RARE VICTORIAN 1880 Desk Hand Wax Seal Napoleon military bronze brass monogram M

Description

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VERY OLD ca 1870 - 1880 Victorian Desk / Hand seal with Initial M
- Military figure - I believe it is Napoleon Bonaparte OR Nelson (I am not an expert in military figures)
- Large
desk or hand wax
seal (see ALL pictures) (no precious metals)
- Material is either brass or bronze - I am not sure (I found another listing and it said bronze)
- Bottom shows an "M" as an initial / monogram
- Has gained
patina
(that's what 141 years do to you..) and was previously cleaned (NOT by me) with a solution that left a residue (see close ups) - this is easily remedied (however, I do not clean antiques but rather leave them as I found them)
- Very nice carving - expressive face. In Victorian times, this item would have belonged to a wealthy person used to seal letters.
- This is a wonderful very collectable item.
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Size
approx.
7 centimeters high  x 2 centimeters wide (at the bottom at its widest)  or 2.76 inches x 0.79 inches
-Weighs
approx.
60.4 grams (see scale) (HEAVY)
Weight and measurements are always
approximate
and taken to the best of my abilities.
PLEASE CHECK PICTURES FOR SCALE AND SIZE:
-  on the measuring tape (inches), in my hands (I am female). Compare the stated measurements and the weight to a charm you own.
I am very precise but I cannot be blamed if you don't read!
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF G_D
(or whatever is holy to you):  (and I am not exaggerating this happens OVER AND OVER AND OVER: YOU, the bidder,
'FORGETTING'
TO READ the measurements cannot and is NOT my fault but YOURS (not is it a reason for a return). If you cannot visualize 1 centimeter then I urge you to take out a measuring tape and check for yourself.
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Condition
is
ANTIQUE
approx. 1880s -  obviously pre-owned, used, worn
Item is 140+ years old
with the usual scratches and wear.
It is a wonderful antique item but in no way shape or form new as new, close to new or anything else BUT 140 years old
Item was previously cleaned (NOT by me) or polished and has residue from the solution (see pictures)
It is super easy to clean brass or bronze but I leave all the items how I found them
ALL VINTAGE / ANTIQUE ITEMS HAVE BEEN USED AND ARE SOLD IN THE CONDITION SHOWN AND AS IS.
Please refer to the pictures as they are part of the description.
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Color:
Brass / bronze colored WITH patina
Pictures were taken with an Iphon* - no filters no alterations no enhancements used - around 11 AM in broad daylight on a sunny day.
Colors
might
display differently on your screen or you
might
perceive the colors differently. Either way, I decline ANY AND ALL responsibility.
Please check ALL pictures and ask all questions. NO RETURNS.
No gift box but nicely and securely packaged and always fully  insured
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!!! 10 (TEN) BUSINESS DAYS HANDLING FROM THE USA !!! (not counting weekends and/or holidays)
If this doesn't work for you kindly DO NOT PURCHASE. I cannot change this policy.
Please no exceptions and no complaints. I am a nice person and hope you are too :) Thank you