"Wrought Iron Seal, Powder Compact And Secret Key Studded With Silver Points With The Pelican Coat Of Arms"
Triple rotary wrought iron sealing seal, carved with powder box and key to open a secret box. The button-shaped powder box is twisted to insert the powder to dry the ink. A triple rotary seal at the other end has one face engraved with a coat of arms and carved IP to the left of a shaft surmounted by a pelican and F to the right of said shaft. On either side of the seal, a small flat hammer head and a secret opening box key. In the middle, fine iron cutting work with fleurs-de-lis. France, 17th century. Very good condition, functional Height: 8.8 cm Period: 17th century Style: Haute époque-Renaissance-Louis XIII Condition: Good condition Material: Wrought iron Length: 8.8 cm Width: 3.5 cm Note: extremely rare, this very high quality cabinet object in wrought iron from the 17th century has multiple functions