Bidspirit auction | Late 19th Century Dutch City

Late 19th Century Dutch City and Heraldic Seal Collection in Wooden Display Case - This collection of ten historical seal impressions is presented in a wooden shadow box with a glass lid. The exterior of the box features hand-painted text in Dutch. The front lid reads ZEGELS VAN STEDEN, ENZ. which translates to Seals of Cities, etc. On the left side of the frame, a red painted list identifies twelve specific locations: den Bosch, Leyden, Dordt, Gouda, den Haag, Muiden, Enkhuizen, Beemster, Voorne, Muid'berg, Mook, and Valkwaard. The collection currently contains ten impressions made of plaster and wax-like materials in various shades of buff, terracotta, and gray, with one circular red impression. Notable pieces include a seal for Leiden labeled 1345 featuring a lion rampant, a seal for the city of Muiden depicting a medieval cog ship, and an oval ecclesiastical seal. One heraldic seal contains a border inscription reading CHARLES DE GAVCOVRT BARON. Several impressions include small hand-written paper identification labels inside the box, such as Leyden 1345, sHertogenbosch, and Mook 14. The interior mounting board shows adhesive residue and staining where seals have been moved or are now missing. Width: 15.5 inches Height: 11 inches Depth: 3 inches. The wooden display case exhibits widespread paint loss, scuffing, and minor separation at the corner joints. Two seal impressions are missing from the original twelve-piece set listed on the frame. The remaining impressions show varying degrees of chipping and cracks, particularly along the edges. The interior backing board is stained with visible glue residue and discoloration. The glass lid is intact but shows surface grime.