19th Century Desk Seal Intaglio HENNESSY of BALLYMACMOY and COGNAC FRANCE
£275.00
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1870
ORIGIN: Ireland
WEIGHT: 3.22 troy ounces (3.53 ounces or 100.00 grams)
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A superb desk intaglio seal, made for the HENNESSY family of BALLYMACMOY, Cork, Ireland and COGNAC, France.
Crest: "An arm embowed in armour holding in hand a battle axe all proper". Motto: "Vi vivo et armis". I live by force and by arms.
Possibly made for Major General Sir George Robertson Hennessy KCB. (See medal below badge).
Richard Hennessy (1724-1800) founded his own brand of Cognac in France.
Measurements: 16mm face. 95mm including shaft.
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