Seal

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Seal

Entry/Object ID

SS.73.1

Description

Signet ring, heavy flat circular brass seal with script "WI" in reverse: seal, with beading borders, mounted on wide, heavy ring also with beading, and tapering slightly toward center; seal fastened to the ring at sides with silver cartouche of grapes with etched foliate ends.

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1800 - 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Max. diam of seal 1 1/8"

Height

1 in

Diameter

1-3/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 1 3/16 in. (2.5 x 3 cm)

Material

brass, alloy

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Rough castings; face of seal has some scratches; polish build-up in crevices, now removed.

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Some wear.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

SS.73.2 - Signet box - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13B

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial