ANTIQUE LOT 6 GERMAN PORCELAIN DOCUMENT SEALS STAMPS FAMOUS PEOPLE RARE ~ OOAK for Sale

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ANTIQUE LOT 6 GERMAN PORCELAIN DOCUMENT SEALS STAMPS FAMOUS PEOPLE RARE ~ OOAK For Sale

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ANTIQUE LOT 6 GERMAN PORCELAIN DOCUMENT SEALS STAMPS FAMOUS PEOPLE RARE ~ OOAK:
$89.98

LOT OF 6 ANTIQUE PORCELAIN DOCUMENT SEALS

This listing features a lot of 6 unique wax seals or ink stamps depicting noteworthy people, real and literary. The consensus is they are the heads of Charles Lindbergh (goggles), Lady in Pink (unknown), Friar Tuck, Abraham Lincoln, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

The tallest stamp is Lincoln, at approximately 3 3/8 inches and the shortest is Friar Tuck, measuring approximately 3 inches. The bases all measure 1 3/8 inches in diameter. They are made from turned wood and hand-painted black. Some have paint wear but not as much as would be expected.

They date back to the early 1900's and are likely German, considering the style of detail painting. The actual seals/stamps are no longer present, but nail holes where they were, can be felt in the center of each base through the gold felt. Two of the heads are detached from their bases but the others are securely intact. All are mounted on metal rods which screw into the bases, so a little bit of glue would make things right. I leave repairs or patina changes to the new owner, who might also give them a gentle cleaning. They’ve been in storage for decades and show a little ‘time grime’.

Research did not find anything else like them but did learn that wealthy individuals liked to commission porcelain hand seals like them for personal use. They are considered extremely rare, likely one of a kind, and conservatively valued at $100 each in their present condition.

The heads are hand-painted porcelain bisque and in remarkable condition, except for Oliver Hardy. His nose and the edge of his cap’s brim are chipped. I think it’s funny that his nose is chipped since that’s where he got smacked the most by Stan Laurel. Also interesting is how both were depicted not wearing their iconic bowler hats, but wearing character hats worn in a single early film.

These are priceless souvenirs from a simpler time you can hold in your hands like little works of art. If you have a rare book or document collector in your life, they would make a sensational gift. If the collection features hand painted figurative German porcelain, they are a no brainer. offer different shipping options for your budget & peace of mind ~ click Shipping before out other uncommon items from three generations of our family as we downsize. There is still much to unpack and I list something new every LISTINGS FEATURE ONLY WELL-CARED-FOR ITEMS THAT BELONGED TO US OR OUR FAMILIES. OCCASIONALLY, WE LIST ITEMS FOR OUR FRIENDS IF THEY’RE REALLY INTERESTING. WE RESPOND QUICKLY TO MESSAGES. NO QUESTION IS TOO SMALL & IS ALWAYS WORTH SHIP WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS UNLESS YOU CONTACT US TO REQUEST OTHERWISE. WE REFUND THE COMBINED SHIPPING DIFFERENCE (IF ANY) ON MULTIPLE ITEMS AFTER YOU PAY FOR THE ITEMS AT THE ‘PER ITEM’ SHIPPING PRICE IN THE LISTING. IF COMBINING ITEMS COULD DAMAGE THEM, WE DO NOT COMBINE OR DISCOUNT THE INDIVIDUAL SHIPPING ARE ONLY CHARGED FOR ACTUAL PACKAGE WEIGHT, SIZE, DESTINATION, & ADDITIONAL POSTAL SERVICES. WE DO NOT GUESSTIMATE OR PAD SHIPPING. WE DO NOT ADD IT TO THE ITEM PRICE & CALL IT ‘FREE SHIPPING’. WE USE RECYCLED, CLEAN PACKING MATERIAL & BOXES WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AT OUR OWN MUST PAY WITHIN 5 DAYS OR THE SALE IS CANCELLED & THE ITEM RELISTED. CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF THIS IS A PROBLEM SO WE CAN WORK OUT A SOLUTION TOGETHER. BUYERS WHO DEFAULT ON PAYMENT RECEIVE NEGATIVE response, ARE REPORTED TO & BLOCKED FROM VIEWING OR PURCHASING FUTURE response REFLECTS A DEDICATION TO ACCURATE DETAILS, EXPERT PACKING, QUICK SHIPPING & USEFUL COMMUNICATION. IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO LEAVE POSITIVE response FOR FAST PAYMENT & FAIR PLAY ~ WE LOVE TO SEE THE SAME IN IS A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE. OUR PHOTOS ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL BUT THEY ARE DETAILED AND NUMEROUS. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO EXAMINE EACH PHOTO CLOSELY & READ THE ENTIRE ITEM DESCRIPTION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US & WE WILL ASSIST YOU FURTHER. CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LISTINGS ARE WELCOME IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING DO NOT SELL ITEMS ON ONLY RETURNS WE ACCEPT ARE IF THE DESCRIPTIONS OR PHOTOS ARE INACCURATE. PLEASE READ WEARABLE ITEM INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO CONFIRM YOUR CURRENT MEASUREMENTS BEFORE A RETURN IS NECESSARY, IT MUST BE PACKED WITH CARE USING THE SAME OR COMPARABLE MATERIALS. IT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH THE SAME OR ADDITIONAL POSTAGE AS RECEIVED, AT THE BUYER’S EXPENSE. A REFUND IS ISSUED ONLY AFTER WE HAVE RECEIVED THE ITEM & CONFIRMED IT IS IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN IT WAS SHIPPED. ANY CARELESS HANDLING, WEAR, DAMAGE, OR ALTERATION TO A RETURNED ITEM WILL REDUCE OR CANCEL THE REFUND AT OUR ARE BLESSED WITH TOO MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS TO ENJOY IN ONE LIFETIME & LOVE SHARING THEM WITH NEW FRIENDS. WE ARE ALWAYS DELIGHTED WHEN YOU FOLLOW US & VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR PURCHASES.

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