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History of Science Museum

Wax Seal in Case

Inventory Number 28666


Item type
Object
Provenance
Associated with Entomological Society of London; Donated by Mrs H G Dixey
Primary inscriptions
SIGLLVM: SOCIET: ENTONOL: LONDIN'
Physical material
wax
Wood
Dimensions
Diameter: 69mm Height: 3mm
Inventory No
28666
Accession Number
1975- 1/2

Description

Wax seal impression of the Entomological Society of London, in hardwood case.

The white wax seal depicts a seated woman wearing a crown and holding a book, quill and possibly a large magnifying glass.

Circular hardwood case with removable lid.