Bidspirit auction | 1328-1515 DE Hessen Landgraviate Seal

1328-1515 DE Hessen Landgraviate Seal Impressions and Casts Collection - A collection of historical seal impressions and casts related to the Landgraviate of Hesse, Germany, presented in a custom-built wooden display case with a hinged glass lid. The interior features a light blue painted surface with three horizontal wooden mounting slats. The collection comprises numerous circular impressions and one shield-shaped piece. The items are executed in red wax-resembling material and silver-toned casts, likely composed of lead, pewter, or plaster. Iconographic motifs include heraldic shields, cityscapes, equestrian figures, and ecclesiastical figures. The wooden case features hand-painted inscriptions in German. The front edge reads: LUDWIG von HESSEN. PHILIPS v.H. 1515. STEDEN- EN LANDGRAVEN IN HESSEN. WILHELM von HESSEN 1483-1500. HEINRICH II 1328-1376. The side panels list multiple Hessian towns, including Cassel, Marburg, Fritzlar, and Hersfeld. Small paper labels throughout the display identify specific seals by town and century, indicating origins from the 13th through 16th centuries. Width: 20.5 inches Height: 16 inches. The collection is in aged condition. The wooden display case exhibits significant paint loss, flaking, and surface wear consistent with age. Several seal impressions have become detached from their original mounting positions on the interior slats, leaving visible adhesive and paper residue. One silver-toned cast is broken into multiple fragments. The paper labels show yellowing and minor wear. The glass lid and hinges remain functional but show surface grime.