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📜 Description
Original 1827 probate document issued by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, under the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is an authentic early 19th‑century legal grant relating to the estate of a deceased individual whose executor, James Seymour, was sworn under £1,500 — a substantial estate for the period.
This example retains its large embossed ecclesiastical seal, attached by the original parchment tag. The document is professionally presented in a gold wooden frame measuring approx. 15.5 x 12 inches, ready for display.
✔ Item Details
- Date: 1827
- Court: Prerogative Court of Canterbury (PCC)
- Authority: Archbishop of Canterbury
- Executor: James Seymour
- Estate Value: Sworn under £1,500
- Seal: Original embossed ecclesiastical seal attached
- Medium: Printed and handwritten parchment
- Frame Size: Approx. 15.5\" × 12\"
- Condition:
- Document shows expected age toning and folds
- Seal intact with strong detail
- Frame in good condition with light wear
📚 Historical Interest
PCC probate grants are highly collectible due to their connection with English legal, ecclesiastical, and genealogical history. Documents with intact seals are especially desirable. This is a strong example from the reign of George IV, with excellent legibility and presentation.
🎁 Perfect For
- Collectors of British legal or ecclesiastical history
- Seal collectors
- Genealogy researchers
- Law office or library display
- Antique document enthusiasts
📦 Shipping
Will be shipped well‑protected, with the frame padded and reinforced to ensure safe arrival.
