British or Italian, 18th century Seal with Minerva, surmounted with a hardstone carving of a possibly 17th-century monkey citrine and hardstone, within a seal mount with suspension hoop, set with diamondsheight: 49.1mm., 1.93in. overallintaglio: 27.2mm., 1.07in.Condition reportOverall in very good condition with minor surface wear and dirt consistent with age. There are a few minor nicks and scratches to the stone. There is a scratch or natural inclusion below Minerva's nose. There are minor abrasions and residues to the hardstone monkey. Minor nicks and scratches to the mount. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
British or Italian, 18th century Seal with Minerva, surmounted with a hardstone carving of a possibly 17th-century monkey citrine and hardstone, within a seal mount with suspension hoop, set with diamondsheight: 49.1mm., 1.93in. overallintaglio: 27.2mm., 1.07in.Condition reportOverall in very good condition with minor surface wear and dirt consistent with age. There are a few minor nicks and scratches to the stone. There is a scratch or natural inclusion below Minerva's nose. There are minor abrasions and residues to the hardstone monkey. Minor nicks and scratches to the mount. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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