Bidspirit auction | 18th Century Dutch Heraldic Wax


18th Century Dutch Heraldic Wax Seal Versen Family Schout of Aschat and Amersfoort - This item consists of a single circular red wax heraldic seal mounted on a square tan archival cardstock. The seal features an embossed armorial design attributed to the Versen family, showing a central shield and crest. The surrounding archival card is annotated in black ink with historical details regarding the bearer's administrative roles in the Netherlands. Inscriptions include Fam: Versen, Schout in Aschat, and 3 Schepen, alongside the geographic location Amersfoort. The card includes a series of dates: 1745, 1761, and 1794, which correspond to the individual's period of service or life dates. The mount is constructed of a heavy, fibrous paperboard with roughly cut edges. Card: 4 inches x 4 inches Seal: 1.5 inches diameter.