GREAT SEAL OF THE CONFEDERACY.

GREAT SEAL OF THE CONFEDERACY. Highly detailed 3-1/2″ impression of the Great Seal of the Confederacy, possibly an electrotype made directly on the seal, then lead filled. Seal is presented in its orig box. Box is imprinted “Manufactured and for sale by R. M. Cheshire, 716 8th Street, NE, Washington D.C”. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “The seal, which is a lead-filled bronze impression, is in its original green paper box with velvet lining. The book has a picture on it of the seal and the notation that it was “Manufactured and for sale by R. M. Cheshire, 716 Eighth Street Northwest, Washington D.C.”” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Seal exhibits some orig luster, some minor scuffing, and pleasant patina overall. Orig cardboard box is separated with tears and missing some of its green paper covering. 4-31458 JS67 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1218	$460.00	GREAT SEAL OF THE CONFEDERACY. Highly detailed 3-1/2″ impression of the Great Seal of the Confederacy, possibly an electrotype made directly on the seal, then lead filled. Seal is presented in its orig box. Box is imprinted “Manufactured and for sale by R. M. Cheshire, 716 8th Street, NE, Washington D.C”. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “The seal, which is a lead-filled bronze impression, is in its original green paper box with velvet lining. The book has a picture on it of the seal and the notation that it was “Manufactured and for sale by R. M. Cheshire, 716 Eighth Street Northwest, Washington D.C.”” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Seal exhibits some orig luster, some minor scuffing, and pleasant patina overall. Orig cardboard box is separated with tears and missing some of its green paper covering. 4-31458 JS67 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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