Antique Ireland Ulster King of Arms Green Wax Seal in Brass Crown Box For Sale

RARE Antique Green Wax Pendant Seal - Office of the King of Arms of Ireland - In Original Brass Crown Skippet with RibbonOffered is an original pendant seal in green wax, housed in its two-piece brass skippet, suspended on original grey-blue silk ribbon.What it is:
This is not a desk seal, it is the great seal that was appended to a Grant of Arms. The legend around the edge reads:SIGILLVM OFFICII REGIS ARMORVM HIBERNIAE - Seal of the Office of King of Arms of Ireland.In the center is the official shield of the Irish Office of Arms - a cross with a chief bearing a harp, lion passant, and portcullis - the arms used by the Ulster King of Arms in Dublin. Examples are described in old catalogues as "The great seal in green wax is appended by blue and white silk laces."The brass skippet lid is the Crown of a King of Arms. In addition each King of Arms has his crown, the only occasion upon which this is worn being at the ceremony of a coronation. The crown is of silver gilt, formed of a circle upon which is inscribed part of the first verse of the 51st Psalm, viz. "Miserere mei Deus secundum magnam misericordiam tuam" - Have mercy on me O God. Your lid is embossed with that same crown and clearly reads MISERERE MEI DEVS around the base.After 1943 the Irish office was merged as Norroy and Ulster King of Arms - the post held by Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston from 1944-1957, linking this green Irish seal to the red Garter seal previously listed.Measurements:
Green wax seal itself: 6.5 cm diameter, approx 2.56 in
Brass skippet / Crown box: 7.5 cm diameter, approx 2.95 in
Thickness of wax: approx 1.5 cm - thick pendant type
Ribbon: grey-blue silk, original, with frayed ends as found
Unwrapped weight: approx 0.35 kg / 350 grams
Photos are part of description and show exact scale.Condition:
Authentic antique. Green wax with age crazing, surface soil, edge fritting and small losses as pictured, but central shield and full legend remain sharp and legible. Thick wax, stable. Silk ribbon intact but with age wear and fraying to ends. Brass skippet with age patina, light dents, interior felt liner. No cleaning, no restoration. Sold as found.About the Collection: This item originates from the extraordinary estate of Ronald "Ron" Gonty (1944–2025) of Brandon, Manitoba, acquired directly from the sale of his estate. Ron was widely known as a passionate, deeply knowledgeable collector with an eye for the rare and unusual. His massive, curated collection gained attention for its incredible breadth—ranging from 17th-century documents and antique post office wax seals to vintage railway memorabilia and specialized outdoor gear. He cared for his items with the utmost respect for their history.Provenance and accuracy note: All information including estate provenance from Brandon, Manitoba, transcription of Latin legend SIGILLVM OFFICII REGIS ARMORVM HIBERNIAE, and identification as Ulster / King of Arms of Ireland office seal, is provided to the best of our knowledge based on estate records, visual examination and research. Measurements verified as Seal 6.5 cm, Skippet 7.5 cm. Sold as an authentic historical artifact, as is, as found from a curated estate collection.Shipping: Fragile wax - must not be crushed or heated. Ships in 25 cm x 20 cm x 12 cm box, 0.9 kg packed weight, with bubble and insulation. Please retrieve promptly in summer - green wax softens faster than red.