Lot n° 634
Estimation :
400 - 500
EUR
Bronze seal matrix depicting the winged lion of Saint Mark, - Lot 634
Bronze seal matrix depicting the winged lion of Saint Mark, inscribed on the rim "SHIPOLIBERA.PROPILIAT.COMITAT.GURII.??", pierced grip ring.
Venice, 15th century
Diameter: 4.2 cm
(wear and oxidation). Two wax impressions made in the 19th century by Gustave Rivet with this seal on Senate paper. Diameter: 4.5 cm. History: This bronze seal of the Republic of Venice was a gift from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Gustave Rivet (1848-1936), politician and member of parliament for Isère. Expert: Laurence FLIGNY
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