Indo-Persian Hot Wax Stamp Bejeweled with Amethyst and Sapphires

Item Details

A large Indo-Persian hot wax stamp bejeweled with faceted amethyst and round cut sapphire accents set in vermeil. This period bronze wax seal is the type to have been used for government documents of the era. The central script appears to be of Persian language origin. The handle and cover were later embellished with natural gemstones to enhance the piece.

Designer: Joseph Holland
Metal Type: Vermeil, sterling silver
Hallmarks: Unmarked
Total Weight: 11.210 ozt

CENTER STONES
Stone Count and Type: 468 amethyst
Shape: Oval, round
Dimensions: 2.50 mm to 6.00 mm x 4.20 mm
Stone Carat Weight: 145.25 ctw
Treatment: Natural

SIDE STONES
Stone Count and Type: 458 sapphires, 1 black onyx
Shape: Round, cabochon
Dimensions: 1.75 mm to 4.00 mm, 24.50 mm
Stone Carat Weight: 23.50 ctw, 39.00 ct
Treatment: Natural

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist (DALML).

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.

Dimensions

-approximately 3.50″ × 6.25″

Item #

17DAL066-102