French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver With Carved Bust Of Flora

French neo classic desk seal.

Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808. This magnificent piece of art was conceived as a miniature sculpture mounted in a Louis XVI neoclassical style base. This base is crafted in 18 karats gold over silver with chiseled and incised decorations, supporting a magnificent extremely detailed carving of a women. The carved piece, depicts, the naked portrait bust of the classical Greek-Roman goddess of the flowers and nature Flora (Heba), facing forward and exhibiting her breasts, undressed and crowned with flowers, wheat and ivy.

Flora or Heba

She was the deity of the flowering plants, fertility, spring, and blossoming. Although she was a minor figure compared to other goddesses of the Roman empire, she was important as a fertility goddess. Flora was responsible for the abundance of the crops in spring, so her worship strengthened as this season approached. Her name derives from the Latin floris, which means flower, and her Greek counterpart was the nymph, Chloris. The Sabine King Titus Tatius introduced Flora into the Roman pantheon.

Weight: 51.95 Grams, (33.31 Dwt).

Measurements: 114 mm by 30 mm by 18 mm (4.5 x 1.18 x 0.72 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the early mark of a cock inside an oval with the  number 2 for the assay and the warranty of the silver and the maker's maitre mark EP inside a lozange cartouche.

Note: This mark was only used between the 1798 and 1808

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouch.

Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the parts. This desk seal has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P021523RNNK/1.540