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LOT 2:
John and J.Q. Adams Gold Reeded Wax Seal, Fantastic
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$1,500 - $1,700
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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John and J.Q. Adams Gold Reeded Wax Seal, Fantastic
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John and J.Q. Adams Gold Reeded Wax Seal, Fantastic Family Provenance, and Ex. Forbes
According to tradition, this seal was originally owned by John Adams. The carnelian seal rectangular, with rounded corners engraved with the initials "JA", a sailing ship crest, and a motto "Fortiter Occupa Portum", set in reeded gold framed attached to a reeded ring grip, with two links - 1.25" long.
Provenance: John Quincy Adams Johnson, Jr. (direct descendant of John Adams) Alwin J. Scheuer Rare Books, New York circa 1933. Ex. Christie's 1985. Ex. The Forbes Collection. Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990), American owner-publisher of Forbes magazine, and consummate collector, amassed one of the most substantial and broad collections of such breadth and depth that it filled a half-dozen residences, and sat on three continents. Many of his manuscripts were sold in Multi-million dollar sales By Christie's in the early 2000’s. The Forbes name is considered to be the apex of provenance when attached to an item like the above. We are honored to have been chosen by the family to sell at auction the substantial balance of the collection.
Accompanied by the original 1985 Christie's lot information and tags.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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John and J.Q. Adams Gold Reeded Wax Seal, Fantastic Family Provenance, and Ex. Forbes
According to tradition, this seal was originally owned by John Adams. The carnelian seal rectangular, with rounded corners engraved with the initials "JA", a sailing ship crest, and a motto "Fortiter Occupa Portum", set in reeded gold framed attached to a reeded ring grip, with two links - 1.25" long.
Provenance: John Quincy Adams Johnson, Jr. (direct descendant of John Adams) Alwin J. Scheuer Rare Books, New York circa 1933. Ex. Christie's 1985. Ex. The Forbes Collection. Malcolm Forbes (1919-1990), American owner-publisher of Forbes magazine, and consummate collector, amassed one of the most substantial and broad collections of such breadth and depth that it filled a half-dozen residences, and sat on three continents. Many of his manuscripts were sold in Multi-million dollar sales By Christie's in the early 2000’s. The Forbes name is considered to be the apex of provenance when attached to an item like the above. We are honored to have been chosen by the family to sell at auction the substantial balance of the collection.
Accompanied by the original 1985 Christie's lot information and tags.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
