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17th Century Legal Document
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17th Century Legal Document

17th century
Sold 13 September 2024 · The Ark Stores
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Description

A 17th century legal document

On vellum

Dated 1672

Two wax seals

Framed and glazed

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Framed Antique Document to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1057386
Description
A 17th century legal document

On vellum

Dated 1672

Two wax seals

Framed and glazed

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Framed Antique Document to the 17th Century.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1057386
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

17th Century Legal Document

Archive II A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View II
Archive III A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View III
Archive IV A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View IV
Archive V A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View V
Archive VI A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View VI
Archive VII A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View VII
Archive VIII A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals. View VIII
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals.
17th Century legal Document
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A framed historical handwritten legal document on vellum with dark ink script and wax seals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period17th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Vellum, Paper, Wood, Glass]
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsHandwritten script, Indented top edge, Wax seals, Iron gall ink
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A 17th-century legal document is a handwritten text on vellum or parchment, typically recording property transactions, wills, or indentures during the Stuart period.

These documents were typically written on animal skin vellum or parchment using iron gall ink, and frequently featured attached wax seals.

Authenticity is determined by examining the iron gall ink oxidation, animal skin preparation, period-specific handwriting styles such as secretary hand, and physical wear patterns.

An antique framed document works well as a focal point on a neutral wall within a study or hallway, paired with simple framing to highlight the historical texture.

Parchment documents require protection from direct sunlight, stable humidity levels, and conservation-grade framing materials to prevent degradation of the animal skin and ink.
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