAYS OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OR RECEIPT FROM THE POST OFFICE. THANK-YOU. Terms of Sale Please DO NOT ask me to stop the sale and sell to you before the end of the auction, to be fair to everyone, I don't do that. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND that whilst I HAVE DONE MY BEST to give a fair & accurate description of this item, I AM NOT AN EXPERT. All dates and descriptions are only my opinion and should not be taken as statements of fact. All items are sold AS IS and would be buyers should LOOK CAREFULLY at the photographs as they form part of the description. Please ask any questions, and assure yourself that you are happy with the item before bidding. Contact Us Please use ebay messages for all questions. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 175 GBP

Location: fakenham norfolk

End Time: 2024-11-22T09:08:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.12 GBP