Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver Minerva Seal Louis XVI Revival Neoclassical Style

🕊️【Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver Minerva Seal | Louis XVI Revival Neoclassical Style】 Dimensions: 6.1 cm In late 19th-century Paris, the Louis XVI Revival style experienced a resurgence, with architecture and metalwork emphasizing symmetry, order, and elegant proportions. This French sterling silver (Argent Massif) seal bears a clear Minerva hallmark. The body of the seal is adorned with vertical fluted shafts and ribbon ornamentation, featuring straight lines and a distinct rhythm—a classic compositional vocabulary of Parisian goldsmithing. The seal face is engraved with the monogram "L C" or "L G," rendered in hand-engraved cursive script. The fluid strokes resemble calligraphy, preserving the delicate artisanal marks of the late 19th century. This petite seal is not merely a relic of a bygone era of correspondence but a piece of French craftsmanship imbued with academic spirit—elegant, precise, and timeless. It is fully functional, but please note that antique items may show signs of age. Purchase only if you are comfortable with this.