Lot 1852
British Indentures (Lot of 3). Three indentures, ink on vellum, dating from 1769, 1826 and 1831. An interesting collection of documents made up of two land transfers and a debt settlement. Both land transfers offered here (1769 and 1826) feature women as the lessees and in each case they are referred to as "spinster". The 1769 indenture measures 29 x 21½" and the 1826, 29 x 16". Our debt settlement (22 x 28¼") involves two wine merchants and their many creditors. All three pieces are docketed on verso, marked with the appropriate stamps and seals and show the expected wear, folds, toning and soil. Conditions range from good to very good.
The tops of all three pieces show the wavy edge which gives this type of document its name -- as a measure to prevent counterfeiting, all copies of a legal agreement were placed together and the top margins were cut in an irregular "indented" pattern, uniquely authenticating each copy. With their handsome seals and elegant script, all three pieces would make beautiful display items.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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