antique red and brown wax seal of Christopher I Margrave of Baden - Baden c.1500

antique red and brown wax seal of Christopher I Margrave of Baden - Baden c.1500 (image 1/1)
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antique red and brown wax seal of Christopher I Margrave of Baden - Baden c.1500 An antique red and brown wax seal of Christopher I Margrave of Baden - Baden c.1500. There are 3 small pieces of paper visible to the sides of the outer body where the seal was originally attached. There are 2 old identification labels to the rear, possibly from once being part of a private or museum collection. Christopher I of Baden (13 November 1453 – 19 April 1527) was the Margrave of Baden-Baden from 1475 to 1515. Christopher was the eldest son of Charles I, Margrave of Baden-Baden and Catherine of Austria , a sister of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor . He built the New Castle and moved there in 1479. In 1515 he divided his possessions between his sons Bernhard, Philip and Ernest. Thus, Bernhard founded the so-called "Bernardine line" of Baden-Baden and Ernest founded the "Ernestine line" of Baden-Durlach . Size Diameter 3 1/8 inches. Condition This item is in good overall condition for it's age with light wear and markings. There is some gaps to the main red wax design and a slight crack to the edge of the red wax. Please see further images of the item below PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING Condition Please note that, unless clearly stated otherwise, our listings are for vintage/antique items and therefore, by definition, are not going to be read more
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