{"product_id":"antique-georgian-intaglio-seal-portcullis-gate-1800s-wax-seal-stamp-glass-paste","title":"Antique Georgian Intaglio Seal - Portcullis Gate, 1800's Wax Seal Stamp Glass Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for one small antique wax seal intaglio, a glass paste intaglio depicting a portcullis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease view images carefully; no refunds - no exchanges. Sale is final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe antique glass paste intaglio shows a portcullis. It is a heavy vertically closing door\/gate with latticed grille usually made of iron. Popular in medieval times and seen in castle entrances. In an emergency defenders could release the chain to let it slam down under its own weight with deadly force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt symbolizes protection, security, and an impenetrable defense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix face size: 9x10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight of seal: 12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn antique wax seal intaglio dating to the 1800's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review images and it's size carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has some fleabite chips, overall good condition considering the age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful hints:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of it, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal on a piece of paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*You can type in the words \"mm to in\" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RQP Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789660020819,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1610\/9807\/files\/portcullis16.jpg?v=1783362168","url":"https:\/\/rqpstudio.com\/products\/antique-georgian-intaglio-seal-portcullis-gate-1800s-wax-seal-stamp-glass-paste","provider":"RQP Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}