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Please see photos for an accurate depiction of the item’s condition, details, and size.Offered is an original Victorian-era Great Seal of the Realm, attributed to the reign of Queen Victoria, circa 1871, complete with its associated vellum document and original suspension cord.Description & Features
• Large wax Great Seal, approximately 6 inches in diameter
• Classical enthroned sovereign design with attendant figures
• Latin legend consistent with Victorian Great Seal issues
• Thick natural beeswax construction (not resin or modern reproduction)
• Original red silk suspension cord
• Housed in its original metal skippet (protective case) with period-correct hinge and clasp
• Attached to an authentic vellum document (animal skin, translucent)
• Handwritten text in iron-gall ink, folded in the customary patent-grant formatCondition
• Seal exhibits edge loss at the lower portion, visible but stable
• No catastrophic cracking
• Cord intact
• Skippet shows wear consistent with age and use
• Vellum remains flexible with expected age toningOverall, this piece presents in very good collectible condition for its age — not museum-perfect, but historically intact and well-preserved.Notes for CollectorsVictorian Great Seals were used to authenticate royal patents, land grants, and official instruments of state. Complete examples with original wax, cord, skippet, and vellum are increasingly scarce.
