A Seal, jasper handle, engraved silver seal with the coat of arms of João Cabral de Melo, Portuguese, 18th C. (4th quarter) Notes: to João Cabral de Melo (1740-1824), born at Terceira Island, Bachelor of Law, writer and poet, were granted by grant of arms from 15th July 1779 the following arms: quarterly shield, I Cabral, II Melo, III Sousa, do Prado, IV Machado; crest of Cabral; as difference a brisure charged with an eight points star; helm and torse. Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 11 cm