VICTORIA (1819-1901) Queen of Great Britain. Letters Patent with her Great Seal, London September 17, 1858; 2 vellum sheets partly printed, large decorative borders decorated with emblems of the kingdom and acanthus leaves, bound with a red and beige cord with large yellow wax seal hanging on cord (Ø 16 cm), tin case. Letters patent and patent in favor of Charles-Frédéric Vasserot [dyer born in Lyon in 1839], residing in London, to protect his invention of "machinery or apparatus for dressing and finishing fabrics. Large seal representing on one side Victoria in majesty on her throne, and on the other side on horseback, with the motto: Victoria Dei gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensor (one edge a little chipped).