Sealing stamp - Lot 1

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Sealing stamp - Lot 1
Sealing stamp Made of ivory and steel. Elephant ivory of the “Proboscidean Elephantidae spp.” type (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana, or Loxodonta cyclotis). The handle is shaped like a full-relief statuette depicting an American pioneer in 19th-century attire, wearing a frock coat, a vest, breeches, gaiters, a wide-brimmed hat, and a scarf tied around his neck. He holds a rifle in his hands and stands on a rock, with his left leg slightly bent, leaning against a protrusion of the rock. The rock serves as a base for the statuette. The seal, rectangular in shape with beveled edges, is made of steel and bears the engraved initials “E.F.” Early 20th century, circa 1920–1930 H. 9.5 cm Gross weight: 28.00 grams CITES permit no.: FR2601300080-K The brim of the hat is broken and has been reattached; the ivory is slightly discolored on the back. Slight traces of corrosion on the metal part.
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