Victory For King William Wax Seal
A purple paste commemorative Tassie featuring a horse and rider, with the inscription ‘The glorious and immortal memory’ and the date 1690.
Why we love it
A rather splendid Tassie, if we do say so ourselves.
Now we’re none of us trained sleuths but it doesn’t take the mind of Sherlock to uncover the purpose of this Tassie. A commemoration we say, if ever there was one. The date is the first giveaway (well that and the inscription): Battle of the Boyne, fought in 1690 in Ireland, hence the shamrock.
Which must make the man on horseback none other than William of Orange, victor of that particular skirmish. And there we have it. Elementary my dear Watson.
For anyone who appreciates the intricacy of James Tassie’s artistry, this example is nothing less than remarkable.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 28 × 23 × 3.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Era | Georgian |
| Seal colour | Deep purple |
| Seal material | antique paste |
| Seal shape | Cushioned rectangle |
| Dimensions | 18 x 23 x 3.5mm |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition with light surface wear |
What would Emma do?
This piece is perfect to become an intaglio pendant or custom signet ring. We’ve priced this piece as our Classic Pendant however if you’d like to set it as a Gemstone Bezel Pendant, please do reach out to us and we will tailor a quote for you.
Why not visit our Flown Away Home section for design inspo, or check out our full collection of wax seals.
