Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wax sample with impression of signature seal
Object Number:
INV.7460d-f
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Horn, wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on wax: "B" [below lion in profile]
printed paper label: affixed to inner surface of case lid: "B. WARWICK, / Engraver, / TO / The Royal Family, / 124, / REGENT STREET , / from 145 Strand. / Gold Seals & Chains & every description of Jewellery
Description:
Red wax disk with impression of signature seal mounted inside flat, circular case made of animal horn; seal has initial "B" below profile of lion within rectangular frame; paper label affixed to inner surface of case lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
