Bidspirit auction | 19th Century Dutch Heraldic Wax

19th Century Dutch Heraldic Wax Seal Specimen Van Dedem Family - This lot consists of one mounted heraldic wax seal specimen representing a member of the Dutch nobility. The red wax impression features a coat of arms with a shield displaying diagonal bars, known as bendy in heraldic terms, surrounded by ornate mantling and foliate decorations. The specimen is mounted on a square tan cardstock. Handwritten in ink at the top right of the card is the name v. Dedem underlined, with the name Willem written below it, referring to a specific member of the prominent Van Dedem family. A stamped ink notation at the bottom right reads Arm Gen Blz, which is a Dutch abbreviation for Armoriaal Generaal, Bladzijde, meaning General Armorial, Page. This suggests the specimen was originally part of a formal genealogical or heraldic reference catalog. The legend around the circumference of the seal is heavily worn, though fragments of characters including D, E, and N remain visible. Card: 3.125 inches x 3.125 inches Seal Diameter: 1.875 inches.