This authentic 19th-century British land indenture is a formal legal deed, meticulously handwritten in iron gall ink on high-quality vellum. The document features the characteristic "indented" or wavy top edge, a traditional security measure designed to authenticate the deed by matching it against its counterpart. The text opens with an elaborate, decorative "This Indenture" calligraphic heading and includes specific details regarding property boundaries, parties involved, and lease terms. Affixed to the bottom margin are original red wax seals alongside the signatures of the executors, with blue revenue stamps and embossed tin alloy tabs visible on the left margin, signifying the payment of crown duty.

Details

Origin: United Kingdom

Date: 19th Century

Medium: Ink on Vellum (Calfskin)

Features: Wax Seals, Revenue Stamps, Indented Edge

Dimensions: H 37 in x L 41 in 

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H:37in L:41in