Large Commonwealth Period Lead Seal

MID 17TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (37.4 grams, 49 mm).

Lead bag-seal comprising two roundels joined by a short strap; onverse - heater shield with cross and sword (arms of London) and legend 'DE LONDINO' (from London); reverse with winged angel and border with legend '+ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 16[..]' (glory in the heavens) and date. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex P Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1966