An original Georgian vellum indenture dating to the third year of the reign of King George II (31 January 1729/30). Beautifully handwritten in period legal script on a single large sheet of fine animal vellum, featuring an impressive illuminated opening capital and complete with its original red wax seal and signatures.

This historic conveyance records the sale of a messuage (dwelling house) with appurtenances in Braintree, Essex, from William Jodden, yeoman, to Joseph Pedley, yeoman, for the substantial sum of £250, reflecting an important property transaction during the early Georgian period.

The document remains remarkably legible and displays all the characteristics sought by collectors of English legal manuscripts:

• Original hand-written iron gall ink.

• Large illuminated opening capital.

• Original pendant tax stamp.

• Original red wax seal intact.

• Contemporary signatures.

• Dated 31 January 1729/30.

• Reign of King George II.

• Attractive display size (approximately 70–80 cm wide).

• Professionally framed in a traditional gilt frame with conservation-style blue mount.

Its visual impact makes it equally suited to interior decoration in a period home, library, office or country house as well as a collection of manuscripts or Essex local history.

Condition

Very good antique condition for nearly 300 years of age.

• Vellum remains supple with attractive natural cockling.

• Original folds as issued.

• Ink dark and highly legible.

• Wax seal largely complete.

• Small edge losses and minor creasing consistent with age.

• Professionally framed behind glazing (frame showing only minor age-related wear).

Overall an exceptionally decorative survival.

Dimensions: 54cm Height, 77cm Width, 3cm Depth

Price breakdown: George II Indenture- £565, Courier/Delivery Fee UK MAINLAND ONLY - £60