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Lot 369
British Land Indenture (United Kingdom, 19th Century) Handwritten Ink on Vellum
Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$75
Bid Increments
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| $50 | $10 |
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
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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
British indenture, land deed, vellum document, 19th century, handwritten manuscript, calligraphy, wax seals, revenue stamps, property law, English history, legal ephemera, parchment, iron gall ink, antique document.
Condition
H:37in L:41in
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