Bidspirit auction | 19th Century Collection of Dutch

19th Century Collection of Dutch and Regional Wax Seal Impressions in a Glazed Display Case - A curated assembly of historical wax seal impressions, identified as Stedenzegels (city seals), primarily from the Netherlands and the surrounding Rhine-Meuse region. The collection includes wax impressions in a variety of colors including bright red, dark brown, black, and a prominent deep green seal. One impression representing Salzburg is finished with gold-colored gilding. The seals depict various heraldic devices, cityscapes, and ecclesiastical figures. Each seal is mounted onto a paper backing and identified with a rectangular paper label featuring handwritten cursive script. Transcribed locations include Alpen, Aken (Aachen), Bommel, Echt, Gelder (Geldern), Helmond, Staten van Utrecht (States of Utrecht), Meurs (Moers), Munster (Münster), Roermond, Sittard, Mheer, Salzburg, Weeze, Zutphen, and Venlo. The collection is housed in a custom-built, white-painted wooden display case with a glass front and original metal hook-and-eye closures. The bottom rail of the frame is inscribed in bold black block letters with the word STEDEN. (Cities), and the mount is titled Stedenzegels at the bottom. Frame: 23.5 inches x 17.5 inches. The collection is in aged, fair-to-good condition. Several wax impressions exhibit significant cracking and fragmentation, most notably the larger seals for Sittard and Zutphen. One seal position above the Munster label is vacant, showing only adhesive residue and staining. The paper mount displays prominent water staining, foxing, and surface discoloration throughout. The white-painted wooden frame shows significant surface wear, scuffs, and paint loss consistent with age and handling. The glass front remains intact.