A CASED PAIR OF SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES SEALS
EARLY 20TH CENTURY STEEL SEALS
£1,638
Auction: 17 September 2024 from 10:00 BST
Description
the larger of circular outline, engraved with the ‘GEORGIVS V D:G: BRITTANIARIUM OMNIVM REX F.D. IND: IMP:’ with the Royal Arms to centre, the smaller, of similar design with motto in a ribbon surround, both contained in a red morocco leather bound, velvet lined box retailed by Wickwar Manufacturer, York Street
Dimensions
6.9cm + 5.5cm (diameter)
Provenance
The Matrix Collection
Footnote
By special permission these seals were permitted to be retained by William IV Lord Starbeck on his resignation from the office May 16th 1938. his successor being invested with the new seals of King George VI