143 - BELGIUM, Collection of wax seals from the Royal House, noble families, and diplomatic and administrative institutions. 19th and early 20th centuries.

BELGIUM, Collection of wax seals from the Royal House, noble families, and diplomatic and administrative institutions. 19th and early 20th centuries. An interesting collection of wax seals bearing coats of arms, including several impressions from the Royal House of Belgium, such as those of the King’s Cabinet Secretariat, the Civil List Administration, and other departments attached to the Crown. The collection also includes seals from the noble families van Zuylen and d’Anethan, as well as numerous impressions from Belgian legations and consulates abroad—notably in London and Amsterdam—and from ministries and various government agencies of the kingdom. The seals, made of red, brown, and black wax, are mounted on an antique backing and accompanied by handwritten annotations identifying their origins and functions. Displayed under glass in a molded wooden frame. The sheet is marked “9” in the upper right corner. Dimensions: 35 × 28 cm.