405 - ENGLISH INDENTURE 18TH CENTURY

ENGLISH INDENTURE 18TH CENTURY An indenture from the reign of King George II, featuring calligraphic heading, printed medallion portrait of the king above the royal coat of arms as well as embossed stamp duty mark and several original wax seals. The contract pertains to real estate or mortgage matter. The embossed stamp duty mark bears the motto of the Order of the Garter "Honi soit qui mal y pense" as well as the royal motto "Dieu et mon droit" and serves as proof of payment of the legally required stamp duty Ink on parchment with embossed stamp duty mark on blue paper and red wax seals, probably 18th century 72 x 90 cm