Stock No. 2440	Hester Bateman silver seal
George III sterling silver seal made by Hester Bateman. Circa 1780. The seal is deeply etched with initials in flowing script (probably IJT) executed in a decorative design on a patterned background. The top of the base of the seal is marked on one side with the lion passant duty mark and on the other side with Hester Bateman's maker's mark. - Maker :- Hester  Bateman

Condition :-Good condition with the seal still deep and crisp. The original gilding has mainly worn off but some traces still remain
Circa :- 1780
Size :- 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall x 0.8 inches (2.0 cm) long x 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) wide
Weight :- 0.27 ozt (8 g)
This is a charming small seal which has all the elegance of Hester Bateman's workmanship. Apart from being a collector's item, it would look very attractive worn on a thin chain or a silk cord.

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