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NOTICE.
The present Volume contains descriptions of the Seals of
the Byzantine Empire in Europe and Asia, and of France,
contained in the Department of MSS. They are classified
in the same manner as those in the preceding Volumes.
The Catalogue is the work of Dr. Walter de Gray Birch,
the Senior Assistant of the Department.
Department of MSS.,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEALS OK THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE.
Imperial ..
Local Bull/e
TiTUL.'^R Personages ..
Private Owners, and Personal Names
Anonymous Bvllje, and REPRESENT.vnoNs of Saint
Devices
MONOORAMS OF UNKNOWN PERSO.NS
Doubtful and Imperfect
l-AGE
I
7
9
73
go
loo
I02
io6
SEALS OF FRANCE.
Sovereigns, etc.
.. 109
Royal Offices and Officers :— ..
.. 144
Secreta, Signets, etc.
144, 903
Queens Consort
■• 147
Ambassadors
.. 149
Master of the Arbalisters . .
.. 149
Artillery
.. 149
Chamber of Accounts of Dauphine
.. 150
Chamberlain ..
.. 150
Constable
.. 151
Cour des Monnoyes ..
.. 151
Embassy
.. 151
Marshalship ..
.. 152
Visitor and Reformer of Merchandise
.. 152
Ecclesiastical :—
■■ 154
Aix-en-Provence
.. 154
Albi
.. 154
vi TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Ecclesiastical {continued) -. — tage
Amiens .. .. .. .. .. •■ •• •• 155
Aries 156
Arras I57
Auxerre .. .. .. .. .. •■ ..158
Avignon .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 160
Bayeux .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 161
Beauvais .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 162
Besan^on .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 163
Beziers .. .. .. .. •■ .. •■ •• 164
Bourges .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 165
Cahors .. .. .. .. .. •■ .. .- 166
Cambray .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 167
Carcassone .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 170
Carpentras .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 171
Clialons-sur-Marnc .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 172
Chalons-sur-Saone .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 172
Cliartres .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 173
Clermont-Ferrand .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 175
Dol 176,905
Embrun .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 177
Evreux .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 178
Langres .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 178
Laon .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 180
Lisieux .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 182
Lugon .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 184
Lyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 84, 905
Macon .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1S6, go6
Maguelonc .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 187, 906
Mans, Le .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..188
Meaux .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18S
Mende .. .. .. .. .. 190
Metz .. .. .. .. 191, 906
Nantes .. .. .. .. .. .. 192
Nevers .. .. .. .. .. 193
Nimes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 193
Noyon .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 194
Oldron .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 195
Orldans .. .. .. .. .. .. 196
Pamiers .. .. 197
Paris 198,907
Poitiers .. .. .. .. .. .. 203
TAHl.K (IF CDXTKXTS.
Ecclesiastical {con tinned) -. —
Tuy, or Le Puy-cn-Vc!ay
Rhcims, or Reims
Rochclle, La ..
Rodez
Rouen
St. Malo
Saintes
Senlis
Sens
Soissons
Tdrouanc- Boulogne
Toulouse
Tours
Troyes
Vaison
Verdun
V'iviers
Monasteries, Collegiate Churches, Hospitals, etc.
Religious Orders
Military Orders
Uncertain (Monastic)
Local
Equestrian
Figures of Noble and Illustrious Ladies
Heraldic ..
Representations of Saints, etc. .
Figures and Representations of the Owners of Seals
Seals bearing Miscellaneous Devices
Appendix
Alphabetical Index of the Seals of the Byzantine
E.MPIRE
Alphabetical Index of the Seals of France
204
206
209
.. 209
209, 907
.. 213
213, 908
216
.. 217
220
■ • 223
.. 223
2215
226
227
227
230. 909
371. 910
374,9"
•• 375
379, 914
479, 918
634, 920
680, 922
862
865
867
903
925
938
( viii )
LIST OF PLATES.
Plates i.-iii. Leaden Bull/e of the Byzantine Empire.
Plates iv., v. France ; Seals of Sovereigns, etc.
Plates vi., vii. France : Ecclesiastical Seals.
Plates viii.-x. France : Monastic Seals.
Plates xi., xii. France : Local Seals.
Plates xiii., xiv. FRANCE : EQUESTRIAN Seals.
Plate XV. France : Seals of Noble Ladies.
Plates xvi.-xviii. France: Heraldic Seals.
«»1LIC LIBRA m
FULHAr
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EUROPE.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE
IN EUROPE AND ASIA.
IMPERIAL.
FOCAS, Emperor.
17.444. [A.D. 602-610.] Leaden bulla: much decayed,
indistinct. About ^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 3.]
0. Bust of the Emperor, wearing the paludamentiini.
[D]N ■ FOCAS P6RP. AVtG].
R. The Virgin Mary standing, full face, holding on the
breast a medallion or plaque on which is the face of the
Child Jesus ; betw. two crosses potencecs.
G. Schlumberger, Sigillographie de P Empire lijzanlin, . . . avec 1 100
dessins, etc. ; Paris, 1884, 4to., p. 420. The type is that of the Virgin
Kyriotissa, p. 39. This work is referred to in the following' Catalogue
as : Schlumberger, Sijfilh'gr. Byzaiit. Al. Sorlin Dorigny, Momiaics et
Dulles IiUdites dc VEmpcreiir Focas; Rev. Archeolog., 1881, nouv. s^r.,
p. 90.
17.445. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
I. 2.]
HERACLIUS I. and HERACLIUS CONSTANTINUS,
Roman Emperors of the East.
17,446. [a.D. 613-641.] Leaden bulla : decayed in parts,
imperfect. ^ in. [xl. 29.]
VOL. V. B
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Busts of the Emperors ; that on the 1. h. side larger
than that on the r. In the field a small cross.
Legend illegible.
.... HGRA . . . 6T HGRA ■ CON . . .
R. A representation of Our Lord, betw. two crosses
pattces.
Beaded borders.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 421.
17,447. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
3,4-]
CONSTANTINUS and EIRENE (?) Emperor and Empress.
17.448. [a.D. 797-Soi.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. t% in.
[xliv. 4.]
0. The busts of two Imperial personages holding betw.
them a long cross.
. . . ANTIOO . . 61PHNH.
R. Two saints, with a standard.
Legend indistinct.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 421 ; Anderson, Royal
Genealogies, London, 1732, folio, p. 371.
17.449. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
5,6.]
ALEXANDER and LEO, Emperors (?).
17.450. [a.D. S86-911.] Leaden bulla: indistinct. ^ in.
[xliv. 5.]
0. Two Imperial figures, lialf-length, supporting betw. them
a long sceptre or cross.
Legend illegible.
AAe ....
B. A saint on the 1. h. delivering to an emperor on the r. h.
side a long sceptre, the figures half-length.
Schlumberger api)ears to h;ivc overlooked this bulla. Cf. p. 42 1.
17.451. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK [cxii.
7.8.J
Another type.
17.452. Leaden bulla : very indistinct. About -/t '"•
[xliv. C.J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE.
Same design as the previous bulla, but from a different
matrix. All the figures arc full length.
p. Legend almost illegible : —
AA6 ....
Not in Schlumbcrger's work.
17.453. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
9. i^J
THEODORA (?), Empress of Byzantium.
17.454. \circ. A.D. 1055.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About l| in. when perfect, [xliv. 7.]
0. Bust of the Empress, crowned, a long sceptre topped
with a cross, with branches of foliage springing from the foot,
and surmounted by a bird in the r. h. ; in the 1. an uncertain
object, the dress and crown studded with jewels.
+ eeoA . . A .
B. Full-face bust of Our Lord, with ornamental cruciferous
nimbus, and holding a book. A cross, in the field the
name : —
fC-XC (=IHZOYZ xpiztoj:.)
© iMne oPMAio
Beaded borders.
Cf. Schlumbcrger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 421 ; Anderson, Roy. Gencal.,
p. 372.
17.455. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
II, 12.]
MICHAEL VII., Ducas Parapinaces,
Emperor of Constantinople.
17.456. \circ. A.D. 1071-1078.] Leaden bulla : somewhat
decayed, very indistinct, i in. [xl. 30.]
0. The Emperor, full length, with standard or labarum in
the r. h., and orb surmounted with a short cross in the 1. h.
St MIXAHA VII ... A . . PCjOM O A8KAZ(?)
B. Our Lord enthroned with cruciferous nimbus, and hold-
ing a book. Across the field the name : —
FC ■ XC (=lHEOYZ XPIZTOZ.)
Beaded borders.
Cf. the bulls of Alexius Comnenus, engr. in .Schlumbcrger, Sigil-
logr. Byzant., p. 418, ad calcem (no. 2) ; and p. 423, fig. 3.
17.457. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
13. 14]
B 2
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ALEXIUS I. COMNENUS, Iinpcrator Augustus.
17.458. [a.D. 1081-111S.] Leaden bulla: indistinct in
parts. I in. [xliv. 9.]
0. An emperor standing, with sceptre or labarum, and orb.
Jewelled dress.
[+ AAGZIO) A6C]nOT' TOO KOMNHNCxJ.
R. Our Lord, wearing cruciferous nimbus, and enthroned.
Jewelled dress. Across the field the name : —
IC XC C=IHZOYZ XPIITOZ.)
Beaded borders.
Cf. No. 17,456 ; Schlumberger, Sigillosr. Byzant., p. 423 (fig. 3),
incorrectly drawn in some parts ; Anderson, Roy. Gcneal., p. 373.
17.459. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
15. 16.]
A HO titer type (?).
17.460. [a.D. 1 118.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
very indistinct. About -V in. when perfect, [xliv. 8.]
(/). The Emperor, full face, half-length, with crown, sceptre,
and orb.
Legend nearly illegible : —
R. Half-length figure of Our Lord, with cruciferous nim-
bus. Acro.ss the field the name: —
fC XC (=IH5:OYZ XPIITOZ.)
17.461. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
17. 18.]
Not mentioned bv .Schkiinberger.
BALDWINUS II., Latin Emperor at Constantinople.
17,462. [a.D. 1269.] Golden bulla or seal, consisting of
two thin lamina', neatly joined at the edges, app. by red
silken strings, i-,',- in. [Add. ch. 14,365.]
0. The lunperor in majesty, seated nn a throne, in the
r. h. a long cross, in the 1. h. a mound.
B : Dl : GRA : INPATCR : iROJMAN : S?^ : AVG.
H. The l''.in|K.'n)r in .uinour, on a ciparisoncd horse, turned
to the left.
BAAAOINOG • AecnOTHC ■ nOPtl'IPOreNNHTOC ■ O • (hAANAPAC.
= BAAAOYINOZ AeinOTHZ nOP<l>IPOrENNHTOZ O <t>AANAPAZ.
Cf. Wailly, F.ti'iiiiiis, vol. ii., p. 137.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE.
THEODORA DUCiENA, icifc of MiCllAKL VIII.,
I'al.eologus, liinperor of Constantinople.
17.463. [(7>r. A.D. 1260-12S2.] Leaden bulla: very much
corroded, indistinct. About I', in. when perfect, [xl. 32.]
0. The Empress, in Imperial vestments, standing, full-face,
large head-dress, in the r. h. a sceptre topped with a hand.
Legend across the field : —
+ - eeo_ACjL)PA_ evce Beq"A^THAV-_r8S"A.
= eeoAnPA eYieeeiTATH avtovxta.
+ A8K_AlNA_HnAA _ A10A0_ THNIAJ.
= AOYKAINA H nAAAIOAOTHNA.
H. The Virgin with the Child, seated on a carved throne.
Across the fiekl the legend : —
MHP (conjoined in one monogram) ev = MHTHP eeoY.
Beaded borders,
17.464. Copper electrotj'pes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
23. 24.]
Cf. two bull;c, of different types, figured in J. Sabatier, Iconographie
(Tune collection choisie dc mcdailUs Jiomahies, Byzantines, etc., St.
I'etcrsb., 1847, fol., Byzant., pi. x.'cv, figs. 15, 16; R. Garucci, / /Vo;«(5/
Anticlii Raccotti dall' . . . Cardinate L. Alticri, Roma, 410, 1847, tav. iv.
fig. 1 1 ; also cf. two other bulla: of this Empress figured in .Schlumljurgcr,
iiigillogr. Byzant., p. 421 ; and two in p. 422, the first of which resembles
the example above described.
JOHANNES VI. PAL.ffiOLOGUS, Emperor of
Coiistaiiti)iople [called by some JulIN V.].
17.465. [a.D. 1341-1386.] Leaden bulla : corroded, almost
illegible. About -Li in. [xl. 33.]
p. The Emperor, standing full face, an orb in the r. h., and
a sword held downwards in the 1.
Legend in the field : —
IO_U)_A€_CnOT_AVTO _KPA_TOPO— nA_AAl__
OAO _roc _o . . .
It. Half-length figure of Our Lord, with hands uplifted in
benediction (?)
Legend indistinct.
Beaded borders.
17.466. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
25, 26.]
Anderson, Roy. Gcncal., p. 376.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Uncertain.
17.467. ["th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -\ in. [xliv. i88.]
0. Two busts, side by side, full face. With uncertain
objects or letters in the field.
R. An illegible monogram.
This bulla may possibly belong to the Imperial class.
17.468. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xii.
509, 510.]
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LOCAL BULLAE.
Monastery of St. Didymus in CONSTANTINOPLE, or of
DIDYMA in Arcadia.
17.469. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly well pre-
served, y r in. [xliv. 104.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the head of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus. Across the field the words
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
The type is that of the Panagia BlacJtcrnitissa. (Schl. /. c)
li. + MO_NHCT8__AVAllVI OV.
= Z<t)PAriZ, or ZTAVPO^ MONHZ TOY
AYAIMOY (for AIAYMOY).
Beaded borders.
Schluinbcrger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 142.
17.470. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
2>77, ?>7'^-]
Church of St. John the Tlicologian, in the Island of
DEMONESUS, near Byzantium (.?).
17.471. [loth-i ith cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct, pierced
in the centre. About -J-^ in. [xliv. 1 19.]
p. Half-length figure of St. John Thcologus, bearded, with
book and nimbus.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
o lu) e_e_oA— Of.
The letters or are a monogram.
H. ■».+<»„c<fPAr,__T8Ari8_ia)e . . t.— ahm.
= + 2<t>PAr[IZl TOY ATIOY lOtANNOY] eteoAoroY]
TtOY) AHMtONHZOY].
Beaded borders.
17.472. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
433, 424]
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Uncertain.
A CJnircli or Monastery of St. Nicholas.
17.473. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat injured.
[.\:li.x. 127.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, with
nimbus, lifting up the r. h., with crossed fingers in the act of
benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
O^NI_KO_A_A_OC.
R. + _-SIGLL' (or SIGN') _SCI_NlGOLAI.
Beaded borders.
17.474. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xii.
503- S04-]
POPULUS ARADIORUM, tlie Inhabitants of the Island of
Aradiis (an Island of N. Pluvnicia).
17.475. [/th-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About \ in. when perfect, [xliv. 204.]
0. A monogram : —
— =[SIGILLUM] POPVLI.
LVl
R. ARA_DIOR_VIVI.
Set in rectangular frames.
17.476. Cojipcr electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
539. S40.]
11,^11. Another: imperfect [xliv. 205.]
<'■ [41
R. ARA^DIOR^VM.
17.478. Cop[)cr electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
541. S42.|
Another type.
17.479. Another : similar to the foregoing, but from a
different type, not set in rectangular frames, [xliv. 206.]
0. '^^I
L A|
R. RA_DIO_.RV.
17,480. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
543- 5441
( 9 )
TITULAR PERSONAGES.
{ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY OF FIRST TITLES.)
ROM ANUS, Antliypaiiis, Patriciiis et Strategus Peloponnesi.
17.481. [loth-lltli cent.] Leaden bulla : injured by pres-
sure. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 96.]
p. A tjriffin segrcant contourne. Within an annulus of
small flowers or roses set bctw. two beaded borders.
H. + PLCOMA] _NCjOA[Nev]_nnA'[cnAGL-SCTPAcn_neA'n.
= + PnMANQ A[NeV]n[ATO?] nCATPIKiar] KAI
zTPAiTHrna neAiojncoNNHZOvj.
Beaded border.
Schlumbergcr describes (Sis^'llot^r. Bycant.^ p. iSo, «.) a very similar
bulla reading, ri-7/., PCjOMANOJ ANeYnATOJ nATPIKICJ KAI CTPA-
THroo neAonoNNHCOv.
17.482. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
323. 324]
JOHANNES, Archiepiscopus Cczsari<2.
17.483. \circ. A.D. 536 or 553?] Leaden bulla: corroded,
imperfect. About i in. when perfect, [xliv. 10.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K— e-H, betw. the words AQ,Qy
B
= eeoTOK€ BOHeei to aoyaq soy.
R. + _ia)ANNiHL^APXien[ii _CKoncjj s_capiac_+.
= inANNH APxieniiKona kaizapiai.
Gams, Series Episcoporum, Ratisbon, 4to, 1873, p. 443, 452.
17.484. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
27, 2S.]
lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SYMEON, Archipresbyter et Abbas Monasterii Beatcs
[ Virginis Maries de ?]
17.485. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : somewhat bent,
but fairly good. W in. [xliv. 70.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus ; on her breast a plaque or medallion of the full-
faced bust of the Child with the cruciferous nimbus.
Across the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
B. GKGB.e, -w _CVMGONA_ nPeCBVT, _SHrOVMEN,
_MON,THCv ^ne:p:Ar k. .
= eeoTOKe BOHeei «< zymeqniI] AiPxiinpezBYTepn
KAI HrOYMEN[Q] MON[HZ] THZ YnePATlAZ [KOPHZ?]
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 406.
17.486. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
285, 2S6.J
SISINNIUS, A secrctis, or Secretariics.
17.487. [7th-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla: very indistinct.
About -If in. when perfect, [xliv. 134.]
0. + ^eeoT__oKEBo__Heei.
R. + _cicin_nTova_chk +
= +eeOTOK6 BOHeei + ZIIINNIOY A ZHKCPHTIZ] +
Beaded borders.
For the title and functions of the Asicriiis, or Asecrctis, see Schlum-
berger, Sij^illogr. Bycant., pp. 443 ci scg.
17.488. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and f'ev. [cxii.
449, 450-]
ANASTASIUS, A secrctis, et Tabulariiis.
17.489. |,Sth 9th cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good, now
somewhat inilistinct from oxidisation. -J in. [xliv. 85.]
^). --•:-- _ + K€B,e.— tcjjccjoa8_acjoanac _-TAcioj ■-•:--
\\. — I" ACHKPH TICKAI.^TABOV _ AAPIOJ "-•.•'-
= +K[YPi]6 BcOHjeien to zn aoyao anaitaziq a
ZHKPHTII KAI TABOYAAPin.
]5eaded borders.
For the title anil functions of the Tabularius, sec Schlumberger,
Sigillogr. Bysaiil., p. ^yS.
17.490. Copper electrotypes of the obi\ and rev. [cxii.
m. i.34-J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. II
, Basi/icus Candidatus.
17,491. [7th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct in parts. About \\ in. when pcriect. [xl. 70.]
p. A monogram : —
t
K-e-H,
r '■' betw. the words ^^ ^^^^
B
= e€OTOK€ BOHeei xn zn aoyao.
B. .. . BACIIAIl KOO KANIAI] AATCx).
= BAZIAIKO KANAIAAXn.
Carved border.
17.492. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii,
41, 42.]
The Candiddti, and Basilici Candidati, at first were a body of the
guard composed of selected and valiant men, dressed in white, hence
their appellation ; later on, they ranked with the palatine hierarchy, but
always preserved their military organisation, and at times their functions
of imperial body-guard.
PINDARES, Basiliciis Candidatus et Chartttlarius.
17.493. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : corroded, imper-
fect, indistinct. About 11 in. when perfect, [xl. 66.]
p. A monogram : —
f
K-4-H, bctw. the words T^ ^^
I Aa ACx)
B
= eeoTOKc BOHeei rn zo AOYAn.
R. + niN_ AAPHB'__KANA'S'__XAPT'.
= niNAAPH BCAZIAIKO) KANAIAAXn KAI XAPTOYAAPIQ.
There were many kinds of Chartularii ; for some account of them sec
Schlumberger, Hh^illogr. Byzaiit., p. 461.
17.494. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
31. 32.]
ANASTASIUS, Basilicus Candidaiits et Protostrator.
17.495. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct in places. About i^ in. when perfect, [xl. 67.]
p. A monogram :—
[K]— e— H, betw. the words \^-^ ^^^
= KYPie, or eeoTOKe BOHoei to zo aoyao.
12 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
H. ANAC_n"]ACI0OB'_[K]ANA'SA'_ [CTPIAT'
= ANA5:TA5:in BCAZIAIKO] KANALIAATQ] KAl nPaXOITPATnPI.
For the Protosirator, a high mihtary officer, see Ducange, Gloss, med.
et inf. Gmc. sub voccin; and Schlumberger, Sigiltogr. Byza/it., p. 358.
17,496. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
33, 34-]
CIANUS, Basiliais Candidatus et Turmarchns Sicilicc.
17.497. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : partly corroded,
imperfect. About W m. when perfect, [xl. 68.]
0. A monogram : —
K-4-H, betw. the words f^JU) cu
I A8 AU)
B
= KYPie or eeoTOKe BOHeei xn zn aoyao.
li. ... GOAKI (0--ANtx)B'KA_tN]A'ST8PM ^APX'CIK'.
= lANQ BLAZIAIKQ] KANAtlAAXnj KAl TOYPMAPXH
ZIKGAIAZ.
For the Titrmarch, an important mihtary officer, see Schlumberger,
Sigillogr. Bysaiit., p. 371.
17.498. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
35> 36.]
AIANUS, Basilic Hs Candidatus et TurniarcJms SicilicB.
17.499. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct, pierced with two small holes in the middle. About
\\ in. when perfect, [xl. 69.]
0. A monogram : —
'f
K— e— H, betw. the words -^ .^.
B
= KYPie, ('r eeoTOKe soHeei rn zq AOYAn.
li. — .. Al ... _ ANCx)B'KA NA'S TOPM [AIPXCIK'.
= ...A.ANn BAZIAIKQ KANAIAATQ KAl TOYPMAPXH
ZIK6LIAZ.
17.500. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
37, 3«-]
LEO, Basilic lis Clericus et ■
17,501. l/lh ytli cent.] Leaden bulla: somewhat indis-
tinct. ,", in. [xliv. 12. J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 1 3
p. Hiist or half-length figure of St. Nicholas the Bishop,
vvitli nimbus and book.
Legend in the field : —
O N_l K 0_A__'. = NIKOAAOZ.
H. -v-.<'_ KGB.e AeONTI_BA"| KAHP,_-K0OKAI .^OJ-.I .
= K[YPI]6 BCOHlGcei] AGONTI BAZIAIKQ KAHPIKQ KAI ..Q..
For the I>asiliiiis Clcn'iiis, an ecclesiastical functionary among the
Byzantines, see Sclilumbergcr, Sij^illoi^r. liyzant., p. 3S5.
17,502. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
43. 44]
THEOPHANES, Basilkns Mandator.
17.503. [9th loth cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good, not
quite perfect. About I in. [.xliv. 39.]
0. A monogram : —
K-^-H, betw. the words f^^w [CCOl
I A8 AU)
B
= KYPIG, or eeOTOKG BOHGei TQ ZQ AOYAQ.
R. [eieCjLXfA NIB'MANA_ AT(jOPI_ -«
= e6n*ANi (for eeo*ANH) bjaziaikcij manaatopi.
For the Mandator, see Ducange, Gloss., col. 863 ; Schlumberger,
Stgiilogr. Byzant., p. 535.
17.504. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
127, 12S.]
, Basilicus Notariiis et .
17.505. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: corroded, imper-
fect. About ^ to I in. when perfect, [xl. "]"]?[
0. A monogram : —
K-e-H, bctvv. the words ^^^^ ^^
I [A8] AU)
B
= KYPie, or GGOTOKe BOHOei TQ in AOYAQ.
B. _...AH B' NO lb seNi— AOrOY. . w
= AH BIAZIAIKOY: NOLTAPJIOY KAI €N...(?)
For the various kinds of Notarii, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant.,
p. 550.
17.506. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
47> 4«]
14 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SISINNIUS, Basilicus (Eciacns, i.e., Domesticus.
17.507. [/th-gth cent] Leaden bulla : partly corroded,
imperfect. About I-^V in. when perfect, [xliv. 13.]
p. A monogram : —
u
p
K— 0— H, betw. the words j^jy ^^
B
= KYPI6 BOHeei TO 5:n aoyao.
B. CICIN ^NIOJBACI _AIKCjJVK[n_AKUJ.
= SI5:iNNin BAIIAIKO OIKIAKD.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sii^illot^r. Bycaiit., pp. 331, 332, 500, 555 ; "mVcmKos-,
doniesticus penes quern erat Imperatoris custodia," Ducange, Gloss, mat.
et inf. Grac, s.v.
17.508. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
45. 4G.]
NIKITAS, Basilicus Proiospatharius.
17.509. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed. About -~ in. when perfect, [xliv. 14.]
0. A patriarchal cross upon steps : —
K€BOHe'Ta)C(jOABA' = K[YPn€ BOHe[en xn zq AovArn].
B. + NIK _ITABAC1 AlK'A'Cn _ AGAP'.
= + NIKITA BAZlAIKa nPOTOZnAeAPin.
Beaded borders.
For the .'</>athan'i, and rrotospatharii, "classc de la hidrarchie no-
biliairc militaire byzantinc," see Schlumberger, Si^illt'^r. ISyzant.,
p. 589.
17.510. Copper electrotyi^es of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
49. SO.]
DEMETRIUS, J>asiliciis Protospathariiis et
eirl TOW ^ap^dpwv.
17,511. [9-iOth cent.] Leaden bulla: much corroded,
very indistinct. About -jJ- in. [xliv. 21.]
0. A cross, of the shape afterw. known as the Cross of
Toulouse, betw. two branches of foliaLje springing up from
the base : —
Ke BOHO6I TCx) CCa) AOYAiail.
= K[YPIje DOHOei TQ zn AOYA:ni.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 15
B. + AHMH_TPia)B,A,___CnAeAP,SG— niTU)NB APBAP,
= + AHMHTPIO BfAIIMKO] nPQTOinAeAP[inj
KAI eni TON BAPBAPQN.
Beaded borders.
For the officers styled en\ tu>v 0apfiupa>v, see Schhimbergcr, Siq-Uloj:^.
Byzant., p. 447. The learned author who refers to the al)cive bulla has
not, however, read the legend correctly, giving the name AGMITPIU), and
omitting B, p. 452.
17,512. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
51. 52.]
, Basilicus Protospatharms et eVt -rSiv (?).
17.513. [9th-iOth cent.] Leaden bulla: much corroded,
imperfect. About |-" in. when perfect, [xliv. 179.]
0. A compound cross, betw. two sprigs of foliage.
...OHG.. . COCCjJAOYA . .
= [+KYPie BjoHetei Tin zn AOYALni.
B. + M .. pao_b'A'[Cj nAe,_s eni..K otpikai...(?)
The reading of the rev. is very conjectural.
17.514. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
53. 54-]
PETRUS, Basilicus Protospatliarius ct Dux Calabrice (?).
17.515. [8th or 9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very much
corroded, imperfect. About i^l. in. when perfect, [xl. 38.]
0. A monogram : —
T
K-^-H, betw. the words J^ J[^
B
= e60TOK6 BOHsei Tn zn aoyad.
B. !«, + *< __n6T A . . .Ae^SA'KAAA ^BPIAC.
= neT[Pfij [injAGLAPin] kai a:oykij kaaabpiaj:.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzaiit., p. 230, n. 3.
17.516. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rei'. [cxii.
57, 5S-]
[THEODOJTUS, Basilicus Protospatharius et Dux Calabrice.
17,517. [Sth or 9th cent. ?] Leaden bulla : very much
corroded, almost illegible. About i in. when perfect, [xl. 37.]
l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A monogram : —
O
T
K-e-H, betw. the words ^^ ^^
B
= eGOTOKe BOHBGI TO ['S.m AOYAO.
B. . eOA_OT00B'A'C_nAe'SAOV _K'KAAA'.
= [e]eoAOTQ BCAziAiKQ] npnToznAecAPin]
KAI AOYK[l] KAAACBPIAZ].
Carved borders.
The office of Aoi/|, an important military functionary, is explained at
considerable length by Ducange, G/oss. s. v., and Schlumberger, Sigil-
logr. Byzant., p. 342 ; and for the Duces Calabria, see ibid., p. 220.
17.518. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
55. 56.]
LEO, Basiliais Protospatliarhis et Quccstor.
17.519. [gth or lOth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly
impressed. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 15.]
0. + e'Ke_BOHeei_TooccjL)A_ovAa).
= + e:eoTO]Ke eoHeei tq zq aoyaq.
B. *_+ AeON __TIB'A'CnA__e'KAIKOL_AICTCjOP _::©•:■
= *+ A60NTI B[A5:iAiKQ] npnTos;nAe[APiO]
KAI KOIAISTQPH].
Described in Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 573.
17.520. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
59. 60.]
MICHAEL, Basilicus Protflspathariiis et Strategics
Cappadocia.
17.521. |9th or loth cent.] Leaden bulla: injured by
pressure in places. ^ in. [xliv. i6.]
}'). A monogram : —
8
P
,^ A L, 1 . ti , TO) CCjl)
K-e-H, betw. the words ^y ^^
B
= KOYPie BOHGGI TQ ZO AOYAQ.
H. + HiXA eABA' cnA esq'PATH KAnnAA okiac.
- MIXAHAill BIAIIAIKOJ nPQTOZnAetAPIO]
KAI ZTPATLHrO] KAnilAAOKIAZ.
Beaded borders.
Forthe functions of the .'^/ra/t-gits, sec Schlumberger, Sigit/ogr. SyztiM/.,
p. 362-
BYZANTINE EMl'IRE. IJ
17,522. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev. [cxii.
6i, 62.J
LEO, Basiliciis Protospatliarius ct Stratcgiis Ckaldea.
17,523. [Ivirly loth cent.] Leaden bulla : corroded, im-
perfect. :\bout I in. when perfect, [xliv. 17.]
O. A monogram : —
1/ A Lj u ^ 4.U , TOO CU)
K— e— H, bctw. the words ^y ^^
= e60T0Ke BOHeei tq sq aoyaq.
B. • _ + A60N. TIB.A.CnA G.SCTPAT, XAAAIAC.
= + AeONTI BCAZIAIKQ) nPQTOSinAetAPIO]
KAI 2:TPAT[Hrn] xaaaiaz.
Schlumbergcr, Siffillogr. Eyzant., p. 290.
17,524. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
61, 64.]
POTHOS, Basilicus Protospatharius et Strategus Chaldc(B.
17.525. [lOth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed. About -fJ- in. when perfect, [xliv. iS.]
0. Patriarchal cross with double transverse bar, on steps,
the foot ornamented with two branches of foliage.
+ Kl BOHGI CTO) CO) AOVA']
= K[YPI]6 BOHSCejl TQ ZO AOYAn.
B. + noe'_B'A' CnAG'- SCTPATr'_XAAAH _AC »<
= +noeQ B[AZiAiKQ] npnToznAQCAPioi
KAI ZTPAT[Hjr[OJ XAAAHAZ>«
Described by Schlumbergcr, Sigillogr. Byzaiit., p. 290. The legend
read incorrectly.
17.526. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
Cs, 66.]
CONSTANTINUS, Basilicus Protospatharius et
Strategus Sicilice.
17,527. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat cor-
roded, imperfectly impressed. About \^ in. when perfect,
[xl. 41.]
0. A cross potencee pommettee, on three steps.
+ Ke ..He. tcjo cu) aovaco
= KtYPue [BOJHeten tq zq aoyaq.
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1 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. + K0L)NC^[T]ANTINOJB'_A'CnAeAPS_
CTPATHT, _CIKGA'.
= KONZTANTINQ BEAZIAIKOJ nPOTOinAGAPCIO]
KAI ZTPATHrn ZIKGAEIA^].
The letters riA and HP are respectively conjoined.
Engr. in Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 214.
17,528. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
6-], 68.]
-, Basilicus Protospathariiis et Strategus SilicicB.
17,529. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : much corroded,
very imperfect. About l-pV in. when perfect, [xl. 43.]
0. A monogram : —
tK]-4-H, betw. the words ^[^^ ^^^
[B]
= e60T0Ke BOHeei rn zq aovao.
B. _ cnAe ._. icx)
SCTPA_ [T] . Hr(jOCIKe_AHAC •."•
= — [BAZIAIKQ nPOTGlSnAGtAPJin
KAI ZTPATHTQ SIKGAHAZ ■:
Carved borders.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr, Byzant., pp. 214-216.
17,530. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
69, 70.]
THEOPHYLACTUS, Basilicus Protospathariiis et
Strategus Thraciorum.
17,531. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat corroded,
injured in places. About I-^V in. when perfect, [xliv. 19.]
(l). a monogram : —
K— e— [H], betw. the words ^y . ^^
= eeoTOK€ BOHeei to in AOYAn.
R. + eecoi- [l^3VAAKT^J0 [B'lA'cnAe's^
CCITPAT.TIC GPAKIC.
= + eGO*YAAKTn BCAZIAIKD) nPOTOZnAGCAPID]
KAI [I]TPAT[Hrn] TIZ (for THi) QPAKIZ (for GPAKHZ).
Carved border.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 122.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 19
17,532. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
7^,7^-]
LEO, Basi/iaes Protospathariiis et Stratcgus .
17.533. [loth cent] Leaden bulla: injured, imperfect.
About -L'r in. when perfect, [xliv. 20.]
p. A cross, on steps, betw. two spri^^s of foliage.
+ KEBOHeeiTCjOCOOAOYACi)
= KYPie BOHeei xn 5:0 AovAn.
H. + A€ON_TIB,A,CnA_ GAP.SCTPA _Tir,T,NIBV OT . (0
= + A60NTI BCAIIAIKf)] nPnTOZnAeCAPIO]
KAl ZTPATirCO] (for ZTPATHrn) T
17.534. Copper electrotypes of tlae obv. and rev. [cxii.
71, 74-]
PANTHERIUS, Basilicus Protospatharius et Turmarchus.
17.535. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : corroded, indis-
tinct. About I in. when perfect, [xl. 74.]
p. A monogram : —
f
K-e-H, betw. the words ^y ^^
= eeoTOKe BOHeei tq zo aovaq.
R. s* + »< _„nANeHP-[nCx)B'A'Cn®A_[STWPMAP_
= nANeHPIQ BCAZIAIKO] nPOTOZnASCAPin
KAl TJOYPMAPXCO].
17.536. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
75, 76.]
CONSTANTINUS, Basilicus Spatharius.
17.537. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: very indistinct
About I in. [.xliv. 22.]
p. A monogram : —
K— e— H, betw. the words
= e60T0KG BOHeei TQ za aoyaq.
B. + KOl)N__CTANTH_ NOJB'Cn/ AMAP/
= + KnNITANTINn BEAZIAIKO] ZnCAeAPIOI AMAPCTQAn].
Cf. Schluinbcrgcr, Si^itloi^r. Byzaiit.., p. 5S9.
C 2
20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17,538. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
77, 78.]
THEODORUS, Basilicus Spatliarius et Basilicus Carididatits.
17.539. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfect, indistinct.
About I in. when perfect, [xl. 49.]
p. A monogram : —
T
K— e— H, betw. the words ^y ,^j..
B
= eeoTOKe BOHeei to zq aoyaq.
li. »* + //' ^ .eeoAo___[p]'jOB'cnA[e: b'Ka
= eeoAnpa b[as:iaiko] cnAceAPin
KAI]. . B[AZIAIKn] KALNAIAATQ].
For the Spalharocaiididatus, an officer whose duties were probably
allied wiih the above, see Schlumbcrger, Sigitlogr. By:ant., p. 593.
17.540. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
79- 80.]
JOHANNES, Basilic?is Spatliarius, et Drungarius
^Egci pelagi.
17.541. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : originally fine, now
injured by the corrosive effect of the cord by which it was
attached to a deed. About 1^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 23.]
p. A monogram : —
K-e-H, betw. the words ^^ ^^
B
= eeoTOKe BOHeei tq iq aoyao.
H. icjOANNH_B'cn'SAPur'.^ TOAireane aatuc
= 10ANNH BtAZIAlKO] ZHfAeAPID]
kai APOYrcrAPioj tov aitgov neAArovi.
Cf. Schhmiberger, .Sii^illoi^r. Byzant., pp. 193, 194 {it)
17,542. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
81, 82.J
NICOLAUS, Basilieiis Spatharii/s, Strategiis, etc.
17,543. I 10th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct in places. About 1',' in. when perfect,
[xliv. 25.]
p. A half-length figure of St. Nichcjlas, full-face, with nim-
BYZANTINE EMPIRIC. 21
bus, cap-shaped mitre and jewelled vestments. The r. h.
uplifted on the breast, in the act of benediction.
LcLjend across the field : — O NKKOlAAte]:
and overhead [BOHJeei TU) COJ [AOVAUJ].
R. !»..««_ + NIKOA, — B'CnAe/_[S]CTP[A]TI_
roK. . <t> !«,.*<
= NIKOAAn BCASIAIKO] ZHAeCAPIQ KAIl STPIAITHTQ
Beaded borders.
17.544. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
83. 84.]
[ JANUS, BasiHais Spatharo-Candidatiis,
Archon Agnnti.
17.545. [loth-i ith cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About ^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 26.]
0. A patriarchal cross, on three steps, with a branch of
foliage springing on each side at the foot.
K€BOH[eeiTCjO]CUJAOVA' = KYPI6 BOHeCI TO zn AOYAfl.
ii. ANOJB'Cn ^ Ae'KANA'_ APXONT,_ArVNT
= ...ANri EtAZIAIKD] CnAGtAPO] KANA[IAATO]
APXONTti] ArOYNT[OV].
For the different kinds of Archontcs, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzanl., p. 442 ; Aguntum or "AyoviToi', is a town in the Island of Sicily
mentioned by Ptolemy.
17.546. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.\ii.
8s, 86.]
SA , Basil icKs Spatharo-Candidatus et Best a (?)
Classis Peloponnesi.
17.547. [10th cent] Leaden bulla: very imperfect, indis-
tinct. About ^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 24.]
p. An ornamental cross of a composite nature, on three
steps, with a branch of foliage springing on each side at
the foot.
+ K€ TOJCOOAaA . . = KCYPne [BOHeei] TO 2:0 AOYAtnj.
H. CA....__AB' CnAe' — KANAIA'S-_B'TICKO. _-T'neAOn'
= ZA A. BiAZIAIKCjOJ ZnAGCAPn] KANAIAIATOJ
KAI BCeZTH] THZ KOLMIAHZ) T[HZ] neAORLONNHZOY] •'
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzanl., p. iSo.
17.548. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
87, 88.]
PUBLIC LIBR^n*
FULHAM.
22 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CONSTANTINUS, Basilicus Spatharo-Candidattis et
Chartiilaritis ExerciUis.
17.549. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. .\bout I in. when perfect, [.xliv. 27.]
p. A monogram : —
f
K— e— H, betw. the words ^y ^^^
B
= eGOTOK6 BOHee! TQ in AOYAQ.
BL + kcjonc-__tant' BcnA b'kanaia's^
XAPTT'CTP ATHOT'
= KflNITANTCHNQ] BCAZIAIKD] EHAetAPO] KANAIACATQ]
KAI XAPTtOYAAPIQ] T[aN] ZTPATIHTCnN].
Beaded borders.
For the various officers styled Cliaytularii, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byaaiit., p. 461.
17.550. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
89, 90-]
EUPHEMIUS, Basilicus Spatharo-Candidatus et
Chartularius Hellados.
17.551. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: orij^inally good, now
very much oxidised, almost illegible. About i in. [xl. 98.]
p. A patriarchal cross on three steps.
Ke BOHGl TOO CO) A'A' = K[YPI]e BOH©ei TO. in ACOYJAn.
B. + eV^H^M, BCnAB' „KANAS XAPTCAA
= eY4>HM[in: BCAIIAIKn] CHAGLAPO] KANACIAATn]
KAI XAPTCGYAAPin: 6AAIAAOIJ.
Apparently unknown to .Schlumberger, who mentions several function-
aries of Hellas, but no Chartularius, p. 165, et scq.
17.552. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
91. 92.]
ARATIUS, Basilicus Spatharo-Candidatus, et Heiicriarclia.
17.553. [loth cent] Leaden bulla: somewhat indistinct.
I-J in. [xliv. 28.]
0. A cross potencec, on four steps.
+ Ke BOHeei tcjo cgo aoya-
= KYPi6 BOHeei Tn zn AwYAn.
B. [+] APATI WB'CntAOl APUIKAN AA.SeniT' CTePIA
= + APATin BCAIIAIKOJ ZnCAGJAPn KANAlllAlATOJ
KAI eni TH2: CTCPIAZ (.= CTAIPeiAD.
Set Schlumberger, SigiHogr. Byzant., pp. 3+6-349.
HYZANTINE EMPIRE. 2$
17.554. Copper electrotypes of the ol>v. and rev. [cxii.
93< 94]
17.555. [loth cent] Leaden bulla, [xliv. 29.]
(). Similar to the preceding.
R. + APATl -(jOB'CnAG -APOOKAN _AA, S6niT,_6T6PI . .
17.556. Copper electrotypes of the odz: and ;rt'. [cxii.
95. 96.]
STEPHANUS, Basilicus Strator.
17.557. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat corroded.
About -py in. when perfect, [xl. 99.]
0. A cross potencce, on three steps, with a branch of foliage
springing from each side.
+ KG BOHGI TCjO CUJ AOVACjO
= +K[YPne BOHeei xn za aoyaq.
R. + CTe<»):A]_N(jOB'C[T]_PATOPI_AMHN
= +j;Te4>ANa bcaiiaikq] zmPATOPi amhn.
For the Strator, or Eqtioruvi curator, sec Schlumbergcr, Sigillogr.
ByzatH., p. 555.
17.558. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
97. 9«-]
BASILIUS MACHETERAS, or MAKHITAR, Vestarch,
Judge, and Catepa)i of Mclitcue and Lykaiuios
{on the Euphrates).
17.559. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat corroded.
I in. [xliv. 103.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
jewelled nimbus and uplifted hands. On her breast the
plaque or medallion bearing the bust of the Child.
Across the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
Overhead : —
+ eK6 u)c = e[eoTO]Ke [BOHeei tiq zca AovAni.
R. BACIA?__BeCT,KPI_TSKATen?_MeAIT,SAU_
KANAiTOO „MAXHTJ^ ■». P >>•■
= BAZlACeini B6ZTLIAPIO] KPITCH] KAI KAT6n[ANn]
MeAIT[HNA]j; KAI AIKANAC0Y3 TQ MAXHTtePAj . . .
Beaded borders.
For the Vestarch, Bc.stiarius, and allied officers see Schlumbergcr,
Sigillogr. Byzant., pp. 601 et scq. ; for the office of Krites, ibid., p. 519 ;
for the Catcpan. ib., p. 327. The seal is described at p. 282, where the
surname is said to be an Armenian patronymic.
24 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.560. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [xcii.
lOI, I02.]
MICHAEL, Bcstarchus et Chartularius (?).
17.561. [8th-iOth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About ^ in. when perfect,
[xliv. I02.]
0. Half-length figure of the Archangel Michael, full-face,
winged, with nimbus.
Legend down the sides of the field indistinct.
ft. [ + ] eKe MHXAH[A]— B6CTA_KXV
= [+] e[eoTO]K6 [BOHeei] mhxaha (for mixaha)
B6ZTA[Pxn] KCAU X[APTOYAAPIO]Y.
17.562. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
375. ll(^A
PAULUS, Bestiarius, i.e., Vcstiariiis.
17.563. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : originally fine,
now injured by pressure, indistinct from corrosion. \\ in.
[xl. 82.J
0. An imperial eagle, rising rcguardant, with wings ex-
panded overhead enclosing a monogram : —
o
T
K-G-H, = e€OTOK6 BOHeei.
B
R. + nA VAOVB _eGTIAP __IOV = + HAYAOY BeZTIAPIOY.
Carved borders.
The }-ev. has been originally impressed with a monogram
o
and words, of which the parts X_i. and TO) CU) are still
visible.
I'dr the v.Tiious synonyms and functions of Vcstiariits, sec Schlum-
bcii^cr, .Sii^ilto^r. Byzaiit., p. 6oi.
17.564. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
ni. 374-]
NICETAS, Bouleutcs, i.e., Cnrialis I'li licciirio, et hostiariiis.
17,665. [ilth cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct on the
obv. About i", in. when perfect, [xliv. 44.J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 2$
0. St. Peter the Apostle, standing, full-face, with nimbus
ami holding keys.
In the field the legend : —
CO Airciocj ne__T__PO_c.
U. + K6BO— HeeiNI KHTA BU AYBAC* SOCTIA PICx)
= + KYPI6 BOHeei NIKHTA BOYA[6VTH] BAI[IAlKOI
KAI OZTIAPin.
For the ostiarii of various kinds, st;c Schlumbcrgcr, Sis;illogr. By:atit.,
p. 560.
17.566. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
141. 142.]
ANTONIUS, Candidatns, etc.
17.567. [lothcent] Leaden bulla : indistinctly impressed.
About t'v in. [xliv. 30.]
p. Half-length figure of the Archangel Michael, full face,
with nimbus, the hands uplifted.
Across the field the legend : — o M.
B. +C<1>PAr,^ANTa)NIU _KANAIAA__ b.
= Z*PAri5: ANTnNlOY KANAIAATOY ....
17.568. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
103, 104.]
PETRUS, Candidatns et Basilicus Spatharius.
0. A monogram:— ^ = neTPOY(?)
17.569. [iith cent] Leaden bulla: imperfect, indistinct.
About 1;; in. [xl. 87.]
Betw. the words
X6..0C BOHeei = x[PiiT]e teejoz BOHeei nerpoY.
H. [K1ANA.^AATUS _ BAIIA'._Cn *<
I = KANACUAATOY KAI BAZIACIKOY] ZntAOAPIOYJ.
17.570. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
107, loS.]
SISINNIUS, Candidatns et Basilicns Spatharins.
17.571. [iith cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
indistinct in places. About J in. [xliv. 31.]
0. + CICIN_NlbKAN-AIAA_T8
= + (i.e., Z<t)PAriZ, or ZTAYPOZ) ZIZINNIOY KANAIAATOY.
B. 3BAC_IAeiK bCHAe APIb
= KAI BAZIAeiKOY ZHAGAPIOY.
26 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.572. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
105, io6.]
PETRUS PROMOUNENOS, Cathevienns ....
17.573. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct in places.
About T-T in- [-^I'v. 133.]
0. [e]rajTO_[S"/s]VPocTAic_[nPAc()Aicne_TPOve€__Aa)
li. TOV^nPOMOVN HNCI) HiCKATH_MeNOV.
= ero TO 2;taypoz tais; tpa^aiz neTPOv esAn
TOY nPOMOYNHNQ lOYC KATHM6NOY.
The two lines when perfect form an iambic trimeter
distich.
Cf. the Pro-Cathemenus in Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 570.
17.574. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
441. 442.]
THEODORUS, Chartularhis.
17.575. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct in
places from corrosive oxidisation. About -{-- in. [xl. 65.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e— H, betw. the words ^^^ ^^
B
= eeoTOKe bohgei tq aoyao zoy.
li. su. + »< _eeoAai _.pcjoxapt _8aapiol'_ s* + «<
= !* + <« eeoAOPn xaptoyaapiq «<. + »z\
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogi-. Byzant., p. 465.
17.576. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
119, 120.]
JOHANNES, Chartiilarius.
llybTJ. [lOth cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly well preserved.
I in. [xliv. 34.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant with wings ex-
panded, enclosed betw. them a monogram : —
o
t
K-e-i-e, = eeoTOKe bohogi.
k
U. + 1U)A nnhxa ptova apioj +
= + IQANNH XAPTOYAAPin +
Beadetl bortlcrs.
Cf. Schlumberger, Si,^illogr. Byzant., p. 465.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 27
17.578. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
113. '14J
CONSTANTINUS, Chartulariiis.
17.579. [lOth cent] Leaden bulla: imperfect, indistinct.
About ; :: in. [xliv. 32.]
p. A monogram : —
1,1 . TCx) COO
K-e-H, bctw. the words ^^ ^^j
B
= KYPie or eeoTOKG BOHsei xn 2:0 aoyaq.
B. [+ KCON]_ [C]TANTI[N] OOXAPT «AAP 100 +
= [+ KnNIJTANTItNja XAPTOYAAPIQ +
Beaded border.
17.580. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
109, no.]
MEGISTUS, CharUdarius.
17,581. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed.
About -14 in. [xliv. 35.]
0. A monogram : —
T
K-e-H, = eeoTOK6 bohgei
li. + Me_riCTOOX^APTaA_ APIOO
= + MeriETCi XAPTOYAAPia.
Carved border.
17,582. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
US, 116.]
STEPHANUS, CharUdarius.
17.583. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: corroded, very in-
distinct About \-\ in. [xl. 64.]
0. + _e60_TOKeB_OHe6i_ + = + eeoTOKG BOHeei +
ii. + —CTG—^ANCO—XAPT' = + ZTe^ANH XAPTCOYAAPinj.
17.584. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
117, 118.]
28 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CONSTANTINUS, Char tiilar ins et
17.585. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: injured at the sides
by pressure. About |- in. when perfect, [xliv. 33.]
0. + Ke_BOHe toocol)-_ah . . .
= K[YPne BOHGEeij tq in AOYiAn].
R. !*•*<_-+ KUJN„[C]TANTltNCx)]_[X]APTU AlV +.
= !*•«<+ KflNlZJTANTlCNa XJAPTOYLAAPini
17.586. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
Ill, 112.]
SERGIUS, Cubiailarius et Basiliais Rcma (?)
17.587. [nth cent.] Leaden bulla: o.xidised in parts,
imperfect, indistinct. About W in. when perfect. [xliv.
iSi.]
0. + CeP_riOVKOV^BIKOVAA„lPI]OVS • . . .
= ZTAYPOZ ZePnOY KOYBIKOYAAPIOY KAI . . .
li. + BAC_IAlKOVP_eMAS" = BAIIAIKOY PGMA
Beaded borders.
17.588. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
139. 140]
JOHANNES, Chartidarins et Janitzarus Chryscpoleos
et Civitatitiii ejns ?
17.589. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: injured by pressure,
indistinct. |i in. [xliv. 26.]
0. -. •:• -* ^JOl)KAP , T8AAP STgNl AP,
= (C<t>PAriI, or ZTAYPOS;) in[ANNOY] KAPTGYAAPtin]
KAI reNKTZJAPIOY].
H. ;f cono_A€ocs -..ONno ..on
= xpYzonoAen5: kai ton noAenNco
Beaded borders.
The city of Chrysopolis is near Chalcedon, in Bithynia,
opposite to Constantinople.
For the title and offices of the Jciiitaants, see DiicanRC, Gloss, vol. I,
p. 242. Schhiinbeiger docs not describe any bulla of these Turkish
Mihtaiy forces.
17.590. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
\2\, 122.|
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 29
THEOPHANES, Conies, or Count.
17.591. [Sth-9thccnt.] Leaden bulla : very much corroded,
imperfect. About \\ '"• vvheii perfect, [.vliv. 3S.]
Sli. A monogram : —
o
T
K-^-H, = eeoTOKg BOHeei.
B
B. + TOJ_C0l)AUA'_ e60*A,_K0Mr
= Tn Zn AOYAIO] e6O0A[NH] KOMKTI].
Beaded borders.
This may possibly be the seal of Theophanes Isaurus, the
historian, a noble ward of the Emperor Constantine Coprony-
mus, ob. A.D. 816. Sm\i\\ {Diet, of Gr. and R. Biogr.) is in-
consistent in the chronology of this personage, placing his
birth in A.D. S58 and death in 815 or 816.
17.592. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xii.
125, 126.]
PARDUS, Comes, or Count.
17.593. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good, in-
distinct in places. ^\w. [xliv. l"]^
p. A monogram : —
o
T
K-G-H, = eeOTOK€ BOHeei.
B
R. nAP__AOYKO_MHTOC_ + = HAPAOY KOMHTOS.
Carved border.
For the KOMHS, or Count, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzaitt.,
p. 330. For the name cf. Bardas, ibid., p. 498.
17.594. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
123, 124.]
AGATHONICUS, Covimerciarius, i.e., Publicanits.
17,595. [lOth-iith cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good, in-
distinct in places. About -pj in. [xliv. 84.]
0. An ornamental patriarchal cross, on two steps, betw.
two sprigs of foliage .springing from the foot.
+ Ke BOHeei tu) cco aa'
= + klypi;6 BOHeei tci zn aoyao.
30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ft. <•. + ArA_eONIKCx)_K8MeP_KIAP, ^-^
= + ATAeONIKn KOYMMePKIAPCin:.
Beaded borders.
For the Commcrciarins, or Publicanus, and the Comiucrciarcs, or Mer-
cator, see Schlumberger, S/gillogr. Byzant., p. 470. This latter author
describes a bulla of Agathonicus, a Spatharo-Candidatus and Coumerci-
arius, p. 475.
17.596. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
129, 130-]
THEODORUS, Commerciarius, i.e., Pjtblicanus.
17.597. [nth cent] Leaden bulla: imperfectly impressed,
indistinct. \ in. [xliv. 40.]
0. + eG_OACjL)_POY.
li. KOMM_ ePKIA^PIOY.
= £TAYP05: eeOAnPOY KOMIViePKIAPIOY.
For a leaden bulla of Theodorus Commerciaiius, differing from the
above, see Schlumberger, Si^iliogy. Byzant., p. 474.
17.598. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
131. 132.]
HELIAS, Ciibic?i/ariiis.
17.599. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : partially corroded,
injured. I in. [xliv. 41.]
0. A monogram : —
f
K-e-H, = eeoTOKe BOHeei.
B
R. + HAI— AKOYB__IKOYAA _PICO +
= HAIA KOYBIKOYAAPIQ + .
Beaded borders.
For the Cubkulariits, or chamberlain, sec Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzaiit., p. 4S6.
17.600. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
133. 134]
HYACINTHUS, Cubiailarius.
17.601. I lolli iith cciit.J Leaden bulla: imperfect, the
oiz/. very indistinct. About [I} in. [xliv. 42.J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 31
0. The Virgin Mary, standing full face, and with nimbus,
holding the child on the 1. arm, over head of the child a cross.
On the 1. h. side a palm branch. This type of the Virgin and
child in Byzantine art may perhaps be that specified by
Schlumberger as " La Vierge de TOctogone " (pp. cit. p. 37),
or that which the same author calls " La Vierge Trajano-
politissa {(>p. cit. p. 39). On the r. a monogram : —
o
T
i-6-e-K, = eeoTOKe BOHeei.
I
B
R. YAKIN _ea)K0V__BIK8AA ._PICjJ +
= YAKINen KOYBIKOYAAPia.
Beaded borders.
17.602. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
135. 136.]
THEODOTUS, Cubictilarms et Sacellarius.
17.603. [.Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : very much cor-
roded, imperfect. About 1^^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 43.]
p. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e-H, betw. the words .^ „
= eGOTOKE BOHGGI TQ AOYAQ SOY.
R. + e6O_AOT0L)K_OVBIKOV _AAPia)S_.CAKeAAA_ s* PICO M
= eeoAOTn koybikoyaapiq kai iakcaaapio.
For the Cubicularius Sacellarius, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant.,
p. 580.
17.604. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
m, 138.]
JOHANNES TRIAKONTAPHYLOS, Citropalata.
17.605. [iith-i2th cent] Leaden bulla: somewhat in-
distinct from corrosion. About fin. [xliv. 45.]
0. The two saints, Demetrius with spear and shield, and
Nicolas with book ; standing side by side, full face, each
with nimbus.
Legend down the 1. h. side : —
[O AHMHTPIOC],
down the r. h. side : —
O NIKOAAOC.
32 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. + _k6BOHe'_IOOK8PO[nA]_tA:ATHT(jO[TP]l_
AKONTA_<t>VAU).
= KYPie BGHSei IQtANNH] KOYPO[nAA]ATH TO
[TP]IAKONTA(t>YAn.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in Schlumberger, Sigilloffr. By "an/.,]). 710, 711 ; for the Ciiropa-
lata, see ibid. p. 4S9, where the officer is declared to be " Mardchal du
Palais, gardien supreme du Palais Sacrif."
17.606. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
143. 144]
17.607. Another : injured in places, indistinct, [xliv. 46.]
P, _ . .^. ONIKOAAOC
K. KEBOHe . . U3 KbPO . . AATHTU) . . .
AKONTA_<l>VAU).
17.608. Copper electrotypes of the obz'. and rev. [cxii.
145, 146.]
17.609. Another : imperfectly impressed, good as far as it
stands, [xliv. 47.]
0. OAHMHTPI
B. ... €BOHe_ . . . 8PonA . . . htgotpi . .
KONTA . . VAOO.
17.610. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.\ii.
147- 14S.]
GRATIOSUS, Didconus.
17.611. [gth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly well pre-
served. A in. [xlix. 126.]
0. + GRA_TIO_SI.
It. DIA_CON__l.
= CRVX, or SIGNVM GRATIOSI DIACONI.
Borders of foliaLjc.
Sabalicr, koito^rtijihic, St. Petcrsb. 1847, pi. U. {adjiiutit.)
17.612. Copper clectrotj'pes of obv. and rev. [cxii. 209,
210.]
MAURUS, Diacflitiis.
17.613. [Qth-lOth cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly well pre-
served. About -["r in. [xl. 81.]
p. A monogram :
T
K
e— |— e, = eeoTOKe BOHoei.
B
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 33
B. + MA_VPOA -JAKO_NO
= + MAYPO AIAKONO.
Carved borders.
17,614. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
149. 150.]
GEORGIUS, Dixcetes, Ic, procurator.
17,615. [Sth — 9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfect, the
obv. injured and indistinct. I in. [xl. y^^
p. A monogram : —
K— e-H, betw. the words ^^ ..^.,
B
= eeoTOKe bohggi tq zn AOYCAni.
R. + recL)[Pj_ricx)evTe_AeiAioiK^HTHAMN_ w. h *«
= + reapnn evjeAei aioikhth amhn.
The letters M N are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
For some account of the Dtaceies, procurator or administrator, see
Schlumberger, Sigilloip-. By-ant., p. 496.
17,616. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
151. 152.]
THEOPHANES, Dicecetes.
17.617. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 49.]
0. A monogram : —
i— .p, betw. the letters ^^^ ^ o)
1 [A N] ^ '
= inANNH ....
B. + ee[O]_<j5ANC0_[A]IVKH_TOV
= + eeO«l>ANQ AIYKHTOY (for e60<PANH AIOIKHTH).
17.618. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
153. >54]
MICHAEL, Dicecetes Decapoleos.
17.619. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct from
corrosion. About \-^ in. [xliv. 48.]
VOL. V. D
34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A monogram : —
K— e— H, betw. the words ^^ .^
B
= KYPie or eeoTOKE BOHeei tq sq aoyaq.
R. MIXA_HAAIOIKI_TeiAeKAn_OAGOC
= MIXAHA AlOKITGI (for AIOIKHTH) ASKAnOAeOS.
17,620. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
155. 156.]
CHRISTOPHORUS, Dux.
17.621. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly well preserved.
I- in. [xliv. 166.]
0. + _xpe^iuuA
R. CHR_ISTO^PHORO__DUC
= CHRIST6 lUVA CHRISTOPHORO DUC[|]
(for CHRISTOPHORUM DUCEM).
Carved borders.
17.622. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
157. 158-]
JOHANNES, Dux.
17.623. [lOth cent] Leaden bulla: injured, indistinct.
I in. [xlix. 128.]
0. _+_ _xpe_iw»_A
R. + _IOH_ANNe_-3UC
= +CHRISTE lUVA lOHANNECM] DUC[EM].
Beaded borders.
17.624. Copper electrotypes of obv. and rev. [cxii. 217,
218.]
JOHANNES, All Ecclesiastical Officer in Thrace.
17.625. [7tii- 9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About -U- in. when perfect, [xliv.
200.]
0. + eru) ^PA<^OJN c^paticma tuiniu)
= ero ^PAt^ON z>i>PAriiMA tqn iqiannoy].
R. . . ON€N_[e]PAKIHC Cx)AONH_ . . KAHCIC.CO
Doubtful reading ; the first line is intended for an iambic
verse.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 35
17.626. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
551. 55:^-]
AGATHONICUS, Apo-Eparchon, or an ex-Eparch.
17.627. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. About ; in. [xl. 6o.]
0. + ATA^eONI KOV +
R. + Ano ^enAP xoon +
= + 20PArij:, or ITAYPOZ ATAeONIKOY + + AHO
EHAPXnN + .
Beaded border.
For the title of Apo-EparchSn, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Bysant.,
p. 506.
17.628. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
163, 164.]
VALERIANUS, Ex-Eparch.
17.629. [/th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
indistinct. -}-J in. [xliv. 51.]
0. [+1 bA_LeRI_ANV
R. Ano_€nAP_xcL)N.
= Z<t>PAri2, or 2TAYP0S BALePIAN(0]Y AHO enAPXON.
17.630. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
167, 168.]
JOHANNES, Ex-Eparch.
17.631. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About -54 in. when perfect, [xl. 61.]
0. + eeo_TOKe_BOHe6_[i].
R. + iajA[N]_NOVAnO_6nAPX_C0N (?)
= + eeoTOKe BOHeei ioannoy aro €nAPxON.(')
17.632. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
165, 166.]
MASTALUS, Ex-Eparch.
17.633. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : fairly good. \ in.
[xli.x. 130.]
D 2
36 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A monogram : —
o
T
HE-e-K = eeoTOKG BOHeei.
B
B. + _mact_aacjo An_o ghap'^ +
= maztaacjo Ano enAPLxnN).
Borders of foliage.
17,634. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK [cxii.
203, 204.]
JOHANNES, Episcopus.
17.635. [lOth-iith cent.] Leaden bulla: injured, very-
indistinct. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 164.]
0. A cruciform monogram, betw. the letters s I . • 8 . .
B. IO[HA]_NNES_EPlSCO_PVS.
17.636. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
173, I74-]
JOHANNES, Episcopus Biblensis.
17.637. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About W in. when perfect, [xlviii. 51.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e— H, betw. the words ^y ^^^^
= eeoTOKe aoHeei to zo agyao.
B. + _ICjOANN._86niCKS _ BIB.U).
= inANNOY (for iQANNn) €niz:K[ona)j bib[A]io.
Carved or beaded border.
Biblus, or Byblos, w.as a bishopric in Phrenicin, province of Syria Prima.
17.638. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
175. 176.J
LEO II., Episcopus Sanctce EcclesicE Catanice.
17,639. [«>r. A.D. 778.] Leaden bulla: corroded, injured.
About ; " in. [xliv. 162.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 37
0. ... 60N_[nsii_episc.
B. SCAE_eCCL_CAt.
= (CRVX, or SIGILLVM1 (U60N[I3S II CPISCOPI S[AN]CmAE
ECCUESIAEJ CATAINIAEJ.
Borders of foliage.
Leo II., Bishop of Catania, or Catana, in Sicily (.a.d. 778.') Gams,
Scric-s Episcopp., p. 944.
17.640. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
169, 170.]
MICHAEL, Episcopus Maincs, or Mainensis.
17.641. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat cor-
roded, imperfect. About -,% in. when perfect, [xliv. 52.]
p. The Virgin Mary, with nimbus, seated on a throne,
holding to her breast the medallion which bears the head of
the Child. In the field the legend : —
MP [SY] = MHTHP eeOY.
B. -•- _C«PA_[riC]MIXA^[HAe]niCKO_[nOV]MAI_[N]HC.
= !*•*< c<:>PA[ns] MixACHA] eniXKOcnoYj maicnjhi.
Maina was a bishopric suffragan to the mctropoUs of Corinth : — Gams,
Series Episcopp., p. 431.
17.642. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
177. 178.]
, Episcopus Muromensis.
17.643. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About i-fn- in. [xliv. 163.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, with nimbus,
and holding on her breast an oval medallion, on which is the
head of the Child. On the 1. h. side a monogram : —
•■-e-e, = eeoTOKe BOHeei.
B
Legend in an annulus round the figure : —
STON e
B. ... u)A_eniCK'_[MjVPOM'.
Myrum was a bishopric in Palestine, province of Scythopolis ;— Gams,
Series Episcopp., p. 454 ; Le Quien, III., 720.
17.644. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
171, 172.]
38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GEORGIUS, Episcopus Sami.
17.645. [Sth-gth cent] Leaden bulla : fairly well pre-
served. \ in. [xliv. 53.]
0. Half-length figure of a saint, full face, with nimbus, a
long cross in the 1. h., the r. h. lifted up on the breast, in the
act of benediction. Perhaps St. John.
Legend in the field.
o lUJ A . . A.
B. + K6B,e,_r6CjOPricjo^enicKon_^cAM8.
= K[YPi]6 B[0H]e[6i] reopriQ EnizKono j;amoy.
Schlumbergcr, Sigillpgr. Byzant., p. 260. reads the obv.: [O APIOC]
©6CjOA[CjJPOC] and describes the tigure as a bust of Saint Theodore.
-Samos was a bishopric in the Province of the InsuUe Cyclades, metropolis
of Rhodes, Gams, Series Episcopp., p. 448.
17.646. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
179, 180.]
GEORGIUS, Hiereiis, i.e., Sacerdos.
17.647. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a brass matrix in the Department of Mediaeval
Antiquities, i-i- in. [xxxv. 30.]
An eagle displayed, reguardant.
+ c reoopnov ■ lepecoc ■ y.
= 2:i<t)PAri2: reopnov lepeaz.
The device at the end of the legend is perhaps a candela-
brum.
17.648. Sulphur cast from No. 17,647. [D. C, G. 280.]
GEORGIUS, HypatHs or Consul.
17.649. [8th-iOth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed. About \ii in. when perfect [xl. 53. J
f). A monogram : —
o
K-e-H, betw. the words ^y y^^,
B
= eeoTOKE BOHeei tq zq aoyaq.
B. + _[necop__ ria)v _nATCo.
= rEQpnn vnAxn.
Carved border.
17.650, Copper electrotypes of the oln: and rev. [cxii.
183. IS4.1
BYZANTINE EMI'IRE. 39
THEODORUS, Hypatus.
17.651. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About I in. when perfect, [.vcviii. 92.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising with expanded wings, the head
reguardant. Over the head a monogram : —
K-e-H, = KYPI6, or eeoTOKe BOHeei.
ft. ■* + /w eeoA_oopujv_nATUj 1* + /«
= + eeoAQPQ vnATQ +
17.652. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
583. 584-]
THEODORUS, Hypatus (.?).
17.653. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct in places, from corrosion. About I in. when perfect.
[.xi. 56.]
0. A monogram : —
•■-6-H. betw. the words ^^^^ ^^
B
= KYPI6, or eeoTOKe eoHeei tq aoyaq zoy.
R. A monogram : —
P
e — 1 — e, betw. the letters of the words ^ '^
I
= eeoAfipn YnAXQco
17,654. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
191, 192.]
THEODOSIUS, Hypatus.
17,655. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : finely patinated.
The rez: imperfectly impressed. ||- in. [xlix. 131.]
0. A monogram : —
f
K-e-H, = eeoTOKe soHeei.
ft. + ee_oAoc_icjj vn_AT(jj.
= eeoAoziQ yhato.
40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.656. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
205, 206.]
THEODOSIUS, Hypatiis (?).
17.657. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 136.]
0. A monogram : —
K-e-H, betw. the words ^'^}f\ ^"
B
= KYPI6, or eeoTOKe BOHsei to aoyaq eoy.
li. + eeO__AOCI0L)_VVKAA_AONA.
= + eeoAozin vcnATQ-:
17.658. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
459, 460.]
THEOPHILUS, Hypatiis.
17.659. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct through corrosion. About i in. when perfect, [xl. 57.]
0. A monogram :—
o
r
K-4-H, betw. the words ^S, l^
B
= eeoTOK6 BOHeei tq zo aoyao.
B. + eeo_<t>iAU)_vnAT'.
= + eeo<}>iAn yhatcq].
Beaded borders.
17.660. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
193- 194]
JORDANES, Hypatiis.
17.661. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : pierced in the
centre. I in. [xlix. 129.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e-hE, = eeoTOKe BOHeei
B. +_+ lOP AANH VnA TOJ.
= lOPAANH YHATH.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 41
17,662. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [xcii,
201, 202.]
LEO, Hypatiis.
17,663. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat im-
perfect. About I L in. [xl. 54.]
0. A monogram : —
o
K-e-H,
■ . ^, , TU) coo
T ■ bctw. the words ^y ^^^
= eeOTOKG BOHe€l TQ m aoyao.
R. i-v + *< A60N _TIVnA_TaJAM_HN.
= AeONTI YRATn AMHN.
Cf. another type of bulla used by Leo hypatus, described in Schlum-
berger, iiigillogr. Byzant., p. 476.
17,664. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
185, 186.]
NICETAS, Hypatus.
17.665. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct from corrosion. About i in. when perfect, [xliv. 54.]
0. A monogram : —
T
K-^-H. betw. the words J^^^ ^^^
= eeoTOKG BOHeei tq zq aoyaq.
R. a* + *< _NIKH__TAVn_ATtO_!* + AC
= NIKHTA YHATO.
17.666. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rdv. [cxii.
187, 188.]
SERGIUS, Hypatus.
17,667. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, very
indistinct. About I in. when perfect, [xl. 55.]
p. A monogram : —
:i-H, betw. the words ™ ^.'^
B
= eeoTOKe BOHeei rn in aoyao.
42 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Be + ce_prnjL)[V]_nAT(jo_AiviHN.
= lepriQ YHATn amhn.
The letters MHN of the last word arc conjoined.
17,668. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
189, 190.]
SELIUS, or MOYSELIUS, Hypatus.
17.669. [Sth-ioth cent] Leaden bulla, thick substance :
somewhat indistinct on the obv. -Lo. in. [xliv. 165,]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-^-H, betw. the words T^ ^^
B
= eeoTOKG BOHeei tq zn aoyaq.
R. s* + * _MOYCH_AI(jOYnA_TOL)AMH_N +
= MOY (? for MOl) EHAIQ YRATn AMHN + .
For some account of the title and functions of the Hypatus, or Consul,
see Schlumberger, Sig^illogr. Byzant., pp. 475, et seq.
See also No. 17,718.
17.670. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
181, 182.]
THEOKTISTUS, Hypatus et Basilicus Proto-Spat/iarius.
17,671. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About i in. when perfect, [.xl. 50.]
0. A monogram : —
K-e-H,
betw. the words .„ .^^
B
= KYPie, or eeoTOK6 BOHeei rn in aoyao.
H. + eeOK__TICTCjOV_ RAT.SBA' CnAeAP'__ +
= eeOKTIITQ YRATO KAI BAZIAIKn nPOTO—
ZRAGAPIQ.
17,672. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
195, 196.]
LEO, Hypatus ct Basi/iciis Spathariiis.
17,673. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed. About I in. when perfect, [xl. 51.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 43
0. A monogram :
K-e-i
CH], betw. the words ^y ^^^
B
= KYPi€, or eeoTOKe eoHeei tq zq aoyao.
R. i[+j AeoN _Tocvn . . _B'cnAe.
= C+]AeONTOZ (for AEONTl) YnAT[Q KAI] BIAZIAIKQ]
ZnAGLAPIQ].
17.674. Copper electrotypes of the oil', and rev. [cxii.
197. 198.]
PROCOPIUS, Hypatus et Basilicus Spatharius.
17.675. [iSth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About \% in. when perfect, [ex. 5.]
0. A monogram : —
f
K-e-H, betw. the words ^^ f^^^
B
= eeoTOKe BOHeei tq zn AovAn.
H. s«. + *i nP0K[0i _niu)vn.A]_TU)SBc_[n]AeAPi[Cx)j.
= + nPOKOniO YHATO KAI BtAZIAIKQ] SnAGAPICQ].
Borders of foliage.
17.676. Copper electrotypes of the ob%>. and rev. [cxii.
585- 586.]
SERGIUS, Hypatus et Basilicus Spatharius.
\1,^11. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : much corroded,
imperfect, indistinct. About I in. when perfect, [xl. 52.]
0. A monogram : —
I
K-G-l
[HJ, betw. the words . .^
B
= eeoTOKe bohggi tq io aoyaq.
R. + . CEPnov _vnATOv[S] _.baciaikov_ cnAG
= ZEPnOY YHATOY [KAI] BAZIAIKOY ZnAGCAPlOYJ . .
The use of the genitive in the rev. in concord with a dative
in the obv. is not uncommon at this period in the bullae. Cf.
No. iTfiTi.
17,678. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
199, 200.]
44 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THEODORUS, Hypatus et Chartularius.
VI, Ql^. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct through oxidisation. About i in. when
perfect, [xl. 59.]
0. A monogram : —
f
K— e-H, betw. the words .„ ,, ,
= KYPie, «- eeoTOKe BOHeei to.iq aoyao.
H. + _eeoAa)__PCx)vnATa)_K • xaptov _aapicjO- + —
= eeoAnpn vnATa kiaij XAPTovAAPin +.
17,680. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [xii.
211, 212.]
SERGIUS, Apo-hypaton, or Ex-Coitsiil, ct Chartularius,
'^ServHS DeiparcB."
17.681. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : injured by corro-
sion. About A in. vvhen perfect, [xl. 58.]
0. + cepri— ovAnov_nAT(jON _sxAPT.
\\. + AOVAO _VTHCee__OTOKOV_^ +.
= zij)PAriz, or ZTAYPOZ zepnoY Ano yhaton kai
XAPT[OYAAPIOY] + AOYAGY THZ eeOTOKOY +.
For the title .and functions of the Apo-hypaton, see Schlumbcrger,
Sigillos^r. Byzant., 475.
17.682. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxil.
207, 208.]
JOHANNES, Illustris.
17.683. [6th-7th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About :,' in. [.xliv. 55.]
0. •:• _IU)AN NOV.
\\. lA— AOVC__TPIS.
= Z<I>PAnZ, or ZTAYPOZ inANNOY lAAOYZTPIZ.
For tlie title of Illustris, a pal.itine dignity among the Byzantines, see
Schliimbergcr, .'<iiiilloi^r. liy::aiit., p. 518 ; and see ibiil., p. 519, for notice
of a bulla very similar to llie .ibove, reading lOJANNOV lAAOVCTPIOV.
17.684. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
215, 2\0.\
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 45
AGDOUNIUS, i.e.. ANTONIUS, Magister.
17.685. [Sth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: somewhat indi.s-
tinct. T^r in. [.kHv. 56.]
0. Haif-lcnt^th fit^ure of a saint, full-face, with nimbus, lift-
ing up both hands, jewelled dress.
R. AorBC^C0PAri„ztoArAb_Ni«MA_ricTPb.
= AOrOYZ_Z*PAriZn_ArAOYNIOY„MAriZTPOY.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
For the title and functions, sometimes hereditary, of the magistros, or
magister, see Schlumbcrger, Sigitlogr. Byzant., p. 532.
17.686. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
219, 220.]
AP . . AGRIPPA, Magister.
17.687. [gth-ioth cent] Leaden bulla: indistinct. About
I in. [xliv. 139.]
0. Full-length figure of St. George, full-face, with nimbus,
mantle, spear and shield. In the field the legend : —
o recx)Prioc = o [AnoD rGnpnoz.
li. -- + -- _KeBOH_eejTCjL^ccx)_^AovA00An, . . eArpinn
_MriTPU)_ -~ + ^
= + K[YPi]e BOHeei rn zn aoyaq ar . . . . ArpicnjnH
ivi[A]ri[zjTPn.
Beaded border.
17.688. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
463- 464-]
SYMEON, Magister.
17.689. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: injured on the
obv. About \ in. when perfect, [xliv. 57.]
0. ■>..<' + rp[A]_<t>AC]c:0P[Aj^ri[Z]co -^.t
R. X • (> CVMe_ONMAri_CTPCi)^ t • /
= + rp[A]<i>AS [Z]<t)P[A]ri[Z]Q zYMeoN[i] MAnzTPn.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
17.690. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
221, 222.]
46 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CONSTANTINE AMOUNDENOS, Magister, Bcstes,
Krites or Judex Veli, et Thracum.
17.691. [8th-ioth cent] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat Injured, originally good, -fi in. [.xliv. 58.]
0. rK]W[N]_CTANTI_NOCMAri ^CTP0CB6_
CTHCKPI_ sa.THC*'
R. T8BHA'_KAITCjJN_ePAKHCI_CjONOAMaN_DHNOC
= KQNITANTINOE MAnZTPOI BeZTHZ KPITHI
TOY BHAOY KAI TQN GPAKHSmN O AMOYNAHNOS.
Beaded borders.
For the title of Besies, or Vestis, see Schlumberger, op. cil., p. 601 ;
"Judex -t'cli, KpiTrjs Tov BijXov, I'i., 524.
17.692. Copper electrotypes of the oh', and rev. [c.xii.
223, 224.]
MAGISTER MILITUM.
See Stratelates.
MICHAEL, Metropolitan of Caria.
17.693. [Uncertain date.] Leaden bulla, patinated : some-
what indistinct. About \-% in. when perfect, [xcviii. 96.]
0. + eeO_TOKeB_OHeHIVII_XAHA^ s«. + «<
= + eeoTOKe bohgh mixaha +
B. !«. + *i ^MHTP— OnOAf_THKAP_IAC.
= + MHTPOnOA[l]T:H] TH5: KAPIA5:.
For the Metrnpoli/es, sec Schlumberger, Sit^illoi^r. Byzant., p. 400.
The metropolis of the Province of Caria was at Aphrodisia or Stauropolis,
and Gams, Scries Episcoporum, p. 447, records the names of several
prelates who occupied the see, among whom, however, Michael does
not occur.
17.694. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
587, 588.]
PAULUS, Minister.
17.695. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : injured, iudi.stinct.
About 44 in. [xl. 80.] ,
0. A inonogram : —
T
K-e-H, = eeoTOKe BOHsei.
Bctw. four .-innulcts.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 47
R. + __nAv AOVMH_rNiC]Te_ !«. p *
= + nAYAOY MH[NIZ]TeP for HAYAQ MINISTPn.
17,696. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
227, 228.]
THEODOSIUS, Monachus.
17.697. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinctly im-
pressed. About "I in. [xliv. 60.]
0. + rPA_*Arcti)P_Ariz_u)
B. GGO_AOII8 _ MONA^XB.
= + rPA<t>Ai[S] z*PArizQ eeoAOEioY monaxoy.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
17.698. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
229. 230.]
NICETAS, Monachus, Couvotiklisios, et Chartnlariiis.
17.699. [iith-i2th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, but clear. About i in. when perfect, [xliv. 61.]
0. Half-length figure of Saint Nicetas, with nimbus, jewelled
dress ; a trefoil or small cross botonnee in the r. h.
Legend down the field on each side KHT . .
B. +_4 NIKH_T,MONAX^ KaBSKA__SXAPTB^ !«. A,«<
= NIKHTtAE] MONAXCOZJ KOYBOY—KACHZIOI]
KAI XAPTOYACAPIOZ].
Beaded borders.
For the Couvoiiklisios, an ecclesiastical dignitary, "sorte de cham-
bellan," see Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 387.
17.700. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
231.232.]
PETRUS, Monachus et magmis CEconomus.
17,701. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct obv. About I in. [xliv. 62.]
0. The Virgin Mary, with nimbus, seated on a carved
throne holding the Child, with cruciform nimbus, on her knees.
Across the field the legend : —
M. e. = MHTHP eeoY.
48 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. !«. + AK _neTPOC^MONAXOC_KAIMerAC^OIKONOMOC.
= + nexpos: monaxoz kai mctaz oikonomoz.
For the title and functions of the OiKouofios fiiyas, see Ducange, Gloss,
med. et. in/. Cr., col. 1032.
17.702. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
233. 23+]
CONTUS, Notarius.
17.703. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : injured, imperfect.
About 14 in. when perfect, [xliv. 168.]
0. The busts of St. Peter and St. Paul, couped at the necks,
facing towards each other. Above them a cross. The type
is probably suggested by the design employed on the bullae of
the Roman Pontiffs.
R. : + : _CONT_NOTA_ !«, + «<
Borders of foliage.
17.704. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
235. 236.]
GREGORIUS, Notarius.
17.705. [8th-gth cent] Leaden bulla : injured, indistinct
in places. W in. [xl. 79.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-4-H, betw. the words ™ ^[^
= eeoTOKe BOHeei xn 5;q aoyao.
R. rPH_ rOPlb_ NOTAP__l«.
= rPHrOPlOY NOTAPIOY.
17.706. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
239, 240.]
DAMIANUS, Notarius.
\1,1Q1. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly good.
About 44 in. [xl. 78.]
f). An imperial eagle rising reguardant with large wings
expanded overhead, enclosing betw. them a monogram : —
B
M-
1-f-n (?)
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 49
R. DAMI_ANINO_TARI.
= DAMIANI NOTARICI].
Beaded borders.
17,708. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
237. 238.J
THEODOSIUS, Notarius.
Vl,lQ'd. [7th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix preserved in the Department of Mediaeval
Antiquities. -^ in. [xxxv. 52.]
.-. KeB_mHeie_€mAo_cioNo.
= KtYPUe BQHei {for BOHegl) e€QA05:iO
(Jor eeoAozin) noitapio].
The U)'s are inverted in this legend.
SERVUS-DEI (? = THEODULUS), Notarius.
17.710. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct, [xliv. 177.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant with wings ex-
panded overhead, enclosing betw. them a cross.
R. + SER_V1DEI_N0T.
= (CRVX, or SIGNVM) SERVl DEI NOTtARIU.
17.711. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
251,252.]
THEOPHANES, Notarius.
17.712. [Sth-gth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct in parts. About W in. when perfect
[xliv. 213.]
0. A monogram :—
V
p
K— e— H, betw. the words ^y ^^
B
= KYPI6 BOHeei xn zq aoyaq.
R. !«. + *< _e6(j0[<t>}— ANeiNO_.TAPICjO— !* + *<
= + een4>ANei NOTAPin +.
Cabled borders.
17.713. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
249, 250.]
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50 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MARTINUS, Notarms.
17.714. [/th-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct
from corrosion. About \ in. [xliv. 175.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant, with large wings
expanded overhead, enclosing betw. them an uncertain
monogram.
B. + _MART^ININO_TARI . . .
= CRVX or SIGNVM MARTINI NOTARICn.
Beaded borders.
17.715. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
241. 24?..]
NIKEPHORAS OPSIKIUS, Notarins.
17.716. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat indistinct. About -fi in. when perfect,
[xliv. 65.]
p. Half-length figure of a saint, full-face, with nimbu.s, in
the r. h. an indistinct emblem, in the 1. h. a book. Perhaps
St. Stephen.
Legend in the field illegible.
. . . A . .
R. [K6 B,e]_TaJGljL)Aa_NIKH<t>OP„ANOTAP TBOYI
or icjOOYI_~.k-.
= [KYPie BOHeei] to ^q AovrArji nikhoopa
NOTAPin TOY OYItKlOY].
Beaded borders.
For the Asiatic Province or Qi\>.a '0\lnKiov, of which this personage
may be a native, see Ducange, G/nss. nu-ii. ct inf. Gr.. col. 1072 ; Schkini-
berger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 248. The hitter author (p. 684) describes
a bulla of'Stephanus, Basilicus Spatharius, a member of the family, there
st)led Obsi'ijuicn :
CTAVPe «J>VAA[TTG] + CTe*AN' B' [CnjAG' TOO [0]YIK
17.717. Copper electrotypes of the o/>7: and rev. [cxii.
24s, 246.]
SELIUS or MOISELIUS, Notarius.
17.718. [Sth 9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very much cor-
roded, almost illegible. 1 in. [xliv. 176.J
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-4-H, betw. the words J^ ^"
= eeoTOKe BOHeei Tn aoyao soy.
BYZANTINK EMPIRE. 51
R. + MO • • — CH • ICO^NOTA + PICO +
= + MOtI] ZH[A]in NOTAPin +
For the name Scliiis, cf. also Sklius, liypiUiis, in this scries, No. 17,669,
where it is similarly prcceiled by MOI or MOY. I'crhaps wc should read
Moiseliiis.
17.719. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
243. 244]
STEPHANUS, Notarius.
17.720. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly good.
1^ in. [xliv. 64.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
nimbus, head almost covered with a veil ; on her breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the bust of the Child wearing a
cruciferous nimbus.
Legend in the field : —
MP ev = MHTHP e60Y.
R. •:• ^GKCB.e CTe<I>A_ NONOIT3 APIOO.
= eieoTOJKe B[OH]e[ei] 5:Te'i>ANQ NOTAPin.
Beaded borders.
17.721. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
24;, 248.]
THEODORUS PAL|.ffi:OLOGUS], Notarius et
Coininerciayiiis.
\1,122. [Sth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct, im-
perfect from corrosion. About -ff in. [xliv. 63.]
0. + K:€BOi„_He61TU) C0OA«A'_ eeOAO) !«, p /«
R. • NOTAP' SK8MeP - KIAP,T8__nAA.
= + k;ypi6 BOJHeei rn zq AovAini eeoAOPcn]
NOTAP[iri] KAI KOYM6PKIAP[IQ] TOY nAACAIOAOrOYO
17.723. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
253. 254-]
BASILEUS, (Ecetes.
17.724. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct from corrosion. ,l in. [xl. 83.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-4-H. betvv. the words T^ ^^
I Ad AGO
= eeoTOKe BOHeei xn zo aoyaq.
E 2
52 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
R. + _BACIA6l_C0TCOCC0_VKeTH.
= + BAZIAeiQ TQ ZQ YK6TH {for 0IK€TH).
Beaded borders.
17.725. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
255, 256.]
THEODORUS, CEcetes.
17.726. [/th-Sth cent] Leaden bulla : fairly good, not
impressed quite perfectly. About -pr in. [xliv. 132.]
0. St. Theodore, standing, full-face, with nimbus and
wearing a cloak ; in the r. h. a spear, in the 1. h. a shield.
Legend down the sides of the field.
Oe-GOACjOP,
R. + OMa)_NVMBNTA_ IVlAPTVC0l_KGTH'CKen01C_~-ft^
= Q eeoAQPG.
OMnNYMOYNTA MAPTYC OIK6TH[N] SKCnOlZ.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
17.727. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
257, 258.]
MACARIUS, Patriarch of Aittioch ami all the East.
17.728. \circ. A.D. 1643-1653.] Cast in sulphur tinted
grey, from the brass matrix preserved in the Ashmolean
Museum at Oxford. If in. [xlvii. 152.]
In a circle or plaque a figure of St. Peter, with nimbus,
holding up the r. h., with three fingers intertwined, in the act
of blessing, in the 1. h. two keys ; seated on a carved throne
{in cathedrd), with a cock on the front pedestal on the 1. h. side.
+ MAKAPIOC 6A600 GGOV RATPIAPXHC THC MErAAHC
ev noAGCoc antioxgiac kai nACHc anatoahc.
The words are run together, and the ]iairs of letters AP in
HATPIAPXHC, AH in MGrAAHC. AN in - ANTIOXGIAC, and AN
and AH in ANATOAHC are rcs[)ectivcly conjoined.
Laing's MS. CatuL, No. 422 ; Lc Quicn, Oricns Cliristianus, vol. i.
p. 1041, ii., p. 774 ; Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzaiit., p. 314.
17.729. Recent impression in red sealing-wax. [xlix.
100.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 53
FOTIUS, Patricius.
17.730. [7th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct. About
-{4 in. [xliv. 172.]
0. + _FOT_ II.
R. + „PAT_RICII.
= CRVX or SIGNVM FOTII PATRICII.
For the title and dignity of Patriciiis, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzant., p. 563.
17.731. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
259, 260.]
THEOPHYLACTES, Patriciiis.
17.732. [Sth-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. About I in. [xliv. 137.]
0. + eeO_<l>VAAK_TCi) +
B. A monogram : —
np
AK = nATPIKICO.
= {SC. KYPI6 BOHeei) eeO*YAAKTQ + nATPIKin.
Border of foliage.
17.733. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
461,462.]
JOHANNES, Patricms, AntJiypatus, i.e., Pro-consul, Bestes,
et . . . . viaris.
17.734. [loth-iith cent] Leaden bulla: imperfectly
impressed, very Indistinct. About ^ in. when perfect, [xliv.
lOI.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with nimbus,
a long cross in the 1. h., obliquely.
Legend in the field.
R. + K6B,e,„KD (TPlAN _e,nAT B€C_THSn . . . _
eAAA[Tl_TH[C].
= + KCYPue BraHjecei] iniANNHi niATiPiLKinj ANecYjnATLQ]
B6ZTH KAl SAAATTHZ.
17.735. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
277, 278.]
54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOHANNES, Patricius, Basilicns Proto-SpatJiarhis,
et Strategus Sicilies.
17.736. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
very indistinct. About iJ- in. when perfect, [xl. 40.]
0. A monogram : —
K-i-H. betw. the words [P,^ ^^
B
= KYPie, or eeoTOKe BOHeei to zq aoyaq.
R. IWnAT . . _B'A'CnA[e'] ..__.. SCTPA[T]HrOOCIK . . .
= incANNH] nATiPiKiO] BCAziAiKQ] npnToznALeAPini
KAi zTPAmnrn ziweAiAZ].
Schhimbcrger, Sigillogr. Byzant., pp. 214, 215, it.
17.737. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
265, 266.]
CONSTANTINUS, Patriciiis, Basilicns Proto-Spatharit/s, et
Strategus Sicilia;.
17.738. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About i-J in. when perfect, [xl. 39.]
0. A monogram : —
K-e-H, betw, the words ™ ^!^
I Ati ACjl)
B
= eeoTOKe bohsgi tq ta aoyao.
B. [K]OJ]NCTA] NTINOOnA . . B-A'CHAS . .
ISCTPJATH r(jL)_. [C IJKe AI[AC].
= [KjntNZTAlNTINO HAITPIKIQ] BIAZIAIKO] nPnTOCnAerAPIQ
KAI ZTPJATHTQ [ZIJKeAllAZL
.Scliliiniliergcr, .Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 214, n. 2,
17.739. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
261, 262.]
RUS, Patriciiis, Jhrsilic/is Proto-Spatliariiis, et
Strategus Silicice.
17,740. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indistinct.
About 1 ill. when perfect, [xl. 42.]
0. A monogram : —
P
K-^-H, betw. the words '''^ '^^
J A« ACjl)
= KYPie BOHoei TQ in aoyao.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 55
B. ... POO nAT . . . B'A'cnAe'S ctpat'Ci kgai . .
= . . . pn nATcpiKiQ] BiAziAiKQ] npnToznAecAPini
KAI STPATtHTQ] ZIKeAUAZJ.
Schlumbcrgcr, Sij^illogr. Byzant., p. 2 1 5 «.
17,741. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
263, 264.]
LEO TRIAKONTAPHYLLOS, Patricins, Judex, etc.
17.742. [9th cent. I Leaden bulla: somewhat indistinct,
pierced with two holes. About i; in. [xliv. 66.]
0. St. Fantaleon, standing, full-face ; with nimbus, in the
1. h. an uncertain object.
Legend down the sides of the field : — ■
O ■ HAN • TA • A ■ eU) • N.
K. + K6B,e,— AGONTI nPI'KPIT . . . ^ . . . S . . .
. . . TOOTPI [AJKONTA <t>VA,.
= KYPI6 BOHeei AeoNTin nrAxiPirKiO] kpitch] ....
KAI .... TQ TPIAKONTA0YAn.
Beaded borders.
17.743. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
275, 276.]
LEO, Patricias et Judex Veli.
17.744. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly well preserved,
the top pressed a little, i in. [xliv. GjT^
0. -- + ^ __i<eBO_^HeeiTCjo__ca)AaACjj_AeoN _ !* t, «■
R. ^ft" ^nPIKI^COKAIKPI _THTOVBH ._ » AOV S! _ !* li /w
= + KYPie BOHeei to iq aoyaq a6ontiii
HLATIPIKin KAI KPITH TOY BHAOY.
Beaded borders.
For the Judex Vcli, Ki)iTr]s roi) ^fjKov,jiigc du tribunal du Velum, see
Schlumbcrger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 524.
17.745. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
273. 274-1
CONSTANTINUS, Patricins et Spatharius.
17.746. [8th-loth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, the rev. somewhat indistinct from corrosion. About
', ' in. when perfect, [.xliv. 109.]
56 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A monogram
V
p
K-e-H = KYPie BOHeei.
B. + Ka)NC_TANTIN_CjOnATPIK SCHAe,.
= + KnNSTANTINQ nATPIKdni KAI ZnAGtAPinj.
17.747. Copper electrotypes of the o&v. and rev. [cxii.
387, 388.]
CONSTANTINUS ZANTAS, Patriciiis et Strategiis.
17.748. [jth-gth cent] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct, i in. [xliv. 69.]
0. _KeBO_He61TCO_CCjL)AbA(jO_ • KOON • -«• ^
B. ■ DPI' ■ _SCTPA_[TH]rOOTOO__ZANTA - • ^
= K[YPIie BOHeei to ZQ AOYAO KONISTANTINni
niATJPKKIOl KAI ZTPA[TH]rn TH ZANTA.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Schlumberger, Si^^illogf. Byzant., p. 182, where the bulla is
surmised to be that of " Constantin, strat^ge (?) {governor) de Zaiite"
17.749. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
281, 282.]
SERGIUS, Patricius et Strategtis.
17.750. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, very
indistinct from corrosion. About li in. when perfect, [xl. 47.]
0. A monogram : —
K— e— H, bctw. the words ^^ ^y
= KYPie, or eeoTOKe eoHeei to aoyao soy.
B. cetpni wnATPiK ioosctpa thtcjo +.
= ZEipnia nATPiKio kai itpathto +.
17.751. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
267, 268.]
SERGIUS, Patricius et Strategics.
17,752. [Sth-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : originally good,
somewhat corroded, injured. About 1 ; in. when perfect,
fxliv. 182.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 57
A monogram : —
K— e— H, bctw. the words ,, , „„
= eeoTOKe Boneei xn aoyaq eoy.
R. + _cepricx)^^nATPiKi_CL)scTPA_THra)_ +.
= ZePriQ nATPIKIO KAI STPATHrO +.
Beaded borders.
17,753. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
269, 270.]
PANTHERIUS, Patricias et Strategiis Sicilia.
17.754. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : corroded, indistinct.
About I \ in. when perfect, [xl. 45.]
0. A monogram : —
1/ X Lj u ^ *i I ITIO) COU
K— S— H, betw. the words ^^ . ^
= KYPiG, or eeoTOKe BOHeei xn in aoyao.
B. nANGH PIOJnAXPIK' SCXPAXH[ri_ CIKeA'.
= nANOHPin nAXPiKiiOi kai zxPAXHirnj ziKeAiiAzj.
Schlumberger, Sillogr. Byzant., p. 2i4«.
17.755. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
271, 272.]
HELIAS, Prmfectorius.
17,756. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
-»- in. [xlix. 132.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant, with wings ex-
panded overhead, enclosing the monogram : —
p
H-e-i-6 = KYPI6 BOHeei.
B. + HELIAE_PRAEFE_CXORII.
The letters HE united.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Uucange, Gloss, med. et. inf. Gr., col. 1219.
17,757. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. [cxii.
507, 508.]
58 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AGATHO, Presbyter.
17.758. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. About Jr. in. [xliv. 158.]
0. + AG_ATHO^NI +.
B. + P_RES __B +.
= (CRVX, or SIGNVM) AGATHONItSl + PRESBtYT€Rn +.
For bulla; of Presbyters see Schluinberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 406.
17.759. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
2S3, 284.]
ANASTASIUS ARISTONIUS, Prohedriis.
17.760. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About ^ in. when perfect, [.xliv. 71.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, the hands uplifted, on her breast a plaque or
medallion bearing the full-face bust of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus.
Across the field the legend : —
MP e[V]=MHTHP eieoY]
ft. eKeB,e,__AACTACiuj nP06APaj__TajAPiCT. . nico
= e[eoTO]Ke eiOHieien ainiaztaiio hpoeapq tq
APISTLQlNin.
For the title of Prohednis see Schluinberger, Siffi'llogr. Bysant.,
pp. 571, et seq.
17.761. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
287, 288.]
GEORGIUS , Prohedrns.
17.762. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct from
corro.sion. About ,' in. [xliv. 72.]
(/). St. George, standing, full-face, with nimbus, in the r. h.
a spear, in the 1. h. a shield.
Legend down the sides of the field :—
101 Ancoci reoopr[iOGi = o atioz renprioz.
H. A.+ ,' Ga>PAric npocAPs tovxoahc) rewpn ov.
= + zti'PAri^ npoeAPOY toy x .... (?) rewpnoY.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
17.763. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [xcii.
28y, 290.J
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 59
CHARITONYMUS, i.e., JOHANNES, PHOCAS,
Prohcdrus Smyrucc.
17.764. [nth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct from corro-
sion. lyV in. [xliv. 74.]
0. The Virgin Mary and Child, of the type called by
Schlumberger Paiiagia Blachernitissa, .seated on a throne.
Acro.ss the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
0. An iambic trimeter distich in six horizontal lines : —
+ KVPEbTPlA _(J>ACMOI^KA XAPI^[,NVMa _nPOeAPaCMVP_
NHCM PT8AO rBKOPH.
= +KYP(OY rPIA<t>AI MOI <t>aKA XAPITONYMOV
nPOGAPOY ZMYPNHI MHTeP TOY AOTOY KOPH.
Schliimbcrgcr, Si'gUlo^r. Byzaitt., p. 259, gives the history of this
fine bulla, published by M. Mordtmann in Conference sur Us sceaux
et les plombs hyzaniins, p. 62 ; cf. also Frcehner, Bulles metriques.
No. 41, for mention of this bulla in a deed of confirmation under date
A.D. 1274. John, Patriarch of Smyrna, occurs in A. I). 1054, after which
there is an hiatus in the list until the Latin prelates of a.d. 1344.
17.765. Copper electrotypes of the oln'. and rev. [cxii.
291, 2.^)2.\
AKATAPHRONIUS, Proprator Italice.
17.766. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct
from corrosion. About ~ in. when perfect, [xliv. 159.]
^. ( + ] AKA^_TA*PO_NIOV.
Betw. two palm or olive branches tied at base.
ft. + PP__IT_-AL.
= (CRVX, or SIGNVM) AKATA0PONIOY
PCROJPIRAETORIS) ITALIIAEI.
n,lQl. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xii.
293, 294.]
Another Bulla.
17.768. Leaden bulla : imperfect, very indistinct. About
-}-2- in. when perfect, [xliv. 160.]
0. ACAT_AFRO Nil +
H. + PPI _TALI (Aie +
= [SIGNVMI ACATAFRONII +
+ PIROIPIRAETORISI ITALIIAIE +
Carved borders.
17.769. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
295, 296.]
6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS
NIKETAS TIANUS, Prot Comes, etc.
11,110. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : injured by pres-
sure, indistinct. About 4 in. when perfect, [xliv. 128.]
0. + j<6_-BOHe[ei] TOJC(CjOA]_NIKHT_A.
R. nPOT OJT NO_COMIT^H..
= + KCYPoe BOHoreii to kq aoyaoi nikhta
nPOT KOMITl . .
17.771. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
329. 330.]
17.772. Very indistinct, [xliv. 129.]
0. . . BOHO . . __TU)Ca)A'_NIKHT_A.
R. . . P . . Cjl)T:_TIANO_KOMIT_H (?)
17.773. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxliv.
331. 332.]
NICEPHORUS, Protonotarms.
11,11^. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat indistinct. About I in. when perfect.
[xl. 76.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e-H, betw. the words .!f ^Jf.
I Ab AGO
B
= eeoTOKG BOHeei to so aoyao.
H. NlKH_ct>OP(jO__^A'NOT_ !«. + *<
= NIKHOOPO nPOTONOT[APIOl.
Beaded borders.
For tlio title and functions of a Protonotarius among the Byzantines ;
cf. Schluniberger, Sig^illogr. Byzaiit., p. 550.
11,115. Copper electrotypes of the obz: and rev. [cxii.
297. 298.]
NICEPHORUS, Protoproliedrus et Drtmgarhts maris j^gai.
17,776. [9th-ioth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfect, injured
by corrosion. About -f^i"- |xliv. 76.]
0. + K€_ BOHeet -TCx)ca)iAai ao.)niikhi inopttoi -.6-
H. ^li-- _ injpUJTO_ inPi06APai iKAiiApar itaipithc
AirAAC -ii^
= + KlYPlie BOH061 TO ZO IAOYlA£2 NIIKHKJ'OPIQi
iniPOTOinpjoGAPO [Kaji APOYnrAiPiioi thz
AITAIIJAZ (GAAAZZHZ).
Beaded border.
Schluniberger, Sigillogr. Byzanl., p. 195 ; cf. also for the Drungarius,
ibid., p. 335.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 6l
n,in. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
303. 304.]
17.778. Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed, indistinct.
J in. [xliv. 77.]
0. . . oHee . _ . . coccoA . . ^ . . a)NiKH_ct>oP0L)_ ^a--
R. . . OOTO .... POGAPCO _ . . AIAP«r_ . . APITHC
_AirAAC_ ^li.-
17.779. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
305. 306.]
JOHANNES TRIAKONTAPHYLLOS, Protoprohedrus et
Prmtor BulgaricB.
17.780. [iith cent.] Leaden bulla: injured, indistinct in
places. .About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 7ii\
0. St. Demetrius, standing, full-face, with nimbus, in the
1. h. a sword in its scabbard with belt, in the r. h. a spear.
Legend down the field : —
_ AH
R. K€[B,e]_[l]U)A'nP'06_APU)SnPAI_(TCx)P]IB0VA_
rAPIACTO) TPIAKONT • *VACx) - • --
= KiYPne BioHieieii iniANNHi npQTonpoeAPO kai
nPAIlTOPlI BOYATAPIAI TQ TPIAKONT(A)a>YAO.
Schlumbergcr, Sigiltoj^r. Byzant., p. 241. (With some errors of
description and reading).
17.781. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
299. 300.]
17.782. Leaden bulla : imperfect, injured by corrosion,
[xliv. 75.]
0. . . AH
B. _ . . oon . . o . _apcjos . . pa . . tcjl)pibova_
rAPIACTa)_TPIAKONT„ • (t>VAU) ■ -^ • >
17.783. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
301, 302.]
JOHANNES, Protospatharius.
17.784. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About f in. [xliv. 7%i\
0. Half-length figure of a saint, full-face, with nimbus,
spear and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
O . A . n . O . . . . A . A . . P.
62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. + K6BO,_He.TCjOCCjO_ _A8A'I0JA'_ CnAG'P'_- ^•-
= + K[YPI]e BGHGteil TO lO AOYAQ IQIANNH)
nPOTOznAe[Ajp[iO].
Beaded borders.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigil/ogr. Byzaiit., p. 591.
17,785. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK [cxii.
307, 308.]
BASILEUS, Protospatliarins et Cliartiilarins.
17.786. [Sth-9th cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct from
corrosion, -frr in. [xliv. 81.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with nimbus,
spear and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
[o eieoACjOPorc].
■ B. 1+ KSB.e, - BACIA6I ACnAGAP, SXAPT, _AAP.
= + WYPiie BCGHiecen baziagi^ npaToznAeAPiini
KAI XAPT[OYIAAP[iai.
Beaded borders.
17.787. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
313.314-]
PHILIPPUS DOXAPATROS, Protospatliarins, Chryso-
tricliniarins, et MystograpJius.
17.788. [iith cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 79.]
0. The Virgin Mary, standing, full-face, with nimbus,
holding the Child on the r. arm. This t^'pc of representa-
tion of the Virgin is not clearly distinguished by Schlum-
berger, op. eit., pp. 547, 723. It is eviilcntly the Virgin or
Panagia of Cassiotis, a district of Northern Syria, as is shown
by the legend. Across the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
Legend around : —
_ + HKACICjOT, = + HTKOPH, or nANATIA] KAZIOTflZZA].
P
li. + + BKe B,e, (MAinnoA' cnAe.enu, ._xrKAS
MVCTOrPA<t)_ TOOAOZA HPH f
= + eieoToiKG BioHjeei iMAinnn npQTOcnAe;APi£2] eni
TtOY) XP[YIOTPI]KA.INIKOYJ KAI MYITOrPAilJQ TO
AOZAniATJPH.
Kor llif Myst(\i;raphus, see Schlumberger, Sij^illot^r. Byzant., p. 545 ;
cf. also, for lc;,'end, j^p. 517, 652. This .luthor desnibes a bulla of
Thi'oph.nncs Onx.ipatros, p. 592.
BVZANTINE EMPIRE. 63
17.789. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
309, 310.]
PH T — , Protospatharius et Protonotarius Thracim.
17.790. [iithccnt.] Leaden bulla: much corroded, very
indistinct. Pierced for suspension. \", x W in. [xl. 75.]
(). Oval : a patriarchal cross on three steps.
+ K€BOHeGIIT0J]CU)AOVAa).
= + KLYPiie BOHeen toj xn aoyao.
R. +_<J>..K..T, A'CHAeSA' NOTAPI0LlT_HCePAK' _ »a + *i
= . . K . . T . . nPQTOCnAetAPIO] KAI nPnXONOTAPIQ
THZ ePAK[H5:].
Apparently unknown to Schlumbcrger.
17.791. Copper electrotypes of tlie ohv. and rciK [cxii.
315. 316.]
NICEPHORUS CASITERAS, Protospatharius et Strategjis
Chersonis.
17.792. [loth cent.] Leaden bulla: injured by pressure,
indistinct from corrosion. About J4 in. [xliv. 82.]
0. + K6B,[e.]-T{jLlCCjO[A,l_,NHKH[*,] ACnA[0,]-^-
= K:YPi]e B;OH]e[Gii rn za rAovAQ] NHKH[it>,i
npnToinA[eAPin].
R. [S]CTPA_CTH]r, X6P fCCjO]N,TON ^ . . CHT .—
= [KAIJ ZTPACTHirO XePCZOJNiOS TON [KA1ZHT[HPAN1.
Beaded borders.
Schlumbcrger, Sigillo^^. Byzani., p. 236, describes a leaden bulla of
Nicephorus Cassiteras, Protospatharius et Strategus of Cherson, almost
identical with the above, but reading on the rev. TOO KACHT'.
17.793. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
319. 320.]
PHOCAS, Protospatharius et Strategics Chersoftis.
17,794. [loth-iith cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About i in. when perfect,
[xliv. 83.]
0. A monogram : —
K— e— H, betw. the words ^y ^^
= eeoTOKe BOHeei Tn zo aoyaq.
64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. + <j>a)KA_[A]'cnAe'S_s"PATir'x_ . . cajNoc.
= + (Jjoka inpnTOJcnAetAPiQ] kai zTPATinn] xcepjznNO^.
17.795. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
321. 322.]
. . . O . . lUS, ProtospatJiarius et Strategics Chersonis.
17.796. [gth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct from corrosion. |4 in. [xliv. 95.]
0. A monogram : —
T
K-e-H, betw. the words """^ ^^
I A« AU)
B
= eeoTOKe BOHeei xn sn aoyao.
R. . . 00 . . __ IU)A'CnA_e'KAICTPA_ THr,XGP_ COONOC.
= . . n . . in npnToznAecAPioj kai zTPATHnnj xepzoNoz.
Schkimbergcr attributes this to Johannes, not taking into consideration
that the letters ICO are the end letters of a longer name of which traces
appear in the top line, p. 237.
17.797. Copper electrotypes of the cbv. and rev. [cxii.
317. 318.]
THEODORUS, Protospatharms et Stratelates Occidentis.
17.798. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion, i in. [xliv. So.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
nimbus. On her breast a plaque or medallion bearing the
head of the Child, with a cruciferous nimbus.
Legend across the field : —
jvTp lev) = MHTHP eeoY.
„ _ I
B. eK€ B,e,_[e]€OAU)P,_A'cnAep,_ . . tiat_ . . c . .
= eieoTOiKe eioHieiei eieoAOPioi nPOTOsinAeiAiPdO]
iKAi 5:tpaitiaiathi thz lAYizieniicn
Beaded borders.
For the Stratchilcs dc rOccidcut, 2TpaTri\iiTt]s rijs Avtreays, see Schlum-
berger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 366.
17.799. Cop[)cr electrotypes of the oltv. and rev. [cxii.
311. 312.]
THEOPEMPTUS, Prolostratelates.
17,800. [7th cent.] Leatlcn bulla : indistinct from corro-
sion. About j-J in. when perfect, [xl. 62.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 65
0. + _eeo_neM_.nTB
\i. A'CTP_ ATHA_ATB.
= ZTAYPOS, or z^PAnz eeoneMHTOY
nPOTOZTPATHAATOY.
For the title and functions of the Protostiatilates, sec Schlumberger,
Sigillogr. Byzant., pp. 366, 367.
17.801. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
325. 326.]
GREGORIUS, Protostrator.
17.802. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : badly impressed,
very indistinct from corrosion. About i in. when perfect,
[xl. 63.]
p. A monogram : —
f
i ■ , , TOO CUJ
K-e-H, betw. the words ^y ^^^
= eeoTOKe eoHeei tq zn aoyao.
B. + rpir_tjOPioonp_oTOCTPA__TOPH.
= + rpirnpio (for rPHroRin) npaxozxPATOPr.
For the Protostrator, or " grand dcuyer," sec Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzaiit., p. 358.
17.803. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
IV, 328-]
ANDRONICUS DUCAS, Sebastus.
17.804. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : injured, indistinct.
I in. [xliv. 50.]
p. Full-length figure of the Archangel Michael, full face,
in the r. h. a spear, in the 1. h. a mound topped with a cross.
In the field the legend : —
X . . AY . . O . . . X. (?)
R. + _A8KAN_CeBAq-ON^ANAPONI_[KO]NMeCKe^nOIC.
= + AOYKAN ZeBAZTON ANAPONIIKOIN M6 SKenOIS.
An iambic trimeter verse.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 653 ; cf. for the title o( Sebastus,
Augustus, lb. p. 581.
17,804*. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
161, 162.]
MANUEL LIMYREUS, Sebastus.
17.805. [6th-7th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. i-pV in. [xciv. 19.]
VOL. V. F
66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The Resurrection. Our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus,
full face, rising from the tomb.
Across the field the legend : —
rc XC = IHZOYZ XPIZTOZ. _
R. + C*PAriC^reN8MOIKAI_KPAT0CeVAO_
re01KTPCjL)MAN^8HACeBAS"Cx)_TUJAIMVPH__'^=^
= + z<t>PAriz reNOY moi kai kpatoz gigoiy aotg
OIKTPO MANOYHA ZEBAITQ TO AIMYPH.
Two iambic verses.
Beaded border.
Figured, somewhat incorrectly, and described in Schlumberger,
6"/w'//A',<,v. Byzant., p. 673.
17,806. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
559. 560.]
, Sebastus, etc.
YJ,^)^!. [nth cent.?] Leaden bulla: very indistinct, im-
perfect. About IJL in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 181.]
0. The Virgin Mary, with nimbus, holding the Child, and
seated on a carved and panelled throne.
Across the field the legend : —
MP ea = MHTHP eeoY.
R. + _c<^PA^lc ce ^bacts fipi aba_a_an th gk ka_
AoeeTON thc_vahc am.
Beaded borders.
17,807*. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
39. 40.]
THEODORUS, Silentiarius.
17.808. [8th-9th.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
indistinct from corrosion. About \~ in. when perfect, [xliv.
86.]
0. + ee_ oAa)._Pov.
R. + CriJ— AeNTL_APIOV_ +.
= Z<t>PAriE, or ZTAYPOZ OEOAQPOY + ZIAGNTIAPIOY +
For the title and functions of the Silentiarius, sec Schlumberger,
Sigilloi^r. Byzant., p. 587.
17.809. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
335. 33'3-]
ARCAMAS, Spcit/iariiis.
17.810. [7th-9th cent] Leaden biill.i : iniperfcct. About
J in. when perfect, [xl. 48.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 67
0. + APK_ AM.
R. + cnA _eAPi_ov.
= j;<j>PArij: apkam[oy) + snAGAPiOY.
17,811. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
339. 340.]
NICETAS (?), SpatharUis.
17.812. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -jij in. when perfect, [xliv. 88.]
p. Half-length figure of St. Nicetas, full face, with nimbus
and (book ?).
Legend down the sides of the field : —
O Nl . . . .
R. ... C0JA8 . . KiTA_[C]nAe,
= [KYPie. or eeoTOKG BOHeei rn] za AovrAni
[NUKiTA [zinAeiAPin]. ?
Beaded borders.
17.813. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
341. 342.]
THEODORUS, SpatharUis, Comes Methones.
17.814. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: injured, in parts
indistinct. About v in. [xliv. 89.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with
nimbus.
Legend down the side of the field : —
o . . r . . . eeoA,. = ocAircioz] eeoAcnpozj.
R. + Ke B,e e€OACx)P__cn,KOM' Meeo).
= + KtYPiie B[OHie[Gn eeoAnpcn] zncASAPin]
KOMLHTI] MeentNHzi
Beaded border.
Methane, the modem Modon, in Messenia, has an interesting history,
for which see Smith's Diet, of Gr. and Rom. Gcogr., vol. ii., p. 350.
17.815. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
343. 344-]
ERGINUS, Spatharius et Qiciaces, i.e., Domesticus.
17.816. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About J-J in. when per-
fect, [xliv. 90.]
F 2
68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
p. A monogram : —
t"
K-4-H, betw. the words '"""^^ ^^
B
= eeoTOKG BOHeei rn zn aoyao.
R. €Pri . . _cnAesv^KiAKU).
= epriiNn: snAeiAPin] kai ykiako, for oiKiAKn.
Carved borders.
17,817. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
349. 3SO.]
BASILIUS POLOIPOSTOS (?), Spatharo-Candidatns.
17.818. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About \ in. when perfect,
[xliv. 9 1.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
jewelled nimbus, and dress. In the field the words : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
B. [BIACI A l[CjO]_.[C]n AeAPGO_KANTAA,T— WnOAOI_
nocTO . .
= [OmZIAin [ZjnAeAPOKANTAtUACATn] TQ nOAOinOCTO.
17.819. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
345 > 346.]
, Spatkaro-Catididaiiis (J).
17.820. [/th-Qth.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed.
About -\", in. [xliv. 203.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e-i-E = eeoTOKG BOHsei.
B
R. A monogram : —
a
M-A-nc = . . . . ^nASAPOKANAIAATOY (0
K
A
Beaded borders.
17,821. Copper electrotypes of tlu- cbv. and rev. [cxii.
537. 538-]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 69
LEO, Spatharo-Candidattis et .
17.822. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. About -|-| in. when perfect,
[xliv. 93.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, full-face, with nimbus.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
_ O N'K • AA'.
K- + Ke [B,e,]_A€ONTH _CnAeAPO_LKAN]A'SCnH_ . .
HTHTH _ . . eCAN_. . . TON.
= KCYPue B[OH:e[ei _ AeoNjH {for aconti) znAOAPO
[KAN]A[IAATn] KAI ZHH . . .
17.823. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
351,352.]
THEOPHANES, Spat/iaro-Candidatus, {Judex] Hippodromi
Pelopotmesi et Hellados.
17.824. [9th- nth cent] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct from corrosion. J in. [xliv. 92.]
0. . . € [C]COA«A . . _^[e]e04>AN[H]_[C]nAeAP[0]_
KANA'^ ^•-'.
B. . . OAP.M . . __OnONHC[8]_KAI6AAAAOC e.
= c+ KYPi;6 [BOHeei tq un aoyacq e]eo4>AN[H
Z:;nAeAP[0]KANA[lAATO].
[KPiTH eni TOY inniOAPtoMOY] n[eAOjnoN[N]HZ[OY]
KAI CAAAAOI.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sillogr. Byzant.. p. 18S, n. for a very similar bulla,
with the following inscriptiun :—KYPie BOHGei TCO COO AOVACjO
eeo<t>ANH cnAeAPOKANAiAAToo, KPITH eni TOV innOAPO-
MOV neAOnONNHCOV KAI GAAAAOC from Rev. Archaol. 1877,
t. ii-, p. 47-
17.825. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
347. 348-]
LEO, Spatliaro-Cubicularms.
17,826. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat indistinct. About -,5^ in. when perfect,
[xliv. 94.]
0- + _eKe_BOHe€l TC0CajA8,_AeONTI.
R. CnA eAPOKB_--BIKbAA„PICjO.
= + eeoTOKG BOHeei tq zq AOYCAm agonti
ZnAGAPOKOYBIKOYAAPin.
For the title and functions of a .Spatharo-cubicularius, see Schlum-
berger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 486 ; and at p. 487 is described the bulla,
very similar to the above, of Leo, Spatharius et cubicularius.
70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.827. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
353. 354-]
PHERENTIUS, Strategics, scrvus Ckristi.
17.828. [jth-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat injured.
About -Hr in. [xlviii. 52.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with
nimbus, cap, spear, and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
o eeoAP, = o eeoAnpos.
R. + ^KCBGH^oepeNCTP _THf a6v„ -.xV.^
= + K[YPne BLOHJGH "tepeNmn] ztpathho] AOYAcnj
X[PIZTO]Y.
Beaded borders.
17.829. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
355. 356.]
CONSTANTINUS, Strategits Militum Catatiia.
17.830. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : much corroded,
imperfect. About I in. when perfect, [xl. 72.]
0. A monogram : —
K-e-H, betw. the words '"^i^ ^'^^f]
I As ACO
B
= KYPiG, or eeoTOKe, BOHeei mn in aoyao.
B. .... ANT . . . __Hr8on . . katan'.
= [KDNZTJANTllNQl [S;TPAT]HrOY OnCAITQN ] KATANtIAZ].
17.831. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
357> 35«.]
THOMAS, Slratelates, i.e., Magister Militum.
17.832. |Sth Qth cent.] Leaden bulla ; somewhat injured.
About I" in. [xlix. 13,3.]
0. + THO MAEMA _,GISTRO_ MIL'.
= CRVX, or SIGNVM THOMAE MAGISTRO (for MAGISTRl)
MIUITVM).
R. + eCOMA CTPA THAA TOV.
= + enMA ZTPATHAATOY.
Carved borders.
17.833. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
501, 502.]
BYZANTINE EMl'IRE. 71
CONSTANTINUS, Stratelates.
17.834. [Sth-pth cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct from
corrosion. About \-% in. when perfect, [xliv. 167.]
0. -~ + - K(jON^CTAN_TIN8.
R. CTPA_ THAA^TOY.
= Z*PAnZ. or 2TAYPOZ KQNZTANTINOY ZTPATHAATOY.
17.835. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
361, l^2\
PHOTINUS, Stratelates.
17.836. [8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : well .struck, but
imperfect. About -;^ in. [xli.\. 134.]
p. • + • _-<t>U)T_6IN0_V.
R. ■ + • _CTPA_THAA_TOV.
= + Z4)PAriZ, or ZTAYPOZ ^nTGINOY + ZTPATHAATOY.
Beaded borders.
For the title and functions of the Stratelates, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
By sunt., p. 366.
17.837. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
499> 500.]
THEODORUS, Topoteretes Catanice.
17.838. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed,
indistinct on account of corrosion. About -fi in. when perfect.
[xl.71.]
0. A monogram : —
T
K-4-H. bctw. the words '"^j^'^ ^|^
B
= eeoTOKe Boneei Tn zn aoyaq.
H. [eeO]_[A]OOPa)T_[0]nOTHPIT'__KATAN'
= [eeOAlOPQ TLOinOTHPHTtHJ KATAN[IAZ.l
For the title .ind functions of the Topoteretes, see Schlumberger,
Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 370 ; for some notice of this bulla, see ibid., p. 215.
17.839. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
213,214-]
TIBERIUS, Tribunus.
17.840. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : injured, indistinct
from corrosion, i in. [.xliv. 186.]
72 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. + _eeOTO_KeBU)H_eHT8AU_ABCO.
R. TIB_ePIOV_TPIBS_NOV.
= eeoTOKe ooHeH {for eoHeei) toy aoyaoy soy
TIBePlOY TPIBOYNOY.
Carved borders.
The occurrence of Tribunus on the bulla; of the Byzantines appears to
have escaped the notice of the author of the Sigillographie.
17.841. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
371. 372.]
, Tnrmarchits et Strategiis Sicilies.
17.842. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: very imperfect,
indistinct. About i in. when perfect.] [xl. 46.]
p. A monogram: —
f
[K]-^-[H], bctw. the words """^ ^^
I Aa AU)
= KYPie, or eeoTOK€ BOHeei to zq aoyao.
R MAP' . . . SCTPAT . . . . CIKGA ....
= CTOYPJMAPIXQ] . . KAI ZTPATIHTOY] ZIKeA[lA2;i.
For the title and functions of the Turmarch, see Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzant., p. 371.
17.843. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
359. 360.]
, {^Turvtlarchus et Straiegus Sicilice.
17.844. [7th cent.] Leaden bulla : injured, imperfect,
[xl. 44-1
0. Almost illegible, probably a monogram : —
K-4-H, betw. the wortls "[^ ^'^
I AU ACx)
= eeoTOKe soHeei tu) cgo aoyago.
R _AOVA . . . ^ . . OP . . APXI6_ .... rOOCI KCAI ?
Reading conjectural.
17.845. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
159, 160.]
( 73 )
PRIVATE OWNERS
AND PERSONAL NAMES.
MICHAEL AUTEDUCAS.
17.846. [loth or nth cent.] Leaden bulla: corroded,
indistinct. About J ^ in. [xliv. II.]
p. Half-length figure of the Archangel Michael with
nimbus, sceptre, and orb ; jewelled dress. He was one of the
grand military protectors of the Byzantines, and was styled
Archistrategus.
Legend in the field, of which there remains only . . X . . .
B. !«. + *i C*PAriC_ CGBACTS MIXAHA AV .THA8KA i* ■ *<
= Z(J>PAnZ ZeBAITOY MIXAHA AYTHAOYKA.
Perhaps intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
Beaded borders.
17.847. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
29. 30.]
BRYENIUS BATATZES, or VATATZES.
17.848. [9th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : well preserved,
imperfectly impressed. About -J in. when perfect, [.xliv. 106.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
jewelled nimbus, and uplifted hands, on her breast the plaque
or medallion bearing the face of the Child.
Across the field the legend : —
[M"P) eY = MHTHP eeoY.
R. + K[B)_TCj0C0J[ASA]_BPV6N[IU)) _TajBATIAl TZI'.
= + KtYPiie BLOHeei] tq in iaoyaqj BPYeNin
Tn BATATZr.
Beaded border.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 712 (fig. 2).
17.849. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
99. 100.]
74 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MARIA BRYENIS.
17.850. [nth cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct in parts.
tV in. [xliv. 122.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a plaque
or medallion bearing the bust of the Child with cruciferous
nimbus. The type of the Paiiagia Blachcrnitissa.
Across the field the legend : —
_ M e = MHTHP eeoY.
R. + KGB.e THCHA8,_ [MA]PI ATH_IBP]VeNI_ _CH.
= + KtYPUe BlOHieieil th zh aoyiah maipia th ibpiygniih.
Beaded border.
Schluniberger, Sigillog-r. Byzaut., pp. 533, 626, 627, describes another
bullaofMariaBr>'enis, Magistrissa MAPIA MAnCTPICH H BPV6NICH.
and adds " Marie Bryenne dtait probablcmcnt la fenime, soit de Nic(5-
phore Bryenne, soit de son frere Jean, le fameux advcrsairc d'Alexis
Comni^ne, tous deux eldves k la dignite de magistros par Michel Ducas."
17.851. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
427, 428.]
17.852. Leaden bulla : imperfectly impressed, [xliv. 123.]
B. + K6B,e,_THCHA8_MAPIATH_BPV6NI_CH.
17.853. Copper electrotypes of the obi', and rev. [cxii.
429. 430.]
17.854. Leaden bulla : imperfect, the obv. very indistinct,
[xliv. 124.]
R. + KeB,e,_THCHAB, MAPIATH_BPVeNI_XH.
17.855. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
431.432.]
MARCUS GABALAS.
17.856. [lOth-iith cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly
impressed, somewhat indistinct. \ in. [xliv. 121.]
(/). Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a plaque
or medallion bearing the head of the Child.
In the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
R. + ^ e,Ke B,e,. MTa)rA_BAAA.
= + eiGOToiKG BioHjeiei) MiAPjKinj xn tabaaa.
Beaded borders.
Schlumbcrger appears to have omitted mention of Marcus Gabalas in
his account of ihc illustrious Cretan family of Gabalas, p. 664.
I
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 7$
17.857. Copper electrotypes of the oOz: and rev. [cxii.
425, 426.]
GEORGIUS.
17.858. [Sth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About -pv in. when perfect, [xliv. I lO.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
the nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the head of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus. This is the type specified by Schlumberger
as the Panagia Blacker nit Issa. {/. c. p. IJ)
Across the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
B. + KGB HeeiToo _ccjL)A8A,_r6a)pr,.
= KCYPiie BtoiHeei to zn aoymoi reujpnini.
17.859. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
399, 400.]
GREGORIUS .
17.860. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pres.sed, somewhat indistinct. About i in. when perfect,
[xliv. 113.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Constantine, full face, bearded,
with nimbus, jewelled dress, and book. Across the field an
illegible word.
R. + KGB.e TCjOCCjOAS rPHTOP.A MIK.PGN _ . . .
= + KiYPiie BtOHjeieij rn la aoyaq rPHroPiini . . . .
17.861. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
403, 404.]
GREGORIUS.
17.862. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -f§ in. when perfect, [xlix. 135.]
p. The Virgin Mary, standing full-face, with nimbus ; on
the breast a plaque or medallion bearing the figure of the
Child. In her hands a chaplet or rosary, held behind her.
Across the field two letters . . T.
R. A monogram : —
b
-p = rPHroPib (')
Beaded border.
This type appears to be unknown, cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr.
Byzant., pp. 38, 39.
^() CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.863. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
505, 506.]
DEMETRIUS (?).
17.864. [7th-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct from
corrosion. About -{-4} in. when perfect, [xliv. 220.]
0. A lion. Beaded border.
3
T
B. A monogram : — M — r-E.
A
17.865. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
571, 572.]
DIONYSUS.
17.866. [jth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : not quite per-
fectly impressed, in fair condition, -f- in. [xlvi. 171.]
C O
0. AI8 B. NYS
N O
= AIGNYJiOY. (?)
Beaded borders.
17.867. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
395. Z9^\
LEO EUSCAMMARIUS, ^/ A'A'./<.'j.
17.868. [13th cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct, pierced
for suspension. About I^V in. [xcviii. 97.]
f). The Virgin Mary standing, full-face, with nimbus ; the
Child on the 1. arm. In the r. h. a ball or small object.
Legend in the field : —
ivTr eV ic xc
= MHTHP eeOY. IHZOY2 XPISTGS;.
B. + BPOTOON fiOHCHCTACIC TACnpXH€ICKYPOY_
'A160CIMAKPOIC THCPOHCAP_ XACKOPH.
The lines form an iambic trimeter distich.
= + BPOTON POH^ H ZTAIIZ TAZ HPAZeij: KYPOY
AIOZI MAKPOII THZ POHZ APXAE KOPH.
The letters HP in nPAZeiZ, and AC in APXAC, arc respec-
tively conjoined.
.Sclilunibergcr describes and figures this bulla from an impression
attached to a document of the above Leo in the Monastery at I'atmos.
.Sij^illot^. Bysant., p. 51. This author reads the second line as
follows : —
AICjOCI MAKPOIC THC POHC AIIJKA KOPH.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. ^^
17.869. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
589, 590-]
THALASSIUS.
17.870. [6th-7th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -"^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 185.]
0. + eA_AACC_CIOV («c.)
R. + TH_ALAS__3IV.
Beaded border.
17.871. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
457. 45S-]
ISROMONE, {daughter) of SOPHRONEOS.
17.872. [2nd-3rd cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax. VV X -h '"• [Slo. ch. xxxiv. 78. K.]
Oval : a representation of St. George, riding on a horse, in
combat with the Dragon, the mouth of which he is piercing
with a long spear.
ICPOMONH ^ CO0PONH8.
The letters NH in each word are respectively conjoined.
= IZPOMONH + Zn^tJPnNHOY.
Perhaps from a gnostic gem.
JOHANNES.
17,873. [/th cent.] Leaden bulla : originally good, now
somewhat corroded in parts. About \ in. [xliv. 117.]
0. A monogram : —
II. A monogram : —
t
hE-e-K = eeoTOKe eoHeei.
Beaded borders.
8
_L
I
10
A— j— N = lOANNOY.
17.874. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
417,418]
JOHANNES.
17.875. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About ij in. [xl. 86.]
78 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A monogram : —
13
A— |— N = IQANNOY.
„ a)
B. ~ lOH^ANNI.
Cf. Ficoronius, viii. 5.
17,876. Copper electrotypes of the oltv. and rev. [cxii.
415-416.]
JOHANNES.
17.877. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. About i-jV in- [xliv. 115.]
p. Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, the Bishop of Myra,
full-face, with nimbus and book, the r. h. elevated in the act of
benediction.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
©_NI_KO_A„A OC = O AnOZ NIKOAAOZ.
R. <. + ^ __TONItjLl_ANNHNNI__KOLA6MOI_- CKenOIC
= TON inANNHN NIKOAAG MOI ZKenOIZ.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
Beaded border.
17.878. Copper electrotypes of the oh>. and ret: [cxii.
409, 410.]
JOHANNES.
17.879. [9th-ilth cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat indistinct. About -j\ in. when perfect,
[xliv. 1 14.]
Ji). The Virgin Mary, standing, full-face, with nimbus and
cloak, lifting up the hands in prayer. This appears to be the
type of H eeocKenAZTOZ, or " Protcg(^c dc Dieu," "La
Viergc, dcbout, les mains levees dan.s I'attitude dc I'oraison,"
as described by Schlumberger, o/>. cit., p. 38 ; being thus
designated on account of its occurrence on the seal of the
convent of the Virgin Thcoskcpastos at Trcbizond.
R. + _ eRGBe^TOOCOJA aojTu)
= + e[eoTO]Ke ecoHieren to zq acoyiao iocannh].
Beaded borders.
17.880. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rc7\ [cxii.
407, 40S.I
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 79
JOHANNES, /rfy«;////.f .
17.881. [7th-Sth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. About -L!} in. uhcn perfect, [xliv. 174.]
0. An imperial eagle, coiitoitriu', rising rcguardant with
wings expanded overhead.
. . . XR . . . lOHANWeS.
U. A monogram : —
u
A— |— N = inANNQY (0
+ XP6D6 . . FAMVLVS.
17.882. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
413.414-]
JOHANNES, .vrrvw Marice filii, crucifixi ; or JOHANNES
PEPAGOMENUS, serviisfilii MarUe (i.e., Jliesit Christi).
17.883. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : in fairly good
preservation. ^ in. [xliv. 11 8.]
p. + C<J>PA_riCIUJ_AOVA»_.M?V.
H. Tov_nenA^rcjOMe _NOV.
= + Z<J>PAri5: IO[ANNOY] AOYAOY MCAPIAS] YtlOY]
TOY nenArnMeNOY.
Beaded borders.
17.884. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
419. 420.]
CONSTANTINUS.
17.885. [Sth-ioth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About -^^ in. when perfect [xliv. 170.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a plaque
or medallion bearing the head of the Child with a cruciferous
nimbus. Across the field the legend : —
M_ e = MHTHP eeoY.
B. +-eKeB,e,_TCjoc(jJA ku)N'.
= + e[60T0]K€ BocHjecei] TO in acoyao]
KaN[5;TANTINQ].
17.886. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
393. 394-]
CONSTANTINUS.
17.887. [7th-ioth cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct from
corrosion. ,"v in. [xliv. 169.]
So CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Half-length figure of a Saint, full-face, betw. two
uncertain emblems.
R. + KU)_NCTAN_TIN8.
= SOPAriZ, or ZTAYPOZ KnNZTANTINOY.
Beaded borders.
17,888. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
391. 392.]
CONSTANTINUS .
• 17,889. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct from corrosion. About i in. when perfect, [xl. 85.]
p. A monogram : —
T
n-A-Nr, betw. the letters of the word ^q ^
= nANAriA BDHeH TCrj] HQ].
R. KCjl)N_CTANTI_NGO . . . _
= KQNZTANTINQ
17.890. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
3S9. 390-] .
CONSTANTINUS, son of GeorgiuS (?).
17.891. [8th-ioth cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct. -^ in.
[xliv. 173.]
0. Half-length figure of Constantino the Great, full-face,
with nimbus.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
O KCjOS"- TIN • = O Kn[N]ZTtAN:TIN[OZ].
B. + Kee.e, _Ka)NC(jON recjopr 100 w
= + KtYRije B[OH:e[en konzltantinjo . . . renpnn.
17.892. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
397, 398.]
CONSTANTINUS LAKAPINUS.
17.893. [circ. 1222 -1255.] Leaden bulla: somewhat
corroded, indistinct. -L^ in. [xl. 31.]
0. +_COPA_riC K0ON_q"ANTHN8,T8 AAKA niNb.
= + Z'l'PATIZ KQNZTANTHNOY TOV AAKAniNOY.
R. The bust or half-length figure of St. Theodore.
Legend in the field : —
o_e_€_o A o) po c = o eeoAnpoz.
Beaded border.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 8l
17.894. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
Of ^-> "]
"'' -—J
NICOLAUS LARDA.
17.895. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About Y'r in. when perfect, [xliv. 131.]
0. Half-length fit^ure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
jewelled nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast
a plaque or medallion bearing the bust of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus. See Schlumberger, op. cit., p. 402.
Across the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
R. [+ N:iKOA„[A]ONMeT__[0]NAAPAA_ [n]rNICK_[e]nOIC.
= + NIKOA[A]ON M6 TON AAPAA [RANAjrWH EKCGjnOIS.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
Cf. The family of Lar[da]nous, Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant.,
p. 672.
17.896. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii,
439, 440.]
LEO, " servus Christi."
17.897. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. \ in. [xliv. 120.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a plaque
or medallion [bearing the Child].
In the field an uncertain name.
R. + eK€_BOHeei_AeONTA_A8A,XV
= + eieoTOJKe BOHeei agonta aoyacon] x[Piit]oy.
17.898. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
421,422.]
NIKETAS MACHETERAS.
17.899. [8th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good,
somewhat o.xidised. -^ in. [xliv. 97.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, holding up the hands in prayer ; on her breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the head of the Child with cruci-
ferous nimbus. This type is called by Schlumberger the
Panagia orante.
In the field the words : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
VOL. V. O
82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. + C<t>PAriC„NIKHTA_T8MAXH_TAPl
= + Z<J)PAriZ NIKHTA TOY MAXHTAPI.
Beaded borders.
For the Byzantine family of Makhitar, Mekhitar, or Macheteras, see
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzani., p. 675, where this bulla is described
and engraved.
17.900. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and }-ev. [cxii.
363, 364-]
MARINUS (?).
17.901. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, very
indistinct. About 4 in- when perfect, [.xliv. 187.]
0. Two busts facing towards each other. Perhaps St. Peter
and St. Paul.
B. [+] _[MJAR_INI_ +. (?)
Beaded borders.
Cf. Thalassius, No. 17,870.
17.902. Copper electrotypes of the oln'. and rev. [cxii.
497, 49^-]
METRODORUS.
17.903. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. -{4 in. [xliv. 125.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-^-H, bctw. the words ™ ^y
= eeoTOKG BOHeei td aoyao zoy.
K. A monogram : —
T
P
M— }— H = MHTPOAQPQ.
(JL)
A
17.904. Cojipcr electrotypes of the oliv. and rev. [cxii.
433>434']
MICHAEL.
17.905. |8th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct from
corrosion. About V in. [xliv. 126.]
0. Half-length figure of the Archangel Michael, full-face,
witii nimbus.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 83
In the field the legend : —
M . . . X . . .
B. + K6_B,e,MI XAHA.
= + KCYPne BcoHieten mixaha.
17,906. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
435. 4 J6.]
NICOLAS MESARITES.
17.907. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct,
imperfectly impressed. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 59.]
^). Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up both hands. On the breast a plaque or
medallion bearing the bust of the Child, full-face, with nimbus.
Schlumberger {op. cit., p. 402), calls this la Vierge orante.
Legend across the field : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
R. NIK0AA8_.C4>PAriC . . ._TOVMeCA__ PITOV
= NIKOAAOY Cct>PAriZ CGIMl :-] TOY MEZAPITOY.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
17.908. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
225, 226.]
GEORGIUS NESTON
17.909. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla, indistinct in parts.
-{4 in. [xliv. III.]
0. St. George, standing full-face, with nimbus, a long spear
in the r. h., a shield in the 1. h.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
P
recjonoc.
The P over the to, the OC conjoined in a monogram : —
= o Arioz renpnoz.
R. + _c4>PAric_reojpri8_TaNeq"ON__ . . onoc
= + zoPATiz renpnoY toy NezTON . . onoi.
The line was intended to form an iambic trimeter verse.
Beaded borders.
17.910. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. [cxii.
401, 402.]
G 2
84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NIKETAS.
17.911. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -rj in. when perfect, [xliv. 130.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer; on the breast a plaque
or medallion bearing the bust of the Child with cruciferous
nimbus. Type of the Panagia BlacJiernitissa.
R. ...._.. KHTA_ . . rNHCKe_.noic
= [NIJKHTA [nANAFNH ZKenOIS.
The letters nh are united.
The line when perfect forms an iambic trimeter verse.
Perhaps the full legend would be :— TON AOVAON GOV NIKHTAN
nANATNH CKEnOIC. Cf. Schlumberger, fl/. f//., pp. 36, 48.
17.912. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
437. 438-]
NICEPHORUS .
17.913. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About -L!f in. when perfect, [xliv. 127.]
0. Figure of a saint, seated, full-face, with nimbus, lifting
up the r. h. in the act of blessing. In the field an uncertain
name . . T . . .
B. -~ + -- _[A]rieB,e,_TCjocujAaA,_NiKH<t>0[PCjo] . . ovpu) . .
__ . . AT,TCx) . . __ . nATY . .
= + [A]ri€ BcoHiecei] Tn la AOYAtni NiKHij>o[pn3
Beaded borders.
17.914. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rci<. [cxii.
443. 444-]
I
PETRA
17.915. [7th -8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, very in-
distinct. -Ur in. [xcviii. 94.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus. Across the field the words : —
[MP] ev = MHTHP eeoY.
B. + eK€B?e, _TC0CC0AS,__n6TPA KPHTO . . TO)
= + eieoTOjKe etoHjeieu to zn AOYLAnj hetpa...
. . KPHTOY
17.916. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
591. 592]
PROBINUS.
17.917. [loth- 1 ithccnt.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. About
fi in. [xliv. 178.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 85
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, clasp-
ing the Child (half-length) to her breast. In the field on
each side a cross pattee.
H. + _PRO -BINI __S6T^C~R.
Beaded borders.
17.918. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
445. 446-]
CONSTANTINUS RADENUS, or RADINUS.
17.919. [nth- 1 2th cent.] Leaden bulla: originally fairly
good, now imperfect at top, somewhat indistinct from corro-
sion. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 112.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
jewelled nimbus, holding to her breast a plaque or medallion
bearing the bust of the Child with the cruciferous nimbus.
A type apparently unnoticed by Schlumberger.
Across the field the words : —
ivrp ev = MHTHP eeoY.
H. ■- + -^ _[eK]6BO_tHe]61TCjL)_CtjOA8ACjO^KCjONTa)PA_
AHNCx)__ --«^
= (+ eeoTOKie bochgjgi to zn aoyao KnNETANTmn
PAAHNn.
Beaded borders.
Schlumberger describes and figures a different bulla of Constantinus
Radenus (p. 694), with metrical legend : —
+ C<t)PAriC PAAHNa rPAMMATGON KUJN.
17.920. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
405, 406.]
JOHANNES SETH.
17.921. [9th cent.] Leaden bulla : originally good, some-
what injured, -fj in. [xliv. 1 16.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, turned a little
to the r. h., with nimbus, the Child on the 1. arm ; the r. h.
pressed to the breast.
Across the field the legend : —
. . TB . = . . . IHZOY.
R. eKeBe_TcoccjO[A:_HOANH_-Tacie. ^■-
= e[eoTO]Ke stoHieei tq zq tAovAni hoanh (for inANNH)
TOY Zie (for ZHO).
Beaded borders.
This type appears to be similar to that distinguished as H OKTATCONOC
©60TOKOC. La TlUotokos cu Idole Octagone, by Schlumberger,
op. at., p. 37.
86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
17.922. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
411. 412.]
MICHAEL SCLEROS.
17.923. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat cor-
roded, imperfect. About /- in. when perfect, [xliv. 87.]
(2). • +_K6B,e,_MIXA_HA
R. Taj__CKAH POJ
= + K[YRi]e B[OH]e[en mixaha tq ikahpo.
Schlumberger describes five bulla; of the family of Scleros, " une des
plus puissantes et plus turbulentes families de I'empire byzanlin," p. 697.
The above is, however, unknown to this author.
17.924. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
in, 338.]
AULUS SEPTIMIUS (?).
17.925. [/th-Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : very hidistinct
from corrosion. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 161.]
0. + _ ^a . . . _l
r. sep__timi
= CRVX, or SIGNVM ACVJLCI] SEPTIMltlJ.
Carved borders.
17.926. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
381. 3S2.]
STEPHANUS.
17.927. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. |J- in. [xl. 84.]
0. stk + zw^CTAVP OCTVn OVKAI ^ + «<
ii. sw + AwrPAMMA T0JNCT6 ^^ANOV •>>- + /«
= STAYPOZ TVnOY KAI + + TPAMMATON 2Te4JANOY +
The two MS are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
17.928. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
453.454-1
STORACUS, or STORAX.
17.929. [6lh-7lh cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfect, indis-
tinct. About 1", in. [xliv. 184.]
0. Busts of two saints, probably St. I'cter and St. Paul,
BYZANTINE EMPIKE. 87
each with nimbus. Betw. them a cross ; above, another
cross.
R. STO_RACI.
15caded borders.
17.930. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK [cxii.
455.456.]
SOTERICUS.
17.931. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : indi-stinct. -j^ in.
[xliv. 135.]
(). Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the bust of the Child. The type
of the Panagia Blacliernitissa.
Across the field the legend : —
[MP] ev = MHTHP eeoY.
R. + K6B,e. -T(jJCCx)A8 _Aa)COaTI _ PHXOO.
= + KCYPue B[0H]e:6i] tq zq aoyao zqtiphxo
<yfor ZQTHPIKQ).
17.932. Copper electrotypes of the olw. and ycv. [cxii.
451.452-]
JOHANNES TRIANKONTAPHYLLOS.
17.933. [iith-i2th cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good,
somewhat oxidised. \ in. [xliv. 98.]
0. + K€ BOHeei.TCjOCAa^AOJ.
B. IU)_TaJTPI AKONTA _<t>VAOJ . ^ • ^.
= + K[YPi]6 BOHeei Tn z:o] aoyao koanniq
TQ TPIAKONTA<t>YA[A]a.
Beaded borders.
For the family of Triakontaphyllos — (a Byzantine word signifying the
Rose) — see .Schlumbcrger, Sigillogr. Dyzant., p. 711, where a bulla very
similar to the above, but with variant reading, is described.
17.934. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
365, 366.]
ROMANUS TRIAKONTAPHYLLOS.
17,935. [ioth-i2th cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly good,
somewhat corroded. About y- in. [xliv. 99.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
nimbus, the Child on the 1. arm ; the head of the Child
bears the cruciferous nimbus. In the field the words : —
MP e = MHTHP eeoY.
8S CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B- [+ e]Ke[B,e,]_[P](jOMANa)_TCjL)TPIA_KONTA_<l)YAU).
= + eCGGTGJKe BtOHjetei PinMANn rn TPIAK0NTA4>YA[A]n.
Beaded borders.
Schlumberger, Sigilloo;r. Bysa/i/., p. 711 (but the legend incorrectly
copied).
17.936. Copper electrotypes from the oiv. and rev. [cxii.
367, 368.] '
ROMANUS TRIAKONTAPHYLLOS.
17.937. [ioth-i2th cent] Leaden bulla: very imperfect.
About -:,' in. when perfect, [xliv. 100 ]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
nimbus, the Child on the r. arm.
In the field the words : —
[MP] ev = iviHTHP eeoY.
R. [+] _eKe[B,e,]_pa)MA[NCjL)3 tootpicaj_konta_4>va,
= c+j GteoTOJKe BcoHjecei] pomacnq] xn tpi[aj_
KONTA^YACAil].
Beaded borders.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Byzant., p. 711.
17.938. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
369. 370.]
GEORGIUS TUDECANUS.
17.939. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, sonio-
whtit indistinct. About f in. when perfect, [xliv. 105.]
0. St. George, standing full-face, with spear in the r. h. and
shield in the 1. h.
Legend down the sides of the field : — •
o reojpno
Ji. -.. + - C*PAriC reCOPn 8T8T8 ACKAN'.
= + z:4>PAri5; renpnoY toy toyagkancoy].
17.940. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
379. 3«o.J
GEORGIUS PHILOSOPHUS.
17,941. [loth cent.) Leaden bulla: corroded, indistinct.
I in. [xliv. 68.]
0. Half-length figure of St. George, full-face, with jewelled
nimbus, curled hair, spear, and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
© r6 U) • p ■ r I ■ oc.
+ G^'PAncreoopnov.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 89
BL Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, jewelled
nimbus, the hands uplifted :• —
MP . ev . = MHTHP eeoY.
This type of representation is called by Schlumberger,
p. 39, La Vierge Pcridoxcs, H nePiAOZOZ.
TOV <J>[IA10[C0]>4>0V.
= + z<i>PAriz renpnoY toy 4>[ia:o[zo]<j>oy.
Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Uy::ant., p. 566, classes the Philosophi with
the titular designations, but it appears, from the use of the article toO, to
be in this case a surname.
17,942. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
279, 280.]
CHRISTOPHORUS.
17.943. [gth-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla: fairly well pre-
sei^ved, somewhat indistinct. -^V in. [xHv. 107.]
0. - + ^ _rPA4> c<t>PA_rizcjo,
U. V P
"• SAO rOCXI_CTO<J>OPOV.
= + rPA<t>[AZ: ZOPATIZQ KAI AOTOYZ XPIZTO0OPOY.
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
Beaded borders.
Cf. the legend on a bulla described by .Schlumberger, Si\iUoi^f.
Byzant., p. 53, No. 7 ;— rPA<J>AC C<t>PAriZaJ S AOTOVC eeOACOPOV.
17.944. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
38s. 386.]
CHRYSANTHUS.
17.945. [Sth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat imper-
fect. About -^.j in. when perfect, [xliv. 108.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the head of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus.
Across the field the words :• —
_ MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
R- eK6B.e,^-T0L)ccjL)A _ovAXP icAN_eaj.
= eteoTOjKe BtOHieteu to zq aoyaq xpizanoo,
for xPYZANen.
Beaded borders.
17.946. Co[)pcr electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
383. 384-]
90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ANONYMOUS BULLAl AND
SEALS BEARING
REPRESENTATIONS OF SAINTS.
Jesus Christ.
\1,9A1. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from a bronze matrix in the Department of Media.'val
Antiquities, vir i"- [cxv. I.]
Half-length figure of Our Lord, full face, with cruciferous
nimbus.
Across the field the legend : —
ic xc = mzoYZ xPiiTOZ.
Beaded border.
The Virgin Mary.
17.948. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: imperfectly im-
prcssctl, iiulistinct. About V in. when perfect, [xliv. 147.]
0. Ilalf-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full face, with
head-dre.ss.
O T
H. A monogram : — I I E
A
17.949. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
481,482.]
17.950. [15th cent.?] Recent impression in red .sealing-
wax, from a bronze matrix in the Department of Medi;eval
Antiquities. -^K^ in. [cxv. 2.]
Ilalf-length figure, or bust of llie Virgin Mar}', full-face,
with nimbus, lifting up the hands in i)rayer.
Coarse work.
1
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 9I
Tlie Virgin and Child.
, " servtis Deiparce."
17.951. [7th- Sth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, somewhat indistinct in parts. About i in. [xliv.
180.]
0. The Virgin Mary, with nimbus, seated on a cushioned
throne ; before her, on her knees, the Child. In the field two
monograms : —
P„
r.h. |< 1. h. IaE
R. + _AOVAOV . THCe60„T0K0V_ +
Beaded borders.
17.952. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
447. 448.]
Another Bulla.
17.953. [/th-ioth cent] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -L in. [xliv. 189.]
0. The Virgin Mary, standing, the Child on the 1. arm (?).
H. A bust in profile to the r. h.
17.954. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.vii.
511, 512.]
17.955. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
i£ in. [xl. 90.]
0. Figure of the Virgin Mary, standing full-face, with
nimbus, the Child on the 1. arm. On the r. h. side a
t
le-e-K = eeoTOKe BOHeei.
k
on the 1. h. side a cypress tree.
Beaded border.
R. Apparently blank, with a cross rudely scratched on it.
17.956. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and re^j. [cxii.
565, 566.]
Another Bulla.
17.957. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About \'^ in. when perfect, [xliv.
190.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on her breast a plaque
or medallion bearing the head of the Child with cruciferous
nimbus. A type already explained in No. 17,931. In the
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
field, on the 1. h. a cross ; on the r. h., an indistinct device,
perhaps a cross also.
■f
R. A monoffram : — H— i— e— M.
^ I
A
17.958. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rci'. [cxii.
513. 514-]
Another Bulla.
17.959. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
-iS^in. [xl. 92.]
0. Half-length figure, or bust of the Virgin Mary, with
nimbus.
Across the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
b
R. A monogram : — M — [— €.
17.960. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and 7-ev. [cxii.
569, 570.]
Allot her Bulla.
17.961. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About -jAr in. when perfect, [xliv. 191.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Maiy, full-face, with
nimbus, on the breast the head of the Child. In the field on
each side a small cross.
'f
R. A monogram : — n — { — c = (.')
A
Beaded borders.
17.962. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
515, 516.]
Another Bulla.
17.963. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : fairly well pre-
served. Jj '1- [xliv. 192.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, the
Child on her breast. In the field on each side a cross.
Beaded border.
R. A monogram : — v — \—S = (?)
N
v^,
Border of foliage.
17,964. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK [cxii.
5>7. 5i«.]
ISYZANTINE EMPIRE. 93
The Virgin and Child ; and Saints.
17.965. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About It in. when perfect, [xliv. 143.]
0. The Virgin Mary, half-length, full-face, with nimbus,
lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a plaque or
medallion bearing the head of the Child with cruciferous nim-
bus. Across the field the legend
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
The type is that of the Panagia BlacJurnitissa, of Schlum-
berger.
R. Two saints, standing side by side, full-face, each with
nimbus, spear and shield. St. Theodore and ?
o NATiv ACx)P . . . = cnADNAnoY . . [eeo]Anp[02:.
17.966. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
473. 474-]
Tlie Virgin and Child, and St. Theodore.
17.967. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -j-";- in- [xcviii. 93.]
p. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer, on the breast a plaque
or medallion (bearing the head of the Child).
Across the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
Legend around or overhead illegible ;—
. . . Ci) . .
R. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with
nimbus, shield and spear.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
o e . . Atopoc.
Legend around or overhead : —
A Pto . .
Beaded borders.
17.968. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
593. 594-]
The Virgin and Child, and St. Nicolas.
17.969. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct, i in.
[xliv. 148.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, the Child on the 1. arm.
94 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Across the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
R. Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra, full-
face, with nimbus and book, lifting up the r. h. with crossed
fingers in the act of benediction.
Down the sides of the field the legend : —
NIKOA,
Beaded borders.
17.970. Copper electrotypes of the oltv. and ;r<'. [cxii.
483. 484]
Another Bitlla.
17.971. [/th-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. J^ in.
[xliv. 149.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, holding to her breast a plaque or medallion bearing
the bust of the Child.
Across the field the legend : —
MP ev = MHTHP eeoY.
R. Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra, with
nimbus and book, lifting up the r. h. with crossed fingers in
the act of benediction.
Down the sides of the field the legend : —
O ATP NIKOAA'.
Beaded borders.
17.972. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
48s, 486.]
Tlie Virgin and Child, and St. Spiridion.
17.973. [/th-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : \er)- indistinct.
■\ in. [xc\-iii. 95.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, with
nimbus, lifting up the hands in prayer ; on the breast a
plaque or medallion bearing the head of the Child with
cruciferous nimbus.
Across the field the legend : —
M e = MHTHP eeoY.
H. Half-length figure of a saint, full-face, with nimbus,
lifting up the hands in prayer.
Legentl down the sides of the field : —
ocn ....
Beaded borders.
CI. .SclilumljLigcr, Sigillos^r. liyzaiit., p. 19.
BYZANTINE EMI'IRK. 95
17.974. Copper electrotypes of the oIk'. and ;r7'. [cxii.
595. 596-]
The Virgin ami Child, and St. (?).
17.975. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. I'! in. [xliv. 193.]
0. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-face, the
Child on the 1. arm.
K. Half-length figure of a saint, full-face, lifting up the
hands in prayer.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
O 4>AXI OAAAC (0
Beaded border.
17.976. Copper electrotypes of the oIk'. and ;rr'. [cxii.
519.520.]
Figures of Four Saints.
17.977. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -rV in- [>^l'v. 138.]
p. Two saints, full-face, standing, holding betw. them a
standard.
R. Two saints, full-face, standing, holding betw. them a
long cross.
The legends down the sides of the field on each side arc
illegible.
17.978. Copper electrotypes of the ol>7'. and rev. [cxii.
46s, 466.]
St. George (?).
17.979. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from a
bronze matrix in the Department of Mediaeval Antiquities.
TT in- [cxv. 7.]
Half-length figure of St. George, with nimbus, spear, and
shield. In the field two indistinct initial letters. Perhaps
e r = eeioz renpnoi.
St. George and St. Devietrins.
17,980. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : indistinct. -^ in.
[xliv. 140.]
96 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Half-length figure of St. Demetrius, full-face, with
nimbus, spear, and shield.
Legend down the side of the field : —
AHMH = O AnOC AHMH!TPI02].
R. Full-length figure of St. George (.') full-face, with nimbus,
spear, and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
o . . . con . .
Perhaps for o atioz reOPnos.
17,981. Copper electrotypes of the obz'. and i-ev. [cxii.
467, 468.]
St. George and St. Theodore.
17.982. [jth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
y^ in. [xliv. 144.]
0. Half-length figure of St. George, full-face, with nimbus,
spear and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
P
© recA)ri' = ocAnoii renpnoz.
R. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full face, with
nimbus, spear and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
eeoA = rAnoi] eeoAcnPos].
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigiltogr. Byzant., p. 57.
17.983. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
475, 476.]
Another Bulla.
17.984. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -^, in. when perfect, [xliv. 145.]
0. Half-length figure of St. George, full-face, with nimbus,
spear and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
© noopcrnocc] = o cAnoz] nnpcrnocz].
\\. Half-length figure of St. Theodore, full-face, with
nimbus, spear, and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
[©ejeojAPOc = CO Anoz ejenAcnjPOj:.
17.985. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rn\ [cxii.
477. 478]
'
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 97
Si. Demetrius and St. Theodore.
17.986. [Sth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. About -f5.- in- [.xliv. 141.]
0. Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, with nimbus, spear,
and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
e> AH . . TP . .
and around :— HTP .... (.see No. 17,985.)
B:. Full-length figure of St. Theodore, with nimbu.s, spear,
and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
© ecejoAGOP . .
Apparently from the same matrix as No. 17,985.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigillogr. Dyzant., p. 57.
17.987. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xii.
469, 470-]
Another type.
17.988. [8th-9th cent] Leaden bulla: fairly well pre-
served. -iSj in. [.xliv. 142.]
0. Full-length figure of St. Demetrius, with nimbus, spear,
and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
© AHM.TP,
H. Full-length figure of St. Theodore, with nimbus, spear,
and shield.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
© eeoAcop.
There is also a legend round the obv. and rev, in the
usual position.
0. HrPAct>npoAeiKN
li. C*PAriA
= H rPA<l>[H] nPOAeiKNCYTAI] Zil>PAriA[A]
17.989. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
471.472-]
St. John Chrysostom.
17.990. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct. -^, in.
[xliv. 146.]
p. Full-length figure of St. John Chrysostom, with nimbus
and book.
VOL. V. H
98 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
_ P
ioo_x_CT = [0 Anoi: IOCANNHIj o xpyzoetcomozl
An iambic trimeter verse.
R. + XPV_C8NCT[OMA] ^C'l^PAnze— T8CGMUC_AOrBC.
= +XPY2:OYN STOMA Za>PAriZ6 TOYZ GMOYZ AOTOYC.
An iambic trimeter verse.
Schlumbergci-, S/j^'U/aj^r. Byzaiit., p. 48, No. 3.
17.991. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rei<. [cxii.
479. 480.]
J\IicJuiel the A r change!.
17.992. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct,
^in. [xliv. 150.]
0. Michael the Archangel, standing, ;full-face, witli open
wings, nimbus, spear and shield.
^^. + CAP]XI_GTPATH_reMIXAHA_AATPIN_CKen'.
= + APXlZTPATHre MIXAHA AATPIN ZK6n[0II].
The line is intended for an iambic trimeter verse.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Schlumberger, Sigilloffr. Byzaiit., p. 21.
17.993. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
487, 488.]
St. Nicolas.
17.994. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. About
\-\,m. \y.X\M. 151.]
0. Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra,
full-face.
Legend down the sides of the field : —
NIKO ....
H. An ornamental patriarchal cross upon three steps, and
betw. two smaller crosses, pommetdes.
Cf. .Schlumberger, Sillogr. Byzant., p. 59, No. 29.
17.995. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
489. 490-J
St. Nicolas and Other Saints.
17.996. Ivccent impressions in red sealing-wax, from a
silver matrix in the Department of Media.'val Antiquities.
; in. [cxv. 3, 4.]
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. 99
(i.) Half-length figure of St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra,
with nimbus, full-face ; vestment ornamented with crosses ;
lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, the fingers
crossed.
Down the field on each side the legend : —
O • ATI • OC^NI • KOA • Ol.
Legend uncertain.
(2.) Two saints, facing each other, with hands lifted up in
prayer. In the background a view of the Holy Sepulchre.
In the foreground, betw. the saints a seven-leaved rose or
flower, stalked.
Legend uncertain.
A Sainted Bishop.
n,997. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, indistinct. About -^r in. when perfect, [xliv. 194.]
p. A bishop, standing full-length, lifting up the hands in
the act of benediction.
Legend illegible.
R. A pair of scales evenly balanced, and other uncertain
emblems.
Beaded border.
17,998. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. [cxii.
521, 522.]
H
lOO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DEVICES.
A BUST.
17,999. [7th cent. ?] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
S in. [xl. 89.]
0. Helmeted bust to the right.
SID_ILL1.
B. Blank.
18.000. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiii.
563, 564]
XANAGAX.
18.001. [7th-lOth cent] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct. About -pn- in. when perfect, [xliv. 195.]
0. A gryllus, or composite figure, consisting of a bird or
eagle, a ram's head, and a horse's head.
li. HAN_ArAH.
Perhaps a gnostic or cabalistic word.
Beaded border.
18.002. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
523. 524-]
AN EAGLE.
18.003. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla. About -f., in.
[xliv. iy6.]
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant with expanded
wings.
ra
B. A monogram : — N
A
Beaded border.
18.004. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
52s, 526.]
Another type.
18.005. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -|"i in. [xliv. 197.]
PUBLIC LIBRARY
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. lOI
0. An imperial eagle, rising reguardant with expanded
wings.
R. Uncertain.
K • B' A . . .
18.006. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
527, 528.]
Another type.
18.007. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a bronze matrix in the Department of Media;val
Antiquities, -l^- in. [cxv. 10.]
An eagle rising reguardant contournL
+ AN6CA.
Anot]ier type.
18.008. \\.T). 1S03.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from a silver matrix with moveable setting, in the
Department of Mediaeval Antiquities. -,% in. [cxv. 5, 6.]
(i.) A double-headed eagle displayed. Above, a cross
fitchec.
© XPC eC : 1803 : ICRMXC.
= XPISTOS eGO£ 1803 lePOYZAAHM XPIZT02.
18.009. (2.) Two Saints, each with nimbus. Perhaps
intended for the Virgin and Child.
Legend as above.
A LION.
18.010. [7th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
T^s-in. [xliv. 198.]
0. A lion or griffin.
.... L€TR
B. Very uncertain.
lA . . ALVO,_
18.011. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
529. 530.]
A WOLF'S HEAD.
18,012. [Sth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from a bronze matrix in the Department of Mediaeval Antiqui-
ties, -i^- i"- [cxv. 9.]
A wolfs head, couped at the neck.
+ APIOVC.
Beaded borders.
I02 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MONOGRAMS OF UNKNOWN
PERSONS.
18.013. [/th-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -[% in. when perfect, [xliv. 153.]
0. A monogram : — n-p-c.
P
B. A monogram : — e | c.
K
X
18.014. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
493. 494-]
18.015. [jth-Qth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -J- in. when perfect, [xliv. 152.]
p. A monogram : —
f
K-6-H, betw. the words ^^ ^^^^^
B
= SGOTOKe BOHGGI TQ EQ AOYAQ.
H. . . 6 cn . . _ . . pon itmo it,in . .
Beaded border.
18.016. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
491, 492.]
18.017. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. Yi in- [><1- 93'1
8
0. A monogram : — P— s— E.
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. IO3
8
P
R. A monogram : — K— }— NC.
A
Beaded borders.
18.018. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
575. 576.]
18.019. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect. About
-^ in. when perfect, [xliv. 154.]
Beaded border.
8
0. A monogram : — Jj"R
A
u
B. A monogram : — I X P
OJX
Beaded borders.
18.020. Copper electrotypes of the obiK and rev. [cxii.
495. 495-]
18.021. [jth-gth cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfect, indis-
tinct. About I in. when perfect, [xliv. 207.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
H-G-K = eeoTOKe eoHeei.
B. A monogram : —
• — I — betw. the words TW • •
= TQ AOYAn ZOY.
18.022. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
549. 550.]
18.023. [7th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. |- in.
[xliv. 208.]
0. A monogram : —
A
K-e-H = KcoPH] AceznoiNA] BOHeei (?)
B
T
B. A monogram : — j — <
A
Beaded borders.
18.024. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
547, 54S.]
I04 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18.025. [7th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : somewhat indis-
tinct. J^^ in. [.xliv. 209.]
0. A monogram : —
o
T
K-e-H = eeoTOKe BOHeeL
B
a_
H. A monogram : — ^X[L
Beaded borders.
18.026. Copper electrotypes of the ol/v. and rev. [cxii.
545. 546.]
18.027. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed, injured. About i in. when perfect, [xliv. 214.]
0. A monogram :—
P
K-4-H, betw. the words T^ ^5;,^,^
B
= KYPIG BOHeei TQ IQ AOYAn.
H. A chainlet of eight ivy-leaves.
18.028. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. [cxii.
555. 556.]
18.029. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About 1 1 in. when perfect, [xl. 88.]
o
T
0. A monogram : — e — j — £
K
Legend around : — .... h • CA ... .
\i. A monogram of complicated character, incorporating
the letters -NK-CO-n-H-A.K-r-Y, etc.
Legend around : —
. . . HTCOC . . . = [BOHeiH TO S[n AOYAn] (0
Ikaded borders.
18.030. Copper electrotypes of the olrci. and rev. [cxii.
557, 55S-]
18.031. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla. ^ in. [xl. 95.]
p. In a square oy rectangular frame, the monogram : —
>-e-E
1{. lUank or defaced.
HYZANTINE EMPIRE. I05
18.032. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
5S1, 5S2.]
18.033. [7th-ioth cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct, -j^ in.
[xliv. 210.]
0. A monogram : —
P
I with an A in the loop of the P.
H. A monogram : —
^y with A betw. the L and V.
18.034. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
561, 562.]
18.035. [7th-8th cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. About
-^ in. [xliv. 212.]
R. A monogram : illegible.
18.036. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
553, 554-]
18.037. [7th-9th cent] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -|-~ in. [xl. 91.]
0. . . no_MA + •
BL A monogram : — |-— |
A
18.038. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii-
S67. 568.]
18.039. [7th cent.] Leaden bulla : indistinct. -^ in.
[xliv. 211.]
V
0. A monogram : — 2— 4— n
B. A monogram :— CloD.
18.040. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
573, S74-]
18.041. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : imperfectly im-
pressed. About -j2j in. [xliv. 215.]
0. A monogram : — i^c-
H. A monogram : — Arc reversed.
I06 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18.042. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
577. 578.]
18.043. [7th-8th cent] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About J-^ in. [xl. 94.]
u p
0. A monogram : — iX|
B. A similar monogram.
Beaded borders.
18.044. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
579. 580.]
18.045. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from a
bronze matrix in the Department of Mediaeval Antiquities.
\ in. [cxv. 8.]
8
A monogram : — — j — /> .
DOUBTFUL AND IMPERFECT.
18.046. [7th-9th cent.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct
from corrosion. About \"t in. when perfect, [xliv. 199.]
0. + eeoT_OKeBO_He€i +
B. ... M_CA . . IB . . .
18.047. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
531, 532.]
18.048. [Doubtful date.] Leaden bulla : almost wholly
corroded, -i in. [xliv. 201.]
0. . . . . HC . . O . . .
B. Illegible.
18.049. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [xliv.
533. 534]
18.050. [Doubtful date.] Leaden bulla : very indistinct.
About -!- in. [xliv. 202.]
0. N6 . . . SCa) . .
B. Illegible.
18.051. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxii.
535. 536-]
FRANCE.
FRANCE.
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS, etc.
DAGOBERT I. A.D. 628-638.
18.052. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from an impression in
the Bibliothuquc Nationalc, app. to an apocryphal charter
granted to the Abbey of St. Maximin of Treves. 3 in.
[cxx. I.]
Half-length figure of the king, with tunic, mantle fastened
up on the r. shoulder with a button, and hooped crown ; the
r. hand extended and clasped with the forefinger pointing
outwards ; in the 1. h. a sceptre with trifurcate head, perhaps
intended for a fleur-de-lis.
DAGOBERTVS REX Dl GRACdAI.
Trisor de Numismatiquc ct de Glyptiqiic : Sceaitx ties Rois et Reines
de France, fol., Paris, 1S34, pi. i., fig. i ; British Museum Photographs,
pi. 998, fig. I.
For the false charter of Dagobert see Montfaucon, Mon. de
la Monarch. Franc, torn, i., pi. xii. 6 ; and Ncniveaji Traitt' de
Diplomatique, tom. iv., p. 102. Douet D'Arcq, who does not
place this seal in the Collection de Sceanx, points out that the
matrix of the genuine seal of Dagobert I. (of which a de-
scription is given in that work, No. 2) was found in the
Dopartcment of the Doubs. It bears a " tcte de face, a
longue chevelurc, accompagnce de deu.x croix," and reads
"DAGOBERTVZ REX FRANGORVM." These points bring the
design of the seal into complete harmony with those of the
preceding and succeeding kings, and assist — if it were really
necessary to assist — the determining of the falsity of the
pretended seal.
THIERRI III. A.D. 688-690 or 691.
18.053. Plaster cast from a very indistinct impression, the
lower part imperfect. About ^ in. when perfect, [cxi. 46.]
no CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bust, full-face, with long hair.
. . . ODE . . CVS REX F . . . .
Cf. Inventaires et Documents pitblih par Ordre de PEmpcreur : Col-
lection de Sccaux,par M. Doue't D'Arcg, Paris, 3 torn., 1863, etc., No. 4.
*,* Note, this work upon the Seals presen-ed in the Archives de
V Empire Eran^ais, will be frequently referred to in the following pages
under the title of D'Arcq.
Cf. also Recueil des Sceaux Gothiqttes, Paris, 1 779, pi. i., fig. 5 ; Tr^sor,
pi. i., fig. 2 ; Brit. Miis. Photogr., pi. 998, fig. 2.
CLOVIS III. A.D. 691-693 or 695.
First Seal.
18,054. [a.d. 691.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression ; the lower part only remains. About \ in.
[cxi. 47.]
Bust, full-face, with long hair.
I
DOVIV3 REX F
D'Arcq, No. 5 ; Rec. des Sceaux Gotliiques, pi. i., fig. 6 ; Trhor, pi. i.,
fig. 3 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 998, fig. 3.
CHILDEBERT III. A.D. 695-711.
First Seal.
18,055. [a.d. 695.] Plaster cast from an indistinct im-
pression, li in. [cxi. 48.]
Bust, full-face, with long hair, short pointed beard. Bctw.
two Latin crosses.
+ CH REX FRAEORVM.
The impression struck twice, which has caused some of the
letters to appear a second time.
D'Arcq, No. 7 ; Rec. de Sceaux Gotliiques, pi. i., fig. 7 ; Trhor, pi. i.,
fig. 5 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 998, fig. 5.
PEPIN DE HERISTAL. A.D. 679-714, (p;-
PEPIN LE BREF. (,7;r. A.D. 751.
18,056. Plaster cast from an intlistinct impression. About
J X V in. [cxi. 50.]
Oval : impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. The
bust of a youth without beard, in profile to the riglit.
No legend.
D'Arcq, No. 12 (Pepin Lc Bref) ; 'frt!sor, pi. i., I'ig. 4 (Pepin de Heris-
tal) ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 998, llg. 4.
FRANCE : — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 1 I
CHILPERIC II. A.n. 715-720.
18.057. [a.D. 716.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, deficient on the r. h. side. About li in. [cxi. 49.]
Bust, full-face, with long hair. Below the chin, either a
short beard or a jewel on the neck.
Legend inverted and reversed : —
+ C EX bbfVUC.
D'Arcq, No. 10 ; /vVv. tlis Sceuiix Gothiqttcs, pi. i., fig. S ; Trt'sor,
pi. i., fig. 6. _______^
CARLOMAN. A.D. 768 or 769-771.
18.058. Plaster cast from a very indistinct impression,
imperfect on the 1. h. side. About I {- X i in. when perfect,
[cxi. 51.]
Oval : impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. Bust
of a goddess, in profdc to the left ; the head raised, hair tied
in a fillet and knotted up behind the head ; drapery over
the breast.
No legend.
D'Arcq, No. 14 ; cf. Ric. dcs Saaiix Gotliiqucs, pi. i., fig. ir, which is
badly drawn and appears to be reversed ; Trt'so/-, pi. L, fig. 7 ; Brit.
A/us. Fhotogr., pi. 998, fig. 7.
CHARLEMAGNE. A.D. 768-S14.
First Seal.
18.059. [a.D. 774.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a good
impression. About l^ X ifV '"■ [cxx. 2.]
Oval : impression from an oval intaglio engraved stone. A
bust, draped, turned to the r. in profile.
+ XPE PROTEGE CAROLVM REGE FRANC.
The N in Fr.\NC is formed with one perpendicular stroke
with V added thus : — IV.
D'/Vrcq, No. 15; Tr<!sor, pi. i., fig. 8; Brit. A/us. PJwlogr., pi. 998,
fig. 8.
Second Seal.
18.060. [a.D. 812.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a good
impression. About i| X \ in. [cxx. 3.]
Oval : impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. Bust
of Jupiter Serapis, with the modius on his head, in profile to
the left.
No legend.
D'Arcq, No. 16 ; Tresor, pi. i., fig. 9 ; Brit. .l/«r. Photogr., pi. 998,
fig. 9.
112 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LOUIS 1., " Le D3onnaire." a.d. 814-840.
18.061. [a.d. 816.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a
somewhat indistinct impression, i-f^ X i\ in. [cxx. 4.]
Oval : a bust, in profile to the r., crowned with laurel.
Perhaps from a Roman intaglio.
+ XPE PROTEGE HLVDOVVICVM IMPERATORE.
D'Arcq, No. 17 ; Trdsor, pi. i., fig. 10 ; Brit. A/us. Photoffr., pi. 998,
fig. 10.
Another Type.
18.062. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. About \\ x i| in. [cxx. 5.]
Oval : bust in profile to the r., crowned with laurel. The
drapery fastened on the r. shoulder with a button.
+ XPE PROTEGE HLVDOVVICVM IMPERATORE.
Trtfsor, pi. i., fig. 11 ; £rU. Mus. Photogr., pi. 998, fig. 11 ; not de-
scribed by D'Arcq.
LOTHAIRE I. A.D. 840-855.
18.063. [a.d. 843.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from an
indistinct impression. About i X -J in. [cxx. 6.]
Oval : impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. Bust
in profile to the r., crowned with laurel. Perhaps a portrait
of Caracalla or Alexander Scverus.
+ XPE ADIVVA HLOTHARIVM AVCG].
The legend appears to signify " Christe adjuva Hlotharium
Augustum," but D'Arcq reads the legend: — xPE adivva
HLOTARIVM, and expands it "Christe, adjuva Hlotharium
imperatorcm." The author of the Trcsor only discerns
. . JVVA • HLOTHARI.
D'Arcq, No. 20 ; Trdsor, pi. i., fig. 12 : Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 99S,
fig. 12.
CHARLES \\.,''Leauiiivcr A.D. 840-877.
First Seal.
18,064. [a.d. 843.] Plaster cast from a very indistinct
impression, i-^ x lyV in. [cxi. 52.]
Oval : bust of a youthful personage, in profile to the right,
head crowned with laurel.
+ KAROLVS GRATIA Dl • REX.
D'Arcci, No. 21 ; A'ec. di's Sa'ivix Ciothi(]ucs, pi. i., fii;. 16; Trdsor,
pi. ii., fig. I, from a very iiidislinct iiiiprcbsion ; Brit, ill its. Photogr.,
pi. 999, lig. I.
FRANCE:— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 13
LOUIS \1.," Le B^gue." A. D. 877-879.
18,065. [a. I). 879.J Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a very
indistinct impression, chipped at top. About \\ x i-,V '"•
[cxx. 7.]
Oval : a bust in profile to the right.
Legend uncertain.
D'Arcq, No. 27, with reading . . . GRATIA . . . ; Tri'sor, pi. ii., fig. 2 ;
Bril. Afiis. Photogr., pi. 999, fig. 2.
EUDKS. .\.L). 888-898.
18.066. [a.d. 889.] A thick mass of light brown :
en placard, well preserved, the legend obscure. About
2\ X 2 in. [Add. ch. 8516.]
Oval: impression of an antique oval intaglio gem : a bust,
in profile to the right, coupcd obliquely at the neck. The
hair filleted. Probably a Roman emperor.
+ [ODO GRATIIA Dl • RGX.
18.067. Cast in light brown composition from No. 18,066.
[li. 8.]
Reateil dcs Sceaux Gothiqucs, pi. i, fig. ig bis; Archaol. Journ., vol. v.,
p. 43 ; Brit. aMus. Photoi^r., pi. 999, (v^. 3 ; not mentioned by D'Arcq.
CHARLES, " Le Simple!' A.D. 898-929.
18,068. [a.d. 921.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
i-jV X Ii in. [cxi. 53.]
Oval : impression of a mediaeval oval intaglio gem. Por-
trait bust of the king, draped, the head wearing a crown
of laurels.
+ KAROLVS GRATIA Dl REX.
The small point in the D is noticeable.
Border beaded or engrailed.
D'Arcq, No. 29, with curious error in the date of the king, which is
attributed to 951 ; I\i-cucil dcs Sceaux Golhiques, pi. i., fig. 18; I'rt'sor,
pi. ii., fig. 3 ; Brit. Mtis. Photogr., pi. 999, fig. 4.
ROBERT. A.D. 996-1031.
18,069. [circ. A.D. 997.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a
chipped and somewhat indistinct impression. About 2-^ x
1 J in. [cxx. 8.]
Pointed oval : the king, half-length, full-face, crowned with
an open coronet of three fleurs-de-lis, or fleurons, long beard ;
VOL. V. I
114 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
cloak fastened over the r. shoulder, falling in regular plaits
over the breast. The hands lifted up from the elbow ; in the
r. h. a short sceptre, topped with a fleur-de-lis ; in the 1. h.
an orb.
+ ROTBERTVS GR[AC]IA DI FRANCORV REX.
This is the earliest example of the occurrence of the fleur-
de-lis on the seals of the Sovereigns of France.
D'Arcq, No. 31 ; T?-i'sor, pi. ii., fig. 4; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 999,
fig- 5-
HENRY I. A.D. 1031-1060.
18.070. [a.d. 1035.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a
good impression. i| in. [cxx. 9.]
The king, full-face, with crown of three fleurons, long
beard, tunic and mantle fastened on the r. shoulder, and
falling down in folds over the breast ; in the r. h. a sort of
flower or fleur-de-lis ; in the 1. h. a baton or sceptre. He is
seated on a cushion, upon a throne without back, ornamented
with two semicircular headed arches in each of two storeys ;
feet on a footboard. A narrow frieze and somewhat broader
string-course complete the details of the architecture.
HEINRIC DI GRA FRANLORV REX.
The letters HE and NC (a squared C) are respectively
conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 32 ; Tic'sor, pi. ii., fig. 6 ; Bi'il. Mus. Phoiog-r., pi. 999,
fig. 6.
PHILIPPE I, A.D. 1060-II08.
J'lrst Seal.
18.071. [a.d. 1068.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a
fairly good impression, i ij in. [cxx. 10.]
This appears to be from the same matrix as the seal of
Henry I., King of the French, but the lower storey of the
throne has been removed, or has been chipped off ; the sceptre
appears to be more obliquely placed, and the legend
altered to : — •
PHILIP' Df GRA FRANCORV REX.
D'Arcq, No. 33 ; Irhor, pi. ii., fig. 7 ; /)';•//. Miis. Photogr., pi. 999,
fig. 7. The second seal described by D'Arcq, not figured in the Trdsor,
is of a different typo.
LOUIS VI.," Lc Cms." A.D. iloS-1137.
18.072. |a.I). 1 108.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a
good impression. 2,' in. [cx.\. Ii.]
FRANCE :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. I15
The king seated full-face, long curled hair, crown with three
(leurons or fleurs-de-lis ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis or triple
flower, each top terminating in three pellets : in the 1. h. a
long sceptre with two knops in the stem and topped with a
fleur-de-lis. The drapery consists of a tunic with rufllcd
sleeves and a bordered mantle or cloak fastened on the r.
shoulder with a fermail having three upstanding ornaments.
The throne is carved with the fore part of a lion at each end :
the king's feet rest on a graded footboard or dais of three
steps. In the background on the lA'-v., an ornamental cross,
quatrefoil, or star of four points in cross.
LVDOVICVS Dl GRA FRANCORVM REX.
Beaded borders.
D'.Vrcq, No. 35 ; Trdsor, pi. iii., fig. I ; Brii. Mus. Photot^., pi. 999,
f'tJ. 8.
LOUIS VII., "Le Jejiner A.D. 1137-1180.
First Seal.
18,073. [a.D. 1 141.] Reddish brown composition of wax
with an earth, perhaps a burnt umber or sienna. About 3 in.
Fine, the rev. chipped on the 1. h. side. Originally app. to a
documotit, which is not now with the seal, by reddish brown
threads, [xxxviii. 182.]
p. The king, with long hair ; crown fleury, sleeved undcr-
tunic, and over it a flowing dress fastened by a fermail over
the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. a long
sceptre with top consisting of a fleur-de-lis, encadn'c, or " haste
surmontee d'un petite fleur-de-lis encadree dans un carre pose
diagonalement " {Tri's.). The king seated on a stool or
throne, the ends or sides of which are carved as lions with
open mouth and talons extended. Feet of the king on a
projecting dais or footboard.
LVDOVICVS DT GRA FRANC0RVP1 REX.
Beaded borders.
R. The king, as Duke of the Aquitainians, with hauberk of
mail and continuous coif, conical helmet with nasale or nose-
piece ; broad-sword held aloft in the r. h., convex kite-shaped
shield in the 1. h., prick-spur and curved toe-points, in armour ;
riding on a horse galloping with all legs extended to the full,
to the r. The accoutrements of the charger consist of saddle
with pommel before and behind the rider, poytrail or breast
strap, and reins.
Legend continued from the obv. -. —
ET DVX AQVITANORVm.
Beaded borders.
I 2
Il6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
This is the earliest example of an appended seal used by
French Sovereigns, former examples having been en placard,
plaqtit', or attached to the surface of the document to which
they give sanction.
D'Arcq, No. 36 ; Recueil des Sccaiix Gothigues, pi. iii., nos. 28, 29 ;
Trdsor, pi. iii., figs. 2, 3 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 999, figs. 9, 10.
18.074. Sulph. casts from the ohv. and rev. [cxx. 12, 13.]
Second Seal.
18.075. Sulph. casts, tinted green, from a good impression.
l| in. [cxx. 14, 15.]
0. This is a close copy of the obv. of the first seal. No.
18,073, and differs only in proportions of some of the details.
The king's feet rest on a curved dais or footboard ornamented
with three small pinnacles, two on the r. and one on the 1.,
and with a course of small annulets or rings.
LVDOVICVS DT GRA FRANCORVm REX.
R. A small oval counterseal. i^ x \\ in. A plain fleur-
de-lis of elegant design.
Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1000, figs, i, 2 ; D'Arcq, No. 37, but with
different counterseals, of which one is described as " un abraxas " from a
charter dated a.d. 1174 ; and another a "pierre gravde, reprdsentant une
Diane," from a charter dated a.d. i 176.
PHILIPPE \l.,"Augusti'r A.D. llSo-1223.
18,076. [a.d. 1 1 So.] Dark -green : fine, with raised rim.
App. by faded red strands of soft thread. Diam. of face of
seal 3 in. ; diam. outside measure 3,^ in. [Add. ch. 15,480.]
0. Resembles the obv. described in No. 18,073 fo*" King
Louis Ic Jeunc, in general idea, but is not from the same
matrix, and there are several points of difference. The fleur-
de-lis in the r. h. appears to be furnished with a hanging
chain or pendant, but this may only be a defect in this par-
ticular impression. The footboard is carved on the edge, and
has small arches on the 1. h. side.
PhlLIPPVS Dl GRA FRANCORVM RGX.
li. A small oval counterseal, with mark of a looped handle
at the top. i^ X iv in. A ^cwx-'X'z-W't, Jleunvuu'e.
Border carved or beaded.
D'Arcq, No. 38 ; Recueil, pi. iii., fig. 30 {obv. only) ; Tri'sor, pi. iii.,
fig. 5 ; Brit. Mus. Plwlogr., pi. looo, figs. 3, 4.
FRANCE: — SEA-LS OF SOVEREIGNS. II7
LOUIS VIII., "Z^ Lionl' or " Cceur de Liott."
A.D. 1223-1226.
18.077. [a.ix 1223.] Siilph. casts, tinted green, of the obv.
and rev. of a fine impression. 3 in. [cxx. 16, i/A.]
0. Same design as the obv. of the seal of preceding king,
Phih'ppc I., but with different proportions. The footboard or
dais in perspective.
LVDOVICVS • DT • GRA • FRANCORVM • R€X.
B. A smaller oval counterseal. i-nr X i-V in. A heart-
shaped shield of arms : sem6-de-lis, for the Kingdom OF
France, generally known as France (Ancient).
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 40; Reciicil, pi. iii., No. 31 {obv. only); TVA^r, pi. iv.,
fig. I ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1000, figs. 5, 6.
18.078. [A.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast of the rev. only from an
indistinct impression. [D.C., E. 321.]
Beaded border.
18,078.* Another.from a fairly good impression, [cxx. 17B.]
LOUIS IX., " St. Louis." a.d. 1226-1270.
First Seal.
18.079. [a.d. 1246.] Sulph. casts, tinted green, from a
fine impression. 3-,% in. [c.kx. 18, 19.]
0. The king with hair not so long as worn by his prede-
cessors on their seals ; full-face ; crowned, with long cloak
fastened by brooch over r. shoulder and having a broad
bordure diapered lozengy with a fleur-de-lis in each interstice ;
in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis without bar ; in the 1. h. a long sceptre
topped with a fleur-de-lis Jieuronn^e. The king seated on a
throne composed of the heads and forelegs of two lionsor dogs.
LVDOUIGVS Dl G"RA FRANCORVm ReX.
R. A smaller oval counterseal. \\ x IVV in. A fleur-de-
lis _/?^«;'^««t'<?.
D'Arcq, No. 41 ; Trhor, pi. iv., fig. 2 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. looi,
figs. 3. 4-
Second Seal.
18.080. [.\.D. 1261.] Light-greenish-brown, varnished:
repaired. App. by loose strands of soft red threads. 3I in.
[Cott. ch. XX. I.]
p. The king, with hair not so long as worn by his prede-
cessors on seals, crowned, with long cloak having a broad
hordurcjieurdelist'e; in his r. h. a fleur-de-lis with trans\crse
bar (the first seal having in this place a fleur-de-lis without
Il8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bar) ; in the 1. h. a long sceptre held obliquely, topped with a
fleur-dc-lis^t.v/;'(W«t1'. The king seated on a throne composed
of the heads and forelegs of two lions. Footboard carved
with trefoiled arches.
[LVD]OVICVS : Dl : [GTiAl FRANICGRVM : R6X.]
Beaded borders.
li. A smaller oval countcrscal. i-l x iW in. A fleur-de-
lis, sans fleiirons. (The first seal has in this place a flcur-dc-
V\sJlenronni'e)
D'Arcq, No. 42 ; Remcil, pi. iii.. No. 32 {pbv. only) ; Trt'sor, pi. iv.,
fig. 3, which the author describes as " un pcu moins grand que la prdcd-
dent," p. 6 ; Brit. A/us. Photogr., pi. looi, figs, i, 2.
18.081. Sulph. casts, tinted green, from a fine impression,
[cxx. 20, 21.]
LVDOVICVS : DT : GRA : FRANGORVM : R6X.
18.082. [.\.D. 1263.] Dark-green: very imperfect, some-
what indistinct. App. by strands of green silk. [Add. ch.
I6,3SS-]
Regency Seal, or Seal of the King during absence
at tlie Crusade. A.D. 1269.
18.083. Sulph. cast from a good impression, the edge
slightly chipped. 2^ in. [cxxv. I.]
A jewelled crown with three jewelled fleurs-dc-Iis, of those
at the side only one-half is shown. Within a finely carved
rosace or cusped panel of eight points. The spandrils
enriched with countersunk trefoil openings.
i» S' • LVDOVICI ■ Dei • GRA • FRANCOR ■ RCG • IN •
PARTIBV3 • TRANSMARINIS • AGGNTIS.
Beaded borders.
U'Arcq, No. 43, with notice of a countcrscal, "(5cu scmd de France";
Trisor, pi. iv., fig. 4.
PHILIPPE III., " /,^ /i^rt^fl'/." A.D. 1 270-1 2S5.
First Seal.
18.084. [A.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a fine
impression. 3,1 in. [cxx. 22, 23.]
p. Tiie king seated, full-face, long hair cinled, with bor-
dered mantle, fastened by a ball-shajjcd fermail over the r.
shoulder, crown of three fleurs-de-lis in sight ; in the r. h. a
fleur-de-lis, in the 1. li a long sceptre topped with a ficur-de-
Wajlenronni'e. Throne terminated at each end with head and
feci of two dogs or greyhounds. iMnuldcd footboard,
-i" PhlLIPPVS : D€l : GRAGIA . FRANGORVM : RGX.
FRANCE: — SEALS OV SOVEREIGNS. II9
The letters ornamented with small slipped fleurons and
fleurs-de-lis.
Beaded borders.
li. A smaller round counterseal. I^ in- diam. A shield of
arms of France (Ancient). IJackground replenished with
trefoiled leaves of ivy, three above the shield ; four at each
side on a wavy tendril.
D'Arcq, No. 44 ; Trhor, pi. v., fig. i ; Brit. Afus. Photogr., pi. looi,
figs. S, 6.
Second Seal.
18,085. [a.D. 1272J Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a fine
impression. 3-i. in. [cxx. 24. 25.]
0. The king, seated, full-face, curled hair at the sides of
the face, mantle bordered with a broad orphrey charged with
ten fleurs-de-lis, bordered sleeves ; crown of three fleurs-de-
lis in sight and jewelled circlet ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in
the 1. h. a long sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis _/?i??/;v«w^.
Throne or folding seat of two pairs of dragons with open
mouths, the feet like those of dogs Feet rest on a footboard
with trefoiled arch below, and carpet or pavement diapered
lozengy with an annular knot at each crossing and a quatre-
foil in each interstice.
o PhlLIPPVS i Dei : GRACIA ; francorvm ; Rex.
Beaded borders.
li. A smaller round counterseal. I-;^ in. diam. A shield
of arms : ten fleurs-de-lis, four, three, two, and one, for seme-
de-lis, France (Ancient). Background replenished with a
branch of three leaves of ivy above the shield, and at each
side a wavy sprig bearing as many leaves.
D'Arcq, No. 45, but the counterseal or reverse is wrongly stated to be '
" meme que le prdcedent " ; 'I'ri'sur, pi. v., fig. 2 ; in this work the coun-
terseal of the second seal only is figured as common to both the first and
second, which is incorrect. It is described, however, as " sur des rin-
ceaux, I'dcu semd de fleurs-de-lis sans nombre," a description more
applicable to the shield of the first counterseal than of the second.
This first counterseal does not appear therefore to have been noticed by
the two writers above-mentioned. Brit. Mas. Photogr., pi. 1002, figs, i, 2.
PHILIPPE V7.,"LeBei:' A.D. 1285-1314.
18,086. [a.D. 1286.] Green, mottled or clouded in places :
very fine, with raised rim. App. by strands of soft red and
green threads. Diam. of face of seal 3-j in. ; outside measure
41 in. [Add. ch. 15,481.]
0. The king, full-face, open crown of three fleurs-de-lis and
jewelled band, flowing dress with broad border charged with
I?0 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
fleurs-de-lis. In the r. h. a fleur-de-lis held betvv. the thumb
and forefinger, the other fingers closed. In the 1. h. a long
sceptre held somewhat obliquely, topped with a fleur-de-lis.
The king is seated on a throne, the ends of which terminate
on each side with two lions side by side, the mouths open.
Beneath the king's feet a footboard or platform having a
diapered carpet on it, and below, a trefoilcd arch betw. two
semi-arches.
PhlLlPPUS : DGI : GRACIA • FRANCORVM : RGX •
Three inner borders or annuli, one outer border, finely
beaded.
B. A small round counterseal. i|i in. diani. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Ancient), viz., ten fleurs-de-lis,
four, three, two, and one, in pile, a variation of the semt^-de-lis
adopted by King Louis VIII. See No. 18,077. From
behind the shield spring three triple branches of ivy, the stems
elegantly drawn in a wavy wandering manner.
13eaded border.
This seal is enclosed in a bag or case of ancient damask
satin, red and green, bearing pairs of eagles respectively, set
diagonally across the stuff.
D'Arcq, No. 47 {jpreinier contrc-sccau) ; Tn'sor, pi. v., fig. 4 ; Bril. Mus.
Photogr., pi. 1002, figs. 3, 4.
18.087. [a.d. 1311.] Dark-green: indistinct, chipped at
the edge. App. by soft green threads. [Cott. ch. xx. 4.]
The condition of this impression shows that the matrix of
the seal had suffered considerably from friction and wear
since the date of its making. The counterseal especially has
been very much worn down by use.
18.088. Sulph. casts from No. 18,087. [D.C., F. 619, 620.]
Philippe Le Bel used, in addition to the Great Seal with
first and second countcrseals, and the .Secrctum (D'Arcq, Nos.
47, 48), a golden seal (apparently unknown to that author).
This is evident from Add. MS. 30,662, fol. 372 <^. (Collection
of Treaties and Letters relating to the foreign policy of the
French.) " Lettre de Loelin, Prince de Galles, au Roy
Philippes de France hiy mandaiit auoir rcceu scs Icttres scellees
d'un sccaii d'or contenant lo Iraicte d'aJliance entre la Princi-
paute de Galles et hi France, (ju'il faict gariler la dicte lettre
comme une rclique dans les armoircs de L'Eglisc, promet
au diet Seigneur Roy amitid perpetuelle et de nc traittcr
auec les Anglois et dc faire ce qu'il poura pour sc tirer dc
Icur Joug." ..." Litteras vcstras sigillo aarco iinprcssas."
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 121
LOUIS X., " Ilutiii," King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1314-1316.
First Seal.
18.089. 1 1 Jan. A.D. 1315.] Suiph. cast, tinted green, from
a fine impression. 3 -J in. [cx.x. 26, 27.]
0. The king, full-face, crowned as before, in the r. h. a long
sceptre flcury ; in the 1. h. resting on the knee, a sceptre topped
with the hand of Justice. Throne or folding seat of lions,
over which is thrown a bordered tapestry of diapered work.
Footboard ornamented in front with a course of quatrefoils
and trefoil alternately disposed. Overhead a canopy with
ogee arch, crocketed, and having side pinnacles springing
from corbels in the shape of lions' heads.
LVDOVICVS X D61 : GRACIA : FRAtlCORVm 1
GT t MAVARRe : R€X.
Borders carved with small quatrefoils.
H. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield
of the Royal Arms of France (Ancient). On an escar-
buncle or orle, cross, and saltire of chains, in allusion to the
arms of the KINGDOM OF Navarre, which are blazoned as :
"a la chaine en triple orle, en croix et en sautoir." Within a
cusped panel or rosace of eight points.
D'Arcq, No. 49 ; Trc'sor, pi. vi., fig. 2, the author appears to reverse
the order of the first and second se.ils of this king ; Brit. Mus. Photogr.,
pi. 1002, figs. 5, 6.
Second Seal.
18.090. [June, A.D. 1315.] Sulph. casts, tinted green, from
a fine impression. 3^ in. [cxx. 28, 29.]
p. Design very similar to that of the obv. of the first seal,
with the 1. h. extended outwards, the sceptre with hand of
Justice. Pinnacles of canopy omitted. The ornaments of
the footboard altered to a string of nine roses or cinquefoils
pierced. Inner edge of the field ornamented with cusjos,
each of which terminated with a fleur-de-lis.
LVDOVICUS t D6I : GRACIA : FRAMCORVm :
ex t MAVARRe : Rex.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. Similar in
design to, but somewhat larger than that of the counterseal of
the First Seal, and the orle of chains disposed difierently by
not following the outline of the cusps but being circular.
D'Arcq, No. 50 ; TrJsor, pi. vi., fig. i ; Brii. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1003,
figs. I, 2.
122 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PHILIPPE v., " Le Long" King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1316-1322.
18,091. [a.D. 1319.] Dark bronze-green: edge imperfect,
originally fine. App. by strands of soft green thread. Diam.
of face of seal 3^ in. ; outside measure 4 in. [Cott. ch. xx. 3.]
0. The king with crown of three trefoils, and jewelled
band, in the r. h. a long sceptre fleury with five leaves ; in the
1. h. a sceptre with the hand of Justice. Seated on a throne
covered with drapery, with a lion's head at each end. Feet
on a platform. Behind the king a pavilion diapered lozengy
with small flowers in the interstitial spaces, and embroidered
border.
PhlLIPPWS : DCei :] GRACIA : FRANCORVm :
GT : tlAVARRe : RGX.
Beaded border.
li. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Ancient). In a rosace or
cusped eight-foil ; the background being formed with loops
of chain, in allusion to the armorial bearings of NavarRE,
viz., "a la chaine en triple orle, en croix et en sautoir." The
inner edge of the rosace and border enriched with small
quatrefoil flowers.
D'Arcq, No. 51 ; Tri'sor, pi. vii., fig. I ; Brit. Mas. Photogr., pi. 1003,
CHARLES IV., " Le Bel" King of France and Navarre.
a.D. 1322-1328.
First Seal.
18,092. [a.D. 1322.] Light-brown, with a mottled varnish :
originally fine, now impcriect on the l.-h. side. App. by
strands of soft green and red silk. About 3 j in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 15,482.]
0. Resembles in general aspect the olm. of the seal of
Philippe v., but without the pavilion. The king's dress is
bordered and embroidered, with a ferniail on the r. shoulder.
The drapery of the throne embroidered ; and the lions' heads
turned more into view.
KAROLVS : DGI : GRACIA : FR[ANGORVM :
ex : NAVARRe : REX.]
Beaded border.
11. A smaller round counterseal. 1 „' in. diam. Similar to the
counterseal used by his predecessor. No. 18,091, but smaller.
I)'Arc(|, No. 52 ; Tii'sor, pi. vii., fig. 2. (Tlic c<ninlcrscal, wrongly
aUributcd by this work to Charles IV., really belongs to the following king.)
FRANCE: — SKALS OF SOVERKIGNS. 123
PHILIPPE VI., "De Valois." A.l). 1328-1350.
18.093. [a.d. 1330.] Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a fine
impression of tlic obv. with indistinct rev. 3f in. [cxx.
30. 3I-]
p. The kin^, full-face, crowned, and holdinj^ sceptres, etc.,
very similarly dcsiijned to the cbv. of the Great Seal of
Philippe v.. No. 18,091. The pavilion behind the king is
wider at the upper part.
PhlLIPPM.S I D6I X GRACIA FRAtlCORVm : RGX.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round countcrscal. i-^V 'i- diam. A shield
of the Royal Arms of France (Ancient). Betw. five in-
distinct devices. Within a rosace or cusped panel of eight
points.
D'Arcq, No. 54, where the counterscal or rtv. is said to be "I'dcu scmd
de France, dans une rosace parsemde de lleurs de lys ;" Trhor, pi. viii.,
lig. I, obv. only ; Brit. Mus. PItoiogr., pi. 1004, figs, i, 2 ; Uredius, Les
C^iu'dlogies des Comtcs dc hlandres, vol. i., p. 43.
18.094. [a.d. 1 33 1.] Facsimile of the seal, made of card-
board painted and drawn. Appended by green silk strands
to an original deed. [Add. ch. 6700.]
18.095. [.V.D. 1335.] Yellow: a small fragment bearing
only the letters vm of the word FRANCORVm in the legend.
[Add. ch. 25,825.]
EDWARD III., King of France and England.
a.d. 1 340-1 377.
V. Vol. I., pp. 23-26, 28, Nos. 181-209, 224-230. (Four types.)
JOHN II., "Le Bon." a.d. 1350-1364.
18,096. [a.d. 1352.] Mottled-green: originally fine, now
rubbed in places. Appended by green silk strands, and
enclosed in a circular box of turned wood. 3J- in. [Cott. ch.
XV. 9.]
p. The king, seated, full-face, with long curled hair ;
jewelled crown with three fleurs-de-lis in sight, and two pearls
on points : mantle fastened over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h,
a sceptre fleur-de-lise in the 1. h. ; in the 1. h. a sceptre topped
with the hand of Justice or hand of Blessing. The throne
is carved to represent two eagles, rising reguardant addorsed,
with tapestried drapery thrown over. The king's feet rest on
124 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
two lions sejant guardant. Overhead is a canopy with ogee
arch and tabernacle work.
lOhAMneS S DGI I GRACIA : FRAMCORVm t Rex.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
H. A smaller round counterseal. i|- in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Modern). Background re-
plenished with foliage and flowers. Within a rosace or carved
panel of eight cusps.
D'Arcq, No. 58 ; Tr<fsor, pi. viii., fig. 4 {o6v. only). The counterseal
(fig. 6) is called " Sceau Secret" by D'Arcq, Nos. 59, 60; Bni. Mus.
Photogr., pi. 1004, figs. 3, 4.
CHARLES v., "Le Sage!' A.D. 1364-1380.
18.097. Sulph. casts from a fine impression. 3|- in. [cxxv.
2, 3-]
0. The king, seated, full-face, with long curled hair ;
jewelled crown with three fleurs-de-lis in sight, and two
leaves ; mantle fastened over the r. shoulder with a fermail
charged with a fleur-de-lis ; in the r. h. a long sceptre reaching
to the ground, fleur-de-lise ; in the 1. h. a sceptre topped with
the hand of Justice, or hand of Blessing. The mantle is
furnished with a broad bordure. The throne is carved to
represent two dragons' or cockatrices' heads, with gills or
wattles and fin-like combs, with tapestried draperies thrown
over the seat. The king's feet, in armoured shoes with long
pointed toes, rest on two lions sejant guardant addorsed.
Overhead is a canopy, with ogee arch and tabernacle work,
resting on a corbel on each side carved with a .saint's head.
KAROLVS « D6I • GRACIA • FRANCORVM ! R€X.
Carved borders.
H. A smaller round counterseal. i-J in. diani. A shield
of the Royal Arms of France (Ancient). Ensigned
with a crown as worn by the king on the ohv. ; betw. on the
dex. side a sceptre, on the sin. a sceptre topped with a hand,
each as held by the king on the obv.
, D'Arctj, No. 63 ; Trc'sor, pi. x., fig. i ; Socii'tJ de Sphraf^istique de
Paris, torn, iii., p. 33 {obv. only) with a treatise on the historical and
artistic aspects of the seal, by M. L. J. Guenebault.
Seal of Absence.
18.098. [ad. 1376.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression,
3 in. |cx.\v. 6, 7.]
p. The king, half-length, full-face, with crown as before ;
in the r. h. a sceptre ; in the 1. h. a sceptre topped with a
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 12$
hand as before ; holding before him a shield of the RoYAL
Arms ok France (Modern). Bctw. two dolphins hamiant
embovved. In each space of the points a fleur-de-lis. Within
a car\ed and pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with the
carved quatrefoils along the inner edge. The spaces or span-
drils on each side of the pointed cusps are enriched with small
carved and countersunk panels.
* SIGILLUm » KAROLI t DGI : GRACIA t FRANCORWm S
RCGIS SINS ABSGNCIA I mAGNI.
B. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A sc»u' of
fleurs-de-lis, viz., four fleurs complete in cross, with portions of
others.
D'Arcq, No. 64 ; Tr/sor, pi. x., fig. 2.
RICHARD II., Ki>!g- of France and England.
A.D. 1377-1399-
V. Vol. I., pp. 28-30, Nos. 231-252.
CHARLES VI. A.D. 13SCH.1422.
18.099. Yellow or uncoloured : originally fine, now
chipped at the edge in some parts. 3-I in. [xlix. 137.]
p. The king, seated, full-face, hair curled, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis, bordered mantle fastened over the r. shoulder.
In the r. h. a sceptre flcur-dc-lise ; in the 1. h. a sceptre with
the hand of Justice as before. Throne carved with floral
ends, terminating with a fleur-de-lis at each side. The king's
feet rest on two lions couchant reguardant addorsed.
e> KAROLVS S DGI S GRACIA S FRAtlCORVpn S RGX.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Modern) held up by an angel
with nimbus, and open wings, holding sceptres as described on
the obv.
D'Arcq, No. 68 ; Trdsor, pi. x., fig. 4 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1005,
figs. I, 2.
18.100. [A.D. 1397.] Yellow or uncoloured: indistinct.
[Add. ch. 4274.]
Fragment only, showing portion of the r. arm of the king,
and of the sceptre which he holds. The fleur-de-lis which
rests on the r.-h. corner of the throne also remains.
CFR]At1CORVm
Portion of the counterseal remains, showing a part of the
sinister wing of the angel.
126 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18.101. [a.d. 1414.] Yellow or uncoloured : indistinct.
[Add. ch. 4314.]
Fragment only, of the legend : —
RVm I R
18.102. [a.d. 1416.] Yellow or uncoloured : fine. [Add.
MS. 14,820. I.]
18.103. Sulph. casts from a fine impression, [cxxv. 4, 5.]
Seal of A bsence.
18.104. [a.d. 1380.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3 in. [cx.xv. 8.]
The king, half-length, full-face, with crown and sceptres
as described in No. 18,098, the Seal of Absence used by-
Charles v., holding before him a shield of arms as before.
Below the shield two lions couchant reguardant addorsed.
Within a rosace or carved panel of twelve points or cusps.
siG t Recium s iti » ABsertciA s mAGni j oRDiiiATwm.
D'Arcq, No. 69 (with notice of a counterseal) ; Trdsor, pi. xi., fig. i
(with counterseal).
HENRY IV., King of Frajtce and England.
A.D. 1 399- 1 406.
V. Vol. I., p. 30, Nos. 253-258.
HENRY IV., King of England and Fiance.
A.D. I409-I413.
V. Vol. I., pp. 30, 31. Nos. 259-261, and No. 265 (which
has been inadvertently attributed to Henry V., but should be
Ilcn. IV., bearing date May lo, Hen. IV.)
HENRY v.. King of England and France,
c. A.D. 141 3-1422.
V. Vol. I., p. 31, Nos. 262-264.
HENRY VI., King of England and Frana:
A.D. I422-I461.
V. Vol. I., pp. 32, 33, Nos. 266-291.
HENRY VI., " Francorum ct Anglia Rex."
A.D. 1425- 1436 1440.
V. Vol. I., pp. 31, 35, N(.s. 294-299.
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 12/
CHARLES VII. A.D. 1422-1461.
First Seal.
18.105. Sulph. casts from a fine impression. 3' in. [cxxv.
9, 10. J
p. The king, seated, full-face, hair not so \ong as in the
seal of Charles VI., crown of three fleurs-de-lis, long dress
fastened on the r. shoulder with a buckle. In the r. h. a long
sceptre fleur-de-lis6, held obliquely ; in the 1. h. a sceptre held
erect, topped with the hand as before. Throne carved with
four dragons' or cockatrices' heads with gills or wattles ;
tabernacle work behind, and carved canopy of architectural
tracery. The king's feet rest on two lions couchant guardant
addorscd. Background replenished with scme-de-lis.
KAROLVS S D6I I GRACIA S FRANCORVpr] S R6X »
Carved borders.
li. A smaller round counterseal. i-L in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Modern), supported by two
angels, draped, the wings expanded, and kneeling on a
platform or mount ; that on the dex. side holds the sceptre
fleur-de-lise, and that on the sin. side the sceptre and hand,
as on the obv. Above the shield a small fleur-de-lis.
D'Arcq, No. 73 ; Trt'sor, pi. xii., fig. i ; Brit. Miis. Photogr., pi. 1005,
figs. 3, 4. D'Arcq describes a second seal (No. 74), used in a.d. 1456,
apparently not vep' dissimilar to the above, but the shield of amis on the
counterseal is cnsigned with a crown.
18.106. [a.d. 1426.] Yellow or uncoloured : small frag-
ment [Add. ch. 4358.]
Fourth Seal of A bsence.
18.107. [a.d. 1458.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
3 J in. [cxxv. II, 12.]
0. The king, seated, full-face, crown of three fleurs-de-lis,
long dress, mantle fastened on the breast with a pendant star
of five points ; in the r. h. a sceptre as before, held nearly
erect ; in the 1. h. the sceptre and hand, held obliquely. Seat
carved with two wattled heads of dragons or cockatrices.
Within a niche or enclosed throne, ornamented with taber-
nacled work at the sides, and a canopy of architectural tracery
overhead. Background replenished with seme-de-lis.
sigilltt • Karolt • "Qtx • grarui • fiancoiu • rrais •
in • alifrncui • magui • orOtnatn.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i„' in. diam. Seme-de-
lis, consisting of nine complete fleurs, and portions of others.
128 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
© contra figilUl • vrgts • in • nfafnicta • niagni.
D'Arcq, No. 78 (oh', only), and 77 (c0untcrse.1l) ; 'J'n'sor, pi. xii.,
fig. 2 ; Brit. Afiis. Photogr., pi. 1005, figs. 5, 6. For the seals of absence
which were previously used by Charles VII., see D'Arcq, Nos. 75-77.
Seal of A bsence {Parliament of Paris).
18,107.* [a.D. 1459.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 3-ji in. [cxxvii. 475.]
On a mount replenished with foliage and flowers, a shield
of Royal Arms of France (Modern). Ensigned with an
open crown of five fleur.s-de-lis and four leaves, alternately
disposed. Supported by two angels, seated, wings expanded.
[+S' KAJROLI Dei GRACIA FRA RGG CIA
MAG . . . ARISIVS ....
{Sigillum Karoli Dei Gratia Fraiuonim Regis in absencia magni
Parisiiis ordination.)
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 1385, where a counterseal is also described.
LOUIS XL A.D. 1461-1483.
18.108. Sulph. casts from a good impression. 4 in. [cxxv.
13. I4-]
f). The king, seated, full-face, long hair curled at ends,
crown of three fleurs-de-lis ; long sceptres as described in
previous seals, held erect ; bordered vestments. The feet on
two lions couchant guardant addorsed. Overhead a circular
canopy or baldachin, carved, and furnished with a large
pavilion seme-de-lis, caught up in loops at places on each side,
and filling up the whole of the background.
LVDOVICVS Dei GRACIA FRANCORVm R6X.
Carved borders.
11. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Modern). Ensigned with a
crown of three fleurs, and two pearls ; and supported by two
angels, draped, and with wings expanded, kneeling on a
mount, seme-dc-lis.
D'Arcq, No. 79 or 80 ; Tr<!sor, pi. .\iii., fig. I ; />;//. Hfus. Pliowgr.,
pi. 1006, figs. I, 2. D'Arcq describes two great seals, the second of which
was used in 1465, but gives no diacritical marks of distinction betw. the
two types, except the diameters, one of which is 115 mill., the other
10 cent., from which it would appear that the seal described above is the
second Great Seal of the King.
Third Seal of A bsence {Parliament of Paris).
18.109. [a.D. 1470.] Light brownish-yellow or uncoloured.
3^ in. [xxxviii. 183.]
0. On a mount replenished with foliage and flowers, a
shield of RoVAL Arms of France (Modern). Ensigned
FRANCE :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 29
with an open crown, jewelled band, five flcurs-dc-lis and
four leaves, alternately disposed. Supported by two kneeling
angels.
S' I LVDovici : D61 : gracia i FRAti:coRV i regis :] iff t
ABSetlCIA I (TlAGni t PARISIVS t ORDINATV.
The legend very indistinct, some pairs of letters are con-
joined.
K. A smaller round counterseal. i-f'^ in. diam. A shield
of arms as in the odv.
EDWARD VJ., King of France ami Eugla7id. A.D. 1461.
-'. Vol. I., pp. 35, 37, Nos. 300, 312.
EDWARD IV., Kitig of England and France.
A.D. I461-I47I.
V. Vol. I., pp. 36-39. Nos. 301-31 1, 313-317.
EDWARD v., King of England and France. A.D. 1483.
V. Vol. I., p. 39, No. 318.
RICHARD III., King of England and France.
A.D. 1483-1485.
V. Vol. I., p. 39, Nos. 319-323.
CHARLES VIII. A.D. 1483-1498.
18,110. Sulph. cast from a chipped impression. 3J in.
[cxxv. 15, 16.]
p. The king seated, full-face, long hair curled, crown as
before : sceptre in the r. h. held obliquely, in the 1. h. erect,
long vestment, short tippet, sleeves tucked up at elbow. Feet
on two lions couchant guardant addorsed, circular projection
to the footboard or dais. Baldachin or canopy ornamented
with two demi-angels issuing from wavy clouds, and with
outstretched arms and wings expanded, holding the knop or
finial of the canopy. The pavilion semc-de-lis fills up the
background and covers the arms of the throne or seat.
Carved inner border.
KAROLVS • Dei : GRACCIA :i FRANCORVM : R€X :
VOL. V. K
I30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield
of the Royal Arms of France (Modern), ensigned with
a royal crown of three fleurs and two pearls ; and supported
by two angels, draped, and with expanded wings, kneeling
on a mount seme-de-lis.
D'Arcq, Nos. 84 or 85; Trt'sor, pi. xiii., fig. 2 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr.,
pi. 1006, figs. 3, 4. D'Arcq describes two great seals, the second used in
1491, but gives no discriminative account by which they may be identified,
beyond the diameters, 1 1 2 and 95 tnill. respectively, from which it would
appear that the seal described above is the second type.
HENRY VII., King of England and France.
A.D. I485-1509.
V. Vol. I., pp. 39-41, Nos. 324-353-
HENRY VII., King of France and England.
Seal for French Affairs.
V. Vol. I., p. 41, No. 354.
LOUIS XII., " Le Phe du Petiple." A.D. 1498 -i 5 1 5.
18,111. [a.d. 1509.] Brownish or uncoloured : indistinct,
the edge chipped. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 39.]
p. Resembles in several ways the oln'. of the great seal of
Charles VIII. Sceptre in the r. h. held obliquely, in the
1. h. erect. Feet on two lions couchant guardant addorsed.
There appears to be a circular projection to the footboard or
dais.
LVSOVICVS D6I GRACIA FRANCORVM RGX DVODeCIMVS.
Some of the pairs of letters are conjoined.
Inner border cuspcd or engrailed with a pellet in each space
betw. the points.
li. A smaller round counterseal. i J in. diam. On a mount
replenished with flowers, a shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF
France (Modern), ensigned with an o])en crown (not so
large as in the counterseal of Charles VIII.), of three lleurs-
dc-lis and two pearls, alternately disposed ; and supported by
two kneeling angels, wings expanded.
D'Arcq, No. 89 ; Tn'sor, \>\. xiv., fig. i ; Brit. Afus. Plwtoe^., pi. 1006,
figs. 5, (>■
FRAN'CE :— SEAI^ OF SOVEREIGNS. 13I
Seal as King of Sicily, and Jentsalevi, Duke of Milatt.
A.D. 1500-1512.
18.112. [a.d. 1 5 10.] Red : originally fine, imperfect, in-
jured by pressure. 3 J in. [Add. ch. 18,106.]
J). The king in armour with sword, and shield of arms,
riding on a horse comparisoncd armorially, with a knob on
the back below the saddle. The arms are : quarterly ; I, 4,
France (Modern) ; 2, 3, a serpent {bisse, ox guivrc), in pale
wavy swallowing an infant, ANCIENT DucHY OF Milan.
The horse galloping to the r. on a mound of foliage and
flowers. In the background three or more fleurs-de-lis.
XII • SICILIE • 1 ■ HIERVSALE. • AG •
MEDIOLANI ■ DVX.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i~J in. An angel with
open wings, supporting before him a shield of arms, as in
the obv. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
Cf. D"Arcq, No. 91 ; Trt'sc^r, pi. xiv., fig. 2, for .i seal of Louis XII. .as
" Francorum, Neapolis, et H Jerusalem rex, dux Mediolani," but of a
different design to the foregoing.
Seal as King, and Dauphin of Vienne.
18.113. [a.d. 1498-15 1 5]. Sulph. cast from a somewhat
indistinct impression, chipped on the 1. h. side. About 3 J in.
when perfect [D.C., H. '/6?\
The king in armour with shield of arms, coat of plate
armour, helmet crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword held aloft
in the r. h., and flowing mantle, riding to the r. on a horse
caparisoned — (on the back behind the saddle a knob) — and
plumed, galloping on a rocky mount replenished with herbage
and flowers ; on the extreme right a tree. The armorial
bearings of the shield, mantle, and caparisons arc : quarterly ;
I, 4, a dolphin, Daupiiin£ ; 2, 3, France (Modern). The
background replenished with seme-de-lis.
•I SIGILLVM ■ LVDOVICI ■ OVOD6CIMI • Oei • GRCACIIA •
FRANCORVM • ReCGIS ■ DALPHINI •] VIGNNCNSIS *<
This seal was apparently not known to D'Arcq.
HENRY VIII., King of England and France.
A.D. I 509-1541.
V. Vol. I., pp. 42-46, Nos. 355-404. (Three different types.)
K 2
132 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FRANCIS I., Le Pbe des Lettres. A.D. 1 5 15-1547.
18.114. Sulph. cast from a fine impression. 3^ in. [cxxv.
17. 18-]
0. Resembles the cbv. of the seal of Louis XII., but is from
a different matrix, and the measurements bctw. the various
details are dissimilar. The crown of the king, and the fleurs-
de-lis on ihc pavilion 2ixe smaller than those of the previous
king.
FRACISCVS • Dei • GRACIA • FRANCORVM • RCX • PRIMVS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. On a
flowering mount a shield of the Royal Arms of France
(Modern). Ensigned with a royal crown ; and supported
by two kneeling angels.
18.115. [a.d. 153S]. Uncoloured : very imperfect, indis-
tinct. [Add. ch. 18,107.]
D'Arcq, No. 93 ; Tn'sor, pi. xv., fig. I ; Brit. AJus. Photogr., pi. 1007,
fisrs. I, 2.
EDWARD VI., King of England and France.
A.D. IS47-ISS3-
V. Vol. I., pp. 46-48, Nos. 405-426. (Two different types.)
HENRY II. A.D. 1547-1559.
18,116. Sulph. ca.st from an imperfect, somewhat indistinct
impression. d,\ in. [cxxv. 19, 20.]
0. The king, seated, full-face, small crown, vestment semd-
de-lis ; the sceptre in the r. h. held obliquely, that in the 1. h.
erect. Feet on [two] lions couchant guardant addorsed. The
pavilion, which hangs from the circular canopy or baldachin
over the king's head is semc-dc-li.s, and is supported on each
side by an angel, artistically designed, draped, standing with
one leg bent back, and with small wings.
HENRICVS • DEI • GRATIA • FRANCOR ■ REX • SECVND'.
H. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. A shield of
the ROVAL Arm.s of France (Modern); ensigned with a
large royal crown, with cap and hoops ; and supported by
two angels seated on a mount, l^aokground replenished with
fleurs-de-lis.
iJ'Arcci, No. 98 ; Trdsoy, pi. xvi., fig. i ; Ui tt. Mus. I'lio/oj^-., pi. 1007,
figs. 3, 4-
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 133
MARY, Queen of England and France. A.D. 1553-1556.
V. Vol. I., pp. 48, 49, Nos. 428-436. (Two types.)
PHILIP AND MARY, King and Queen of England,
the Spains and France. A.D. 1556-155 8.
V. Vol. I., pp. 49, 50, Nos. 437-441-
ELIZABETH, Queen of England and France.
A.D. 1 5 58-1603.
V. Vol. I., pp. 51-56, Nos. 442-521. (Two different types) ;
Vol. lY., p. 696, Nos. 17,336; 17,337. (Irish type).
FRANCIS IL A.D. 1 5 59-1 560.
18,117. Sulph. casts from an indistinct impression, im-
perfect at the lower part. About 4} in. when perfect.
[cxxv. 21, 22.]
0. The king seated, with the tippet, ruff, collar, crown, and
sceptre, beneath a baldachin furnished with d. pavilion upheld
by two winged cupids or angels, turned outwards. Feet
apparently resting on two lions, but this part of the seal is
defective. The throne is carved with arabesque volutes or
terminals at the sides.
FRANCCISCVS • DEI • GRACIA] • FRANCORVM ■ REX C).
R. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of France (Modern) ; ensigned with a
large crown, and supported by two seated angels.
This seal is not described by D'Arcq, nor by the authors of the Trt'sor.
FRANCIS II. and MARY I., King and Queen of the
French, Scotland, England, and Ireland. A.D. 1559.
18,118. Sulph. cast from a good impression. 31 in.
[D.C.. H. 7t:\
The king on the left and the queen on the right, crowned,
holding sceptres. The king's vestment is seme-dc-lis, and
over the tippet is the collar of the Order of St. Michael, with
a pendant jewel. The queen's mantle is fastened over the
breast with an ornament. The feet on two tassellcd cushions.
134 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Overhead a circular baldachin with cscallopcd valance and
pavilion seme-de-lis, bunched up at each side. In the exergue
below the cushions, the date 1559.
+ FRANCISCVS • ET • MARIA • D ■ G • R • R • FRANCOR •
SCOT ■ ANGL • ET • HYBER •
The legend on a stippled ground.
Cf. Vol. IV., p. 21 ; D'Arcq, No. 100; Tri'sor, pi. xvi., fig. 3; Brit.
Mus. Photogr., pi. 993, fig. 3.
18.119. Another sulph. cast from the same original im-
pression, [xlvii. 91.]
Laing's Catal., No. 62.
A Counterseal.
18.120. Plaster cast from an imperfect impression. 2| in.
[Ixx.xvii. 62.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. coupt', in chief France
(Modern), in base England ; sin. Scotland. Ensigned
with a crown.
No legend.
Cf. Vol. IV., p. 21.
CHARLES IX. A.D. 1560-1574.
18.121. Sulph. casts from a good impression. 4^ in.
[cxxv. 23, 24.]
0. The king seated, full-face, crowned, vestment seme-de-
lis, tippet, and collar of the Order of Michael ; in the r. h.
a sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. a sceptre with
the hand as before. Throne or seat with carved ends. Feet
on two lions couchant, the dexter lion rcguardant. Footboard
or dais carved with arabesque scrolls. Overhead a baldachin
with escalloped valance, furnished with a pavilion seme-de-
lis, upheld at each side of the throne by an angel.
• CAROLVS • NONVS • D • G • FRANCORVM • ReX.
H. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. A shield of
the Royal Arms of I-'ranck (Modern) ; ensigned with a
large crown royal, with bonnet and hoops ; and supported by
two seated angels.
D'Arcq, No. loi ; Trisor, pi. xvi., fig. 4 ; Brit. Mus. Photogr.,
pi. 1007, figs. 5, 6.
HENRY III. or IV., King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1574-1589; 1 589-1610.
18.122. Sulph. casts from a very indistinct impression.
4i in. [c.\xv. 25, 26.]
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 135
0. The king, seated, full-faced, crowned, vestment seme-
de-lis, tippet, collars of the Orders of Michael and the Holy
Ghost. Sceptres held obliquely. Feet on two lions couchant
puardant ; footboard or dais carved with arabes(jue patterns.
Baldachin, valance, and pavilion upheld by two angels.
Legend very indistinct : —
lEV : R . . . AN + ET
(Henri, par la grace de Dieu, Roy de Fran, et de Navarre.)
R. A smaller round counterseal. 2^^ in. diam. On a
mount two angels, draped and winged, supporting a shield of
the Royal Ar.ms of Franxe (Modern) ; ensigned with
a large crown royal, jewelled and hooped.
D'Arcq, No. 102 ; Tr^sor, pi. xviii., fig. I, where this seal is attributed
to Henry IV. ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1008, figs. 3, 4, here also
attributed'to Henry IV.
HENRY IV., "Z^ Grand'' King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1 589-1610.
18,123. Sulph. casts from an indistinct impression. 4] in.
[cxxv. 27, 28.]
0. The king, seated, full-face, crowned, vestment s^me-de-
lis, tippet, orders, short sceptres ; feet on lions couchant
guardant, baldachin, valance, and pavilion upheld by two
angels.
Legend indistinct.
lEV • R
{Henri, par la grace de Dieu, Roy, etc.)
R. Resembles the rev. of the seal described above, and
apparently from the same matrix.
D'Arcq, No. 106 ; Trt'sor, pi. xviii., fig. 2, where the seal is attributed
to Louis XIII.; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. 1008, figs. 5, 6, here also
attributed to Louis XIII.
JAMES I., King 0/ England, Scotland a.td Fratice, etc.
A.D. 1603-1625.
V. Vol. I., pp. 56-59, Nos. 522-560. (Two different types.)
JAMES VI., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
V. Vol. IV., pp. 648, 649, No. 17,222. (Scottish type.)
JAMES I., King, etc.
V. Vol. IV., p. 696, No. 17,338. (Irish type.)
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LOUIS XIII., King of France {and Navarre).
A.D. 1 610-1643.
First Great Seal.
18,124. [a.D. 161 i]. Light-brown or uncoloured : imper-
fect, indistinct. About 4| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 4609.]
p. The king, seated, full-face, crowned (vestment seme-de-
lis .') tippet, collars, sceptres, etc. Throne end ornamented
with an arabesque scroll. Baldachin, valance, and pavilion
(upheld by angels ?).
Legend wanting.
H. A shield of the RoYAL Arms OF France (Modern) ;
ensigned with a large crown royal and supported by two
seated angels.
D'Arcq, No. 108 (?) ; Trcsor, and Brit. Mtis. Photogr., omit this seal,
and attribute the previous seal (No. 18,123) to this king.
CHARLES I., King of England, Scotland, and France, etc.
A.D. 1625, 1626 ; 1627-1644.
V. Vol. I., pp. 59, 61-63, Nos. 561-566, 571-596. (Three
different types.)
CHARLES I., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1626, 1627, 1 644- 1 648.
V. Vol. L, pp. 60, 61, 63, Nos. 567-570, 597. (Two different
types) ; Vol. IV., pp. 23, 24, No. 14,841. (Scottish type.)
CHARLES I., King of Scotland, England, France, etc.
A.D. 1630, 1632.
V. Vol. IV., p. 24, Nos. 14,842 ; 14,843. (Scottish type.)
LOUIS XIV., King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1643-I715.
18,125. Sulph. casts from a good impression. 4f in.
[cxxv. 29, 30.]
p. The king, seated, full-face, crowned, with collars, sceptres,
etc., as before. Feet on a tasscUcd cushion bctw. two lions
sejant, guardant. Baldachin, valance, and pavilion u[>hcld
by two angels. Beneath the cushion, in the exergue, on an
cscroll the date 1643.
LOVIS • Xllll • PAR • LA • GRACE • DE • DIEV •
ROY • DE ■ FRANCE ■ ET • DE • NAVARRE.
FRAN'CE :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS 137
R. A smaller round countcrscal. 2,V in. diam. On a
mount, two draped angels, supporting a shield of the RoYAL
Arms of France (Modern) ; ensigncd with a crown royal.
From the same matrix as the rev. of the great seal of
Henri IV.
D'Arcq, No. Il5; Trhor, pi. xix., lig. I; Brit. Mus. Photogr.,
pi. 1009, tigs. I, 2.
18,126. Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct. Originally
app. to a charter by strands of red and green silk, [xxxviii.
IS4-]
CHARLES II., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1653-1685.
V. Vol. I., pp. 66-68, Nos. 610-623 ; ^Iso an altered form
of the last seal (cix. 99, 100 ; ex. 3, 4) (making, in all, four
different types.)
CHARLES II., King of Scotland, England, France, etc.
V. Vol. IV., p. 650, No. 17,223. (Scottish type.)
CHARLES II., Kingof Great Britain, France, etc. A.D. 1660.
V. Vol. IV., pp. 698, 699, Nos. 17,342 ; 17.343- (Irish type.)
LOUIS XIV. or XV.
18,127. Light-brown or uncolourcd : fragmentary, [xlviii.
47.]
The seal of Louis XV. only varies from that of his pre-
decessor Louis XIV., by alteration of the legend, and the date
in the exergue. As these parts are wanting in this im-
pression, it cannot be attributed with certainty to the one
rather than to the other monarch.
JAMES II., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1685-1688.
V. Vol. I., p. 69, Nos. 624-627 ; also an altered form of the
last great seal of Charles 11. (ci.x. 99, 100) making, in all, two
different types. Cf. also Vol. IV., p. 699, No. 17,344. (Irish
type.)
138 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WILLIAM III. and MARY II., King and Queen of
England, France, etc. A.D. 16S9-1694.
V. Vol. I., pp. 69, 70, Nos. 628, 629.
WILLIAM II. and MARY, King and Queen of
Scotland, England, France, etc.
V. Vol. IV., pp. 650, 651, No. 17,224. (Scottish type.)
WILLIAM III., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1695 ?-I702.
ANNE, Queen of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1702-1714.
V. Vol. I., pp. 71-73. Nos. 631-641. (Three different types.)
GEORGE I., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1714-1727.
V. Vol. I., pp. J'i, 74, Nos. 642-648. (Two different types,
one being that of Ou. Anne.)
V. Vol. IV., pp. 699, 700, No. 17,345. (Irish type.)
LOUIS XV., King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 17 1 5-1774.
18.128. Sulph. casts from an indistinct impression. 4I in.
[cx.xv. 31, 32.]
0. Apparently from the same matrix as the obz>. of the seal
of Louis XIV., No. 18,125, with alteration of the numeral in
the legend, to XV., and of the date on the label in the
exergue.
H. Apparently from the same matrix as the rev. of the seal
of Louis XIV., No. 18,125.
D'Arcq, No. 126; Trt'sor, pi. .Nix., fig. 2; Brit. Mns. Photogr.,
pi. 1009, tigs. 3, 4 ; SociM dc Sphragistiquc dc Paris, vol. iv., pp. 14, 16.
18.129. [A.D. 1726.] Brown or uncolourcd : imperfectly
made, very indistinct. [Add. ch. 11,159.]
FRANCE :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 39
GEORGE II., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1727-1760.
V. Vol. I., pp. 74, 75, Nos. 649-662 ; V. Vol. IV., p. 652,
No. 17,226. (Scottish type.)
GEORGE III., King of Great Britain, France, etc.
A.D. 1760-1800.
V. Vol. I., pp. 75-78, No.s. 663-684. (Five different types) ;
Vol. IV., pp. 25, 26, Nos. 14,847-14,849. (Scottish types) ;
Vol. IV., p. 700, No. 17,346. (Irish type.)
LOUIS XVI., King of France and Navarre,
A.D. I774-1792.
18.130. Sulph. cast from a good impression. 4-j in. [cxxv.
33. 34-]
p. The king, seated on a throne, full-face, crowned, wearing
tippet and collars of the Orders of Michael and the Holy
Ghost, of France ; holding sceptres, overhead a baldachin
supported by two winged angels. Semicircular footboard or
dais, inscribed in front with the date 1774. At the sides two
lions or lions' heads.
LOVIS • XVI • PAR • LA • GRACE • DE ■ DIEV •
ROY • DE • FRANCE • ET • DE • NAVARRE.
R. A carved oval cartouche containing a shield of the
Royal Arms as before, ensigncd with a crown, encircled with
the collars of the Orders of Michael and the Holy Ghost ;
and supported by two angels.
D'Arcq, No. 133; Tr^sor, pi. xxi., fig. l; Brit. Mus. Phoiogr.,
pi. loog, tigs. 5, 6.
18.131. Light-brown or uncolourcd : imperfectly made,
very indistinct, [xxxviii. 185.]
LOUIS XVIII.
Seal used during the exile, and before the ascent to the throne.
A.D. 1 8 14.
18,132. Sulph. cast from a good impression. 2^ in.
[cxxv, 35, 36.]
0. The king seated, full-face, long hair, crowned, vestment
seme-de-lis, tippet, bands, collars of the two already men-
tioned Orders, two sceptres. Bctw. two angels, that on the
140 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
dcx. side holds a wavy scroll, that on the sin. an open book.
A poor copy of the obv. of the seal of Louis XVI.
R. A shield of the RoYAL Arms, in a cartouche ; ensigned
with a crown royal, and encircled with the collars of the two
Orders already described.
Carved border.
D'Arcq, No. 145 ; Trhor, pi. xxii. fig. i. " Ce sceau, qui n'offre ni
I^gende ni milldsime, a s.ms doute ixi. fait ii la hate i I'dpoche de la
mort du Dauphin Louis XVIL, ^ nioins que ce ne soit quelque ancien
sceau restaur^ par un ouvrier peu habile."
REPUBLIC. A.D. 1792-1804.
18.133. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from a fine impression or
the matrix. \\ in. [li. 5.]
A figure of Liberty, standing on a plinth or platform, in
classical drapery ; holding in the r. h. a pike surmounted by
the Phrygian bonnet or cap of liberty, in form like a beehive ;
in the 1. h. a bundle of fasces bound up with a lictor's axe.
At her 1. on the ground a rudder.
AU NOM DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRAN9AISE.
The legend between two cabled borders, outside them a
cordon of stars of five points, and beyond this a double cable.
18.134. Sulph. casL [cxxv. n?^
D'Arcq, No. 127; Tresor, pi. xxii., fig. 2; Brit. Mus. Photogr.,
pi. loio, fig. I.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Emperor of the French,
King of Italy, Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.
A.D. 1805-1814.
Imperial Seal of Titles.
18,135. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from a fine impression or
the matrix. 4;; in. [li. 6.]
The Imperial Eagle rising reguardant with a thunderbolt
in its talons, in a circular cartouche or escutcheon, azure,
encircled with the grand Collar of the Legion of Honour,
placed on the imperial sceptre, and the sceptre of the hand
of Justice, in saltirc. All sin-moiiiiting the Imperial mantle,
az. seme of bees, gold, turned back, ermine. The whole sur-
miiuiileil by an open helmet, seen in front, on which is an
Imijcrial Crown, labelled
NAPOLEON EMP DES FRAN(?AIS ROI D'lTALIE PROTECTEUR
DE LA CONFEDERATION DU RHIN.
FRANCE : — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. I4I
At the top, over the crown, the legend : —
SCEAU IMP"- DES TITRES.
Beaded border.
Engr. as a countcrseal in Trhor, pi. xxiii., fig. 2. Cf. D'Arcq, No. 141,
who gives a countorseal to this. The author of the Trhur calls this seal
the countcrseal to D'Arcq's, No. 140, i.e. No. 18,138 ; Brit. Mtis. Photogr.,
pi. 1010, tig. 4.
18.136. Another sulph. cast from the same matrix,
[c.xxv. iZ?^
Seal used diiriug tlie " Hundred Days." Feb.-Jime, 1 8 1 5.
18.137. Sulph. cast, tinted red. 4A in. [li. 7.]
On a platform the Emperor, profile to the left, in antique
costume, with a laurel wreath on the head, seated on a throne,
the arm of which is carved in form of a winged lion ; in the
r. h. a sceptre with a Victory thereon ; in the 1. h. the sceptre
of the hand of Justice.
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES PRANfAIS.
The seal appears to have been left unfinished.
D'Arcq, No. 144 ; Trc'sor, pi. xxiv. ; Brit. Miis. Photogr., pi. loio,
fig. 2.
Seal as Emperor. A.D. 1 804.
18.138. Sulph. cast from a fine impression or the matrix.
41 in. [cxxv. 39.]
The Emperor seated, full-face, in classic dress and wearing
a laurel chaplet, crowned, holding the sceptres, on his 1. side
a short sword ; on a carved throne set on two steps, behind
which is a pavilion, bunched up at the top of each side.
Above all, the imperial crown.
NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANQAIS «
In the exergue : —
BRENET FECIT DENON DIREXIT.
D'Arcq, No. 140; Trdsor, pi. xxiii., fig. i, with No. 18,136 as a
countcrseal ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. loio, tig. 3.
LOUIS XVIII., King of France and Navarre.
A.D. 1795-1824.
18,139. Sulph. casts from a fine impression, or the matrix.
4A in. [cxxv. 40, 41.]
0. On a platform or dais, the king seated, full-face, long
hair, crown royal ; vestment seme-de-lis, and bordered ;
tippet; collars of the Orders of Michael and the Holy
Ghost ; sceptres ; on a throne with semicircular back
enriched with a pearled border, arms carved in form of lions'
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
heads and feet ; the king's 1. foot on a small footstool. In
the exergue on the corbel of the dais, the date : —
• M ■ DCC • xcv •
Below this, in small Roman capitals, the inscription : —
BELANGER . D. N. TIOLIER . F.
The background seme-de-lis.
Within a border engrailed, the cusps bearing, consecu-
tively repeated, a crown, a pearl, a fleur-de-lis and a pearl.
H. A shield of arms : per pale, dex. ROYAL Arms OF
France (Modern) ; si/i. an escarbuncle, Navarre ; en-
signed with a jewelled crown royal of five fleurs-de-lis in
sight, cap, and five hoops or bands, pearled, united at the top
by a fleur-de-lis. Behind, in saltire, the two royal sceptres
with ornamental handles, that on the dex. topped with a
fleur-de-lis ; that on the s/fi., with the hand of Justice.
* LOUIS * XVIII * ROI * DE * FRANCE * ET « DE * NAVARRE.
This seal, although bearing date of 1795, the year of the
death of Louis XVII., was not used before 1814, about
which time it was probably made.
D'Arcq, No. 145 (i) ; Trt'sor, pi. xxv., where the inscription in the
exergue is read Tiolier Sculpsit ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. loio,
figs. 5, 6.
18,140. Proof impression of the obv. only, from the matrix,
well preserved, [xxxix. 46.]
CHARLES X., King of France and Navarre.
A.u 1824-1S30.
18,141. Sulph. casts from fine impressions or the matri.x.
4^ in. [cxxv. 42, 43.]
0. On a platform or dais, the king, seated, full-face, crown-
royal, vestment semc-dc-lis, bordered ; tijipet : mantle semd-
dc-lis, collars of the Orders of Michael and tlic Holy
Ghost ; sceptres as before ; sword at his side ; carved throne ;
r. foot on a cushion semc-dc-lis. On a scroll at the front of
the dais the date : —
M.DCCG.XXIV.
Below this, in the c.xerguc the inscription : —
F • GltRARD • D'^' N • TIOLIER • ^^'■
The background seme-de-lis.
H. Apparently from the same matrix as the rev. of
No. 18,139, with alteration of the legend: —
* CHARLES « X * ROI * DE * FRANCE * ET * DE * NAVARRE *
U'Arcq, No. 146; Trc'sor, pi. xxxi. ; /hit. .Uu.r. ritotoc;)-., pi. 1011,
figs. I, 2.
FRANCE: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
143
LOUIS PHILIPPE 1., King of the French.
A.D. 1830.
First Seal.
18.142. Sulph. casts from a fine impression or matrix.
4t in. [cxxv. 44, 45.]
0. Portrait of the king in profile to the left. On the
coupure of the neck, the inscription : — N • P ■ TIOLIER.
* LOUIS * PHILIPPE « I" «« ROl « DES * FRAN^AIS «
B. A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, in
chief a label of three points, Orl£ans. Ensigncd with a
crown royal. Behind, in saltire, the two royal sceptres as
before ; and three flags on each side.
* LOUIS * PHILIPPE « I" « ROl « DES * FRANQAIS « 1830.
D'Arcq, No. 147 ; Trc'sor, pi. xxvii., where the engraver's name is
wrongly read (p. 19), N. J. Tiolier ; Brit. Miis. Photogr., pi. loil,
figs. 3, 4-
Second Cotmterseal,
18.143. Sulph. cast from a fine impression, or the matrix.
4^ in. [cx.xv. 46.]
In this the armorial bearings of ORLEANS have been
removed, and in their place is introduced a diptych or double
tablet ; with rounded heads, inscribed with the words : —
CHARTE
A ' II.
DE
1830.
A'-"iir.
A ■ 1.
a'-iv:
The fleurs-de-lis at the top of the crown and dexter sceptre
are changed into orbs. Legend as in the previous rev.
U'Arcq, without notice of change of fleurs-de-lis, described above,
No. 148 ; Trisor, pi. x.\viii. ; Brit. Mus. Photogr., pi. loii, fig. 5.
144 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
ROYAL SEALS, SECRETA, SECRET COUNCIL,
AND SIGNETS OF SOVEREIGNS.
PHILIPPE VI.
" Le Secret Conseil."
18,144. [a.D. 1348.] Red: a fragment very indistinct, <?«
placard. About -J- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 4152.]
A shield of the Royal Arms of France (Modern,) viz.,
three fleurs-de-hs, two and one. Supporters, dex., a lion
sejant guardant, sin., wanting.
ILI
Beaded borders.
CHARLES VL
"Signet Secret."
18,145. [a.D. 1422.] Red: fragmentary, <?« //«<:«;-«'. About
i; in. [Add. ch. 11,373.]
All that remains of this seal is a shield of the Royal
Arms of France (Modern). Above it some indication of
the neck and drapery of an angel.
Seal of an uncertaiti Office, perhaps a Secrctum.
18,146. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from a matrix preserved in the Deiiartment of Mediaeval
Antiquities, i in. [cx.xiv. 6.]
A shield of arms: France (Modern). Above it, a small
coronet. Within a cuspctl sixfuil [j.incl.
FRANCE :— ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS. 145
FRANCIS II. and MARY I.,
King and Queen of the French.
Secretum, as Dauphins of Vienne.
18,147. [A.D. 1 558-1 559] Cast in red composition from
a somewhat indistinct impression. [Ixxxvii. 62.]
0. Wanting.
H. A smaller round counterseal. 2f in. A shield of arms :
Per pale ; dex. per fcss, the chief quarterly ; i, 4, RoYAL
Arms of France (Modern); 2, 3, DAUi'iiiNfi; the base
Scotland ; sin., Scotland. Ensigned with a large coronet
or crown. Betw. the initial letters : — F. M. each crowned with
a small crown of three fleurs-de-lis.
SIGILLVM • SECRETVM • FRANCISCI • ET ■ MA • DEI ■ GRA ■
R. R. SCOTORVM • D. D. VIENNENS.
See Vol. IV., p. 21, and Anderson, Diplomata, pi. Ixxxix.
LOUIS XIV., King of France and Navarre.
Council.
18,148. [a.D. 1655.] Light brown or uncoloured : im-
perfect, the edge wanting. About 2|- in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 4614.]
0. A shield of the Royal Arms of France (Modern).
Ensigned with a crown royal, and supported by two angels,
draped.
Legend wanting.
R. A similar design to that of the cln'.^ but treated dif-
ferently. The crown is composed of five fleurs-de-lis, hooped
etc. In base, betw. the angels' feet, an oval entablature.
This seal was apparently unknown to D'Arcq.
LOUIS XV.
SecreUim.
18,149. [a.D. 1765.] Wafer, covered before impression,
with paper cut in shape of a quatrefoil ornamented with four
fleurs-de-lis. i-Li in. [Add. ch. 12,722.]
A heart-shaped shield of the RoYAL Arms of France
(Modern). Ensigned with a crown royal, and encircled with
the Collars of the Orders of Michael and the Holy Ghost of
France.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 130.
VOL. V. L
146 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
REPUBLIC.
Signet.
18,150. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix preserved in the Department of Mediaeval Antiquities.
i^ X I in. [cxxiv. 52.]
On a solid rectangular plinth or block an emblematical
figure of the French Republic, designed as a female divinity
standing turned to the left, in the 1. h. a pike or staff topped
with the Phrygian cap of Liberty. The r. h. rests on a
bundle of fasces and a lictor's axe, bound with ribbons saltire-
wise. The plinth is inscribed with a legend in two lines, now
defaced, but apparently originally : —
PLACE DE
MA .... E
REPUBLIQUE FRAN9AISE.
REPUBLIC.
NAroLtoN Bonaparte, Premier Consul.
Signet.
18.151. [a.d. iSoo.] Wafer, covered with a circular piece
of paper before impression. I| in. [Add. ch. 13,763.]
A copy, much reduced in size, of the design of the great
seal of the Republic, No. 18,133.
AU NOM DU PEUPLE FRANfAIS BONAPARTE I • CONSUL.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 139.
Napol£on III., Emperor of the French, a.d. 1853-1873.
Cachet.
18.152. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. Presented by II. I. M. the Empress Eug(;nie. \\ x
l| in. [cxxx. l]
Oval : on a shield : trc:. an imperial eagle con to7/rnt' grasping
a thunderbolt. P'ncirclcd with a Collar and the star of the
Legion of Honour with pendant. ITpon a mantle ermine,
crowned, and tied at the sides to the royal sceptres, set in
sal tire.
18,152*. Ant)llier. [cxxx. 2.]
FRAN'CE :— ROYAL OKFICES AND OFFICERS. I47
QUEENS CONSORT.
MARIE D'ANJOU, dauglitcr ^/LOUIS II., King of
Niipks ; Consort (/ClIARLES VII.
A.n. 141 6, ob. 1463.
18,153. [.\.P. 1434.] Red : originally .1 fine impression of
an emblematical seal of beautiful desiyn and execution ; now
fragmentary. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 4389.]
A slightly oval shield of arms : per pale, dex., RoYAL
Arms of France (Modern) dimidiated; sin., tierd en pal ;
(i.) Jerusalem ; (ii.) French Anjou ; (iii.) Sicillan Anjou
Ensigned with an open crown of three fleurs-de-lis in sight
Bctw. the customary emblems of the Four Evangelists each
bearing a scroll, viz., on the dexter, an angel, for MATTHEW,
on the sinister, a winged lion sejant for MARK, in base a
winged ox couchant for Luke, above the shield an eagle rising
for John. The Queens Consort Blanche de Navarre, in
A.D. 1395, Jeanne de Bourgogne in 1356, and Isabeau de
BaviEre in 1401, employed these symbolical figures in their
seals. Within a quadrilobe or quatrefoiled panel, ornamented
with the introduction of a winged harpy or gryllus in form of
a bird with head and breast of a woman in the one remaining
space, and probably in the other spaces betw. the quadrilobe
and the inner border.
Legend wanting ; but the sprig and cinquefoil flower *< ®
used as stop therein, remain.
Beaded border.
This seal appears to have been unknown to D'Arcq. Cf. Anselme,
Hist. Gi'iu'alogique de la Mai'son Royalc de Fiance, 1726, vol. i., p. 1 17.
MARY OF ENGLAND, daughter of Henry VII., King of
England ; Queen Doivager of France, third Consort of
Louis XII. [a.D. 1514] ; third wife of CHARLES BRANDON,
Dul^c of Suffolk'.
18,154. [a.D. 1527.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect.
4 in. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 23.]
p. A large shield of arms : per pale, dex., ROYAL Arms OF
France (Modern), sin. quarterly ; France (Modern) and
Engl.\ND, for the Queen's paternal arms. Ensigned with an
open jewelled coronet or crown of five fleurs-de-lis in sight.
Betw. a fleur-de-lis on the dex., and a " sun behind the clouds,"
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
enriched with thirty-two raj-s alternately plain and wavy on
the sin.
e: SIGILLVM • MARIE • DEI • GRACIA ■
REGINCE ■ F ] ANG . . .
R. A small countcrseal. \ in. diam. From a ring. A
shield of arms : per pale, dex., FRANCE (MODERN) , dimidiated ;
dex. coiipt' per fess, the chief, ENGLAND, base FRANCE
(Modern) for Henry VII. (being the dimidiation of the
Royal Arms of England as used by that king). Over
the shield two small coronets or crown, dex., for the Queen
of France, sin., for a Princess of England.
18,154*. Sulph. cast from No. 18,154. [D.C., H. 89.]
D'Arcq, No. 169.
MARY, Do'uager Queen of France, after death of her
first husband FRANCIS II.
V. Vol. IV., pp. 21, 22, Nos. 14,833-14,835.
MARIE LECZINSKA, only daughter ^/STANISLAS,
King of Poland ; Consort of LOUIS XV.
Secretum.
18.155. [a.d. 1762.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : en placard. 2 x i-J in. [Add. ch. 12,720.]
Oval : two oval shields of arms, geviinh, or accoU's : dex.,
France (Modern), si?i., quarterly ; i, 4, an eagle displayed,
crowned, KINGDOM OF POLAND ; 2, 3, a cavalier in armour,
holding in the r. h. a sword, in the 1. h. a shield of arms
[charged with a patriarchal cross], LITHUANIA ; over all, an
oval escutcheon : a bull's head cabosscd, Lf.czinski. The
shields arc set on a carved entablature or cartouche, of elegant
design, ornamented with escallops and palm leaves, and
cnsigned with a jewelled crown of five fleurs-de-li.s, with cap
and bands or hoops united at the top by a fleur-de-lis.
I)'Arc([, No. 184; Trdsor, pi. xx., where a seal closely resembling in
general details this seal appears to be used as a countcrseal.
18.156. Plaster cast from No. 18,155. [cxxvi. 8.]
FRANCE : — ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS. 1 49
AMBASSADORS.
Seal of " Us messages estans an parlcvieiit a Leulinghem "
[Lculiiiglicm-lcz-Toumehcm, in Artois, bailliage de St. Omcr,
intcndance de Lille], " tA- la partie d' Eiigleterre
et de FraiiLf."
18,157. [A.U. 1400.] Red : en placard. -J in. [Add. ch.
11,396.]
Octagonal signet : two busts, perhaps of SS. Paul and
Peter, facing each other, with a large cross betw. them.
From an octagonal intaglio gem or engraved stone, ap-
parently of very early Christian period.
Legend on the setting : —
: tcfragra : — : mnton :
The document is signed by T. Percy, W. Heron, and
R. DE Holm, on the part of England. The seal appears to
have been used as an official and not a private seal.
MASTER OF THE ARBALISTERS.
GUICHART DALPHIN, Seigneur de Jaligny,
Counsellor and Chamberlain of the King,
Alaistre des Arbalestiers de France.
18.158. [a.d. 1396.] Red : small fragments. [Add. ch.
11.381-]
Only part of a carved panel and shield of arms : a dolphin
on the obx'., — and a sprig on the rev. remains.
18.159. [a.d. 1396.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
11,389.]
D'Arcq describes his No. 229, this official seal of Guichart
Dauphin, as "dans un trilobe. ecu portant un dauphin. Dans
le champ C et C. Legendedetruite. Contre-sceau : un epi de
ble, accoste des memes lettres t et C."
ARTILLERY OF FRANCE.
LOUIS AUGUSTE DE BOURBON, Due dti Maine,
Prince Souverain de Doinbcs, Conite d En,
Due cTAumale, Coniniandeur des Ordres dn Roy,
Colonel-general des Suisses et Gri.<;ons,
Governeur et Lieutenant-gi'ni'ral pour sa Majestt' dans ses
Provinces dn haut et bas Languedoc,
Grand Maistre et Capitaine gMral de PAr tiller ie de France.
Artillery Seal.
18,160. [a.d. 172 1.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. \\ in. [Add. ch. 12,719.]
I50 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A circular shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN). En-
circled with two Collars of Orders ; a mantle bunched up at
the sides and ensigned with an open coronet of five fleurs-de-
lis in sight. Set on a trophy of spears, flags, fasces, etc., and
having in base, two cannon on gun-carriages, cannon-balls,
ramrods, and other military apparatus.
CHAMBER OF ACCOMPTS OF DAUPHINfi.
LOUIS XIII.
18,161. [a.D. 1567.] Red: ^« //rt^ar^, covered with paper
before impression. About i~ in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
12,910.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4 FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3 a dolphin, DAUriilN OF ViENNE. Ensigned with a
crown.
LVDOVICVS • XIII ■ FR . . . . ET X.
Beaded border.
CHAMBERLAIN.
ALFONSE, so// of JOHN [de Brienne] Kitig of Jerusalem ;
Co/cnt of En, and Chamberlain of the Kingdom of France.
18,162. [a.D. 1255.] Bronze-green : originally fine, now
imperfect in many places. About 3~ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 1 3.945-]
0. The Count riding to the r. In armour : hauberk of
mail, surcoat [helmet and sword wanting], shield of arms
slung by a strap round the neck. Horse with armorial
caparisons, springing. Arms : sem6 of billets, over all a lion
rampant, Brienne.
. . [ALPJHON
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. A shield of arms :
barry of twelve {Imrelc), in chief a label of five points,
Lusignan. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis for IssoUDON :
at the dex. side, a triple-towered castle for the COUNTY of
Eu (.'') ; at the si//, side an eagle displa}-ed, contournc, for the
crest of Artuls (?).
■^ CAMeRARII • ReGNI • FRANCI6.
Beaded borders.
IssouDON bears a " pairlc, accompagnd de trois flcurs de-lis nial
ordonndes," P. I'alliot, La Viayc et Parfattc Science des Ar/itoites, fol.
Paris, 1664, p. 515. D'Arcq describes his No. 922, an armorial seal of
this Alfonse, wherein the shield bears a lion rampant within a bordure
charged with si.\teen castles.
FRANCE: — ROVAL OFFICES AND Ol'FlLcKb. 15I
CONSTABLE.
GILLES LE BRUN, Seigneur dc Trasegnies,
Coiiestabk dc France, [a.d. 1248-r. 1272.]
18,163. Opaque brown : imperfect edge. 2^5- in. [xlix.
138].
0. A shield of arms : bendy of six, a border engrailed.
Over all a quarter ermine.
* S' GILONIS L6BRVN DC TRAS€GNI6S CONGSTABLe DC
FRANiCej.
The letters ONG in Conestable are conjoined as a monogram.
R. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms as in the obv. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
©CON6STABLE DG FRANCe.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,496. Gilles Le Brun, de Trasegnies (Belgium).
The armorial bearings are described as " un cotice en barre, kla bordure
engrelde, et k un franc canton d'hermines Ji sdnestre."
COUR DES MONNOYES.
18,164. [a.d. 1614.] Red : en placard, covered with paper
before impression. \^ in. [Add. ch. 32S9.]
A shield of the RoYAL Arms of France (Modern).
Ensigned with an open crown of five fleurs-de-lis in sight.
CVRIA © MONETARVM «> FRANOIAE.
Carved border.
EMBASSY SEAL.
French Embassy in London.
18,165. [.\.D. 1831-1850.] Red. i-fV in. [xlix. 56.]
On a trophy of eight flags and standards with eagles and
other military and roj-al emblems arranged in saltirc four each
way, a shield of arms : the tables of the " Charte d'Or,"
inscribed : —
CHARTE DE 1830.
The shield is ensigned with a crown royal, in which the
fleur-de-lis has been replaced by foliage.
AMBASSADE DE FRANCE A LONDRES.
For the rev. of the second great seal of Louis Philippe, King
of the French, of which the device on this seal is a copy, sec
No. 18,143.
15- CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MARSHALSHIP, {Maresckaiissie,) OF France.
Common Seal.
18.166. [a.D. 1416.] Red : very imperfect, centre part
only remaining. About ItV in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
4325-]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a double-headed eagle
displayed, for jEAN Le Meingre dit BOUCICAUT II.,
IMarshal ; sin., party per fess, in chief three bars nebuly, for
RiEU.X, in base five (for nine) besants, RlEUX, for jEAN DE
RiEU.K, Marshal. The shield suspended by a strap from a
tree. Supporters, dex. wanting, shi. a wolf or fox.
Legend wanting.
Another.
18.167. [a.D. 1419.] Red : very fragmentary. About
If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3516.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. jEAN Le Meingre dit
BouciCAUT (see No. 18,166); sin. barry nebuly, in chief a
label of three points, Jean de RiEUX (see No. 18,166). The
shield suspended from a tree.
Legend wanting.
Cf. D'Arcq. No. 221.
AnotJier.
18.168. [a.D. 1421.] Red: fragmentary. About H in-
when perfect. [Add. ch. 3544.]
All that remains is part of a shield of arms : — per pale,
dex. paly of six, sin. a bend within a bordure charged with
some uncertain bearings.
Legend broken away.
18.169. [A.D. 1421.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch.
3S45.]
Only shield of arms remains.
VISITOR AND REFORMER OF MERCHANDISE.
Official seal of ]y.k^ Bocquet, Escuyer, Sr. du Cliesnoy,
Conseiller et Secretaire du Roy Maison et Couronne de France,
et Nouricicr de Monsr. le Dauphin, Alaistre visitcur
et ghih-al ri'forniatcur de toutcs marchandises, etc.,
par toutcs Ics vi/lcs, etc. du Royauine.
18,170. |A.n. 16-.] Red : en placard, covered with paper
hcfiire imiiression. i ', in. (Add. ch. 3292.] Printed form
with blanks for dale, etc.
FRANCE: — ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS. I 53
A goddess or impersonification of a deity, standing, full-
face, draped, holding in the r. h. a wand or sceptre.
ISITE . . . . DE • TOVTES • MARCHAND ....
Note. — For other Royal oflicers, whoso seals have been acquired too
late for insertion into this class, see under the classes of Equestrian and
Heraldic seals.
( 154 )
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
ARCHBISHOP OF AIX-EN-PROVENCE
{Aqua Sextia).
PHILIPPE I. circ. K.V>. 1251-1256.
18,171. [a.d. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2i X If in. [cxxvii. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, full-face, on a
corbel or platform ; wearing embroidered vestments, mitre,
pall, and morse attached to the 1. wrist, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, with
floriated crook, terminating in a fleur-de-lis, turned outwards.
Background ornamented with a reticulated pattern, lozengy,
having a small rose or flower in each space.
© S' • PHILIPPI • Dl • GRA • AQVeSlS • ARCHTIPI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 62S4 ; Trt'sor, Sccaux des Communis, etc., pi. .\xi., fig. 5.
BISHOP OF ALBI {Albiga, or Albia).
DURAND, or DURANT. A.D. 1228-1254.
18,172. [.v.D. 1231.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. 2x1^ in. [c.\xvii. 9.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop full-length, full-face, standing
on a platform ; wearing embroidered vestments, and mitre ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards. In the background,
under the r. h., an estoile of si.x points.
[t& S3IGILLVM ; DVRANDI : ALBI6NSIS i 6P[n.
18,172*. Antjther suli)h. cast from a good impression.
®> SIGILLVM ; DVRANDI i ALBICNSIS ; €PI.
D'Arcq, No. 6434, with description of a counterseal ; the Virgin and
Child, and legend + AVE MARIA; Trdsor, Sceaux dcs Communes, qIc.
pi. XX., fig. 10.
AMBRUN, Anhbishops of.
See Embrun.
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 155
BISHOP OF AMIENS {Ambianuvi).
JEAN DE LA GRANGE II., Prcshiter Cardinal d' Amicus
dit litre dc Saint-Marccl. A.lx 1373-f. 1375, 1376, ob. 1402.
18,173. [a.d. 1376.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3 X It in. [cxxvii. 18.]
Pointed oval : in a finely carved gothic niche, betw. two
side niches, with elaborate canopies, a figure of the Virgin
Mary seated, holding the Child ; the side niches hold : St.
John Baptist, and a sainted Bishop. In base, the Bishop
with mitre and staff, kneeling in adoration, under a cusped
arch, betw. two shields of arms : dfx.,a. cross within a bordure.
See of Amiens ; 2. three martlets, and a quarter ermine, over
all a pastoral staff in pale for " a I'orle de merlcttes, au franc
quartier d'hermines ct a unc crosse en pal brochant," for La
Grange.
® S' lOH'ANIS : Dei : GRACIA ■ €Pl ■ AMB1AN6N.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6443, where the Bishop is styled, Je.in III. ; Giaconius,
^V/rt■ Ponti/icum, torn, ii., col. 609, where the arms of the Cardinal arc
drawn without the crosse or staff.
CHAPTER.
ARCHDEACON OF PONTHIEU.
RAOUL.
18,174. [a.d. 1207.] Sulph. cast from a badly made im-
pression. 2 X l| in. [cxxvii. 514.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing on a
platform, in the r. h. a palm-branch, in the 1. h. a book.
S' : RADVLFI : ARGHIDIACONI : PVNTIVI.
D'Arcq, No. 7358, wiih description of a counterscal, an eagle "prenant
I'essor," and legend :+ SeCRGT' MeVM MIGHI.
JOHN DE TIGEL,
Rural Dean of Cri'cy ( Ceciacum) in the Diocese of A miens.
18,174*. [a.d. 1253.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression, i^ in. [cxxvii. 169.]
The Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned, seated on a folding
seat the ends of which terminate in the heads and feet of
dragons ; in her r. h. a fleur-de-lis ; on her 1. arm the Child,
with cruciferous nimbus. Her feet on a platform. Betw. a
crescent moon on the r. and an estoile on the 1. h. side.
C+ S' OIOH'IS • D[6 ■ TIGeUO • D6GANI ■ DG ■ CeSlACO.
D'Arcq, No. 78S5.
156 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ANICIUM, See of.
See Le Puy.
ARCHBISHOP OF ARLES, (Arelatum).
JEAN V, DE BAUX, or BAUSSAN. A.D. 1233-1258.
18.175. [A.D. 1243.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxvii. 3536.]
Pointed oval : a figure of the Archbishop seated with mitre
and pall, full-face, on a throne with terminals of animals' heads,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve
turned inwards. Feet on a corbel or platform.
+ S' ■ lOH'IS • QVINTl ■ ARELAT'N ■ ARCHI6P'I.
Rev. In seven beaded lines, the inscription : —
© SIGII LVM : SA_NCTI : TR_OPHIMI : IHV • XPI :_DISCI_
PVLI : «
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6287 ; from a document dated 1243. Richard and Giraud,
Bibliothcque Sacrde, torn, x.wiii., p. 72, call this Bishop John III.
Trdsor, pi. xxi., fig. i.
CHAPTER OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF
ST. TROPHIMUS.
18.176. {circ. A.D. 1214.] Leaden bulla: well preserved,
originally app. to a deed by faded silk strands. i|- in.
[xxxviii. 131.]
f). Five heads of canons or ecclesiastics arranged en t'toile
the necks converging towards a pellet placed in the centre of
the field. D'Arcq calls these " cinq tctes de bt'lier aboutees
en ^toile."
© ■ S • CAPITVLI ■ AReLATGSIS.
R. The facade of a cathedral church or ecclesiastical edifice
with a cross patt^e on the central tower and each of the side
pinnacles.
• eCCLGSIA • SCI • TROPHIMI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7104. For another seal (13th cent.) of the Chapter of
Aries, where the five canons arc depicted half-length, eacli in a circular
panel, sec Trt'sor, pi. xxi. fig. 3.
18.177. Copper electrotypes of the (J^z/. and r^z/. [cxiv. 61,
62.]
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 157
PROVOST.
BERTRAND.
18.178. [a.d. 1341.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
l-a in. [cxxvii. 34.J
A tower or monument of three dccreasinj^ stages, the middle
one of which is arcaded ; flanked with two high towers, and
enclosed within an enceinte. On each of five pinnacles, a
cross.
^ S' • BTNDI : P'POSITI : AR6LAT6N.
D'Arcq, No. 7678.
BISHOP OF ARRAS {Atrebatum).
JEAN v., CANARD. A.D. 1 392-1407.
Signet.
18.179. [a.d. 1404.] Red: en placard, 'm]medhy pressure,
indistinct. 4- X | in. [Add. ch. 12,503.]
Octagonal : on a crozier, floriated, a shield of arms : a long
or archiepiscopal cross betw. the heads of two patron saints,
couped at the neck, facing towards the cross. (But see note
to No. 18,181.) Betw. the initial letters : —
I • • € • A.
[Johannes Canard, Episcopus Airebateiisis.)
Not described by D'Arcq.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ARRAS.
Seal ad Causas.
18.180. [15th cent.] Bronze-green: originally fine, now
indistinct in parts. 2J- x i J in. [xlviii. 18.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned and draped,
standing, on the 1. arm the Child with cruciferous nimbus.
Within a niche with architectural canopy and open tabernacle
work at the sides.
S' • CAPITVLI • Be : MAR' • ATTREBATGN' ■ AD : CAUSAS.
Provost of the Cathedral Church.
18.181. [Early 15th cent.] Bronze-green: originally fine,
now chipped, imperfect. About i| x li in- when perfect,
[xlviii. 67.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, draped and crowned,
standing, on the 1. arm the Child within a niche with archi-
tectural canopy of three pointed and crocketed pinnacles, and
158 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with tabernacle work at the sides. The sides of the field
engrailed or cuspcd.
. . . GILLVM : PR6PO £816 : ATTReBAXeNS . . .
B. A small round counterseal. -J- in. diam. Two busts
couped at the neck turned to the 1., conjectured by D'Arcq
to be perhaps the heads of Saints Diogenes and Waast, the
first two bishops of Arras. Gams, however, names the Virgin
Mary and St. Vedast or Vaast, as patrons.
e= secRexvM : capitvli : ss
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7107. This author speaks, as above-mentioned, of
SS. Diogenes and Waast, the first two bishops of the see, presumably for
Vaast or Vedastus and Dominique, of the hsts given by Gams, and
Richard and Giraud.
ARVERNORUM EPISCOPUS.
See Clermont-Ferrand, Bishop of.
BISHOPS OF AUXERRE {Autissiodorunt).
HUGH IV., DE NOYERS. A.D. 11S3-1206.
18.182. [a.d. 1 201.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the points. About 2\ X l-g- in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 45.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, standing on a corbel or dais, lifting up the r.
h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, held
obliquely in front of his body, the curve turned outwards.
. . . . L • HVGONIS Dei GRA SIODOReNSIS ePISCOP . .
18.183. Another sulph. cast from an intlistinct impression,
the corners not broken, [cxxvii. 46.]
SIGIL' HVGONIS 061 GRACIA . . . TISSIODOR .... 6PISG0PI.
D'Arcq, No. 6477. Gams, Ser. Episcop.; and Richard and Giraud,
liiblioth. Sacr., use tlie ancient name Antissiodoniiii, but the seals
employ the form Autisiodo'cnsis, and Altissiodoiensis Episcopus.
GUILLAUME II., DE SEIGNELAY. A.D. 1 207-1 220.
18,184. [a.d. 121 2.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3; X I J- in. [cxxvii. 47.]
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. I 59
Pointed oval : the Bishop with mitre and vestments, full-
face, standing on a platform or corbel ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
* SIGILLV' • WLL'MI AVTISIODOR' €P1'.
D'.Vrcii. \o. 647S, where the countcrsc:il : An Aynus Dei with legend
+ MISeR6Re MCI OeVS, is also described.
18,185. Another .sulph. cast from a good impression, edge
chipped, [cxxvii. 48.]
t^ SIGILLV' • WLLMI AVTISI[ODO]R' ■ ePI'.
GUY II., DE MELLO. A.D. 1 246-1 270.
18,186. [a.d. 1248.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. About 2| X ij in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
49-]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre, pall, and embroidered
vestments, standing, turned slightly to the 1., on a carved
corbel, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier
or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards. On each side,
two small birds, probably martlets, in allusion to the arms of
MelLO, of Picardy, viz. two bars betw. nine martlets in orle.
IDONIS : Dl GRACIA : CFl : AVTISIODORGNSI . .
Beaded borders.
I*"or counterseal used by this bishop see next seal.
18,186*. Other sulph. casts from an imperfect impression,
ori.jinally very good, [cxxvii. 43, 44.]
0. As in No. 18,186.
S' GV GPI : AVTISIOtDOReiNSIS.
U. A small round counterseal. I in. diam. On a mount, a
draped figure of St. Stephen — (to whom the cathedral church
of Auxerre was dedicated) — kneeling in prayer to the r.
Above, a hand of blessing ; in the field, a martlet and a
fleur-de-lis.
VIDeO C6LOS APCRTOS.
— Act. vii. 55.
D'Arcq, No. 6481.
ARCHDEACON OF YO^'Y\CW{ , diocese of Auxerre.
PIERRE DE LONGEUIL, al. LONGOLIO,
oftcnc, A.D. 1449, JUs/iop of Auxerre.
18,187. [Early 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 2 x i ; in. [cxxiv. 168.]
l6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned, a
book in the r. h., on the 1. arm the Child with cruciferous
nimbus. In a canopied and pinnacled niche, with taber-
nacled work at the sides. In base, under an arch, the Arch-
deacon kneeling to the 1. in adoration. On the r. h. side of
the arch a shield of arms : per chief six roses, three, two, and
one, LONGEUIL. The inner edge of the niche and arch
ornamented with small quatrefoils. Background replenished
with sprigs of foliage.
£. pttvi Oc longoUo arcljtOuiront ponttntcn.
Beaded borders.
BISHOPS OF AVIGNON (Avenio).
Official Seal.
18.188. [i2th cent] Leaden bulla, oxidised. i^ in.
[xxxviii. i68.]
0. Half-length figure of an Emperor, full-face, crown of
three fleurs-de-lis and two pearls in sight, in the r. h. a sceptre
topped with a fleur-de-lis ; in the 1. h. an orb surmounted by
a cross. Behind the figure a carved throne.
S' • ROMANI • IMP6RATORIS.
R. A Bishop, half-length, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
S' 6PISCOPI ■ AVINIONeNSIS.
Beaded borders.
Not known to D'Arcq, cf. his seal of the Officialitii d'Avignon,
No. 6952.
18.189. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. (cxiv.
&i, 64.]
BISHOP OF AVRANCHES {Abrincts).
GUILLAUME V., DE STE. MARIE. A.D. 1236-1252.
18.190. Green : fair, cracked on the 1. h. side. Originally
app. by a narrow label to a charter. 2\ X ij in.
[.xx.xix. jG.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments,
full-face, standing on a pedestal or bracket, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards. In the background, on the r. an estoilc of six
points ; on the 1. a crescent.
<li> SIGI' • GVI' • Dei • QRACIA • 6PI • ABRINC.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. l6l
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i| x |^ in. A
half-Icnt^th figure of the Virgin Mar)-, crowned, holding the
Child on the 1. ii. and a lily in the r. h. Under a trcfoiled arch
in base, an estoiie.
i© AV6 • MARIA ■ GRACIA • PLG.
D'Arcq, No. 6490, description of an impression used in a.d. 1245.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW.
Second Seal of the Chapter.
18,191. Sulph. cast from a fine impression originally, novv
chipped in several places. About 3 x 2 in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 38.]
Pointed oval : St, Andrew the Apostle, full-length, three-
quarters to 1. h., with nimbus, a long cross in the 1. h.
Behind him an estoiie in the background. The figure of the
Saint is designed in a very artistic manner.
SIGILL' • CAPITVLl • S . . . . ANDRGG • ABRINC ....
D'Arcq, No. 71 15; — Cf. the first or earlier seal of the chapter, his
No. 71 14, used in a.d. 1163.
DEAN.
ALAIN.
18,192. [a.d. 1256.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
Ii- X I in. [cxxvii. 37.]
Pointed oval : under a carved Gothic canopy, a representa-
tion of St. Andrew the Apostle, on his cross reclined on the
ground. Overhead an angel issuing from clouds and swinging a
censer. In base, under an arch, a suppliant in profile to the 1. h.
S' ALANI : DeCAHI : ABRIHCeM.
D'.\rcq, No. 7519. The N's are reversed.
BAR-SUR-SEINE, Archdeacon of.
See LangrES, diocese of.
DIOCESE OF BAYEUX (Baiocce).
Seals of the Assessors {Esleus on diocese de Baienx).
18,193; 18,194. [a.D. 1398.] Red: very fragmentary.
[Add. ch. 3403.]
I. A human figure with arms upraised.
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1 62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
2. A female bust, betw. the letters R. B., each surmounted by
a crown or sprig.
BISHOPS OF BEAUVAIS (Bellovacum).
PIERRE I. A.D. 1114-1133.
18,195. [a.d. 1 1 23.] Discoloured or self-coloured: en
placard, well-preserved. A large mass, 4X3 in., and I in.
thick. The impression 2f X \\ in. [Add. ch. 8535.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop in eucharistic vestments, seated,
in the r. h. a crozier with the curve turned inwards ; in the
1. h. a book ; at his feet a lion's face. The seat terminates on
each side in a bird's or animal's head.
* PETRVS BELVACENSIS • EPISCOPVS.
The S is angular and in form like a reversed Z.
Cf. Arch. Joiirn., No. 43. Not known to D'Arcq or the editors of the
Tresor.
PHILIPPE DE DREUX. A.D. 1175-1217.
18.196. [a.d. I20I.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3 X 14 in. [cx.xvii. 65.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop standing, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff or crozier, held obliquely, the curve turned
outwards.
^ SIGILLVM • PHILIPI • BELVACENSIS • ePISCOPl.
D'Arcq, No. 65 11, where this is styled the second seal, used " .apres Ic
sacre," the first being described in No. 6510. With description of a
counterseal, impression of an ancient engraved stone " honime nu sautant
sur un chcval."
18.197. Another sulph. cast from a sharp but very imperfect
impression, [c.xxvii. 66.]
. . . IGILLVM -PHI VACENSIS . ePlSCO . .
MILO I., DE CHATILLON, dit DE NANTEUIL.
A.D. 1217-I234.
18,198. [a.d. 1 222.] Sulph. casts from a .somewhat indistinct
impression. 2^ X I -J in. [cxxvii. 67, 68.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bi.shop, standing, full-face, on a plat-
form or pedestal, with mitre and vestments, holding \\\i the
r. h. hand before his breast, in benediction ; in tlic 1. h.
a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards. In the
field on the sides the initial letters A. CO.
* SIGILL' MILONIS : B6LVACeNSIS : ePISCOPl.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 163
R. A small round counterseal. l-rV in- -^ shield of arms
of early shape : a cross cantonncd with four keys, wards
upwards, SEE OK Beauvais(?)
+ CRVX : DNI : CLAVGS : P6TRI.
D'Arcq, No. 6512, where the legend Claves of the counterseal is
misread Cl.AVis, etc. D'Arcq describes a later seal, somewhat larger,
of this bishop used in A.u. 1226.
18,199. Sulph. casts of another impression, in some parts
clearer than the preceding, [cxxvii. 69, 70.]
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PIERRE.
Chapter Seal.
18.200. [.\.D. 1222.] Sulph. cast from a good impression
of a matrix probably of the nth or 12th century. 2\ x 2^ in.
[cxxvii. 64.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter the Apostle, standing, full-face,
with nimbus, mitre and ecclesiastical vestments ; in the r. h.
a long rod with ringed handle and short crossed end, having
two small keys attached to the ends of the arms of the cross ;
in the 1. h. an open book.
£= SIGILLVM • SANCTI • PGTRI • BELVACENSIS.
D'Arcq, No. T\i\.
ARCHDEACON OF BEAUVAIS.
BERNIER DE RONQUEROLES, al. RONCAROLLIS.
18.201. [A.D. 12 13.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i X i-V in. [cxxvii. 71.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, standing on a platform or
corbel, full-face, in ecclesiastical vestments, holding with both
hands a closed book on his breast.
C- S' B'NeRII • DE RONC • ARCHID' ■ BELVACeN'.
D'Arcq, No. 7368.
DIOCESE OF BESANCON {Vesontio).
Officially, Sccle Vacante.
18.202. [a.D. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
14- in. [cxxvii. 74.]
A tower, masoned, and with a gate, surmounted with a
dome. In base the letter for Curia.
«= s' ■ CVR" • BisvT' • seoe ■ VACAxe.
D'Arcq, No. 6963.
M 2
l64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Second Seal.
18,203. [a.d. 1302.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I in. [cxxvii. 75.]
' An Archbishop, half-length, with mitre, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozicr or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
>& SIGILLVM • CVR16 • BISVTIN6.
D'Arcq, No. 6964.
CHArTER.
CANON OF BESANCON.
P. POURTIER, Coplasteurl of Seyres-Lez-Moidieres in
Fi-anchc-Comti, bailliage of Dole.
18,204. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, i-i x i| in. [cxxiv. 47.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend bctw. \.\<o porters keys
palewise, the wards in chief, three fusils, for POURTIER.
Betw. three arabesques of foliage.
P . POVRTIER • CAN • BIS ■ COP • DE ■ SERRES • LEZ ■ MOL.
Cabled border.
BISHOP OF BEZIERS {Biterra).
GUILLAUME DE FR^DOL. A.D. 1 3 14-1349.
18,205. [a.d. 1 3 17.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
deficient in the top part. 2 l x \% in., but larger when per-
fect, [cxxvii. 76.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop full-length, with mitre, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral stall".
In a carved niche with tabernacle work at the sides. Above
in a smaller niche is the Virgin Mary, half-length, the Child
on the 1. arm. In base, a .shield of arms : a chief
S • G' IV1IS6RATION6 • DIA • 6PI • BITCeRlReN'.
D'Arcq, No. 6526.
BOULOGNE, Bishop of
See Tkrouanne-Boulogne, Bishop of.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 16$
PATRIARCH ARCHBISHOP OF BOURGES,
{Bitiirig^uiii, or Bituriccc).
ST. GUILLAUME DE DONJEON. A.D. 1200-1209.
18,206. [a. II. 1 201.] Sulpli. cast from a fine impression,
chipped at the edge on the 1. h. side. 2jxifin. [cxxvii.
90.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, standing full-length on a
corbel, with mitre having long tics, pall, and embroidered
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
* SIGILLVM • WLL'MI ■ BITVRICeNSIS • PATRIARCHe.
D'.\rcq, No. 6301, where the details of tlie vestments are described as :
— "Mitre h pendants, aiibe et dahiiatique d'etoffe ouvrag<5e, chasuble,
amict, pallium, fanon \ orfrois comme le haut de la chasuble." The
counterseal, described by D'Arcq, bears a monk kneeling in profile to the
right, with legend :— MISeRGRe M€l DGVS.
Seal of unidentified use in the diocese of Bourges.
18,207. [17th cent.] Red sealing-wax from the brass
matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities,
i^ X \\% in. [cxxiv. 58.]
Oval : St. Ursinus, first Bishop or Archbishop, standing,
full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a long cro.ss. On the pallium are
seven crosses, and on the dalmatic si.x fleurs-de-lis.
* SANCT' : VRSINVS '.• ARCHIEPISCOP' • BITVRICENSIS.
Inner border cabled ; outer border carved.
Perhaps a seal of the Chapter or Officialty.
Seal of the Officialty.
18,208. [a.d. 1284.] Sulph. cast from a fine but
chipped impression. 2Xl:|-in. [cxxvii. 94.]
Pointed oval : an Archbishop full-face, half-length, lifting
up the r. h. in blessing, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff,
the curve turned inwards ; on an arcade of four pointed
arches.
[SUGILLVM ■ CVRI€ • BITVRICGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6965, where the counterseal, a head [of St. Stephen, the
Protomartyr, and the Patron Saint] is described.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. ETIENNE.
Dean and Chapter.
18,209. [a.D. 1402.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2X i; in. when perfc; [cxxvii. 93.]
l66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : on a platform over an arch a representation
of the Stoning of the Patron St. Stephen, the Protomartyr ;
overhead, from clouds, a hand of blessing.
. . . DECANI ex • CAPITVLI BITVRIS AD CAVSCASJ.
D'Arcq, No. 7127, called j^c^W seal, the first seal being described in
No. 7126.
BRIE, Archdeacon of.
See Meaux, Diocese of.
BISHOPS OF CAHORS {Caduvcum,
or Divpiia Cadnrcoruni).
GUILLAUME IV., DE CARVAILLON,'
(';• CARDAILLAC.^ A.D. 120S-1234.
18,210. [a.D. 121 1.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, somewhat
indistinct specimen. About 2j x 4i in. [cxxvii. 103.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop standing full-face on a platform,
with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h, in benediction,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards.
SIGILL'M • WLL'Ml • CATVRC6NSIS € . .
D'Arcq, No. 6528, with description of a coiintcrscal : a cross of
Toulouse and legend : + BGNeDICTVS • DNS ■ DS • MGVS
(i.) Gams, Ser. Episc, p. 525, col. i. (2.) Richaid ct Giraud, Bibl.
Sac, vol. xxviii., p. 199.
BARTHELEMI II. A.D. 1250-1273.
18,211. [a.D. 1252.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
chipped at the top. About 2^ X 1-} i"-, but larger when
perfect, [cx.wii. 1 13.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop standing on a carved corbel,
full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in bless-
ing, in the 1. h. a crozier or past(Mal staff, the curve turned
inwards.
. . . BARTHOLOMei : GPI' ■ CATVRC6N'.
D'Arcq, No. 6531, with description of a counterscal : the Stoning of
St. Stephen, and legend ; SeCReTV • Mev • MICHI.
RAYMUND II., DE CORNEILLE, or CORNELIO.
A.D. 1280-1293.
18,212. [a.D. 1289.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
I- X I ' ill. [cxxvii. 104.]
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 167
Pointed ov.il : under a gothic canopy, and on a corbel, the
Bishoi), full-length, with mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a cro/Jer, the curve turned outwards. In the
field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
S> S' RAYMVNDI • D€l ■ GRA ePl • CATVRC6N.
D'Arcq, No. 6532, with description of a countcrscal : the Stoning of
St. Stephen, and legend : CONTRASIGILLVM ■ GPI • CATVRC6N.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. ETIENNE.
18.213. [a.D. 1317.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. 2^ X 1 5- in., but larger when perfect,
[cxxvii. 102.]
Pointed oval : a castle of three round towers, masoned, each
with a pointed roof, surmounted by a cross, portal in the
centre. Below, a masoned bridge of four arches and three
turrets ; in the water of the river two fishes, naiant.
.... CAPITVLI • SANCTI • STePHANI ■ CATVRCeNCI. .
D'Arcq, No. 7135, where the countcrscal is also described bearing a
representation of the Stoning of St. Stephen, and legend : + S' SANCTI •
STEPHANI.
BISHOPS OF CAMBRAY {Camer-aaim).
G]6rARD II. A.D. 1076-1092.
18.214. [.\.D. 1090.] Light brown or uncoloured, a thick
mass: en placard, 4x3! in., bearing the impression showing
the handle of the matri.x. 2\ X i|- in. [Add. ch. 15,253.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, seated,
full-face, on a throne, and lifting up the r. h. in benediction ;
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
Legend on a bevelled edge : — •
e» SIGILLVM : GERARDI : CAMERACENS : ePI.
Beaded border.
Not described by D'Arcq. Trt'sor, pi. iv., fig. 5, a different type, with-
out legend.
NICHOLAS I., DE CHlfcVRES, or CHIERIES.
A.D. I I 37-1 167.
18,215. [a.D. 1138.] Light-brown or uncoloured: some-
what indistinct. 2-^ in. [Add. ch. 15,393.]
The Bishop, with mitre and vestments, seated on a folding
seat or throne, terminating with heads and feet of animals ;
l68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lifting up the r. !:. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff,
or crozier, held obliquely before him.
©SIGILLVM NICHOLAI DEI GRATIA CAMECRACENS EPI.]
D'Arcq, No. 6535.
18,216. [a.d. 1 145.] Light brownish-red: indistinct in
parts. [Add. ch. 5S57.]
^ SIGILLVM NICH
GODEFROI DE FONTAINES, or DE CONDE.
A.D. 1220-I237.
18.217. Self-coloured : fine. Originally app. to a charter
. by a label. 2^ in. [xlviii. 14.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments,
seated on a throne terminating with the heads of animals, the
feet on a carved bracket or corbel ; lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards.
GODGFRIOVS : DGI : GRACKA CAMeiRACCNSIS ePISCOPVS.
R. A smaller pointed-oval counterseal. If x I in. The
Virgin Mary, crowned and draped, seated on a throne, the
Child on the r. knee, in the 1. h. a sceptre fleury.
Ss AV6 MARIA GRASIA PLAINA, («■<:).
D'Arcq, No. 6536.
NICHOLAS III., DE FONTAINES. A.D. 1248-1273.
18.218. Light bronze-green : fine, chipped at the edge.
2A X I -J in. [xlviii. 15.]
0. The Bishop, with mitre and vestments, seated on a
throne terminating with the heads of animals, the feet on a
carved corbel ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
crozier, the curve turned inwards. In the field on the r., an
estoile.
ss s' NIC . . LAI : Dei : gracia ; CAivieRAceN : epi.
R. A small round counterseal. i| in. diam. In a niche
with trcfoiled arch, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary,
crowned, holding the Child, also crowned, on the 1. knee ; in
her r. h. a sceptre, topped with a fleur-de-lis. Below in a
similar niche, a bishop, kneeling to the 1. in adoration. Behind
his head a crescent.
« *" : AVe MARIA « ^
U'Arcq, No. 6537, without counterseal.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 1 69
CHARLES DE BOURBON. A.D. 1723-1764.
18,219. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
brass matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval An-
tiquities. Ijxi^in. [cxxiv. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : FRANCE (Modern), with a baton
in bend, BoURBON. Ensigned with a jewelled crown, with
five fleurs-de-lis in sight. Above the crown, a mitre and a
crocketed crozier in saltire. Below, two palm-branches, tied
together in base.
Beaded border.
This seal can only be conjccturally attributed to Charles de St. Albin,
the Archbishop of Cambrai, called by D'Arcq, No. 6312. Charles, and
No. 6313, Charles dc Bourbon, Fricur de St. Martin-dcs-Champs.
CHAPTER.
GIFREDUS DE VEZANO.
Apostolica Sedis Nnncitis, Leodicnsis ct Cameracensis
Canonicus.
First Seal.
18.220. [a.D. 1285.] Plaster cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About i-V X -5- in. when perfect, [cxxviii. 20.]
Pointed oval : a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, the
Child on the 1. arm. On a church-like edifice with two side
pinnacles of open tabernacle work. Overhead a crescent,
betw. two angels issuing from clouds and swinging thuribles.
Below, under a pointed arch, the Nuncio, kneeling to the 1., in
adoration.
© S' • GIFRGDI • D' • VeZANO • LeOD' • €[7 ■] CAMe[RA]C6N ■ CAN.
Beaded borders.
18.221. [a.D. 1287.] Another plaster cast from a chipped
impression, [cxxviii. 21.]
. . GIFRGDI • D' • VeZANO eN' • C . .
Later Seal.
18.222. [a.D. 1 29 1.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About li X -rl •"• [cviii. 96.]
Pointed oval : resembles in design the previous seal,
No. 18,221, but from a different matrix ; the edifice is in form
of a church with two pent gables, in each of which is a small
circular countersunk compartment containing the head of a
saint.
. . . FRGDI De VeZA AN' CAMeRAC€N'.
These three impressions from original seals attached to deeds in pos-
session of the Ucan and Chapter of Westminster.
-> I
170 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOPS OF CARCASSONE {Carcasso).
CLARINUS, circ. A.D. 1226-1248.
18,223. [a.d. 1229.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
„- X If in. [cxxvii. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, full-
face, standing on a corbel or bracket, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
^ S' CLARINl ; ePI ; CARCASSOe f.
D'Arcq, No. 6544, with description of a counterseal : a hand of blessing
betw. an estoile and crescent, and legend : + S' CLARINl -ePI.
GUILLAUME II., ARNALDI. .\.D. 124S-1255.
18,224. [a.d. 1248.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1 1 X 1 1 in. [cx.xvii. 112.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, full-
face, standing on a small bracket, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards.
In the field on each side two small fleurs-de-lis.
«« S' • GVILL'I : "Dl : GRA : GPT : GARCASSONe.
D'Arcq, No. 6545, with description of a counterseal : half-length figures
of the Patrons, SS. Nazarius and Celsus, and legend ; + NAZARIVS.
G6LSVS.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. NAZAIRE AND
ST. CELSUS OF CARCASSONE.
T 18,225. [Early 13th cent] Sulph. cast from a fairly good
impression, chipped at the points. About 3 X l-g- in. [cxxvii.
109.]
Pointed oval : the two patron saints of the see, each with a
nimbus, and bordered dress, standing with uplifted hands.
One saint is not so tall as the other.
© S" : SANTORVM : NAZARll : E : CELSI :
D'Arcq, No. 7139.
Second Seal.
18,226. [A.n. 1248.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ X 1 ; in. [cxxvii. 108.]
Pointed oval : on the 1. h. St. Nazaire, seated on a chair in
profile to the r. ; on a chair before him St. Celsus, holding an
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 171
open book. Overhead, the initial letters N and c to point out
the saints.
fi" S' : CAPITVLI ; SEDIS ; CARCASSONE.
D'Arcq, No. 7140.
DIOCESE OF CARPENTRAS (Carpentoracte,
al. Carpentrassinii).
Leaden Biillce of the Bishops.
18.227. [13th cent] Leaden bulla: well-preserved.
Originally app. to a deed by a twisted cord of red thread.
lA in. [xlviii. 62.]
0. A half-length figure of St. Sisfredus or Suffredus, fourth
bishop and patron saint of the diocese, with mitre andcrozier,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, and issuing from clouds in
base.
«• SIGILLVM : 6PISC0PI : CARP€NTORATeN'.
The letters O R are conjoined.
H. The shackles or fetters of St. Sisfredus, v. Acta Sanc-
torum, (29 Nov.)
e= S' : SANCTI : SISFRGDI.
Beaded borders.
18.228. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
6t, 6S.]
AnotJicr type.
18.229. [13th cent] Leaden bulla: similar to the fore-
going, but from a different matrix. Injured by pressure in
some places. li in. [xxxviii. 169.]
18.230. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
65, 66.]
Not described by D'Arcq. This type is attributed to Gausfred I., .\.v>.
1120, or Gausfred II., a.d. i2Ii (.'').
RAIMOND II., DE BARJOLE. A.D. 1263-1273.
18,231. [a.d. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I J X i-V in. [cxxvii. 114]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a corbel,
with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned out-
wards.
© S' : R : ePISCOPI : CARPeNTORAT€NSIS.
Beaded borders.
D' Arcq, No. 6549.
172 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18.232. Another sulph. cast from a good impression.
[cxxviii. 1 15.]
BISHOP OF CHALONS-SUR-MARNE
{Catalannuiii), in Chatnpagne.
GUILLAUME DU PERCHE, called DE BELLESME,
A.D. 12 I 5-1226.
18.233. [a.d. 1 2 16.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat injured
impression. 31- x i-j- in. [cxxvii. 145.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, stand-
ing on a corbel, lifting up the r. h. in front of his breast in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. Artistically designed.
^ S' • WILL'I : Dei : GRACIA : CATHALAUNGNSIS : GPISCOPI :
D'Arcq, No. 6559, where the counterscal is also described : a fleur-de-
lis and legend, ts seCReTVM WILLGRMI DG £TICO.
DIOCESE OF CHALON-SUR-SAONE
{jCabilloiium, or Cabillodicnuvi), in Burgundy.
ScaloftJic Officialty.
18.234. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
14- X 11^ in. [cxxvii. 139.]
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and arm vested in a bordered
cuff, issuing from the r. h. side, holding a crozier in pale.
© SIGILL' • GVRIG • CABILL'.
D'Arcq, No. 6970, where the ccunterscal is also described : a cross
fusily.
Bailiff of the Bislwp.
18.235. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the brass matrix in the Uept. of British and Mediaeval
Anticjuities. ^ in. [c.xxiv. 6l?\^
A crozier, in pale, issuing from the base.
3' BALL'I • DNI ■ CAB • GPI.
Socit'/i' dc Sphrai;isti(pic dc Paris, torn, ill., p. 118: " L'Evcsquc dc
Chalons {sic), avoit son bailly que ne recongnoissoit aucun bailly pour
supi!ricur, etc."
CANON.
PONCE DE MONTAIGNE.
18.236. [14th cent] Recent impression in red .sealing-wax
from the brass m.itrix in the De])t. of British and Mediasval
Antiquities. \\ in. [cxxiv. 170.]
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 173
A dove, contourn6, holding an olivc-brancli in its beak.
S' PONCII • D€ • MOTAIGN6 CAN' CAB' .
Sociiti lie Sphagistique dc Paris, torn, ill., p. 109.
BISHOPS OF CHARTRES {Canmtum).
HENRI DE GRfeS. A.D. 1243-1246.
18.237. [a.U. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. About 2^ X It hi. when perfect, [cxxvii.
131 A, B.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments,
standing turned slightly to the 1., on a moulded bracket ; lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier held obliquely
before him, the curve turned outwards. Artistically designed.
© SIGILLVM : HeNRIGI ePlSCOPI : CARNOTeNSIS.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. i\ x i in. On a
carved corbel, the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
© AV6 MARIA GRACIA PLENA.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6570.
MATHIEU DES CHAMPS. A.D. 1247-1259.
18.238. [a.d. 1248.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. About 2^ X if in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
129, 130.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments,
standing, turned slightly to the 1., on a moulded bracket,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier held
obliquely before him, the curve turned outwards. Artistically
designed.
C* SJIGILLVM • MATH6I 6PISGOPI CARNOTGNSltS].
The letters A R are conjoined.
Bu A smaller pointed oval counterscal. 1 1 x i in. The
Virgin Marj-, a mi-janibes, the child on the 1. arm.
«> AVe MARIA GRACIA PLeNA DISS T6C'.
The letters A R arc conjoined.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6571, with omission of DNS TeC
Seal of t)ie Officialty.
18,239. [a.d. 1248.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, indistinct in places. About 2| x i ' in. when per-
fect, [c.x.xvii. 132.]
174 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A Sainted Bishop, probably St. Aventin, first bishop of
this see, issuing from clouds in base, half-length, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a crozier, the curve turned inwards.
.... ILLVM OFICIAL CARNOTeNSIS CV . . .
D'Arcq, No. 6972, with description of a countcrseal. a hand issuing
from clouds, holding a crozier, betw. a mitre and two estoiles, with legend :
+ CONTRASIGILLV • CVRI6 • CARN.
Second Seal.
18,240. [a.D. 1297.] Sulph. cast from an injured impres-
sion. If in. [cxxvii. 133.]
The same design as that in the previous seal, but treated
differently. A crescent over the r. shoulder of the figure, and
at the r. h. side a fleur-de-lis.
© SIGILLVM • OFFICIALIVM CARNOTGNSIS CVRie.
D'Arcq, No. 6973, with description of two counterseals, somewhat
resembling that of No. 18,239.
CHAPTER.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE-DAME.
18.241. [a.D. 1306.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. The matrix appears to be of the twelfth cent.
2-i- X 2^ in. [cxxvii. 124, 125.]
0. Oval : the Virgin Mary, seated on a folding stool or
throne, after the style used in the great seals of the French
monarchs of the twelfth cent., terminating at the sides with
the heads and feet of animals ; the Child on the 1. knee, in her
r. h. an indistinct object.
SjSIGILLV CAPITVLI SC/E MARI[/E] CARNOTeNSIS.
H. A smaller round counterscal. ij- in. diam. The
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, under an arcade.
S? AVe MARIA GRACIA PLENA DOMINVS TeCVM BeNGDICTA.
D'Arcq, No. 7150.
CANON OF CITARTRFS.
Master REGINALD DE PLAILIACO, or PLAILLY.
18.242. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix in the Dcpt. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, i; x I-,',; in, [cxxiv. 160.]
FRANXK : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 175
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, half-length, with the Child,
on an ecclesiastical edifice : below, under a pointed arch, the
Canon, in adoration, half-length to the 1.
© S' • MAGRI : ReGlNALDI • D6 : PLAILIACO : CAN ■ CARN.
Beaded borders.
BISHOPS OF CLERMONT-FERRAND,
{Claromons, or Arverni).
ROBERT D'AUVERGNE. A.D. 1195-1227.
18.243. [a.d. 1 201.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2|- X i;; in. [cxxvii. 1 51.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, holding in the r. h. a pastoral staff or crozier,
in the r. h. a book.
* SIGILLVM ROTB€RTI ARV€RNORVM GPL
D'Arcq, No. 6576, where that author notices the "oreilles tres-sail-
lantes" of the figure, and describes a small counterscal bearing a bust of
the Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned, with legend, -}- AVe MARIA.
Second Seal.
18.244. [.\.D. 1212.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f X \\ in. [cxxvii. 152.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and crozier, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
©SIGILL' ROTBGRTI ARVGRNOR EPI'.
D'Arcq, No. 6577, with a small counterseal resembling that of the
previous seal.
Seal of the Officially .
18.245. [a.d. 1284.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I-J- X 1} in. [cxxvii. 155.]
Pointed oval : on a carved corbel, a bishop (probably
St. Austremoine, the first bishop) full-face, with mitre and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. before him in benediction, in
the 1. h. a crozier held obliquely before him.
^ SIGILLVM CVRie CLAROMONTeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6974.
18.246. Another sulph. cast from a good impression.
[cxxvii. 156.]
I7<5 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHAPTER.
UNIVERSITY DE L'EGLISE, i.e., CHAPTER.
18,247. [a.d. 1264.] Sulph. cast from an injured impres-
sion. About 2\ X l|- in. [cxxvii. 154.]
Pointed oval : a representation of our Lord, full-face,
standing on a corbel, with cruciferous nimbus, an uncertain
object in the r. h., held obliquely before him ; the 1. h. lifted
up before his breast in blessing. Around are the heads of
the twelve apostles, en cordon.
VIVSITATIS • CL . . . OB • CAPL'l . . CL . . MOTI ■ F6R.
A very doubtful seal.
I
CANON.
GUILLAUME DE CUCIACO, or DE CUSSAC.
18.248. [a.d. 1226.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
jured impression, i^ X i in. [cxxvii. 153.]
Pointed oval : on a platform or cstrade, the Annunciation
of the Virgin Mary. In the exergue, the canon kneeling in
profile to the r. Before him a shield of arms : an inescutcheon,
an orle, or perhaps a human heart.
+ S' • GVILL'I ■ D' ■ CVCIACO • CAN' ■ CLAR0M0NT6N'.
D'Arcq, No. 7747.
BISHOP OF DOL {Dola, or Dolum).
JEAN VIII., DUBOIS. A.D. 1312-1324.
18.249. [a.d. 1315.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2J X i-rV i'l- \\li>^'i perfect, [cxxvii. 182, 183.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and embroidered
robes, turned slightly to the 1. h. in an artistic pose, and
standing on a greyhound couchant ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. Overhead a carved canopy nearly all
broken off. In the field on each side a wavy sprig of foliage
and small flowers.
S' lOH'IS • D6I • [GRJA' ■ GPI ■ DOLGNS'.
B. A small round counterscal. -J in. diam. A mitre,
tassclled, and below it, on the 1., the curved head of a crozier,
crockctcd.
S- • SeCR€TI • lOH' • Dei • GRA • ePI • DOLE.
D'Arcq, No. 6601.
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 177
ARCHBISHOPS AND COUNTS OF EMRRUN,
or AMBRUN
{Ebrodiiniim, or Eiiibrodtinian) in Dauphin^.
Leaden Bulla.
18.250. [i3th cent.] Leaden bulla : well preserved.
App. by plaited threads of various colours to a document now
wantintj. I| in. [xxxviii. 139.]
0. Hcail of an Archbishop, couped at the neck, in profile to
the 1., wearing^ a mitre with lon_i^ pendants. Perhaps intended
for the head of St. Marccllin, first Archbishop of iMiibrun.
© ARCHiePISCOPVS : eBRGDVNENSIS.
R. Head of a Count, couped at the neck, in profile to the
1., wearing a count's coronet of three points. The hair long,
curled at the end behind the neck.
^ COM6S : 6BR€DVNeNSlS.
Beaded borders.
18.251. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
69, 70.]
Type apparently unknown to D'Arcq, and the authors of the Tr^sor.
The archbishop of Embrun, mctropohs of the Alpcs-Maritimes, was a
prince, count of Embrun, and metropolitan, with privilege of striking
money, which perhaps explains the above use of the leaden bulla.
BERTRAND DE DEUX, or DEAUX.
A.D. 1323-1338 ; ob. 1355.
Leaden Bulla.
18.252. [A.D. 1336]. Leaden bulla, very much oxidised:
almost illegible. App. by threads of green and other colours
to a document now wanting. About i-j in. when perfect.
[xxxviii. 140.]
Apparently similar in design to the foregoing, No. 18,250,
but of different type.
18.253. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
71.72.]
Type apparently unknown to D'Arcq and the authors of the TrJsor.
VOL. V.
178 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF EVREUX {Ehroicomm civitas).
KGIDIUS, al. GILLES DU PERCHE. A.D. 1170-1179.
18.254. Pale-green, covered with a dark brown varnish :
imperfect. About 2% in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxi. 9.]
The Bishop, half-length, full-tace, horned mitre with long
ties and embroidered vestments ; lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards.
* eGlDIVS • D€l ■ GCRATIA • 6B]R0ICGNS[1S EPIS3C0PVS.
D'Anisy, Recueil de Sceaux Nm-inands, pi. iii., f. 8 ; Demay, Sceaiix de
la jXormaitdie, No. 2214 (from a cast of the above seal), not described by
D'Arcq.
18.255. Sulph. cast from No. 18,254. [cxxvii. 190.]
18.256. Bright red : very imperfect. App. by a closely
woven bobbin of green silk. [Cott. ch. xxi. 26.]
© GGIDIV SIS • 6PISG
BISHOPS OF LANGRES {LingoiKEo).
ROBERT III., DE T^ROTE, or TOROTE,
A.D. I232-1240.
18.257. [a. D. 1239.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
chipped at the top. [cxxvii. 243, 244.]
y). Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, standing on a carved bracket or corbel, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral stafT,
the curve turned inwards.
[+ S]IG1LLVM • R0B6RTI • LlNGONeNSIS : ePISCOtPi:.
R. A small round countcrseal. i \ in. diam. The Bi.shop,
kneeling in prayer, profile to the r.
© MISGRGRe ■ Mei • D€VS.
D'Arcq, No. 6619.
GUY DE ROCHEFORT. A.D. 1250-1256.
18.258. [A.D. 1251.] Plaster casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2:^ X i| in. when perfect, [xcvi. 55, 56.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, standing, lifting up tlie [r. h. in benediction] ; in
the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, slightly obliquely held, the
curve turned inwards. In the field (uiulcr the r. h. a lion],
under the left, a fleur-de-lis.
8' GVIDONriS]
FRAN'CE: — IXCLESIASTICai. hKAI.S. 179
R. A small round counterscal. iJ- in. diam. The Bishop,
half-length, to the r., the hands uplifted in pra}-cr.
+ secRGTV ■ ep
and in the field GVI
Beaded bonier.
D'Arcq, No. 6621, from .t less imperfect impression.
GUILLAUME DE DURFORT, al. DURAS.
A.U. I 306-1 3 19.
18.259. [a.d. 1 3 17.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^- X I-;;- in. [cxxvii. 245.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crazier
or pastoral staft", the curve turned outwards. Under a carved
arch with architectural sides and a small niche of similar
style overhead in which is a half-length figure of the Virgin
Mary holding the Child. On the dex. side of the edifice a
shield of arms : a saltire betw. four fleurs-de-lis, on the sin.,
another ; quarterly. Below the feet of the figure, a third
shield of arms : a bend within a bordure.
S' • GVlLL'l • Dei • GRATIA • 6PISCOPI • L1NG[0N]6N'.
D'Arcq, No. 6625.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. MAMMAS,
MARTYR.
18.260. [a.D. 1239.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2f X 'il in. [cxxvii. 242.]
Pointed oval : the arm of the patron saint, couped at the
elbow, in pale, and dexter hand in the act of benediction.
Along the sides in the field the inscription : —
_BRACHIVM
Bl • MAMeriS.
+ SIGILL' : CAPITVLI : LINtGON ENS]IS.
D'Arcq, N0.7187, from a different matrix, with inscription B'ACHIVM,
etc.
Treasury of the Cathedral Chapter.
18.261. [Mid. 14th cent] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the bronz.e matrix in the Dept. of British
and Medieval Antiquities. 2^ x i| in. [cx.xiv. 141.]
Pointed oval : a figure of S. Mamm6s, patron of the Church
of Langres, turned slightly to the r., standing, with nimbus,
sceptre fleury to the r. h., and open book in the 1. h. Within
a canopied niche, elaborately carved with canopy and taber-
N 2
I So CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
nacle work at the sides. On each side a shield of arms : a
greyhound betw. two estoiles of six points one in chief, one in
base. Inner edge of the field outside the architecture engrailed.
Fine work.
SIGILLVM : TH63^VRAR16 : LINGONGNSIS *»
Beaded border.
Engr. in Society Sphragisliquc de Paris, torn, ii., p. 177.
ARCHDEACON OF BAR-SUR-SEINE.
MASTER HENRI DE REIMS.
18,261*. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About If X If in. when perfect, [c.xxix. S96.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing, holding
a book before his breast with both hands. On each side, a
bar fish, hauriant in pale.
[-1- S] • MAGRI • HeNR'Cl : ARCHIID' : BARRGN . .
D'Arcq, No. 73S9, with counterseal a fish, or bar, and legend : + S'
ARGHID' • BARR • AD • CAS.
BISHOPS OF LAON {Lugduunm, or Landimum).
BARTHELEMY DE JURA. A.D. 1x13-1151.
18.262. [a.D. 1 142.] Light brownish-white or uncoloured :
small fragment. About 2^ X if in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 17,838.]
Oval, with a deep rim : the Bishop, standing, [full-face, the
head bare, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff or cro/.ier, held obliquely.
SIGILLVM BARTOLOMEI LAVDVNENSIS EPISCOPI.J
D'Arrq, No. 6631.
ROGER DE ROZOY, w- ROSOI. A.D. 1174-1201.
18.263. [a.D. 1 177.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 3^ X l^ in. [cxxvii. 255.]
Pointed (jval, cii cuvette : the Bishop, standing, full-face, on
a rectangular footboard ; with mitre and vestments, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. ii. a pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
SIGILLVM ROGERI LAVDVNGNSIS GPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6633, with description of a connterscal, a liust, from an
ancient engraved stone, aid legend:—- H SGCReTV • R • LAVD' ePL
18.264. Another sulph. cast from a good impression.
[cxx\ii. 256.J
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. l8l
RENAUD SURDEliLE. A.D. I20I-I2IO.
Seal as Bishop Elect.
18,265. [a.d. 1207.] Siilph. cast from a good impression,
chipi>ed at the top. About 2 J^ in. when perfect, [cx.xvii 628.]
Oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a rectangular foot-
board, holding with both hands a book before him. The
mitre and staff, symbols of full episcopal dignity, are, as is
usually the case in the seals of the bishops-elect, not employed.
His predecessor, Roger de Rozoy, sat until 1201, and died
1207, which may, perhaps, account for this delay in the
assumption of full ilignity.
ra S]IGILL' RENAVDI LAVDVN' GLeCCTIJ.
D'Arcq, No. 6634.
GUILLAUME DES MOUSTIERS.
A.D. I261-I270.
18.266. [a.d. 1267.] Sulph. cast from an impression with
the edge injured and chi[)ped. 2\ X li in. [cxxvii. 257.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, on a carved
corbel, or bracket ; with mitre and vestments ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards.
l^ S'] GVILL'I • Dei • GRACIA • LAVDYNGNSIS • CPI.
D'Ajcq, No. 6640, with description of a countciscal, licaring a hand of
blessing and arabesques, and the legend ; AVE MARIA GRA PLENA.
18.267. Another sulph. cast from a good impression,
[cxxvii. 258.]
fi: S' • GVILL'I ■ Dei • GRACIA • LAVDVNeNSIS • ePI.
GUILLAME DE CHAMPEAUX,
Bislwp and Duke of Laon, Peer of France, President of tJie
Paris Chamber of Accounts. A.D. 1419-1444.
18.268. [a.d. 1438.] Red : ^« //rtfrt;-^, covered with paper
before impression. About \ in. when fully impressed. [Add.
ch. 12,008.]
Octagonal : a very indistinct device, perhaps a bust.
18.269. [a.d. 1439.] Red : cu placard, imperfect, indis-
tinct. With faint traces of a legend in small letters. [Add.
ch. 195.]
l82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE-DAME.
18.270. [a.D. 1 26 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at top. About 2 J x i-J in. [cx.xvii. 251.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with a nimbus, seated, full-
face, the Child on the 1. knee ; in her r. h. a palm-branch.
© SIGILLVM • SANCTG • MARIG • LAVDVNeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7191, with description of a counterscal : a full-face head
of Our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus and legend, + APOSTOLVS.
18.271. Another sulph. cast from a chipped, imperfect
impression, [cxxvii. 252.]
LAON, Canon of.
See . . . DE Con . . ., Dean of St. Lb d' Angers.
BISHOPS OF LISIEUX {Lcxovium, or Neomagus).
ARNULPHUS, or ARNOUL. A.D. 1 141-1 181.
18.272. White, discoloured : cracked. About li in. when
perfect, [.xxxv. 3.]
The Bishop, full-face, half-length, with mitre and vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff,
the curve turned inwards. The mitre is horned, and the
dalmatic embroidered.
* ARNVLFVS LeXOVIENSIS ePISCtOPVS].
D'Arcq, No. 6657.
18.273. White, varnished and discoloured : very indistinct
fragment. [Add. ch. 21,175.]
is AR PVS.
JORDAN DU HOMMET, or HOUMET. A.D. 1202-1218.
18,274. Sulph. cast from a somewhat imperfect impression.
About 2:; X If in. when perfect, [cx.xvii. 268.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a projecting footbo.ird, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or staff. In the field on
each side a key palewise, adossee.
[lOlRDANVS • Dei • GRATIA [LeiXOVIGNSiS • 6PISCOPVS.
D'Arcc], No. 6660, with descrijUion of a counterscal, the Hishop,
kneeling in prayer, and legend; 'SML MANIBVS VOVtO FRONTE
OENVQ' DE.O.
FRANCE : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 183
GUILLAUME DU PONT DE L'ARCHE. A.D. 1218-1250.
18,275. [a.D. 1221.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| X 1} ill. [cxxvii. 269.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a projecting
platform, with mitre and vestments ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff, the curve turned
outwards. In the field on each side a crescent enclosing a
small estoile.
*WILL6LMVS D6I GRATIA LeXOVIGNSIS 6PISCOPVS.
D'.Arcq, No. 6661, with description of ;i coiintcrscal, the Virgin Mary,
half-length, with the Child ; and below a suppliant. Legend : ^ SALV6
SANCTA PARENS.
Official.
ALEXANDRE DE HALLY,
Licentiate aiix Droicts, Canon of t lie Cathedral Church of
St. Pierre of Lisieux, and Official, Papal Commissary.
18,276. [a.D. 1 686.] Red : ^;/ //(?^<^?;7/, covered with paper
before impression, very indistinct. About -g- X -J in. [Add.
ch. 6642.]
Oval : an oval shield of arms : the bearings illegible.
Ensigncd with a coronet and a cardinal's hat.
CHAPTER.
18,277. [.\.D. l6y2.] Red: (?« //^rcrtrr/, covered with paper
before impression, very indistinct. About i\ in. [Add.
ch. 6643.]
Two full-length figures, perhaps SS. Peter and Ursinus.
+ SIGILLVM • CAPITVLI • LEX
ARCHDEACON OF PONTAUDEMER.
NICOLAS.
18,278. [a.D. 1271.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ X I in. [cxxvii. 510.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing on a
platform, holding a book with both hands. Betw. two
acolytes holding long candles. Beneath atrefoilcd arch, with
canopy of architectural design, supported on slender side
shafts.
S' NICHOL' • ARCHID' ■ POT • AVDOM I ■ eCCA L6X0.
DWrcq. -No. 739 V-
184 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF LUgON {Ltixoniuni).
R[ENAUD DE THOUARS]. A.D. 1334-1353.
18,279. Recent impression from the brass matrix in the
Dept. of British and Media;val Antiquities. \ in. [cxxiv.
183.]
The Bishop, full-face, standing, with mitre and vestments,
hfting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff,
the curve turned outwards. Field replenished with small
quatrefoils.
S' ■ R • LVCON • EPS.
ARCHBISHOPS OF LYON {Lugdunum).
ROTBERT, 07- ROBERT D'AUVERGNE.
A.D. 1 227- 1 234.
Leaden B idles.
18.280. Leaden bulla, very indistinct from corrosion. Cut
from a document to which it has been appended by strands
of silk. About \\ in. [xxxviii. 170.]
0. The Archbishop, full-face, three-quarters-length, with
mitre, [jallium, and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards.
li. The legend in four lines : —
ROTBe^RT' ■ LVGD' ---ARCHl^ePs.
Beaded borders.
Not described by D'Arcq.
18.281. Copper electrotypes of tlic obv. and rev. [cxiv.
71' 74-]
AIMERIC GUERRY, or GUERRAT. A.U. 1 236-1 245.
18.282. Leaden bulla, very indistinct from corrosion.
About 1! in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 17 I.]
0. The Archbishop, with mitre, pallium, and vestments,
seated on a throne, lifting up the r. h. in bcnctliction, in the
1. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards. In the field on each
side a fleur-de-lis.
R. The legend in four lines : —
AYM6R_ICVS ■ LVG_DVNeNSI • [S3 -^ARCHie—PC.
Not described by D'Arcq.
18.283. Copper electrotj-jies of tlie obv. ;ind rc7\ [cxiv.
75. 7(^-1
FRANCE : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 185
LOUIS DE VILLARS. A.D. 1301-1308.
18.284. [a.d. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2:; X 1 1 in. [cxxvii. 281.]
Pointed oval : the Archbisho]), with mitre, pallium, and
vestments, seated on a throne, the terminals of which are
carved in the form of heads and feet of animals, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff, crocketed,
the curve turned outwards. Overhead a trefoilcd canopy or
clocheton, supporting one large betw. two smaller niches, in
which are the Virgin and Child betw. two saints, half-length.
In the field on each side a small shield of arms : dex. a bend,
for Villars ; sin. a cross trt'flce or Jlcuronnt'e, for the
Province of Lyon.
S • LVDOVICI ■ Di • GRA • PRlMe • LVGDVN • €CCe • ARCHiePI.
U'Arcq, No. 6320.
PIERRE DE SAVOYE. A.D. 130S-1332.
18.285. [a.d. 1312.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
25 X It '"• [cxxvii. 286.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre,
pallium, and vestments ; seated on a throne, the terminals of
which are carved with the heads and feet of animals, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, crocketed,
the curve turned outwards. In a carved niche with trefoiled
arch and canopy of five gables of ecclesiastical architecture.
At the sides two small niches each containing an angel
standing, designed in perspective. Below under a string-
course ornamented with quatrefoils, and carved arch,
a shield of arms : a cross, Savoy, charged with a cross
fleur-de-lisee.
+ S' • P6TRI • D' • SABAVDIA • DI • GRA ■ PME ■ LVGDVN6N -
eCCLie • ARCHI6PI.
The letters AB and AR are respectively conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 6321.
HENRY DE VILLARS. A.D. 1342- 1 354.
Seal as L ieiitenant of the Dauphin of Vienne.
18,286. [a.d. 1346.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 14 in. [cxxvii. 287.]
A shield of arms : bendy of six, over all a cross bourdonn^e
fitchce. Betw. three dolphins hauriant embowed. In a
trilobe or carved trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner
1 86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
edge with small quatrefoils, and enriched with small
circular countersunk compartments filled with rose tracery.
© S' ■ H9 • ARCHI6PI ■ LVGD' • L0CT6N ■ DAUPHIJNI • VIGN'.
D'Arcq, No. 6323.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST.
18.287. [a.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. Matri.x of the nth cent. About 2} X i j-|- in.
[cxxvii. 285.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with a crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; seated on a throne of peculiar shape, a seeded
fleur-de-lis in the r. h., the 1. h. lifted up before her breast, in
benediction.
© SIGILLVM SAC . . TE LVGDVNENSIS ECLESI6.
{Sig^illtim Sacrosancte Lugdunetisis Ecdcsie.)
D'Arcq, No. 7202.
Officialty.
18.288. [a.D. 1284.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ X i-iV in- [cx.xvii. 288, 289.]
0. Pointed oval : the Official, full-face, standing on a corbel,
tonsured, and wearing a long dalmatic, holding before his
breast a book, with both hands. In the field on the dex. a
capital letter R, on the sin. a fleur-de-lis.
© S' CVRI6 ■ LVGDVN6NSIS.
H. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. if x i-jV in. diam.
A dexter hand and vested arm issuing from the sinister
side, holding a crozier in pale. In the field the letter R.
e> S" • OFFIGIALIS CVRI6 LVGD'.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6984 ; bul the ley end of llic rev. is given as 6'.' Officialatiis,
etc.
BISHOP OF MACON {Matisco).
HAIMO, or AYMO. A.D. 1228-1242.
18,289. [a.D. 122S.J .Sul[)h. cast from a good impression.
2'\ X I J- in. [cxxvii. 294. J
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, st.inding on a corbel,
with mitre and vestments, lifting up before him his r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
[+ S3IG1LLVM : HAIMONIS : MATISC0N6NSIS • 6PISCOPI.
D'Aixq, .No. 6671.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 1 87
BISHOPS OF MAGUELONE,
afterxvards M0NTP1-:LLIKR {Mors Pcssiiliis,
Moiis Pclliiim)
GUILLAUME II. DE FLEIX. a.d. 1195-1202.
18.290. \circ. A.D. 1202.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. About 2% X I J in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 298.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a corbel,
with horned mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a pastoral staff", the curve turned
outwards.
ra $■: GVILLELMI ■ MAGALONENSIS • EPI . .
D'Arcq, No. 6674.
GUILLAUME,
Bishop of MagiicloHc', Count of Melcgueil and ]\Iontferrier.
Leaden Bulla.
18.291. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Leaden bulla:
fine, patinated. Originally app. by a hempen cord to a
document now wanting, i^ in. [xlviii. 36.]
0. The Bishop full-face, three-quarters-length, with horned
mitre, and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
outwards.
S> S' : GVILLI : GPI : MAGAL0N6N.
R. A dexter hand issuing from the dexter, holding a
triple-towered castle, and below it two keys. Li allusion to
the temporal dignities of this bishop.
-l-COiTIS MGLe Z MOTISFeRR.
Beaded borders.
Not described by D'Arcq.
18.292. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
//
. /-«■]
LOUIS ALEMAN. A.D. 1418-1423.
"D. FraN'CISCI, Archicpiscopi Narboiiensis, Domini Pape
Camerarij in Camerariatus officio locum tenens!'
Seal of the Chaviberlainship.
18,293. [a.D. 142 1.] Plaster cast, tinted pink, from an
original impression, imperlect, injured by pressure, among
the charters belonging to the Dean and Chapter of
Westminster. 2y X i| in., but larger when perfect,
[cxxviii. 14.]
Pointed oval : figures of SS. Peter and Paul, each with his
appropriate and accustomed emblems, and with the nimbus,
l88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
standing in a carved niche with double arch and tabernacled
work at the sides. Overhead in a small niche a half-length
figure of the Virgin Mary, the Child on the 1. arm. In base,
in a small niche with flattened semicircular arch, the
archbishop kneeling to the 1., with tall mitre and crown (?) and
an archbishop's cross, the hands clasped in adoration ; betw.
two shields of arms : si>i. two keys in saltire, wards in chief ;
dex. broken off.
Nl .? e : CAMeRARll.
CANON.
Doctor MARTIN DE VABRE.
18,294. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression, if X i in. [c.xxvii. 299.]
Pointed oval : our Lord on the Cross, betw. the sun
and moon overhead ; on the 1. the canon kneeling in
adoration.
^ S' MARTINI • De • VABRO ■ MAGC0L6 • • ] CANOICI ■
DOCTORIS.
D'.-\rcq, No. 7761, with some variation in the reading of the legend.
BISHOP OF LE MANS {Cenomajium).
MAURICE. A.D. 1216 ^ri2i9-i23L
18,295. [a.d. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2|- X I4- in. [cxxvii. 601.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a platform or corbel ; lifting up the r. h.
in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral stalif. In the
field over the r. shouhlcr of the figure a cross.
© SIGILLVM : MAVRICII : CeNOMANNeNSlS : ePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 66S6, with description of a countcrscal bearing a hand of
blessing, and the legend, + SECRETVM ■ MEVM.
BISHOPS OF MEAUX {Meldie.)
ANSEAU, or ANSELLUS. A.D. 1 197-1207.
18,296. [a.d. 1201.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3; X 12 in. [cxxvii. 312.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with milre aiul vest-
ments, standing on a corbel, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ;
in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve tinned
inwards.
-h SIGILLV • ANSELLI • MeLDGNS ■ ePlSCOPl.
D'Arcq, No. 6698, with description of a coiiiiterscal, a bishop seated,
full-face, and legend, -H SeCReTVM €ST MICHI.
FRANCK {—ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 189
GEOFFROI DE TRESSY, circ. A.n. 1 207-1 2 13.
18,296*. [A.n. i20,S.| Sul])h. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2; X i ', in. [c.vxvii. 211.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, seated on a throne, the
sides of which terminate in the heads and feet of animals ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. a crozier, the curve
turned inwards ; feet on a small proiectin^r footboard.
* S' GAVFRIDI ■ MGLOeNSIS ■ ePISCOPI.
Not described by D'Arcq, but of. his No. 6700.
PIERRE DE CUISY. A.D. 1 223-1255.
18,297. [a.D. 1225.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2\ X i; in. [cxxvii. 314.]
Pointed oval : the Bisho[), turned slightly to the left, with
mitre antl embroidered vestments, standing on a platform or
corbel, lifting up the r. ii. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a pastoral
stafif or crozier, with long fringed fanon.
+ SIGILLVM : PeTRI ■ D6I : GRACIA : MeLD€NSIS = ePI.
D'Arcq, No. 6702, with description of a counterscal ; the stoning of
St. Stephen, the patron saint, with legend, + STGFANVS . PL€NVS .
GRAGIA.
JEAN DE LA GRANGE,^
^/. JEAN DE MENTEROLLES.- A.D. 1299, 1300.
18.298. [a.D. 1299.] Sulph. ca.sts from a good but chipped
impression. About 2 i- x i^ in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 315, 316.]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, [standing on a platform], lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or staff, the curve turned
outwards. Field diapered with a reticulated pattern lozengy
with a fillet in each space. At each side a fleur-de-lis.
C-f S'] : lOHANNIS : CDei] : G[R]A : ePI : MeLD6NS[IS].
R. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. Bust of the
Patron St. Stephen, the Protomartyr, full-face, with nimbus,
"dans un pluie de pierres."
^ 9T • S' • I' ■ ePI • M6LD6NSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6704..
Officially, or BisJiop's Court.
Third Seal.
18.299. [A.D. 1263.] Dark opaque yellow: fine. Cut
from a document now wanting. i-V in. [xxxviii. 190.]
p. Bust of a bishop, with mitre and long ties, in profile to
' Gams. ' D'Arcq.
igO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the 1., couped at the neck. In the field on the 1. a pastoral
staff or crozicr, the curve turned outwards and a small rose or
si.xfoil pierced ; on the r. a crescent.
^ S' • CVRie : ePISCOPI : MGLDGNSIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal, i in. diam. A mitre
labelled and garnished, betw. five small irregular objects
intended to represent stones used at the Martyrdom of St.
Stephen, the patron saint of the see. Cf. No. 18,298, where
the nimbus of the saint is thus charged.
S> CVRIA : MGLDGNSIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6992.
CHAPTER.
ARCHDEACON OF BRIE-CHAMPENOISE.
GEOFFROI.
18.300. [a.T). 122S.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X li in. [cxxvii. 97.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, standing, full-face, on a
corbel, holding a book with both hands.
© S' GALFRIDI • BRIAC6NSIS • ARCHID'.
D'Arcq, No. 7429.
BISHOP OF MENDE {Mimatc, al. Mimatiim Gabalorum).
ODILO DE MERCEUR,
al. ODILLE, ,-; ODILON DE TOURNEL,
GabalitanoniiH Episcopiis, JMimatciisis Episcopus ;
A.D. 1247-1273.
18.301. [A.D. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2 X l-fV in- [cxxvii. 329.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, turned slightly to the 1., with
mitre and vestments, standing on a platform, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozicr, the
curve turned outwards. Betw. two small estoiles.
© S' ODILONIS • DGI • GRA ■ GVABALLITANOR ■ GPL
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6714, with description of a c0untcrse.1l ; .1 mitred bust,
and legend : + SOS • PRIVATVS • MR.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. MARY THE
VIRGIN AND ST. PRIVATUS.
18,302. [A.D. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
13 in. [cxxvii. 328.]
The Martyr St. Privatus, patron ,ind second ]?ishop of the
KKANCK : — F.CCLESIASTICAL SKALS. 19I
see, with niitrc and vestments, full-face, seated on a foldinj^-
seat consisting of the heads and feet of animals ; lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. a branch of foliage with two
campaniform flowers.
'& S' • MIMATGNSIS ■ CAPITVLI •••
Beaded borders.
D'.'\rcq, No. 722;, with description of a counterseal ; the bust of the
Virgin Marv, with crown ;»nil niml)us, betw. a crescent and a star ; and
the legend :' + S' B6AT€ ■ MARI6 . . .
BISHOPS OF METZ {Metce).
AIMART, ,'r ADEMAR DE MONTEIL. A.D. 1327-1361.
18,303. |a.u. i3::S.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2%- X I J in. [cxxvii. 334.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with initre and vest-
ments ; seated on a throne, on a projecting footboard, and
beneath a car\'cd trcfoiled canopy ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards. At each side a shield of arms, and in base
another. The armorial bearings of each shield are : three
crosses of Toulouse, two and one, for the See of Metz (?),
but the shield on the dex. side is also charged with a crozier
in pale.
S' : ADGMARI : DEI : GRA !«>««< 6PISCOPI : M€TeN :
D'Arcq, No. 6720 ; '/'fisor, pi. xiii., tig. 9.
HENRI DE LORRAINE. A.D. 1484-1505.
18,304. [A.D. 1499.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion, indistinct in places. About 2^ in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 335.]
On a mount a shield of arms : on a bend three aUrions (i.e.
eaglets without beaks or talons), LORRAINE. Supporters two
angels fully draped, wings expanded.
Legend on a scroll around the seal : —
SigiUum » fjcnrici «■ Be [o lartja]rmgta «> mrtrnft's @
rpirropi.
D'Arcq, No. 6733 ; but the last word of the legend is rendered ; — cpt.
CONRAD II., BAYER VON BOPPARD, or BONPART.
A.I). I416- 1459.
18,305. [a.D. 141 8.] Sulph. cast from a good impression
defective at the lower part. 2\ X \\ in., but larger when
perfect, [cxxvii. 336.]
192 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : St. Stephen the Protomartyr, patron of the
diocese, with nimbus and embroidered robes ; in the r. h. the
palm-branch of martyrdom, in the 1. h. the closed book, em-
blematic of his diaconate, held to the breast ; and standing
full-face, in a niche with carved canopy, crocketed and pin-
nacled, and ornamented with tabernacled work at the sides.
In the background four palm-branches, two on each side of
the saint. In base, under a carved arch, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils, the Bishop, turned to
the 1., half-length, with mitre and crozier, the cun-e turned
outwards ; the hands clasped in adoration ; — between two
shields of arms : dex. quarterly ; i, 4, lion rampant crowned,
Bayer ; 2, 3, a dexter hand issuing from the sinister, hold-
ing a gem-ring, betw. three crosses fleury fitchees, BAYER DE
BONPART.
SigtUii : romaUi j tSii : rt : sfr : [apoftoUrr :] srDts :
gra : fpifropt : luftcu :
D'Arcq, No. 6726 ; Rictst.-ip, Armorial Gchu'ral 1S61, p. 97.
DIOCESE OF NANTES {Nannetes).
Seal of the Officialty.
18.306. [a.D. i486.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. i| X | in. [cxxvii. 354.]
Pointed oval : on a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned towards the dexter side, a shield of arms : a lion
rampant.
* * : ofRnalatus •*<©«< nanuftrufDi : «< ® *<
D'Arcq, No. 6995.
ARCHBISHOPS OF NARBONNE {Narbo, or Narboim).
PIERRE III. AMELII, or AMIEL. A.D. 1 226-1245.
18.307. [a.D. 1229.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion, i:; X -hs in- [cxxvii. 356.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a very
small footboard, with mitre and vestments, lifting uj) the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned inwards.
[+] S' • PeTRI • NARB0N6NSIS : ARCHIGPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6325, with dcscii)iU(in of .1 counlcrscal, heads of two
saints bc'tw. them a key ; anil legend SCS • IVST • SCS • PASTOR.
SS. Justus and I'astor arc the Patrons of the I'rovince.
FRANCli: — ECCI-ESIASTtCAL SEALS. 193
LOUIS, (V- LOYS DE HARECOURT. A.I). 1452-1460.
Signet.
18,308. [a.D. 1452.] Red : t?;///<?<vr;-</, impcrrcct, indi.stinct.
About .^V X To '"• when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,422.]
Octa^ronal : on an archbishop'.s loni; cros.s a shield of
arms: two bars, HakcoukT. Bctw. sprig.s of fohage.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF SS. JUSTUS
AND PASTOR.
18,309. I A.I). 1261.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2tV X i-rV in. [c.K.xvii. 355.]
Pointed oval : the two Patron Saints of the diocese, SS.
Justus and Pastor, .standing side by side, full-face, with
nimbus and short dres.s. In the exterior hand of each a book
held on the breast ; in the interior hand, a palm-branch.
Betw. them, over head, a small cross.
+ S CAPITVLI SCOR IVSTI Z PASTORIS NARBONG.
D'Arcq, No. 7237, with dcsciiption of a countcrscal ; the heads of the
two Saints, with nimbus ; above, a hand of blessing, and legend :
+ CAPITA S • IVSTI H PASTORIS.
BISHOP OF NEVERS {Nivermv).
GAUTIER.
18,310. [a.D. 1201.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 3x1^ in. [cxxvii. 359.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing, with mitre
and vestments, holding, slightly obliquely, a crozier, the curve
turned outwards, in the r. h., in the 1. h. a book.
*! SIGILLVM • GALTERI • NIVERNENSIS • EPISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6736, with description of a counterseal ; an Agnus Dei,
and legend :+ CONFIRMA HOC D6VS.
DIOCESE OF NIMES {Nemansus).
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE DAME.
18,311. [a.D. 1269.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. I^ X I-rV '"■ [cxxvii. 364 A.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, with nimbus and
long drapery, seated on a bench-like throne, the Child,
with cruciferous nimbu.s, on the 1. arm.
«! SIGILL' : CAPITVLI : NGMAVS' • SGDIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7241.
VOL. V. O
194 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18,312. Another sulph. cast from a chipped impression,
[cxxvii. 364 B.]
* SIGILL' : CAPIT . . . . : NGMAVS' ■ SCDIS.
BISHOPS OF NOYON {Noviodunnm).
ETIENNE I. DE NEMOURS, ^<?« </ GautieR DE
VulebEON, Gi-and Cliamberlaiit of France. A.D. 1188-1221.
18.313. [a.D. 1213.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2^ X i^ in. [cxxvii. 371, 372.]
J?). Pointed oval : the 13ishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and embroidered vestments ; lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion ; in the 1, h. a crozier held obliquely, the curve turned
outwards.
© SIGILL' ■ STGPHAN : NOVIOM6NS- • ePISCOPI Ss
R. A small oval counterseal. If X lyV in. The bust of
the Bishop, full-face, with mitre.
fiJ STGPHANVS : GPISCOPVS.
D'Arcc]. No. 6745.
18.314. Another sulph. cast of the obv. onK", from an im-
perfect impression, [cxxvii. Z7Z-\
^ SIGILL' ■ STCPHANI ■ NO . . MGNS' ePISOOPI.
GERARD DE BASOCHES. circ. A.D. 1221-1228.
18,315. [a.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2|Xl:;i"- [cxxvii. 374.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a projecting
corbel or footboard ; with mitre and vestments ; lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier held oblicpicly in
front of his body, the curve turned inwards.
ft- SIGILL' • GeRARDI : NOVIOMGNSIS i ePISCOPI :
D'Arcq, No. 6746, with description of a counterscal ; impression of an
antique enijravccl gem, a crane devouring a serpent, and legend :
+ GRA • Dei • SVM • ID • Q' • SVM.
PHILIPPE II. DE MOULINS. A.D. 1 388-1409.
Signet.
18,316. [A.D. 1396.] Red: eu placard, a fragment, very
indistinct. About -,',-, in. wlun pirlect. [.Add. ch. 3386.]
The initial letters PH.
FRANCE : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 195
Officialty.
Second Seal.
18.317. [A.D. 1266.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2i-xi-i-in. [cxxvii. 377.]
Pointed oval : a castle or tower, with sloping shingled roof,
flat vkV^c line, on which is a fleur-de-lis, and gallery on the
toji of the masoned wall ; all enclosed in embattled enceinte.
■2! SIGILLVM ■ CVRI6 ■ NOVIOMGNSIS.
U'.Arcq, No. 6gyS.
CHAPTER.
ARCHDEACON.
NICOLAS DE LA BOISSIERE.
18.318. [a.d. 1260.] Sulph. cast from an injured impres-
sion. I,' X 17V'"- [cxxvii. 375.]
Pointed oval : the decollation of St. Quintinus, s • QVIT,
who is kneeling to the r., with nimbus, before St. Eligius
S ■ €LIG, or Eloi, twenty-first prelate, standing with mitre,
vestments of a bishop, crozier. and nimbus, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction. In base, under a trefoilcd arch, the arch-
deacon kneeling to the r. in adoration.
© S' NICOLAI • D' • BOIS[SeR]IA • ARCHID' • NOVIOMeN'.
D'Arcq, No. 7402.
CHANCELLOR.
NICHOLAS DE BAR.
18.319. [a.d. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression, li X i-i- in. [cxxvii. 376.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, seated on a
bench-like throne, with carved footboard, the Child on the
1. arm. Hencath a carved canopy of church-like architecture.
Iktw. two bars, i.e. fish, hauriant.
S' NICHOLAI ■ D' • BARRO : CANC6LLARII • NOVIOM •.•
D'Arcq, No. 7621.
BLSHOP OF OLERON {Elorona).
CLAUDE REGIN. circ. h.U. 1568-1580.
Signet.
18,320. [a.d. 1561.] Green, covered with paper before
impression. About W X \ in. [Add. ch. 4572.]
O 2
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : quarterly ; !> 4, a slipped rose or other
flower, crowned ; 2, 3, a fess betw. three crosses crossIeL
Above the shield a mitre and label ; at each side a wavy
sprig of foliage.
Beaded border.
BISHOPS OF ORLl^ANS {Aureliamini).
HUGH I. DE GARLANDE. A.D. II98-1206.
18.321. [a.D. 1200.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped in one or two places. 24^ X ItV in. [c.xxvii. 382.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a platform ;
with mitre and embroidered vestments ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards.
SIGILL' • HVGONIS • AVR6LIAN6NS' • ePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6760.
18.322. Another sulph. cast from a chipped, somewhat
indistinct impression, [cxxvii. 383.]
. . SIGILL' • HVGONIS ■ AVR6LIAN6NS' ■ EPISCO . .
MANASSESIII.de SEIGNELAY. A.D. 1 207-1 22 1.
18.323. [a.D. 1212.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3x1;; in. [cxxvii. 384, 385.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, standing on a plat-
form or footboard, with mitre and embroidered vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
or crozier, the curve turned inwards.
^ SIGILL' • MANASSe • AVRGLIANGNS' • ePI'.
ft. A lozenge-shaped counterseal. i^ x ly 'n. A cross,
fleitronnde.
+ FVGITe PARTeS ADV6RS6.
D'Arcq, No. 6761.
18.324. Another sul[)h. cast of the ohv. only, from a some-
what indistinct impression, [cxxvii. 3S6.]
GUY DE PRUNELE. A.D. 1 399-1423.
18,325. [a.D. 1418.] Red: a small fragment only.
[Add. ch. 3164.]
Illegible, appaicntly a signet or small seal.
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 197
Offia'alty.
18.326. [a.d. 1219.J Green: a fragment of the central
part. [Add. ch. 12,692.]
0. Wanting^.
ii. Lozen<jc-shaped -Li in. diam. A cross pattee.
:+] Ave CRvx sca ..€...
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6999, which however appears to be sh'ghlly different.
Second Seal, witk its Second Counterseal.
18.327. {circ. A.D. 1279.] Bronze-green : very imperfect.
About i-i in. when perfect, [.\-.\xvi. 231.]
p. A Bishop, half-length, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, lifting up before him the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
inwards.
CtVRIA • AVJReiLIANeNSIS].
R. A smaller round counterseal. W in. diam. A cross,
beaded and Jlciironnce, cantoned with an estoile of six points,
two fleurs-de-lis, the tips towards the centre, and a crescent.
+ AVe • CRVX • PCIOSA.
D'Arcq, No. 7000.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. CROSS.
18.328. [a.d. 1 2 18.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I; in. Matrix of the 12th cent, [c.xxvii. 3S0.]
A half-length figure of Our Lord, full-face, with nimbus,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction before him, in the 1. h. a
long cross.
^ SIGILLVM SCE CRVCIS AVRELIANIS.
n'.\rcq, No. 7248, with description of a counterseal ; the bust of
St. Mamertus, and legend : SAN .... GRTVS.
BISHOP OF PAMIERS {Pamice, or Apamur).
BERNARD PAISSETI, SAISSET, or SAXETI.
A.D. 1 297- 1 309.
Second Seal.
18,329. [a.d. 1308.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2; XI,' in. [cxxvii. 398.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a footboard ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned outwards. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis. Overhead a canopy
198 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
comprising a canned niche, containing the Virgin Mary, half-
length, the Child on the 1. arm. Background of the lower
half of the seal, hatched.
S' BCRNARDI • PGRMIStSJIONe ■ DIVINA • CPl • APPAMIAN.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6774.
BISHOPS OF PARIS {Lutctia Parisiorum).
MAURICE DE SULLY. A.D. I160-1196.
18.330. [a.D. 1 175.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2i X 2 in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 457.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face ; wearing a horned mitre
with long ties, and embroidered vestments ; seated on a
folding-seat or throne, having the ends carved in the form of
animals' heads and feet ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, held obliquely, the curve
turned outwards
[SiSJIGILLVM MAVRITICI PA]RISIENSIS [HPCIL
D'Arcq, No. 67S2.
EUDES, or ODO DE SULLY. A.D. 1196-120S.
18.331. [a.D. 1201.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2 1 X 1 1 in. [cxxvii. 458.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments ; standing on a footboard ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff
* SIGILL' • ODONIS • PARISIGNSIS • ePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6784, with description of a countersenl ; the Bishop kneel-
ing in prolile to the r., and legend : ODO PARISIG'S' 6P1SC0P'-
PIERRE n. DE NEMOURS. A.D. 1208-12 19.
18,332. [A.D. 121 1.] Sulph. casts from a good but chipped
impression. 2\ x i^ in- [cxxvii. 459, 460.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments ; standing on a footboard or platform ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
© SIGILLV[M PJ6TRI PARISIGNS' &\.
Tl. A small oval coimtcrscal. i .V i"- diam. Impression of
an anliijue oval intaglio gom. The bust of a female with
thick hair tied bchinil in a queue.
D'Arcq, No. 6785.
FRANCE: — KCCLESIASTICAL SEALS. I99
GUILLAUME D'AUVERGNE, or GUILLAUME III.
DAURILLAC. A.D. 1228-1248.
18.333. [.\.\\ 1238.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 2; X i-V in. [c.xxvii. 461, 462.]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitro and
vestments ; standing on a small platform ; lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned inwards.
C^!>] SIGILL' ■ WLL'Ml PARISI6NSIS 6P1SC0PI.
Inner border bcadcil.
R. A small round countcrscal. 1 ; in. diam. A half-length
figure of the Virgin Mary, the Child on the 1. arm ; each with
nimbus.
^- AVe MARIA GRACIA PL6NA.
D'Arcq, No. 6788.
18.334. Another sulph. cast of the obv. only from a chipped
impression. [c.\xvii. 463 A.]
SI , . Lf ■ WLLMI PARISI6NSIS GPISCOPI.
18.335. Other sulph. casts from an imperfect impression,
somewhat indistinct, [cxxvii. 463 15,463 c]
0. . . . GILL' • WLL'MI PARISieNSIS 6PISC . . . .
H. Ave MARIA GRACIA PLENA.
REGINALD, or RENAUD MIGNON DE CORBEIL.
A.I). I25O-I26S.
18,336. [A.n. 1265.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indis-
tinct impression. About 2,1 x i-j in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
464.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and crozier
or pastoral staff, standing on a platform or corbel, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff.
In the field on the dex. side a castle and over it an estoilc, on
the sin. side a fleur-de-lis and over it a crescent and a comet
or tailed estoile.
* S' • R6GINALDI • MISeRACION€ ■ DIVINA ■ PARISieNSIS • 6PI.
DWrcq, No. 6789, witli description of a countcrscal rcscmbliiifr that of
the preceding Bishop, No. 18,334, and legend : i^ AVe MARIA GRA
PL€NA.
I
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SIMON MATIFAS, dit DE BUCY. A.D. I29>-I304.
18.337. [a.d. 1393.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression, deficient at the foot. About 2 1, X if in. when
perfect, [cxxvii. 465, 466.]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, standing [on a footboard ?], lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozicr or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
© S' • SYMONIS : D6I • GRA : PARISI6NSIS : ePlSCOPI.
B. A small round counterseal, i in. diam. The Virgin
Mary, crowned, seated on a bench-like throne, in the r. h. a
rose-flower, slipped and leaved : the Child stands on the
bench at her 1. h. side. In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
■& AVe MARIA GRA PL6NA DNS TeCV.
D'Arcq, No. 6791.
PIERRE DE LA FOREST, Chancelier dc France.
A.D. 135O-I352.
18.338. [a.d. 1351.] Red: a fragment only of the
central part. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 43 ]
A shield of arms : the charges uncertain, but see below.
Supported by [two angels issuing from towers of a gothic
buildingj. Above the shield is the bust of a bishop, full-
face, mitred.
Legend wanting.
D'Arcq, No. 207, describes this seal as follows : — " Sceau roiul . . . un
])orli(mc golhiciue, accosted de deux tours d'ou sortent dcu.x ;iii^cs ([iii
supportent un icw seme dc llcurs de lys >\ iin arbre en pal ; IVcu cinid
d'uiie bustc d'dvequc, StECREJTU DNIW P PARISI6N."
ARCHBISHOP OF PARIS.
HARDUIN DE PEREFIXE DE BEAUMONT.
A.D. 1664-1671.
Seal of the Camera.
18,339. [ad. 166S.] Red: <?« //^frt/v/, covered with paper
before impression, very imperfect. [Egcrt. ch. 70.]
Oval : a shield of arms : nine mullets in pile, three, three,
two, and one, Perefixe. Encircled with collars of the
Orders of the Holy Ghost and Michael. Above the shield a
cross,_/?.7//(';/y//(', cnsigned with an archbisliop's hat.
[HJARDVIN OPVS • PARISie ....
D'Arcq, No. 6334.
FRANCE : — F-CCl.IiSIASTICAL SEALS. 20I
Officialty.
Second Sen/, made in A.D. 1253.
18.340. [a.d. 1256.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 1 1 in. [c.xxvii. 469, 470.]
p. The head of a Bishop, couped at the neck, in profile to
tlie r., wearing a mitre with long tics behind. Betw. the horns
of the mitre a small cross.
+ SIGILLVM • CVRie • PAR' • ePISCOPI.
U. A crozier, betw. two fleurs-dc-lis ; over each a small pellet.
+ S' • FCM • ANO • M ■ CC • L ■ 111.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7002.
CHAPTER.
Congregation, or Chapter of Notre-Danie.
18.341. [a.d. 1 196.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. About 2| X If in. when perfect, [cx.xvii. 403.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin Mary, full-face, seated on a throne
of indistinct shape ; wearing a flat head-dress, lifting up the
1. h. in benediction, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis. Below the feet
a flower or branch.
[-J- CONGR6GA]CIO SG/E MARI/E PARISIENSCISJ.
D'Arcq, No. 7252, with date 1 146.
Second Seal, made in A.D. 12 16.
18.342. [a.d. 1 22 1.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2i X If in. [cx.xix. 598.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, seated on a bench-like
throne, full-face, veiled and crowned ; holding in the r. h. a
fleur-de-lis, and lifting up the 1. h. in benediction. Betw.
two estoiles.
+ CCNGReGATIO • SANCT6 * MARie » PARISIGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7253, with description of a counterscal : the monogram
of the Virgm Mary, and legend : + S' ■ RGNOVATV • ANNO ■ GR6 •
M • CC • XVI.
Third Seal, made in a.d. 1222.
18.343. [a.d. 1406.] Sulph casts from a good but chipped
impression. 2| X i-J- in. [cxxvii. 404, 405.]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with crown and nimbus,
seated on a carved bench or altar ; turned three-quarters
profile to the r. ; the drapery consists of a flowing robe and
girdle over which is a mantle fastened with a fermail in form
of a quatrefoil on the breast ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury, the
1. h. lifted up in benediction. Semicircular footboard.
CONGReGATlO • Ste ■ MARI€ • [PA:RISI6NSIS.
Beaded borders.
202 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrseal. if x iJ- in.
The legend : —
+ S' R6NOVATVM • ANNO : GRACie.
and in the field in three lines the remainder of the sentence
: M° :_: C"C :_XX11' •_• W •
D Arcq, No. 7254.
18,343*. Another sulph. cast of the obv. only from an im-
perfect impression, [cxxvii. 406.]
ATIO ■ S£6 • . . . Rie . PAR1SI6NSIS.
ARCHDEACON.
ADAM.
18.344. [a.P. 121 1.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat imlis-
tinct impression. 2^ X \\ in. [cx.xvii. 467, 468.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing on a
platform, holditig with both hands before liim a book.
+ SIGILL' • AD6 • PARISIGNS' • ARCHID'.
B. A small round counterseal. iJfin.diam. A fleur-de-lis.
+ SIGILL' ADG • ARCHID' ■ PAR'.
D'Arcq, No. 7411.
CANONS.
RAOUL DE REIMS.
18.345. [a.P. 1213.] Sulph. cast from an injured, indistinct
impression, i „' in. [cxxvii. 471.]
The Canon seated on a chair, in profile to the r., I'eading
a book set on a lectern. 0\crhead an angel or Divine l-'igure,
issuing from the heavens, and addressing him.
+ RADVLF6 NOTI SELITOS (s"".-, NOTA C/ELITES').
D'Arcq, No. 77S0.
THEOBALD, Seigneur DE BERNAC, or BERNAY.
18.346. [i3lh cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediievai
Anti(|uitics. i J X ItV '"• [cxxiv. 190.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, half-length, the Child, with
nimbus, on the 1. arm. l?elow, under a carved, pointed arch
with a countersunk trefoil in each spandril, the Canon kneeling
to the r. in adoration. Behind him a lion rampant, for Bernay.
Fine wc;rk.
+ S' • TH60BALD1 • DNI • BGRNAC • Z • Dl l?)
GANI ■ PARISieN.
Beaded borders.
FRANCE ; — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 203
BISHOP OF PJLRIGUEUX {Petrocorium).
RAIMOND, circ. A.D. 1 3 14-1 33 1.
18.347. [A.n. 1 3 17.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2y X It- in. [c.xxvii. 491.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a footboard ; lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
outwards. Under an arch ornamented with a canopy of
ecclesiastical carving, and open work at the sides, resting on
two shields of arms ; dex. a lion rampant, siti. a bend. Back-
ground hatched with fine lines crossing diagonally.
S RAIMVNDI • D€l • G[RA • GIPI ■ PeTRAGORICGN.
D'Arcq, No. 6814.
BISHOPS OF POITIERS {Pictavhmi).
HUGUES DE CHATEAUROUX. A.D. 1259-1271.
18.348. [A.D. 1263.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2% x I-L in. [cx.wii. 504.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small platform ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards.
In the field on the dcx. the two keys of St. Peter, on the
si/i. a fleur-de-lis.
+ S' HVGONIS : D€l : GRACIA : GPI : PICTAVeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 68 1 8, with description of a coiinterseal ; St. I'ctcr in
Cathedra, and legend : CATH6DRA SANCTI PeTRI.
GAUTIER DE BRUGES. A.D. 1 278- 1307.
{A Friar Minor).
18,349. [A.D. 1281.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2i X li in. [cxxvii. 505.]
Pointed oval : standing figures of St. Peter on the dcx. with
nimbus and keys, and St. Francis (?) on the sin. with nimbus,
each slightly turned to the other, and lifting up the inner
hand, under two trefoilcd arches held up by a central shaft,
and inclosed within an arcade consisting of one semicircular
arch, and adjacent parts of two others, upheld by slender
shafts. Above the archdeacon a canopy of church-like
architecture. In base, under a trefoilcd arch with a frieze or
204 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
String-course on each side, the Bishop with mitre, half-length,
to the n, in adoration.
S' FRIS • GALT6RI • D' • ORDTe ■ [MIN03RV • GPI • PICTAVeN'.
D'.A.rcq, No. 6819, with description of a small counterseal bearing the
Bishop with mitre and crozier, pronouncing a benediction, and legend :
^ 9TRASIGILL' ■ FRiS • GALT6RI • 6PI • PICTAVe . . .
Official of the Bishop's Court.
18,350. [a.D. 131 1.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About li X -T in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 507.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, Patron Saint of the See, standing,
turned slightly to the 1. with nimbus and keys. Before him a
bishop with mitre and vestments, kneeling in prayer. Under
a trefoiled arch with crocketed canopy, and tabernacled work
at the sides.
[+ S'3 ■ OFFIGIALIS • CVRIG • 6PI • PICTAVG . . .
D'Arcq, No. 7009, with description of a counterseal ; a seated figure,
with another kneeling betbre him, and legend above : AVE.
Legend around : — + s' CVR' pigtav€NS • ad • GAS.
BISHOPS OF PUY, or LE PUY EN VELAY
{Podium, or Aniciuui).
BERTRAND DE CHALAN(?ON. A.D. II98-1213.
18,351. [.\ D. 12 1 2.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, somewhat
indistinct impression. 24 X if in. when perfect, [c.x.wii. 657.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, in the r. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before his breast.
® SIGILLVM : BERTRA[ND1 : AINICIGNSIS : EPISGOPI.
I)'Arc(|, No. 6.S2I, witli description of a counterseal; a dove, and
legend : t': GVSTOS SEGRETI.
ARMAND DE POLIGNAC. circ. A.D. 1256 1257.
Seal as Bislwp Elect.
18,352. [A.U. 1256.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2jV X '1 '"• [cxxvii. 65S.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop elect, full-face, st.iiiding on a
small pLatform or footboard, holding before him a book with
both hands.
'& S' ARMANDI •.• GLGGTI ',■ ANIGIGNSIS.
D'Aicci, No. 6Sj3.
I'RANCli : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 20S
JEAN I. DE COMINIS. A.n. 1296-1308.
18.353. [a.D. 1305.] Sulph. cast from a fine but chipped
impression. About 2.;- X i ,V in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 659.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and finely
embroidered vestments, standing on a carved corbel or bracket ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
or cnjzier, the curve turned outwards.
* [S] lOHANNIS : D16I ; G]RA : GPI : ANICIGNSIS :
D'Arcq, No. 6826, where attention is directed to "Ics orfrois de la
dalmatique triis-apparents," and a counterseal is described ; the bishop,
hall-leni;th, Ijackijruund " frettd fleurdchsd " with legend, SECRETV • I •
€PI • Ai>JClENSl'S.
Another Seal for the Count-ship of Vchiy,
in Lower Langiiedoc.
18.354. [.v. D. 1305.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
I \ in. [cxxvii. 660.]
The Bishop, full-face, with mitre and embroidered vestments,
standing on a small platform, in the r. h. a sword erect,
symbolizing his lay jurisdiction over the COMTfi DU Velay ;
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, indicative of his episcopal
ofifice. Background diapered lozengy with a pellet in each
interstitial space.
S' : I' : Dl : GRA : CPl : ANICIGN' : GT : COCMITIS : VEUAVIG Ss
D'Arcq, No. 6827, with description of a counterseal, as in No. 18,353.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE-DAME.
18,355. [a.D. 1254.] Sulph. cast from an impression much
chipped at the edges. 2| x i-f- in. [cxxvii. 656.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus and flowing
drapery, seated on a cushioned bench-like throne with small
footboard, on the r. knee the Child, who has the nimbus, and
in the 1. h. a sceptre fleurdelise ; in her 1. h, a similar sceptre.
[*] SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : [S]Ce : MAR16 : ANICIGNS . . .
F' D'Arcq, No. 7285, with description of a counterseal ; an Agnus Dei,
and legend : © SIGILLVM SeCR6TL
CANON.
GUILLAUME DE SAYSSAC.
18,356. [13th ccnL] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
liXiTVin. [D.C., F. 52.]
2o6 CATALOGUE OK SEALS-
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned and draped, seated
on a throne in a carved niche with canopy of architectural
design and sides of tabernacle work ; in her r. h. a flower
slipped and leaved ; and holding with the 1. hand the Child
standing on her r. knee. In base, the canon, kneeling in
prayer, profiled to tlie 1. between two shields of arms : barry
of six. Cf arms of Saissac, of Gascony, burele.
S' • GVILL'I • De • SAYSSAC • CAN • ANlCIGi^.
Gams, Scries Episcopoium, p. 603.
ARCHBISHOPS OF RHEIMS, or REIMS {Remi).
GUILLAUME DE CHAMPAGNE,
rt/. AUX BLANCHES MAINS. AD. 1176-1202.
18,357. [a.d. 1 195.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3 X It in. [cxxvii. 547.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with horned mitre
and vestments (alb, dalmatique, chasuble, pallium, maniple
and stole), lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff or crozicr held obliquely before him, the cur\'c
turned outwards.
SIGILLVM ■ WILL'MI • REMEN * SIS • ARCHiePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6343, with description of a counterseal ; impression of an
ancient engraved stone, a bust in profde to the r., laureated, before it a
branch, and legend : + S6CR6TVM • MGVIvi • MICH I.
ALBERIC DE HUMBERT. A.D. 1207-1218.
18.358. [a.d. 1207.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
chipped at the top. About 2 J X l-J in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
548.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments (no pallium), standing on a small platform, and
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozicr or
pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards.
[S=] SIGILL" : ALBeRICI : RGMGNSIS : ARCHiePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6344, with description of a couiilcrscal ; the Archbisliop
in profile to the 1., kneeling in prayer, and legend : ffi! ALB6RIC . REM •
ARCHiePI.
GUILLAUME II., DE JOINVILLE. A.D. 1219-1226.
18.359. I A.D. 1 224. J .Siilpli. cast from a fme impression.
31 X \\ in. [cxxvii. 549.]
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 20/
Pointcil oval : tlic Arclibishop, full-face, with tall mitre and
embroidered vestments, includinsj; very long maniple, standint^
on a small platform, lifting up before his breast his r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turneil outwards. In the field on the dex. an increscent
moon, in the sin. a sun or estoile of six points.
* SIGILL' : GVILL6RMI : ARCHI6PI : RGMeN.
D'Arcq, No. 6345, with description of a counterseal ; similar to that of
No. iS,358, with legend : + CONFIRMA HOG oeVS.
THOMAS DE BEAUMETS. A.D. 1251-1263.
18.360. [.\.D. 1259.] Sulph. cast from a fine original
impression, somewhat bent. 3 X i| in. [cxxvii. 550.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, standing on a platform, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
© S' THOMG ■ D6I • GRA ■ ReMCNSIS ■ ARCHiePISCOPI :
D'.Vrcq, No. 6347, with description of a counterseal ; the Virgin Mary,
half-length, holding the Child ; on an architectural building, below which
is a figure of the .-Xrchbishop kneeling in prayer, and legend : MATGR
Dei MISeR6R6 Mei.
18.361. [A.D. 1255.J Bronze-green: a fragment only, con-
taining the central part. [Add. ch. 17,866.]
p. As above.
K. Small round counterseal. About i in. diam. As
described, in the above note, by D'Arcq, a fragment.
Re • Mei.
18.362. [A.D. 1257.] Bronze-green : a fragment only,
containing the central part. [Add. ch. 17,868.]
p. As above.
U. Imperfect, injured.
MATeR D e Mei.
Officially.
Second Seal.
18,363. [a.d. 1265.] Bronze-green: cracked, imperfect.
About I J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,869]
p. A representation of the cathedral church of Rheims,
after the conventional style of the early 13th century.
2oS CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Si SIGILL' R6 eTROPOL . .
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A city gate,
with portal and two flanking towers embattled.
^ NOTA • ReM • eccL'ie.
D'Arcq, No. 7012.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE-DAME.
Fiist Seal.
18.364. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. cast from an impression,
imperfect on the 1. h. side. About 3x2 in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 545.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus and long
drapery, full-face, seated on a carved bench-like throne,
the Child on the 1. knee ; in her r. h. a double fleur-de-lis.
e> SIGILLV • see : maris . ReiVieNSdS : MeTROPOlLIS.
D'Arcq, No. 72S9, with description of a counterseal ; an eagle, and
legend : + CONFIRMA HOC D6VS.
Third Seal.
18.365. [a.D. 1363.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, injured in places by pressure. About 2^ x ij- in.
when perfect, [cxxvii. 546.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with crown and nimbus
and flowing drapery ; seated on an elaborately carved throne
ornamented with tabernacle work and four pinnacles ; the
Child on the 1. knee, in her 1. h. a sceptre flcurdclise.
. . SIGILLVM NSIS : METROPOLIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7291, with description of a counterseal resembling tliat
noted in No. 18,364.
Officials of tJie A rchdcacoits.
^/rtj/^;- PHILIPPE DE CATURCA,
" Offictalis Curie Renieiisis Archidiaconi"
18,366. [a.D. 1250.] Bronze-green: a fragment only of
the centre. [Add. ch. 17,863.]
0. Pointed oval : a full-length figure of the Archdeacon or
the Official.
Legend wanting.
H. A smaller, pointed oval counterseal. About J- X J in.
An angel, kneeling in profile to the r., adoring the coiipcd
bu.st of a saint.
[«i SICGILL' ■ ad ■ N[0TVLAS.J
Not described by n'Arc(|.
FRANCK : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 209
Mast.r JEAN, oillrd OISONS, " Officialis Magistri
lOHANNIS ReiHfusis Ecclesia Arcliidiaconi!'
18,367. [a.d. 1256.] Bronze-green: very imperfect, in-
jured by pressure. About i^J- x i in. wlicn perfect. [Add.
ch. 17.367.]
0. Pointed oval : the Arclideacon, in his robes of office,
full-face, standing on a small platform, holding a book with
both hands before his breast.
[•D=] S' CVRI6 • I ■ CARCHllD' R6M' €CC ....
H. A small round countcrseal. About \~ in. when perfect.
A fleur-de-lis.
© NOT[VLA CVJRI6.
Not described by D'.\rcq.
DIOCESE OF LA ROCHELLE {Rupella).
RURAL DEAN OF ST. LAURENT-SUR-SfeVRE.
JEAN DE ALER.
18,368. [a.d. 1247.] Sutph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. IJ X I in. [c.N.xvii. 263.]
Pointed oval : St. Laurence extended on his gridiron.
Overhead an estoile of eight points.
+ S' lOH'IS : DECANI : SCI : LAVRlCII : Sg SepiM.
D'Arcq, No. 7927, where the final word of the legend is reail S6PRA.
BISHOP OF RODEZ {Ruthcna).
PIERRE HENRICI DE LA TREILLE. A.D. 1211-1234.
18,369, [a.d. 1 2 19] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. About 2i- X i-j in. when perfect.
[c.xxyii. 557.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small platform, lifting up the r. h.
before his breast in benediction : in the 1. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
t*] SIGILLVM : PETRI : RVTHGNGNSIS : €PISCO[PI.]
D'Arcq, No. 6836, with description of a countcrseal ; the Virgin Mary,
h.ilf-length, holding the Child, and legend : S< AVE MARIA.
ARCHBISHOPS OF ROUEN {Rothomagum).
GAUTIER DE COUTANCES. A.D. 1 184-1207.
18,370. [a.d. 1206.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression,
originally fine. About 2\ x l-} in., but larger when perfect.
[cxxvii. 562.]
VOL. V. p
2IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, seated on a throne ornamented at the sides with
the heads and feet of animals ; lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
l^] WAfLTeRVS : DE]I ; GRtAClA : R]OTHOMAGeNSIS : ARCHI6PCS.]
D'Arcq, No. 6364, with description of a counterseal ; an Agnus Dei,
and legend : + S' WALTeRl 06 CONSTANTIIS.
ROBERT POULAIN {Lc Bt'gtie). A.D. 1208-1222.
Second Sea/.
18,371. [a. D. 1 2 17.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About 2-J X 14 in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 563.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, seated on a folding seat or throne, composed of
the heads and feet of animals ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
fis ROBERTVS : DEI : GRA : [ROT3HOMAGENSIS : ARCHIECPI].
D'Arcq, No. 6366, with description of a counterseal ; the Archbishop,
standing full-face, pronouncing a blessing with both hands, and legend :
+ ROBERTVS tPJOLEIN.
PIERRE DE COLLEMENIO, a/. COLMIEN.
A.D. 1237-1244.
18,372. [A.D. 123S.] Sulph. cast from a fine but chipped
impression. About 3]- x 2 in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 564.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, turned slightly to the r.,
with mitre and vestinents, standing on a car\cd bracket or
corbel ; lifting up the r. h. before him in benediction, in the
1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards.
Fine style.
[* SIIGILL' • P€TRI : MISGRATOe : DIVINA : [ROT]HOM[AGeNSlS :
ARJCHIEPtll.
D'Arcq, No. 6369, with description of a counterseal ; Noah's Dove
bearing a ijranch in its beak, and legend in two concentric circles :
(1) + S' P6TRI ■ D6 ■ COLLeMGNIO.
(2) NOTAM ■ FAC ■ VIA ■ IN • QVA • AMBVLC ■ DNG • DS. /'.v. cxlii. S.
ODON, or EUDES II. RIGAUD. A.D 1248-1275.
18,373. |A.l). 1256.] Sulph. cast from a good impressinn.
3X1' in. [c.x.Kvii. 565.]
FRANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 211
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with crown and nimbus,
turned sliy;ht!y to the r., seated on a carved altar like throne,
the Child standing on the 1. knee, in her r. h. a long sceptre
fleurdelist^ ; at each side an angel, with expanded wings,
holding a long candle in a candlestick ("i ses coiiis, grottpcs
d'anges adorants i^ortant des cicrges," D'Arcq). In base
under a large trcfoilcd arch, the archbishoi), with mitre and
crozier, kneeling on a carved capital or corbel, his head
upturned, and hands uplifted in adoration. Fine style.
«! S' ODONIS : D€l : MISeRATONe : ROTHOMAGN : ARCHI6PI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6370, attributes this seal to Eudcs I., Clifment, who
however occupied the dignity of Archbishop of Rouen from a.d. 1245 to
1247, whereas the document to which the original of this seal is appended
is dated in A.n. 1256. The counterseal, described by D'Arcq, bears a
representation of the Annunciation of the Virgin with a tleur-de-lis in the
conventional lily-pot which is set betw. the Virgin and the Archangelic
Messenger, and overhead the letters £C. commencing the phrase "' Ecce
Ancilla," etc. The legend is : AVE MARIA GRACIA PLGNA DNS.
GEORGES D'AMBOISE, al. DE AMBASIA,
AirhbisJwp \.U. 1493, Presbyter Cardinal of St. Sixtus
A.D. 1498, ob. 1 5 10.
18,374. [a.d. 1502.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression, or
the matrix. 3^ X 2^ in. [cxxvii. 567.]
I'ointed oval : on a mount of herbage, the Pieta, or Virgin
Mary holding the dead body of Our Lord on her knees, on
the 1. ; before her, on the r. two figures, the one in the fore-
ground (the cardinal archbishop) kneeling in supplication,
the other, behind, is standing, and has a lamb on his breast,
probably St John Baptist. Background diapered seme-
de-lis. On the 1. at the feet of Our Lord a shield of arms :
two lions passant guardant in pale, for Archiepiscopal,
Province of Rouen; on an archbishop's cross; — on the
r. a shield of arms : paly of six, Amboise, ensigned with an
archbishop's cross and cardinal's hat. Overhead a carved
canopy of three trefoiled arches, pinnacled and crocketed.
SIGILLVM ■ GEORGII • CAROINALIS : DE • AMBASIA •
ROTHOM • ARCHIEPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6217 ; Ciaconius, vol. iii., col. 187.
Officialty.
18,375. [I-'arl)' 13th cent.] Bronze-green : good originally,
now injured by pressure. 2 X i^ in. [xxxix. 81.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop of Rouen, with mitre and
P 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
vestments, full-face, seated ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a crocketed pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned outwards.
SIGIL : GVRie ROTHOMAGCN.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7019, is perhaps the same as the above, but he reads
eNSIS at the close of the legend.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF NOTRE DAME.
First Seal.
18.376. [a.D. 1 195.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. About 2 J X 2 in. [cxxvii. 556.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full- face, crowned, wearing
a nimbus, a mantle, and a robe, seated on a cushioned throne
with arched footboard (representing the vault of the firma-
ment), in the r. h. a sceptre fleurdelise, in the 1. h. a globe or
orb. (D'Arcq curiously reverses the hands in his description,
attributing the sceptre to the 1. h. and the orb to the r. h.)
+ SIGILL' • CAPITVLI ■ ROtTOMAGl eCGL'ie.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7300.
Second Seal.
18.377. [a.D. 1367.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 2^ X l|4 in. [cxxvii. 558.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned, and
with nimbus and drapery, seated on a throne, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleurdelise, in the 1. h. a closed book. Feet on a
carved footboard. In the field on the r. h. side a sun-star.
[-t- SIG]ILLVM : CAPITVLI : ROTHOMAG6NSIS : GGCLeSie.
D'Arcq, No. y^oi, with description of a counterscal ; an Agnus Dei,
with legend : + eCGG • AGNVS ■ D6I.
18.378. Another sulph. cast from an imjicrfcct impression.
[cxxvii. 559.]
+ SIGILLVM : GA[P]ITVLI : [ROTJHOMAG6NSIS : eCCL6Sie.
ARCHDEACONS.
JEAN DE NOYENTEL, al. .NOINTEL.
18,379. [a.D. 1269.] Sulpii. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the edge, i-^- X ly in. [cxxvii. 566.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, treated
in an unconventional way ; the Virgin, with nimbus, is stand-
FKANCli : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 213
ing on a platform, lifting up tiie r. li. in an attitude of surprise,
in the 1. h. a book : overheat! is tiie archangel Gabriel, with
open wings descending from the clouds, and lifting the r. h.
with iiulex finger pointing to the Virgin, in the 1. h. he holds
a scroll inscribed AVG M. In the field ou each side a key.
S' ■ lOH'lS ■ D6 • NOieNTCLLO • ARCHID' • ROTHOM'.
Beaded borders.
D'.'Vrcq., No. 7433.
MATHIEU DE NAPLES,
Archdeacon of Grand-Cait.r, dioc. 0/ Koncn, Papal A^oiaiy.
18.380. [a.D. 1310.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. About I-J X I-rV hi. when perfect, [cxxvii. 568.]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche of two trcfoiled arches, the
Pope, seated on a throne, the ends of which terminate in
animals' heads ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction of an eccle-
siastic kneeling before him, holding a long scroll : overhead,
under a trefoiled arch, the bust of a divine personage, full-
face, with nimbus, betw. a crescent moon and a sun-star.
Above the whole design is a carved canopy of ecclesiastical
architecture.
* S' MATHEI • De • NGACPOLI] • Disil • PAP6 • NOTARII.
D'Arcq, No. 7435.
DIOCESE OF ST. MALO {Maclovium).
DEAN AND CHAPTER.
18.381. [a.D. 1395.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2 in. [c.KXvii. 303.]
A city or cathedral church, with turrets, walls, and round-
headed arcades, encircled with a masoned wall, and having a
portal or gateway in front ; surrounded by waves. On the
r. h. St. Malo, as a bishop, with mitre and crozier, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction.
t+ S3IGILLVM • D€CANI • [6T •] CAPITVLI ■ MACLOVieNSItSJ
D'Arcq, No. 7314.
BISHOPS OF SAINTES {Xaintes, Santones).
PIERRE. A.D. 1 240-1 246.
18.382. [a.D. 1245]. Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-rVX I^- in. [cxxvii. 576.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, .standing on a small platform or bracket, lifting up the
!I4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
Ci SIGILLM • P6TRI • ePISCOPI • XANCTONGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6S47, "''til description of a coiinterscal ; bust of St. Peter
with nimbus and key, with legend : + TV €3 P6TRVS {Mail. xvi. 18).
GEOFFROI DE SAINT BRI9ON. A.D. 12S1, 12S2.
18.383. [.A.D. 1281.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipped. About 2f X li in. [cxxvii. 577.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, turned slightly to the 1., with
mitre and embroidered vestments, standing on a platform,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the
curve turned outwards. Within an orle or cordon of fleurs-de-
lis, four on each side ; perhaps in allusion to the paternal arms
of St. Brieuc, a dexter hand holding a fleur-de-lis, cf. the
counterseal mentioned below.
fiJ S' : GAVFRIDI ■ DGI • GRA ■ XANTONGN • GPI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6849, with description of a counterseal ; a dexter hand
holding two keys of St. Peter, the Patron Saint of the see, between as
many tleurs-dc-lis, with legend : SVSCIPG • DN6 • S' VV • TVV • IN •
BONV.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. PETER.
18.384. [a.D. 1245.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2J x if in. when perfect, [c.x.xvii. 575.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter the Apostle, Patron Saint of the
see, full-face, bare-headed, with ecclesiastical vestments, hold-
ing with the r. h. a book on his breast ; in the 1. h. the two
symbolical keys. In the field, on each side, a wavy sprig of
conventional foliage and berries.
[* SIGJILLVM : CAPITVtLI :] SANtCTI : Pe]TRI : XANCTONeNSKSl.
The n's in the final word are reversed.
D'Arcq, No. 7317, with description of a counterseal; impression of an
antique engraved stone ; the head of Hercules, in prolilc, to the r., with
legend : * SIGNVM • ecCLIC • XAN
DEAN.
PONCE DE MORTAGNE.
18,385. [a.D. 1275.] Siili)h. cast from >i ihkhI impression.
2Xi\ in. [cxxvii. 579.]
I'RANCE: — ECCLESIASTICAL SISALS. 215
Pointed oval: in two niches with crocketed canopies, on the
rtt-.r. St. Peter, on the sin. St. Paul, each with hi.s customary
emblems ; overhead an angel, issuinj^ from heaven, and swing-
intj a censer ; below, untlcr a trefoiled arch the Dean, kncelint^
in profile to the left, with hands clas()ed in prayer.
* S' PONCll ■ DECANI • XANCT0N6NSIS.
Beaded border.
I)'.-VrtH|, No. 75S8, with coiintcrsenl of Michael the Archangel over-
throwing the Dragon : CONTRAS' • POGII • D6CANI • XANCTON'.
ARCHDEACONS OF MJniS, a province,
formerly part of Xaintouge, including the Isles of Ri!and Oleron.
PIERRE SORIN.
18.386. [.\.n. 1273.] Sulph. casts from a -fine impression.
2XiViii- [cxxvii. 31, 32.]
p. On a platform or estradc the Archdeacon, in ecclesiastical
vestments, seated on a chair, in profile to the r., instructing
two children standing before him, and a third issuing from the
r. h. side ; with a tablet inscribed : — AV6. Overhead a tre-
foiled arch with carved canopy enriched with church-like
architecture. In base, in the exergue, a wyvern or tarasque,
tail nowy.
S' PeXRI • SORINI ■ ARCHIDIACONI • ALN'.
R. A smaller round coiniterscal. :; in. diam. A flower or
lil}', with two birds addossed, pecking thereat.
^ 9TRAS' P ■ SORINI.
Beaded border.
D'.Vrcq, No. 7440.
18.387. Another sulph. cast from a good impression of the
obi', only, [cxxvii. 578.]
HUGOLIN.
18,388. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. I \ in. [cxxvii. 30.]
Pointed oval : a carved gothic edifice of four niches. In the
upper one the Virgin Mary, half length, with the Child on the
1. arn). In the two side niches with trefoiled arches SS. Peter
and John Baptist. In the lower one, also with trefoiled arch,
a suppliant figure of the Archdeacon.
S' HVGOLINl HID' • ALNISIGN'.
D'Arcq, No. 74-(.i, with description of a counterscal ; a shield
of arms : FRANCE (MODERN) with a chief for difference, and legend :
S- HVGOLINl.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOPS OF SENLIS {Silvanecium).
GUARIN, ()r GARINUS. A.D. 1214-1227.
18,389. [A.D. 1220.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2Axi|in. [cxxvii. 586.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small platform, liftinc^ up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned inwards.
£= 6IGILL' • GARINI ■ DGI • GRA • SILVANECTeSIS ■ ePI.
D'Arcq, No. 6S56, but with omission of D6I GRA from the legend.
This author describes a counterseal bearing a fleur-de-lis without legend.
GUILLAUME DE BERRONE. A.D. 1309-1313.
18.390. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Sulph. cast, from a good impression.
2-iX \\ in. [cxxvii. 587, 588.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, standing on a corbel, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve
turned outwards. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis. Background
diapered lozengy, with a small leaf or flower in each in-
terstitial space.
^ S' GVILL'I • Dei • GRA ■ ePl • SILVAN6GT6N.
Beaded borders.
H. A dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from the dexter,
holding a crocketed crozier in pale. Bctw. two fleurs-de-lis.
tfe STRA S' • G' • ePI • SILVAN'.
D'Arcq, No. 6S61.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF S. MARY.
18.391. [a.d. 1395.] Sulph. casts from a fine but very im-
jjcrfcct impression. About 3x2 in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
583, 58^-]
0. The Virgin Mary, full-face, with crown, nimbus and veil,
and embroidered clothing, seated on a folding chair or throne,
and with feet on footboard : in the r. h. a long cross, in the 1.
h. a sceptre.
[* SIGILLV ■ see • MARie ■ SILVANEG:TeNSIS • eCL'G.
H. A smaller pointed oval coiniterseal. i .[ X -j i! in. A
placjue or roundle charged with a kind of heraldic bearing :
dex. a cross betw. four fleurs-de-lis, their bases towards the
centre of the seal, dimidiated ; shi. the capital letter s, for
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 217
Silvanectum or Senlis. Above the roundle, a castle ; below
it, a fleur-de-lis between two stars.
+ S' CAPITVLI • SILVANeCXeN • AD ■ GAS'.
D'Arcq, No. 7321.
18,392. Another sulph. cast from an imi)erfect impression
of the obv. only. [e.\.\vii. 5S5.]
SIGILLV • see • MAR
ARCHBISHOPS OF SENS {Senones).
PIERRE DE CORBEIL. A.D. 1200-1222.
18,393. [a.d. 1201.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2\ X iv in. [cxxvii. 600.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, standing on a platform or footboard,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
or crozier, the curve turned inwards.
© SIGILL' • P6TRI SeNONGNS' • ARCHiePISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6389, " L'etolc ^ un scul pendant," with description of a
counterseal; an Agnus Dei, and legend : © AGN6 Dei MISGRGRe Mel.
GAUTIER CORNUTI. A.D. 1222-1241.
13,394, [a.d. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2^ X i|- in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 602.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, turned slightly to the 1.,
with mitre and vestments, standing on a footboard or plat-
form ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff or crozier, the curve turned outwards.
^ GVALTCRVS : Dei : GRA : SGNONeNSIS : ARGHiePISCOPVS.
D'Arcq, No. 6390, with description of a counterseal ; the Archishop,
kneeling in profile to the 1., with hands clasped in prayer ; overhead a
hand of blessing, with legend : S» ADIVVA Me DOMINe.
HENRI CORNUTI. A.D. 1255-1257.
18,395. [a.D. 1257.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
the edge somewhat injured. 3 x 2 in. [cxxvii. 603.]
The design similar to the foregoing, No. 18,394, but a
little larger ; the Archbishop, turned slightly to the 1., with
mitre and vestments, standing on a projecting footboard or
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
platform ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned outwards.
© HeNRICVS : Dei : GRA : SeNONGNSIS : ARCHiePISCOPVS.
D'Arcq, No. 6392, with description of a counterse.il ; the Virgin and
Child ; below, a suppliant.
+ AVe ■ MARIA • GRA • PLGNA • DNS • T6GV.
GUILLAUME I. DE BROSSE. AD. 1258-1267.
Second Seal. A.D. 1262.
18,396. Plaster cast from a fine impression, now chipped
at the edge, tinted green. 3I x i-j- in. [l.x.xv. 88.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, turned slightly to the l, with
mitre and vestments, standing on a carved capital or corbel,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an ornamented
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards.
S> GVILLCLMVS : DGI : GRA : ARCHiePISCOPVS : SeNONGN".
D'Arcq, No. 6394, " L'amict brodd, le gant de la main droite tres-
apparent." With description of a counterseal ; the " Stoning of St.
Stephen," the rrotoniartyr, and Patron Saint of the Province of Sens,
and legend : + SCe PROTHOMARTIR STCrH'S ORA PRO MG.
GUILLAUME IL DE MELUN. A.D. 1345-1375.
18,397. [a.D. 1 35 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2ji'^ X i-fA in. [cxxvii. 604.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop turned slightly to the 1. with
mitre and embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a long archicpiscopal cross. In a
finely carved gothic niche, with canopy of two stages, enclosing
a circular or rose-window, and open tabernacled work at the
sides, on which are two shields of arms : dex. a cross, cantoned
with four croziers, for the PROVINCE OF Sens, the croziers
probably representing the dioceses suffragan to the Arch-
bishopric of Sens ; sin. seven bezants, three, three and one,
a chief, Mei.UN.
S' GVILLeRMI : DGI : GRACIA : ARCHiePI : SeNONeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6402, with description of .1 counterseal ; the " Stoning of
St. Stephen," the Protoniartyr and P.itron Saint of the Province of Sens,
with legend : + S' AD CAVSAS ARCHiePISiJOPI SeNONGNSIS.
GUILLAUME DE DORMANS,
" General Couscillicy du Roy." A.D. 1390- 1405.
18,398. [A.D. 1399.] Red: a fragment of the central part
only. [Egert. ch. 62.]
FRAN'CE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 219
Pointed oval : in a niche in the upper part a representation
of the " Stoning of St. Stephen " : in a niche below is the
archbishop witii a long cross ; on the dexter side a shield of
arms : a cross cantoned with four crozicrs for the ruoviNCE
OF Sens.
Legend wanting.
Not described in D'.Xrcq.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. ETIENNE.
First Seal.
18.399. [a.d. 121 3.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2 X 1^ in. [cxxvii. 595.]
Irregular oval : a bust or half-length figure of the Patron,
St. Stephen, draped, in profile to the r., bare head, in the r. h.
a palm-branch of Victory, emblematic of his martyrdom. In
the field on the I., a cross or quatrefoil of four pearls, and on
the r. an estoile of eight points. Archaic style.
[S« SIGILLVM SANTJI ■& STEPHANI ■■• SENONIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7323.
Second Seal.
18.400. [a.d. 1377.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2 in. [cxxvii. 596.]
Round : a copy of the foregoing, with variation in pro-
portional parts. In the field, in place of the pearled cross
and estoile, are an estoile of six points on the left, a crescent
in front of the Saint, and on the right a fleur-de lis.
S" SIGILLVM • SANCTI • STePHANI : S6NONENSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7324, with description of a counterseal ; St. Stephen, full-
face, half-length, with nimbus, palm branch, and book, with the same
small details in the field, and legend :
+ STRAS • SCI • STePHANI • S€NONeN.
Officially of t/ie Archdeacon.
First Seal.
18,401. [a.d. 1227.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, ij; in. [cxxvii. 605.]
The Archdeacon, or his official, three-quarters length, full-
face, holding before him a book with both hands.
+ SIGILL' CVRie ARCHID' SGNON.
D'Arcq, No. 7504.
220 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOPS OF SOISSONS {Suessiones).
NIVELON I. DE CHERISY. A.D. 1175-1207.
Second Seal.
18,402. [a.D. 1 201.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2i X If in. [cxxvii. 407.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, standing on a rectangular stool, or
pedestal enriched with a carved arcade ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff held before
him obliquely.
SIGILL' • NIVeLONIS • GPl • SVESSIONeSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 6872, with description of a counterseal : a dove tuined
to the r., and legend : + SIGNVM • NIV6L0N' • ePI.
JACQUES DE BAZOCHES. A.D 12 19- 1242.
18,403. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2f X If in. [cxxvii. 609.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. before him in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. Bctw. two estoiles.
SIGILLVM • lACOBI • ePlSCOPl ■ SVESSION.
D'Arcq, No. 6S74, with description of a counterseal ; a praying figure
of the Bishop, protile to the r., and legend: + SALW (Sa/vum) ■ M€ ■
FAC ■ D6VS • M6VS. Fs.in.7.
JEAN CLAUDE LE BLANC BEAULIEU.
A.D. 1802-1820, ol>. IS25.
18,404. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
llX-TB-in- [cxxiv.40.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : coupe, the chief part parti,
dex. az. a inullet ; sin. gu. a cross humcttee ; base, or, two
escallops in fcss. Crest on a cap, three ostrich feathers.
Behind the shield a mitre and cro/.ier in saltire ; and below it
the collar and pendant cross of an Order.
JOANNES CLAUDIUS EPISCOPUS SUESSIONENSIS.
Officially.
First Seal.
18,405. [a.D. 1243.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indi.s-
linct impression. 2\ X l^ '"• [cxxvii. 61 1, 612.]
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS 221
0. Pointed oval : a tower or monument, with masoned wall,
and pent-roof enriched with a trcfoilcd arch or opening, and
topped with a ball ; in the rouml-hcadcd doorway a fleur-
de-lis. Below, in the exergue, the inscription: — Sves-SlO.
[*1 VRBS • HT • H€C • VCRE • POST • ReMIS • PRIMA ■ SeDGRCei.
R. A small round counterscal. -J in. A reduced repre-
sentation of the oil'., but without the trcfoilcd opening.
>& svessio.
D'Arcq, No. 7026.
Third Seal.
18,406. [.\.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, [cx.xvii. 610.]
Pointed oval : resembles the foregoing in general design ;
but has a window on each side of the portal ; [the roof topped
with a fleur-de-lis] ; the sides of the tower cur\'ed. In the
field on the r. a sun-star, on the 1. a crescent moon.
[* VRJBS : HABeT i H€C ; V€R6 ; CPOST i RJ6MIS : \Pu^ ■: se]DeRe.
D'Arcq, No. 7028, with description of a counterscal ; a monument with
portal and square roof, between two cstoiles and as many pellets, with
legend : + CONFIRMA.
CHAPTER.
ARCHDEACONS.
JOHN DE CARMELO, or CRAMILLES.
18,407. [a.d. 1252?] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1| X I in. [cxxvii. 246.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing on a plat-
form, with a vestment diapered lozengy and fringed ; holding
with both hands a book before his breast, on the 1. an estoile
of si.x points.
* S' ■ lOH'IS • D' • C*M6L' • ARCHID' • SV6SS' • T • TARBeNOIS.
Beaded borders.
nWrcq, No. 7455, with description of a counterscal ; a stag courant
to the r., in the held two estoiles, and legend : + S' AD CAVSAS.
GUIDO DE PILEO.
18,408. [a.d. 1207.*] Dark-green: fine, sharp, imperfect.
About i;- X i; in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,267.]
0. Pointed oval : an elaborately-designed gothic cathedral
church, probably intended to represent the Cathedral cf
* This date is apparently an error for 1267.
222 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Soissons, but of course to a considerable extent only a
conventional design. In the foreground a cinqucfoil betw.
two pellets.
[©'] CVRI6 : GVIDGNICS : ARCHID' : SVGJSSION'.
R. A small round counterseal. ^^ in. A key in pale, wards
upwards.
© CLAVIS •:• SIGILLI • A.
Not described by D'Arcq.
18,409. [a.D. 1267.] Dark-green: fine, sharp, very imper-
fect. [Add. ch. 11,283.]
CVRI6 : GVID H.I D' : SVeSSIO . .
B^ & CLAVIS ■:•... ILLI • A.
BISHOPS OF TfiROUANE-BOULOGNE {Morini).
LAMBERT II. DE BRUGES. A.D. 1191-1207.
18,410. [a.D. I20l] Sulph. cast from an indistinct impres-
sion, chipped at the lower point. About 3 X i| in. when
perfect, [cxxvii. 620.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with horned mitre and
vestments, standing on [a platform], lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier held obliquely
before him.
SIGILLV . LAMBERTl MORINORVM EPI.
D'Arcq, No. 68S7, with description of a counterseal ; impression of an
ancient engraved stone ; head of a youth in protile to the r.
ENGUERRAN, or INGERRANNUS DE CREQUI.
18,411. [A.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About 2| X i| in. when perfect, [cxxxi. 35.]
Pointed oval ; the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small platform, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crockcted crozier, the curve tinned
outwards. On the dex. a cri'quier, " prunier sauvage," or
wild-plum tree, in allusion to the name and arms of CRtQUl
and Cr£QUV, sin. a lozenge-shaped shield of arms : two bars,
liackground diapered lozengy with a small cinquefoiled
flower in each space.
t* S' • ] INGCRRANNI : DEI • GRA • 6PI ■ MORIN6NSICS1.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6890, with description of a counterseal ; a sliield of arms:
a crdcuiicr, over all two crozicrs at/ilossi'is, and legend : + CONTRAS ■
6PI ■ MORINeN . . .
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 223
ARCHBISHOP OF TOULOUSE {Tolosa).
flTIENNE ALDEBRANDI. A.l). 1350^1360.
Seal as Papal CluiDihcrlaiu.
18.412. [a.d. 1354.] Plaster cast from a good but now
imperfect impression among tiic charters belonging to the
Dean and Chapter of Westminster. About 2} x i-V in. when
perfect, [cxxviii. 25.]
Under a double arcade of gothic architecture canopied, and
ornamented with tabernacled work at the sides, two Saints,
full-face, with nimbus, SS. Peter and Paul, each with the
customary emblem. Above, a saint seated, holding a book ;
below, in a vesical panel, the bust of a bishop with mitre ;
lower down, under an arch the Chamberlain, kneeling in
adoration. Bctw. two shields of arms : dex. two keys in
saltire, probably for the Papal-chamberlainship, sin. [a lion
rampant, on a chief three roses]. Background partly diapered
lozengy with a rose in each interstice.
S' • ST6PHANI • D . . . PAP6 • CAM6RA . . .
D'Arcq, No. 6264.
ARCHBISHOPS OF TOURS {Turonium).
PIERRE DE LAMBALLE. A.D. 1252-1256.
18.413. [.V.D. 1255.] Sulph. casts from a good but chipped
impression. 2f X I-J in. [cx.xvii. 637, 638.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, seated on a throne the sides of which terminate
with the foreparts of lions or other animals ; the feet of the
Archbishop rest on a carved corbel or bracket ; the r. h. lifted
up in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards. The crosses on the pallium are
distinctly shown.
* S' P6TRI D6 LAMBALIA [AR;CHiePISCOPI TVR[0N6]N'.
H. A small round counterseal. IJ in. St. Maurice, Patron
Saint of the province, in armour, with sword and helmet,
riding on a horse galloping to the r.
Legend in two concentric circles :—
(l.) ^ SANTVS MAVRICIVS.
(2.) fi: V6NI SANCTe SPIRITVS*<
UWrcq, No. 6417.
224 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
VINCENT DE PILENIS, «/. PILMIL. A.D. 1257-1270.
18.414. [a.D. 1267.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2a- X i^ in. [cxxvii. 639, 640.]
p. The Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and vestments,
seated on a throne the sides of which terminate in the fore-
parts of lions or dogs, each one with a fleur-de-lis in the
mouth ; the feet of the Archbishop rest on an elaborately-
carved corbel or bracket ; the r. h. lifted up in benediction,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
In the field on each side a cross pattee.
^ S' • V1NC6NCII : Dl : GRA : ARCHIGPI : TVR0N6N'.
Ri. A small round counterseal. li in. St. Maurice, full-
face, with the nimbus and Byzantine dress, in the r. h. a lance-
flag or banner with three streamers, in the 1. h. a shield of
arms : a cross pattee within a bordure.
© : SANCTVS : MAVRICIVS :
D'Arcq, No. 6418.
JEAN DE MONTSOREAU. A.D. 1271-12S5.
18.415. [a.D. 1276.] Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect.
j\bout 2Jr X l^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,645.]
0. The Archbishop, full-face, with [mitre and] vestments,
the crosses on the pallium very clearly shown ; seated on a
throne as in the previous seals of this diocese.
Legend wanting.
R. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. St, Maurice,
as before, but from a different matrix.
^ AVRICIVS • TVRON.
Not described by D'Arcq.
PHILIPPE DE COETQUIS. A.D. 1427-1441.
18,416. [a.D. 1436.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect
impression. About 2,V X i^ in. when perfect, [xlvii. 420.]
Pointed oval : in a trefoiled canopied niche, a figure of the
Virgin Mary and Child, betw. St. Maurice the patron saint,
armed and holding a shield charged with a cross and a banner-
flag, and St. Gatien, first archbishop and subsequently Patron
Saint of the province. In base a suppliant figure of the
Archbishop, with a crozier, betw. [two] shields of arms : a
sallire betw. in chief an annulet, and three roses, CoiiTQUIS.
Of these that on the dex. only remains.
.... urn titr .....
D'Arcq, No. 6421 ; Laing's MS. Catal., No, 419.
FRANCE :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 225
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. MAURICE.
18.417. [a.d. 1 241.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3 in. [cxxvii. 634, 6^6.]
p. St. Maurice, Patron Saint, in armour with kite-shaped
shield, broad-sword, triangular helmet and nimbus, long sur-
coat, riding on a horse pacing to the r. Coarse workmanship.
* SIGILLVM : BEATI : MAVRICII : TCVIRONENSIS.
R. A triple-towered castle, with embattled enceinte, and
masoned walls.
* : TVRONIS : CIVITAS :
D'Arcq, No. 7344.
BISHOP OF TROYES {Treca).
GARNERIUS DE TRAINEL. A.D. 1193-1205.
18.418. [a.d. 1 20 1.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2\ X I J- in. [cxxvii. 648.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small platform, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staft' or crozier, the curve
turned inwards.
* SIGILLVM • GARNERI • EPISCOPI ■ TRECENSIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6913.
Uncertain, perhaps a Bishop of Troyes.
18.419. [i2th or 13th cent] Leaden bulla, much oxidised :
very indistinct. About l^ in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 176.]
0. A bishop, full-face, standing, with mitre and vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff,
or crozier, the curve turned outwards.
Legend illegible.
R. A dexter hand, couped at the wrist, erect in pale, the
fingers in the customary form indicative of benediction. See
next seal, No. 18,421, counter seal.
Legend illegible.
18.420. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
87, 88.]
HERVEUS. A.D. 1207-1223.
Counterseal of the Second Seal.
18.421. [a.d. 12 18.] Plaster cast from an indistinct impres-
sion. I in. [xciv. "Jl?^
VOL V. Q
226 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A dexter hand, couped at the wrist, erect in pale, the
fingers in the customary form indicative of benediction.
Si secReTVM • HeRvei.
D'Arcq, No. 691; ; where the ol>v. is also described ; pointed oval :
the Bishop, seated, full-face, with mitre and crozier, pronouncing a
benediction, and legend ePlSCOPI.
Officialty.
18.422. [a.d. 1225.] Sulph. cast from an injured, indistinct
impression. I-| X i-J- in. [cxxvii. 649.]
Pointed oval : a bishop, full-face, half-length, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in blessing, in the 1. h. a
crozier held obliquely before him ; issuing from waves.
MANDATVM • CVRI6 ■ TRGCeNSIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7044, with description of a counterseal : a rose, and legend :
+ secReTVM.
BISHOP OF VAISON {Vasio).
GIRAUD DE LIBRA. A.D. 1271-1295.
Leaden Bulla with Counterseal of the City.
18.423. Leaden bulla : well preserved. \\ in. [.x.xxviii.
0. The Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vestments, seated
on a carved throne ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned inwards. In
the field on the 1. a small star.
S' • GIRAVDI : GPl : VASIGNGNSIS : «<
B. A triple-towered castle, with masoned walls, embattled,
and two portals.
S' • CIVITAS : VASI : ONGNSIS.
Beaded borders.
Not described by U'Arcq.
18.424. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
79> 80.]
CHAPTER.
18.425. [a.d. 125 1.] Sulph. cast from a good iinprcssion.
2-2- X i^ in. [cxxvii. 650.]
Pointed oval : the heads of five members of the chapter,
full-face, tonsured : arranged one, two, and two, the lowest
row having parts of the vestment of tlie neck added to them.
+ : S' : VASIONGNSIS I CAPITVLI :
'['lie Ns reversed.
I)'Arc(|, No. 7350.
FRANCE: ECCLESIASTICAI- SEALS. 227
BISHOP OF VERDUN {Ve>-edi<iium).
LIEBAULT DE CUTANCE,
cr LEOBALD DE CUSANCE. A.D. 1382-1403.
18.426. [a.D. 1394.] Siilph. cast from a chipped, indis-
tinct impression. About 2 J X li'm. when perfect, [cxxvii.
663.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche, the Virsrin Mary, seated,
crowned, the Child standing;' on her 1. knee, betvv. two angels
with expanded wings in side niches or logettcs, with carved
fronts and pent roofs. In base, under a round-headed arch,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils, the
Bishop, with mitre and crozier, kneeling in prayer ; betw. two
figures, standing, holding before them shields of arms : an
eagle displayed, Cus.\NCE.
s' » L « Dei I GRA J epi J ve
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6929.
BISHOPS OF VIVIERS (rz'z/ar/«;«).
Leaden Bui Ice.
BERTRAND, or BERNARD (P)
18.427. Leaden bulla: well preserved, i } in. [xxxviii.
172.]
0. The legend in fine horizontal lines with four sharp lines
separating them : —
: S' BT :-^VIVARI_€NSIS €_PISCO_: PI :•
li. Half-length figure of St. Vincent, Patron Saint of the
see, full-face, with nimbus ; holding a book before his breast
© SANCTVS : VINC6NCIVS.
Beaded borders.
Not described by D'Arcq. The lists of the Bishops of Viviers given
by Richart and Giraud, Gams, and Gallia Christiana, record no
Bertrand of the date of this seal, viz., about the twelfth century. Bertrand
de Chateaunetif, A.n. 1365-1373, seems to be too late ; unless the seal is a
survival of an archaic type used in this diocese by the Bishops as Counts
of Viviers, etc. There is a Bernard in A.D. 1 222-1 232.
18.428. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [c.xiv.
81.82.J
HUGUES DE LA TOUR. A.D. 1 263-1290.
18,429. Leaden bulla: well preserved, i „' in. [.\xx\iii.
Q 2
228 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The legend in five horizontal lines, with four sharp lines
separating them : —
S' • HVG VIVARI_eNSIS i _ePisco_
■.■ !!<. PI ; *< '.•
Mi
R. Half-length figure of St. Vincent, as before, but not
from the same matrix.
•^ SANCTV • S ; VINC6NC1VS.
Beaded borders.
Not described by D'Arcq.
18.430. Copper electrotypes of the oi?v. and rev, [cxiv.
83, 84.]
ALDEBERT DE PEYRE. A.D. 129S-1306.
18.431. [a.d. 1305.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i X i^ in. [cxxvii. 676.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a small jutting platform ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned outwards, under a trefoiled canopy of ecclesiasti-
cal architecture. Betw. two eagles displayed. These eagles
also occur on the seal of this bishop's predecessor, Guil-
laume de Falqueir, D'Arcq, No. 6935, but are here used in
allusion to the arms of Peyre of Auvergne ; or, an eagle
displayed, azure.
S' ALD6B6RTI • DGI • GRA • VIVARISNSIS GPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6936.
LOUIS DE PORTIERS. A.D. 1306-1317.
18.432. L,cadcn bulla: somewhat indistinct. li in.
[xxxviii. 174.]
0. The legend in four horizontal lines, betw. five beaded
lines dividing them : —
S= : S' LVD' .• ePISCOP_l I VIVARI ^GNSIS. ■.•_
With an uncertain ornament at the beginning and end.
li. Half-length figure of St. Vincent, full-face, with nimbus
and book, as before, but not from the same matrix. Betw. two
flcurs-dc-lis.
>& SANCTVS #■ VING6NC1VS.
Beaded borders.
Not described by I)'Arc([.
18.433. Co[)pcr electrotypes of the obv. and rev. [cxiv.
85, 86]
FRANCE : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS 229
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. VINCENT.
18,434. [a.P. 1305.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1-5-in. [cxxvii. 677.]
The Martyrdom of St. Vincent, Patron Saint of the Sec. A
figure with nimbus, stretched saltirewise in a lozenge-shaped
frame ; bctw. an eagle dis[)laycd on the 1., and an Archangel
with nimbus and expanded wings, holding a scroll, on the r.
In base below a horizontal estrade, seven heads of members
of the chapter.
© : SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI :• VIVARIENSIS :
D'Arcq, No. 7357.
MONASTIC SEALS.
(Including Abbeys, Priories, Collegiate and other Churches,
Confraternities, Congregations, and various Ecclesiastical
and Religious Persons and Establishments.)
ABBEVILLE, Priory of St. Peter, in Picardy,
and Diocese of Amiens.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,435. [a.d. 131 1.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2\ in. [cxxvii. i.]
The Patron Saint, Peter, full-face, standing, holding keys
and a book, his customary emblems ; in the field, which is
replenished with estoiles, on the 1. h. a crescent moon and a
sun-star of five rays. Betw. the symbolical letters : — A_U).
© SIGILU • CAPIT'LI ■ S • PCeXR]! • 06 • ABB'VILLA.
The matrix appears to be of the thirteenth century.
D'Arcq, No. 9374, with description of a counterseal : an Agnus Dei,
and legend : * IVSTG IVDICATC. Trhor, pi. xi., tig. \.
Philippe, Prior.
18.436. [a.d. 1 3 II.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good
iinprcssion. \lg X i^ in. [cxxvii. 2.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, with nimbus, keys, and book ;
standing in a carved niche. In the field two fleurs-de-lis.
Below, under an arch, the Prior, kneeling to the 1. in prayer.
S' FR'IS ■ PHILIPPI • P'ORIS • S' • PeXRI • IN • ABB'ISVILL'.
D'Arcq, No. 9460, with description of a counterseal : a half-length
figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child, and legend : ^ AVe MARIA
GRACIA PLENA.
AC LOU, in Normandy, diocese of Lisieux,
Convent of St. John Baptist ?
Doubtful Seal.
18.437. 117th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix in the Dejit. of British and
Mediduval Antiquities, l] X I^ in. [cxxiv. 142.]
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 23 1
Oval : a fitjurcof St. John Baptist, standing, turned slightly
to the r., with nimbus and coat of camcl's-hair, and holding
the " Agnus Dei " cross and banner. The wilderness is
represented by a background of trees.
SIGILLVM • VeNeRANDl -PA CONVeNTVS • AGLO . . .
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
ALBY, Priory of St. Mary de Fargis,
within the city of Ally, district of Toulouse.
Founded in A.D. 1333 by Beraldus de Fargis, Bishop of Ally.
18,438. [Middle of the 14th cent.] Recent impression in
red sealing-wax from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British
and Medizeval Antiquities. 2 X l^- in. [cxxiv. 174.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, Patroness, holding the
Child on the 1. knee, and seated on a bench-like throne with
pinnacles at the ends. Background diapered lozengy with a
small star in each interstice. In base a shield of arms :
quarterly ; i, 4, a cross ; 2, 3, a jar or unguentarium.
ifi> S' • PORAT' • 6CC€ ■ B6 • M • D6 • FARGIS • ALB16 ■ CIVITATIS.
Dom. Dionysii Sammarthani, Gallia Christiana, torn. !., col. 25.
ALETH, Abbey in the city of A let or Aleth,
in Upper Languedoc, archbishopric of Nar bonne.
Barthelemy, Abbot.
18.439. [a.d. 1 3 17.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1 1- X li in. [cxxvii. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary with the Child, in a tre-
foiled niche with a wavy sprig of foliage at each side. Below,
under a trefoiled arch, the abbot, full-face, with mitre, crozier,
and book ; betw. two shields of arms : dex. and sin. alike, a
saltire counterchanged {"flanqu^ en sautoir," D' Arcq.)
S' BARTH' : Dei : GRA : ABBALTIS :J MON' : eUeCTCN'.
D'Arcq, No. 8491.
AMIENS, Convent of the Celestines.
Conventual Seal.
18.440. [a.d. 1410.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About i^ X lyV in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 16.]
Oval : three canopied niches containing figures of St.
232 CATALOGUK OF SEALS.
Anthony betvs'. two saints. In base, under the platform a
body of six ecclesiastics kneeling to the 1. in prayer.
SIGILLVM • C0NV6NTVS ORVM • DG • AMBIANIS.
D'Arcq, No. 9685.
Seal of the Prior.
18,441. [a.D. 1408.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, i^xiin. [cxxvii. 17.]
Pointed oval : St. Anthony, standing, full face with nimbus,
in a carved gothic niche. In base, under an arch the prior
kneeling to the 1. in praj'er.
SIGILLVM ■ PRIORIS •.... STINORVM D6 AMBIANIS.
D'Arcq, No. 96S6.
AMIENS, Abbey of St. Martin.
^Vt'Sx. Martin-aux-Jumeaux.
ANAZAC, Church of St. Victor aftd St. Corona.
V. Ennezat.
ANGELI ABBEY, or ST. JEAN D'ANGELI.
Benedictine Abbey of St. John Baptist of Angeliacum
or Angeriacum, in Saintonge, diocese of Saintes.
Oliver, Abbot.
18,442. [a.D. 1301.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 X H in. [cxxvii. 28, 29.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-length, turned slightly to
the 1., standing on a carved pedestal, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, in the r. h. a cro/.ier, the curve turned
outwards, in the 1. h. a book. In the field on each side a
fleur-de-lis with a small estoile above, and another below it.
*i S' ■ OLIV6RII • Dl • PMISSION • ABBIS • SCI • lOH' ■ AGL'IAGN.
K. A small hexagonal counterseal. -J X ij in. The head
of St. John Baptist, with nimbus, in a charger, bctw. two
small pellets. Overhead an estoile, and a hand of blessing
issuing from the top.
+ 9TS' • OLIV • ABB'IS • S' • lOH' • ANGL'IAC'.
U'Arcq, No. 9039 ; Gallia. Christiana, toin. ii., col. 1 103.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 233
ANGERS {Aiidegavum).
Collegiate Chapter of St. Lo, in Anjou.
18.443. [a.D. 1232.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, i; X ly in., but larger wiien perfect, [cxxvii. 23.]
Oval : the sainted bishop, St. Lo, full-face, the head with
nimbus, seated on a small bench or throne with platform or
footboard ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
Legend wanting.
D'Arcq, No. 7096.
Secojid Seal.
18.444. [a.D. 1 3 18.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2^- X 2 in., but larger when perfect, [cxxvii. 24.]
Oval : under a triple trefoiled canopy enriched with
architectural carvings, a sainted bishop, full-face, seated on a
throne, a crozier in the r. h. and book in the 1. h. Overhead a
hand of blessing issuing from the arch. Betw. two bishops
standing face to face, each with mitre and crozier.
LAV
D'Arcq, No. 7097.
. . . DE Con . ., Canon of Laon,
Dean of St. Lb d' Angers.
18.445. [a.D. 1 3 18.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About i^ X 1 in., but larger when perfect.
[cxxvii. 25.]
Oval : in a car\'ed and canopied niche, a figure of St. John
Baptist with Agnus Dei, before him a kneeling suppliant.
. . . . D6 CON CAN ■ LAVDVN . . .
D'Arcq, No. 7513.
Benedictine Abbey of St. A it bin, diocese of Angers, in Anjou,
Dcpt. of the Alayenne.
18.446. [a.D. 1232.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly bent. 3| X 2^ in. [cxxvii. 19.]
p. Pointed oval : St. Aubin or Albinus, Patron, Bishop of
Angers, A.D. 538, with mitre, nimbus, vestments and crozier,
the curve turned outwards, held obliquely before him, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, and seated on a carved throne with
the feet on a rectangular footboard.
t= SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : BGATI : ALBINI : ANDeGAV€NSIS.
R. A small round countcrseal. 14 in. diam. An abbot.
234 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
three-quarters' length, with mitre or cap, vestments, crozier,
the curve turned inwards, and book.
+ CVSTOS : SVM SGCReTI CAPITVLI.
D'Arcq, No. S130 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 603.
Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady de Caritate, for nuns,
al. Ronccreinni,
with counterseal of Marie de Beaumont, Abbess.
18.447. [a.d. 1232.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, ijin. Matrix, 1 2th cent, [cxxvii. 21, 22.]
0. The Virgin Mary, Patroness, full-face, with nimbus and
vestments, seated on a rainbow or zodiac ; in the r. h. a book,
in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis. The Saint's head goes up into the
part usually reserved for the legend.
SIGILLVM see [MARIIE DE CAR1TAT6.
R. A small pointed oval counterseal. i^- X ',1 in. The
abbess, kneeling to the r. before a small cross.
+ AV6 : MARIA • GRA • PL6NA • DN.
D'Arcq, No. 8441 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 695.
Seal of the Convent Chapter.
18.448. [Early 13th cent.] Sulph. cast tinted green, from
a chipped impression. 2f X 2 in. [Ixix. 27.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated with the Child, on a church-
like throne, betw. two angels censing them. A trefoiled
canopy overhead is formed by the depth of the design. In
base, under a trefoiled arch with tabernacle work at the sides,
the abbot, half-length, betw. two half-length figures.
Legend on a raised rim of considerable height.
© SIGILLVM • CONVeNTVS • eCCLGSie • B6ATe •
MARI6 • De • RVNCeiO.
APAMIiE, Church of St. An to nine
See Pamiers.
ARDENNE, al. ARDENA, ARDEINE and ARDAINE.
Abbey of Pr(C»u>)istratc)isian Canons,
diocese of Bayeux, near Caen, dedicated to Our Lady.
Ralph .... Abbot.
18,449. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I in. [Ixxiv. il]
FRAN'CK :— MONASTIC SEALS. 235
An angel, full-face, with wings expanded, holding up before
him a shield of arms : a cross fleury betw. four martlets.
Betw. two palm branches.
• S • raDulpfjt . . am . . . alibatiu avflntnc.
Carved borders.
For the Seal of the Abbot of Ardaine "ad causas," see D'Arcq,
No. S133 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 459.
ARGENTEUIL,
Priory of Our Lady de Argent olio, near Paris.
GUILLAUME IV GUILLKMERE, Prior,
Vicar General of the Cardinal Bishop of Albi,
and of the Abbot of St. Denis in Francia.
See St. Denis in Francia, Vicar of the Abbot.
ARGENTON, ARGENTONIUM, or ARGENTONA,
Cistercian Abbey of Nuns in Brabant, near Gemblore,
diocese of Namur.
18,450. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.x, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2 X i| in. [cx.xiv. 69.]
Pointed oval : a chalice containing a holy wafer. In the
field five cinquefoil roses, and as many ornamental crosslets.
!».:jiS:is:c:«'s»: argcutontcnfis : «<
Beaded borders.
This nunnery is called Argentonin, near Gemblour, in the diocese of
Lii:gc, in the Gazetteer of France, 1793.
AROUAISE, ARROASIA,
Abbey of the Order of St. Augustine near Bapaume,
diocese of A rras.
See St. Monica, Monastery of.
AUCHI, or AUXI-LES-MOINES (Alciacum),
Benedictine ^-Ibbe}' of St. Silvinus, on the K. Ternois near
Hesdin, diocese of Terouanne, in Artois.
Common Seal.
18,451. [A.D. 1 2 19.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I J- X III in. Matrix, en cuvette, with handle at the top, of the
nth cent, [cxxvii. 11.]
236 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron, St. Silvinus,
seated full-face on a folding throne, ornamented with animals'
heads at the sides ; in the r. h. a crozier obliquely before him,
in the 1. h. a book
Legend on the bevelled edge of the matrix : —
© SIGILLV • SCI • SILVINI • D€ • ALCIACO :■
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 159S; Richard et Giraud, torn, ii.,
P- 265.
Jean Al.\rdi, Abbot.
18.452. [A.D. 12 19.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. \\ X i{ in. fcxxvii. 12.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing full-face on a small
platform ; in the r. h. a crozier held obliquely before him, in
the 1. h. a book.
^ SIGILLV ■ lOHANNIS • ABCBATIS • DG ■] ALCHIACO •
D'Arcq, No. 8500, where the abbey is said to be in the diocese of
St. Omer ; and with description of a counterseal impression of an
engraved stone, an eagle, with legend : + S6CR6TVM ■ lOHANNIS:
Gallia C/iris/iana, torn, x., col. 1600.
Second Seal.
18.453. [a.d. 1231.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, i-i X H in. [c.xxvii. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform ;
holding crozier and book. Background diapered lozengy,
which by the slipping of the matrix when the impression was
being made, has been partly impressed over the figure of the
abbot. _
© SIGILLV : lOHANNIS : ABBATIS : DG : ALCHIACO.
D'Arc(|, No. S501, with notice of the counterseal as described in
No. 18,452.
AULNAY or AUNAY {Alnetum), Cistercian Abbey
in Normaiidy near Caen, diocese oj Evreux.
Renaud, or Reginald, Abbot.
18.454. [circ. A.D. 1261, 1263.] Bronze-green : imperfect
at the lower part. About ij X i^ in. when perfect. [Ilarl.
ch. 44 A. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing [on a platform],
in the r. h. a crozier, in the 1. h. a book. In the background
ten small estoilcs in orlc.
+ SIGILLVM : ABIBJIS : DG ALN6TO.
18.455. Sulph. cast from No. 18,454. [D.C., E. g^]
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 237
18,456. [cin: A.D. 1261, 1263.] Bronze-green: very im-
perfect. [Ilarl. cli. 44 A. 3.]
M • ABllS
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 444 ; Richard ct Giraud, torn, i.,
p. 324-
AURASICA, St. John's Hospital.
Sec Orange.
AURAY, in Bretagne.
Cliaptcr Seal.
18,457. [17th cent] Recent impression in red scalinq'-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 1 1- x i { in. [cxxiv. 132.]
Oval : the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, who is standing
on a crescent moon, her arms extended, head upturned, with
nimbus of rays. Within an orlc of clouds in wliich are set
seven cherubim, and over her head three estoiles.
« SIGILLVM it CAPITVLI 4 AVRAICENSIS.
Beaded border,
Sociiti dc Sphragistique de Paris, torn, ii., p. 187.
AURIAC. {Locality not identified^
Jean, Dean.
18.458. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2 X IyV 'i. [c.xxiv. 149.]
Pointed oval : the Dean, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a carved corbel ; with cap and embroidered vestment
having a lozengy pattern of diaper work ; in the 1. h. a long
staff on which is a bird, in the r. h. a book.
+ S' : lOHANNIS : DeCANI : AVRIACGNCIS :
Beaded borders.
AVIGNON, Benedictine Abbe)' of St. Andrt', St. Martin,
and St. Cesaria in Monte Andaone,
al. S. AndrJ de Villenenve les- Avignon.
Common Seal, ivith Counterseal of the Abbot.
18.459. [.\.D. 1226.] Sulph. casts from a fine but very im-
perfect impression. About 2\ in. when perfect. [cxxvii.
54. 55-]
^. An abbey or church-like building with two towers in the
238 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
line of the transepts and high round-headed doorway. Over
the roof a processional cross.
:avinio]nense cenobivn.
B. A half-length figure of an Abbot, full-face, with curling
hair, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a crozier.
+ ABBAS • SANCTI • A[NDRE]E.
D'Arcq, No. S144 ; Gailia Christiana, torn, i., col. 871.
B£renger de Coyrano, Abbot, a.d. 1311-aVr. 1323.
18,460. [a.d. 1317.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ y. \\r in. [c.xxvii. 53.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing full-face, in the r. h. a
book, in the 1. h. a crozier. In a canopied niche with tracery
at the sides.
+ S' B6R6NGARII ■ Del • GRA • ABBI • MON • SCI • ANDR66.
D'Arcq, No. 8513 ; Gallia Christiana, torn. !., col. 877.
BASTEBORC, Priory of St. Michael, diocese of Lisietix.
Seal of the Prior.
18,460*. [a.d. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2tV >^ li ''"• [cxxvii. 61.]
Pointed oval : Michael the Archangel in combat with the
Dragon.
O S' PRIORIS • SCI • MICHAef ■ D' • BASIT6BORC.
D'Arcq, No. 9472.
BAUMETTE-Li:S-CHERIE,
Convent of Franciscans of the Strict Observance,
diocese of Pcsan^on, founded A.D. 1420.
18,461. [Early 15th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. About 2\ x i V in. [cxxiv. 136.]
Pointed oval : St. Francis of Assisi, full-face, three-quarters'
length, with nimbus, lifting up the hands to show the
stigmata, a mark is also shown on the r. side of his body. In
a car or wagon on the ground ; betw. the wheels a kind of root
growing up towards the saint. Within a carved niche with
canopy of six pinnacles, l^ackground replenished with sprigs
of foliage. In the base, under the niche, on a wall of masonry
five Franciscan Friars, three-quarters' length, to the !., in
prayer.
» SJaillum : ronljrntu» : ff)an.iri» •».
Beaded borders.
Soiic'tt' lie .Sphtdi^istiquc ilc Paris, loiii. iv., j). 297.
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FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 239
BAZAS {Vasatiiim), diocese in the archbishopric of Ausch,
capital of the Bazadois in Gtiyenne and Gascony.
Jean Auriol, Prior.
18.462. [a.d. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ in. [c.xxvii. 62.]
A shield of arms : chequy.
+ S' : lOHANNIS : AVRIOLI :
D'Arcq, No. 9473.
BEAUNE, in Burgundy, CartJiusian House.
18.463. [Early 17th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i\l x If in. [cxxiv. 46.]
Oval : on the further bank of a river, fringed with bulrushes
and flowering shrubs, the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, full-face,
seated, the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee ; on the nearer
bank, a small hexagonal edifice perhaps intended for a
fountain or well.
• POVR • LES • CHARTREVS • DE • BEALNE.
Beaded border.
Soci^li de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, ii., p. 184.
BEAUVAIS, Convent of Austin Canons of St. Quint in.
18,464. [Early 14th cent] Bronze -green : chipped,
injured. About 2 x i^^ in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 192.]
Pointed oval : St. Quintin, in deacon's habit, kneeling to
the r., his head in his hands. From the neck of the figure his
soul is ascending, in form of a dove with wings expanded,
towards clouds above.
[+ S'] CONCV36NTVS SCI QVINTINI B6LVAC AD CA[S].
Gallia Christiana, torn. i.\., col. 818 ; not described by D'Arcq.
BEAUVOIR, Belvearium.
HiNC Rector of tJie Church.
18,465. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediieval
Antiquities. \-^ in. [cxxiv. 125.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; within a bordure. The field
of the shield has been injured with a blunt instrument.
+ s' HINC, {or hind) • RecT- ecce • De • seLveARio.
Beaded borders.
There are many places in France c.illcd Bcauvoir ; it is difficult to
identify this seal with any one.
240 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LE EEC, or BEC-HELLOUIN,
Benedictine A bbey in the diocese of Rouen.
18.466. [A.D. 1 22 1.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect. Matrix perhaps late
'l2th cent, [cxxvii. 234.]
The Virgin Mary, with nimbus of pearls and crown, full-
face, seated on a throne in form of a church or reliquary, the
feet on a similar but lower roof-like structure ; in the r. h. a
sceptre fleur-de-lise ; on the 1. arm the Child, with nimbus.
Overhead five estoiles.
3= SIGILLVM C0NV6NTVS SA BGCCI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 8148 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 216.
18.467. [a.d. 1253.] Bronze-green: a fragment contain-
ing only the central part of a fine and sharp impression, with
details of the Virgin's dress, the quatrcfoil brooch or fcrmail ;
the cruciferous nimbus of the Child ; and the parts of the
throne well defined. [L. F. C. xxii. 11.]
0. Legend wanting.
H. A small round counterseal, not quite perfect. i in.
diam. Bust of St. Herlouin, first Abbot and eponymic
Patron of the Abbey ; full-face ; at his 1. h. side a crozier.
[+ SCS • H6RLVI]NVS • PRIMVS • ABBAS • SeCCI.
Bourget, Hist. 0/ the Abbey 0/ Bee, p. 11 8.
18.468. [a.d. 1385.] Plaster casts from an imperfect im^
pression, with very indistinct rev., among the deeds in posses-
sion of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, [cxxii. 3, 4.]
The obv. almost the same as that in No. 18,467.
Another Seal.
18.469. [a.d. 1290.] Dark-green: imperfect, injured by
pressure. About 2L in. when i)crfect. [Add. ch. 17,881.]
0. The Coronation of the Virgin : below, under a wavy
line of clouds, an abbot with crozier, and looking up, turned to
the r. betw. four monks, kneeling in adoration.
+ S • S6 C€KSIS eOCL'G ?
R. A small pointed oval counterseal. i J X i^ir '"• -A-
half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, the Child
on the 1. arm. In base, under a wavy line, an ecclesiastic
kneeling in prayer to the r.
-t- CONFER OP6M SERVO VIRGO MARIA TVO.
Beaded borders.
A (loublful seal, bcc.TUSC the type ik'sriibod in No. 18,466 was used as
late as 1385. This may bo the seal of tin- Dean .iiid Chapter of Rouen,
parlies to the deed to which it is appended.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SKALS. 241
Seal of the Abbot.
18.470. [a.d. 1253.] Dark-green: fragmentary. About
IJ X I in. when perfect. [L.F.C. xxii. Ii.]
p. Pointed oval : a full-length figure of the Abbot.
. . D6 . . . I. ABB ....
H. The design broken away.
. . ABBAS
Engr.ivcd, when in better condition, in Bourgct, History of the Abbey
of Bcc, p. 118.
Ymerius de Saint-Ymier, Abbot.
A.D. 1 281-1304.
18.471. [a.d. 1290.] Dark-green : imperfect, the upper
part broken away. About z\ x if in when perfect. [Add.
ch. 17.881.]
Pointed oval : a full-length figure of the Abbot, standing on
a carved corbel in ecclesiastical attire, in the 1. h. a crozier and
in the r. h. a book ; on each side in the field a crescent and
over it an estoile of six points.
.... MGRII • ABBIS ■ BG • MARie • BeCCI . HGLL'.
Bourget, History of Bee, p. 38 ; not described by D'Arcq.
Jean II. des Granges, Abbot, a.d. 1335-1350.
18,472. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from a good impression,
somewhat indistinct in places. 2| x i| in. [Ixxiv. 43.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, turned slightly to the 1.,
on a carved corbel, in the r. h. a crocketed crozier, the curve
turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Overhead a carved canopy
of three arches. The sides of the field engrailed or cusped
with points fleury.
C" S' • lOHANIS : AB MARie : BeCCI ; H6LLV1NI.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 234 ; not described by D'Arcq.
Guillaume III. Popeline, Abbot.
A.D. 1361-I388.
18,473. [a.d. 1385.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression among the documents belonging to the Dean and
Chapter of Westminster. About 2| x xi in. when perfect.
[cxxii. 5.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, turned slightly to the 1.,
with crocketed crozier in the r. h., and book in the 1. h., in an
elaborately carved canopied niche, with tabernacle work at
VOL. V. R
242 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the sides, on which are two similar shields of arms : a crozier
betw. five fleurs-de-lis, two, two, and one ; probably the arms
of the Abbey of Bec-Hellouin. The sides of the field of
the seal are engrailed.
S' GVILL6LMI BGC . . GLL ....
Gallia Chrisiiana, torn, xi., col. 234 ; not described by D'Arcq.
BEC, Cistercian Abbey.
See Belbec.
BEGAR {Begardum),
Cistercian A bbcy in diocese of Trt'guicr.
Omnisius, Abbot.
18.474. \circ. K.v>. 11 55-1 160.] Brown: a fragment only.
[Harl. ch. 43B.45.]
The design is destroyed ; perhaps a hand holding a crozier.
. . . ACQ . . ICE •
Abbot Omnisius is unknown to the authors of the Gallia Christiana,
torn, xiv., col. 1 140.
BELBEC or BEAU-BEC {Bellus-Becais).
Cistercian A bbcy of St. Mary in Normandy, diocese of Rouen.
Gautier, Abbot, c. A.D. 1251-1272.
18.475. \circ. A.D. 1272.] Dark-green : well preserved.
14 X I in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 10.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
corbel or platform, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned out-
wards, in the 1. h. a book.
-f SIGILL' • ABBATIS ■ D€ • B€LBeC.
18.476. Sulph. cast of No. 18,475. [D.C., K. 104.]
D'Arcq, No. 8521.
18.477. [a.d. 1272.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 84 D. 11.]
. . iGiL BeuBe . .
BELLOSANE {Bellosanna).
PrcRmonstratensian Abbey near G our nay, diocese of Rouen.
DURAND, Abbot.
18,478. [a.d. 1225.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i X 1 1 in. [cx.wii. 72.]
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 243
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standinc; on a platform ; in the
r. h. a crozicr, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
+ SIGILLH' ABBIS SCe MARIG D6 BGLLOSAHHA.
D'.\rcc|, No. 8537 ; Gallia Christiana, torn. .\i., col. 334 ; this abbot,
however, is not included in the Series Abbatum.
BERGERES or BERGERS,
a village in Chainpagiw, diocese of Chalons.
TlIEOGER, Clerk.
18,479. [13th cent.] Recent impres.sion in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities. I^ X i in. [cxxiv. 191.]
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis seeded, of elegant design.
© S' TH€OG' • CL'ICI ■ D6 • BGRGeRIIS.
Engraved in Socit'ti! ilc Sphragistiqiie de Paris, torn, iv., p. 301, whore
the final word of the legend is read NeRG€NIIS.
BERG-ST.-WINOX,
Town, and Benedictine A bbey in Flanders, diocese of Ypres.
Brother B FALCONET, Hospitaller.
18,480. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, if x ^ in. [cxxiv. 117.]
Pointed oval : a falcon close.
SJ S : FR'IS B • FALCONGT • OSPITAL' • D • BGO.
Beaded border.
SocUti de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, iv., p. 303 ; Expilly, Diet.
Geogr. de la France, torn, i., p. 5S0. It is uncertain whether the owner
of this seal was attached to the Hospital of the Abbey, or a member of
a separate estabhshmcnt of Knights Hospitallers in the town.
BESAN9ON {Bisuntinum),
Austin Abbey of St. Paid, in Franche-Covit^.
18,481. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val Antiquities.
2f X If in- [cxxiv. 145.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Paul, with nimbus,
standing, with sword in the r. h. and open book in the 1. h.,
in a canopied niche. In base a shield of arms : on a cross
five ermine spots.
■ ft • SIGILVM • S ■ PAVLLI ■ BISVNTIN ■ ft ■
Expilly, Diet. Geogr. de la France, torn, i., p. 605.
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244 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BETHLEEM, Abbey.
V. Ferri£;res, Abbey.
LA BOISSIERE {Biixena),
Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary in Aiijoii, diocese of Angers.
Conventual Seal.
18,482. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. If in. [cxxvii. yji]
The Virgin Mary, Patroness, crowned, standing on a plat-
form, on the 1. arm the Child with nimbus. Background
diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern having a small
estoile in each interstice.
S: S' • CONVeNTVS • BCATe • MARI€ • DC • B . . .
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. S159 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 724.
Thomas Bouciierieu, Abbot.
18,483. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, chipped at the lower part. About If X i-^s in-
when perfect, [cxxvii. 78.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing full-face, with crozier in
the r. h., and book in the 1. h., in a canopied niche orna-
mented with tabernacle work at the sides. In the base, under
the niche, an uncertain device or flower.
S' THOMe • [BjovcHceRnev • abb'is ■ oe • bvx'ia.
D'Arcq, No. 8555 ; Gallia Christiana, this abbot is not given in the
Series Abbatutn, torn, xiv., col. 726.
BONNEVAL {Bona Vallis), Benedictine Abbey of
St. Florentin in La Beausse, diocese of Cliartres.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,484. [a.D. 1265.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
slightly imperfect at the foot. About 3 X If in. when perfect.
[cx.xvii. 79, 80.]
p. Pointed oval : St. Florentin, Patron, standing, full-face,
with nimbu.s, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a palm-branch.
© SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : BONeVALLIS.
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. if X if in. A
half-length figure of the Saint, full-face, with nimbus, issuing
from clouds in the base, and holding before him a book with
both hands.
+ SeCRGTVM : CAPITVLI : BON6VALLIS.
D'Arcq, No. S161 ; uullia Chrutiana, lorn, viii., col. 1234.
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FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 245
HERVf BhONDEhlj, Adboi. A.D. 1246-1261.
18,485. [a.d. 1265.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2^ X l-fV in. [cxxvii. 81, 82.]
0. Pointed oval : the abbot, turned slightl)- to the r., stand-
ing [on a platform], in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a crozicr,
the curve turned inwards.
* S" H6RV6I • ABBATIS • BON6VALLIS.
R. A small round counterseal. i in. The martyrdom of
the Patron St. I'iorentin, who bears the nimbus and is
kneeling to the r. in prayer. Behind him an executioner, in
armour of mail, surcoat, and helmet, cutting off the Saint's
head with a sword.
SCS • FLORGNTINVS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 8562, who attributes the date of .4.D. 1265 to this seal, in face
of the date of the obit of the Abbot as recorded in Gallia Christiana,
torn, viii., col. 1244.
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER {Dolonia),
Abbey of Canons of Noire Dame, in Picardy.
Seal of the Chapter, ad Causas.
18,486. [.\.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2| X 14 in. when perfect. [c.Kxvii. 84.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on a
carved bench-like throne, in the r. h. a ball or orb, on the 1.
knee the Child with cruciferous nimbus. On the r. two fleurs-
de-lis in pale, on the 1. one fleur-de-lis.
© S • . CLCSie ...€.... BOLONIA • AD • C . . .
D'Arcq, No. 8162 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1586.
Mathieu, Abbot.
18,487. [a.d. 1374.] Sulph. cast from a good but imper-
fect impression. About 2| x !-„- in. when perfect, [cx.xvii.
Pointed oval : in a gothic niche with elaborately carved
canopy and tabernacled work at the sides, the "Annunci-
ation of the Virgin Mary." In base, in a niche, an abbot
turned slightly to the r. with mitre and crozier ; on the r. a
shield of arms : lozengy, a bordure charged with castles.
.... BATIS : Be : MARie : D€ : BOLONIA : SVPRA : tMAJRS ©
D'Arcq, No. 8566; Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. tjS/, closes this
abbot's rule in A.D. 1369.
246 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BOURDEAUX iBurdegala), in Gascony.
Hospital of St. Julian.
Seal of the Prior.
18.488. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities, i-f X \\ in. With mark of the handle at the
top. [cxxiv. 180.]
Pointed oval : apparently a scene from the life of St. Julian.
In the field a crescent moon and radiant sun. Under a tre-
foiled canopy with three Saints in the windows of the upper
story.
+ S' • PORIS • OSPITAL' • SCI • IVLIANI • BVD6GAL'.
Beaded borders.
BOURGES {Bituricum),
College of Canons of St. A nstregisilus or
Outrille de Castro Bitiiricensi, in Berri, dept. of Cher.
18.489. [a.d. 1236.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 J X \\ in. [cxxvii. 91, 92.]
p. Pointed oval : a sainted archbishop — St. Simplicius,
Archbishop of Bourges, founder — with mitre, nimbus, pall,
and vestments, standing full-face on corbel or platform, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff with the curve turned outwards. Down the field at the
sides the inscription : — a • M • CC° • XXIX°.
SIGILL' : B6ATI : AVSTRGGISILI : BUVRICGNSIS : PRTARCHe.
Beaded borders.
H. A small round counterseal. ij- x i^ in. A castle,
triple-towered, with its enceinte, embattled and masoned,
round-headed portal in front.
«; CASTRV .... I • AVSTRGG' • BITVR'.
D'Arc(i, No. 7128 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 118, etc.
BREDON (Bredoninni),
Priory in /[it2<ergne, diocese of St. flour.
Hugh, Prior.
18,490. [a.d. 1284.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1 1 X ; in. [cxxvii. 95.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, kneeling to the 1., on a platform,
adoring St. Peter, standing, with book and keys before him,
on the 1.
* S' HVGONIS PORIS 06 BReOONIO.
n'Ar(-i|. No. 9487.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 247
LA BRESLE, a town of Lyon no is, diocese of Lyons {})
Seal of the Chaplain.
18,491. [I'^arly 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
scaling-wa.v from tiie matrix in the Dc[)t. of Hrilisli and
Medi.xval Antiquities, i^ x | in. [cxxiv. 65.]
Pointed oval : an elegantly designed branch of foliage :
thereon a bird reguardant.
© S' • CAP6LLANI • DeLBReU •
CAEN {Cadomum), Benedictine Abbey of St. ^tiemie,
in Normandy, diocese of Bayeux.
Conventual Seal.
18.492. [a.D. 1379.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ in. [c.xxvii. lOO.]
In a carved and c.inopied niche, with tabernacle work at
the sides and crocketed pinnacles at the top, a representation
of the " Stoning of St. Stephen the Protomartyr ; " over the
saints head, which already bears a nimbus, is seen a hand of
blessing issuing from above.
S' C0NV6NT' MONASTGRIl : SCI : STGPH'I : D6 : GADOMO.
18.493. [a.U. 1374.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, [cxxvii. 99.]
S' CO eRII : PH'I : Oe : CADOMO.
D'Arcq, No. S169 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 420.
GUILLAUME IV., d'Harcourt, Abbot.
18,494. [a.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect,
indistinct impression. About 2-f\ x \\ in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 615.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, full-face, with mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier. On a
carved corbel, and in a carved and canopied niche with taber-
nacle work at the sides, on which are two shields of arms : dcx.
France (Ancient), sin. England. The inner edge of the
design is engrailed.
IS • SCI ■ STGPHI • DG • CADOMO.
Beaded border.
D"Arc(|, No. S57; ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 426, in which jjl.ice
llie dc.ilh of this .ibbot is set down in A.D. r36S.
248 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert IV., de Cham bray, Abbot,
circ. A.D. 1 379- 1 393.
18,495. [a.d. 1379] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2-^ X 14- in. [cxxvii. loi.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, full-face, with jewelled
mitre, lilting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crocheted
crozier, the curve turned outwards. On a carved corbel,
and in a carved and canopied niche with crocheted pinnacles
and tabernacle work at the sides, on which are two shields of
arms: dex., FRANCE (ANCIENT), sin., ENGLAND. The inner
edge of the design is engrailed.
[+ S'F:R1S^ ROB6RTI • ABBIS • MONASTCRU •
SCI • STePH'l ■ D' ■ CADOMO.
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 8576 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 426.
CAGIA, Abbey of Ste. Marie de.
See Chage.
CAINON, Abbey of St. Maxinms de.
See Chinon, Abbey of St. Mesme de.
CAPELLA CAPTORUM, of uncertain locality.
18,496. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Anticpn'ties. J in. [cx.xiv. 18.]
The Virgin Mary, three-quarters' length, full-face, crowned,
the Child on the 1. arm. Bctw. two sprigs of foliage.
CAP6LLA A« CAPTOR *<
CASTRES, or CHAtRES,
Priory of Cclestiiics, in A/bigcois.
18,497. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, l^- X l-.V ""• [cxxiv. 17.]
Oval : a long cross molinc whereon is entwined the initial
letters S, betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
* : C/ELESTINORVM • A • CASTRIS :
Beaded borders.
SociHi' dc Sphraj^isligue de Paris, torn, iii., p. 281.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 249
CELLE EN-BRIE, or MOUSTIER-LA-CELLE,
(fiella in Brio), Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter,
diocese of Troyes.
Gautier, Prior.
18,498. [a.d. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. About l| X i^ in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 121.]
Pointed oval : on a terrasse, St. Peter and St. Paul, with
the customary emblems, full-length to the 1. ; before them
a monk kneeling. Overhead, an estoile.
«= S' FR'IS • GALTGRl ■ P . . . RIS ■ D6 • CGLLA • IN ■ BRIA.
D'Arcq, No. 9493 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 538.
C^RISY {Cerasimn), Benedictine Abbey of St. Vigor,
in Lower Normandy, diocese of Bayeux.
Chapter Seal.
18,499. \c. A.D. 1222.] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression, slight!}- chipped. 2 J X ly in. [cxxvii. 122.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron, St. Vigor,
Bishop of Baycu.x, in episcopal vestments, with mitre and
nimbus ; turned to the right, holding a chained dragon with
the 1. h., and piercing it with a lance held in the r. h.
* SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : SCI : VIGORIS : CCRASII.
D'Arcq, No. Si 75, with description of a counterseal : a fleur-de-lis,
with legend: + SGCR6TVM • SIGILLI. The design of the obverse of
the seal, described above, is in allusion to the legend : " II est rapportd
dans les actes de la vie de S. Vigor, qu'a la pri^re d'un nommd Volusien,
qu'dtait un homme fort riche, il ddlivra scs terres, qui n'^taient pas trfes-
eloigndes de la ville de Bayeux, d'un horrible serpent qui y causait des
grands ravages," etc. Richard et Giraud, Bibl. Sacr., torn, vi., p. 324.
CESSEY, or CESSY {Cessiacum).
Seal of the Church.
18,500. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. It X i '"• [cxxiv. 103.]
Pointed oval : an Agnus Dei, with the customary banner-
flag ; standing in water.
s' eccLe D6 C6SSIAC0.
SocUli de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, iii., p. 2S0.
250 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHAGE, CHAAGE, CAGIA, or CAVEA,
A iigustinian A bbcy of Ste. Marie dii Ckaage, or Sancta Maria
in Cavea, for tnonks, at Meaux, in Champagne.
18,501. [a.D. 1269.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2i- X i-g- in. Matrix of the twelfth century, [cxxvii. 321,
322.]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, with nimbus,
seated on a cushioned throne, with rectangular footboard ; in
the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, the Child, with nimbus, on her 1. knee.
■Sa SIGILLVM B6ATG MARIG DG CAGIA.
H. A small round counterseal. 2 in. A fleur-de-lis,
seeded, betw. a crescent on the r. and a sun-star on the 1.
SGCRGT' • CAPITVLI • CAGIGNSIS :
D'Arcq, No. 8176 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1715.
CHAISE-DIEU {Casa Dei),
Benedictine Abbey of SS. Vi talis and Agricola,
on the R. Senoire, diocese of Clermont.
Gerard de lAotiT'E-C'LkRO, Abbot, a.d. 1227-1231.
18.502. [a.d. 1 23 1.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 2L X l-^ in. [cxxvii. 138.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform,
in the r. h. a crozicr, in the 1. h. a book.
^ S' GGRARDl ■ ABBATIS • CAS6 • DGI.
D'Arcq, No. 8604, with description of a countersc.il ; bust of the
Virgin Mary, full-face, and legend :— [AVG MAJRIA. Gallia Christiana,
toni. ii., col. 338.
CHABEUIL, in Dauphiny, diocese of Valence.
Seal of the Master of tlie Maladrerie.
18.503. [i3t]i cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matri.x in the Uept. of British and Medi.-eval
Antiquities. H X i in. [cxxiv. 184.]
Pointed oval : an ecclesiastic, turned to the 1., on a plat-
form ; in his hands an orb or spherical object.
•J? S' ■ R • M ■ DG • LA • MALADGRie ■ DG ■ CHAB'L.
Beaded borders.
CHALON SUR SAONE {Cabillomtm),
Congregation of the Purification of the Virgin Mary,
in Burgundy.
18,504. [17th cent.] Recent impression from the matri.x
in the Dcpt. of British and IVIc(li,i\'al Antiquities, ij x i ;,'
in. [cxxiv. 23.]
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 2$ I
Oval : the " Purification of the Virgin Mary." The Virgin
with radiant crown, 1. h. on the breast, kneeling to the 1.
before an altar on which is set the Child with cruciferous
nimbus ; behind are the chief priest and an attendant holding
a lighted candle. In front, a basket containing two doves.
CONGREGATIO ■ B ■ VIRGINIS • PVRIFIC • CABIL.
Beaded border.
SociJU de Sphragistique dc Paris, torn, ii., p. i86.
CHARITE {CaHtas), Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dame.
18,505. [.\.D. 1 187.] Suiph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-J- X i-J- in. [c.\xvii. 591.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, seated, full-face, veiled,
holding the Child by the shoulders, on her lap. Her feet on
a circular footboard.
SIGILL' S' MARIAE DE KARITATE.
The letters A R and A E of Makiae are respectively con-
joined. The last two words of the legend read along the 1. h.
side downwards and outwards.
Not described by D'Arcq. There were two Cistercian Abbeys of N.
Dame de Charitd : (i) in Franche Comtd, diocese of Besangon (Richard
ct Giraud, Diet. Sacr., torn, vi., p. 429) ; and (2) in Champagne, diocese
of Langres [ib., p. 430).
CHARIT:^ SUR-LOIRE {Caritas, or Karitas),
Benedictine Priory of Notre Dame, in tJie Nivernois,
diocese of A uxerre.
18.506. [a.d. 1 187.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
somewhat chipped at the base. 2^ X l -J in. [cxxvii. 592.]
Pear-shaped : a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, full-
face, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, the 1. h.
laid on the breast, holding a cross pattce.
■^ SIGILLNT- SCE • MARIAE • DE • CARITATE.
D'Arcq, No. 9390 [a.d. 1203], with description of a counterseal, the
half-length figure of an angel in profile to the r., and legend : + AVG ■
MARIA • GRA • P. ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 403.
Third Seal.
18.507. [a.d. 1234.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. Ii in. [cxxvii. 593.]
Impression of an antique round Greek intaglio engraved
stone (set in a metal rim, with wide border or wreath) of the
Byzantine or Early Christian period. On a line or platform
the Virgin Mary, seated on a chair-like throne, turned in
252 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
profile to the r., in her arms the Child, who is receiving an
uncertain object from a flying bird, perhaps the Dove of the
Holy Spirit, overhead. In the field above, the sacred name :
— eMMANOYHA. Before the Child a kneeling worshipper.
Behind the Virgin, on the 1., a winged angel, his head turned
to the r., with nimbus, holding uncertain objects. Below the
platform on the r., a bridge of four arches with water coursing
through them, on the 1. two sheep, the one nearest to the
bridge reguardant, the other couchant. This is a very
interesting and well-designed specimen of Christian Greek art.
* SIGILLVM • BGATG • MARI6 • D6 • CARITATe.
D'Arcq, No. 939::, with the name wrongly read 6MMN0YNA; and
description of a counterseal ; the head of Our Lord with cruciferous
nimbus, and legend :+ CAPVT NOSTRVM CRISTVS €ST.
18,508. Another from a good impression, showing more
clearly several details obscure on the preceding No. 18,507,
but the inscription of the sacred name, and the bridge in the
exergue is somewhat indistinct, [cxxvii. 594.]
LanDERICUS or Landry, Prior.
18,509. [a.d. 1234.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2 X I* in. [cxxvii. 597.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel, holding on his breast a book with both hands. Betw.
a crescent on the 1. h. side, and an estoile on the r. h. side.
* S' LANDRICI • PRIORIS • D6 • KRITAT6.
D'Arcq, No. 9497 ; Gallia Christiana, torn. .\ii., col. 407.
CHARLIEU {Cams-Locus, Carilocus, al. Caroli-locus),
Benedictine Abbey of SS. Stephen, Fortunatus, and Martin,
diocese of Ma^oft.
Seal of the A bbot.
18,510. [a.d. 1 261.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat in-
distinct impression, i J X l| in. [cxxvii. 142, 143.]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. a book.
* SIGILL' ABBTS KAROLI LOCI.
Beaded borders.
li. A small round counterseal, -Lf; in. diam. A dc.xtcr hand
and vested arm, issuing from the r. h. side, holding a crozier
in pale. On the 1. h. side a crown of three points surmounted
by a fleur-de-lis.
+ 9TRA rAB]B'lS • KAROLI ■ LOCI.
Not described Iiy IJ'Arcq. (iallia Cliristiann, loin, iv., col. 11 1 1.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 253
CHARTRES [Canuitiim), in the Orh'amwis.
Collegial Church of St. Maurice.
Odo, Rector.
18,511. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. | in. [cxxiv. 165.]
An eagle displayed.
ffl" S' ODN RT ec S' MAVR CARlT.
{Si^illum Odonis Rectoris Ecclesie Sancti Mauri Carnotensis.)
Regular Austin Canons' Abbey of St. Caraunus or Charon,
in tlie OrUannois.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.512. [a.d. 1235.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. I J in. [cxxvii. 127, 128.]
p. St. Cheron in profile standing to the 1., his dissevered
head in his hands. Betw. two trees : and on the 1. h. side a
well with water issuing therefrom.
^ S CAPITVLI • S' • CARAVNI • CARNOT :
li. A smaller round counterscal, i^ in. diam. A stag at
gaze, contotirnt', in a thicket.
© S6CR6TVM • CAPLI.
D'Arcq, No. 8185.
Pierre I., Abbot.
18.513. [a.d. 1235.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. Z\ X If in. [cx.xvii. 123.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a rectangular
footboard, holding a crozicr obliquely. Betw. four flowers.
* S' P6TRI • A8BATIS • S • CAfRAVNI CARN . . .].
D'Arcq, No. 8616.
Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter in Valle.
ErNALD, ^Wt?/. A.D. 1 1 94- 1 198.
18.514. [.\.D. 1 195.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2f X U in. [cxxvii. 126.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book. Betw. two estoiles of eight
points.
* 8IGILLVM [: CRNJALDI ; ABBATIS ; SCI : RGTRI : CARNOTI.
U'Arcci, No. 8622.
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARTREUSE, CHARTROUSE,
GRAND CHARTREUSE, or Cartusia Major,
ill the Grcsii'aiidan, diocese of Grenoble.
Great Seal.
18.515. [a.d. 1390.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
21 X i| in. [cxxvii. 144.]
Pointed oval : on a carved corbel, Our Lord in crucifixion
on the Cross, betw. the Virgin Mary on the I. h. and St. John
Evangelist on the r. h. side, each with the nimbus, and
standing on wedge-shaped pedestals. Overhead the radiant
sun and crescent moon, and above the whole design a carved
canopy with crocketed pinnacles.
!* S' MAGNVM : DOMVS : MAIORIS : CARTVSI6 : G : D : *<
The letters at the end of the legend signify Gratiano-
politaiKB Diwceseos.
D'Arcq, No. 9698.
CHELLES {Gala, or Ccllce) Benedictine Abbey of Nuns,
in the Isle-de-France, diocese of Paris.
Adelaide, or Adelina de Nantolio, Abbess.
18.516. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2 X li in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 147.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, turned slightly to the I., with
crozier and book, standing in a canopied niche with taber-
nacle work at the sides. In the background, within the
inchc, three fleurs-de-lis on the 1. h. side and two on the r. h.
side.
. . . ADeLYYG • DG • Ne . . THOLIO
D'Arcq, No. 9194 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 565.
CHERBOURG {Cesaris-hitrgits),
A ustin Canons' A bbcy of Notre Dame dii Vceu,
{Sancta Maria de Voto), diocese of Coutances.
Conventual Seal.
18,517. [a.d. 1282.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 in. [cxxvii. 146.]
The Virgin Mary, witli crown and nimbus, seated, turned
slightly towards the r., on a carved bench-like throne ; tlic
Child standing on the 1. knee ; in the 1. h. a long sceptre
tojiped with a fleur-de-lis fleuronnie, her feet on a rectangular
footboard. At each side an angel with expanded wings,
hnkling a long candle in a candelabrum.
<& S' • cover' • abbig • scg • mar • d' ■ voxo •
IVX i CeSARBVRGV <J.
D'Aicij, No. 8192 ; Gallia Ckiiitiaiui, toiii. .\i., col. 940.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 255
CHERIE, Franciscans of.
See Baumette-l£s-Cherie.
CHESY, or CHEZY-L'ABBAYE (Caziacum),
Benedictine A bbcy of St. Pierre, in Brie, diocese of Soissons.
18,518. [a.D. 1293.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i in. [cxxvii. 1 19.]
St. Peter, with nimbus, seated on a throne, the ends of whicli
are composed of animals' lieads and feet, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. two keys.
SIGILLVM : SCI : P6TRI : CAZIACI.
D'Arcq, No. 8193 ; Galtia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 427.
CHINON, Abky of St. Mesnie,
or St. Maxim us Cainonensis, diocese of Tours.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,519. [a.D. 1429.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. Zh X \\ in., but larger when perfect.
Matrix of the twelfth century, [cxxvii. 647.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron Saint, full-
face, standing, in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book held to the breast.
C* SIGILLVjM CACPITVLI • SCJl • MAXIMI • CAINON . . .
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 190 ; D'Arcq, No. 7153.
CISOING {Cisoniiim),
Abbey of Austin Canons, diocese of Tournay.
Jean V. du Burcq, Abbot, circ. a.d. 1439-1450.
18,520. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val Antiquities.
Iy in. [xxxv. 112.]
A. figure of St. John the Evangelist, full-face, three-
quarters length, draped and with the nimbus ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a chalice.
*' br . J) . D . iolj'is • al)l)<itis • rif . . o . . . i . .
{Sigillunt vcnerabilis patris domini, etc.)
A doubtful seal.
Cf. Gallia Christiana, toni. iii., col. 292.
256 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CITEAUX {Cistercmvi), Abbey in the Duchy of Burgundy,
diocese of Chalon-sur-Scwne.
Seal of uncertain use in the Abbey.
18.521. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i| in. [cxxiv. 15.]
The name ciST across the field, betw. two crosses fleury,
each betw. two groups of three pellets each arranged thus : —
■.■ * •.•
•^ B6N6D1CAT NOS D6VS •.'
Beaded borders.
ABBOTS.
ARNALDUS II. A.D. 1212-1217.
18.522. [a.d. 1215.] Dark-green: indistinct, edge chipped.
1 1 in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 46.]
The Abbot, full-face, three-quarters' length, with vestments,
in the r. h. a crozier, in the 1. h. an open book.
[* SnGlLLVM ABBATIS CIST6RCI6N[SIS.]
18.523. Sulph. cast from No. 18,522. [D.C., E. 77:]
Gallia C/tris/taiia, torn, iv., col. 991.
Gautier, or Galcher de Ochies. A.D. 1219-1234.
18.524. [a.d. 1228.] Light-brown, or uncoloured : im-
perfect, indistinct, i-^- in. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 5.]
The Abbot, full-face, three-quarters' length, with vestments,
in the r. h. a crozier, in the 1. h. an open book.
©SIGILLVM ABBATIS C1ST[6RCI€NS]IS.
18.525. [a.d. 1227.] Light-brown: very imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 75 A. 4.]
SIG IS CI IS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 992 ; cf. D'Arcij, No. 8636, for a
similar type of seal used in A.D. 1307.
Boniface, a.d. 1244-c. 1257.
18.526. [a.d. 1253.] Bronze-green : fine, but the edge
chipped in places. IyV i"- [Harl. ch. 75 A. 6.]
Resembles the previous design, but from a different matrix.
^ SIGILLVM ABBATIS CISTeRCIGNSIS.
18.527. Plaster cast from No. 18,526. [Ixxxii. 54.]
18.528. Sulph. cast from No. 18,526. [D.C., E. 98.]
(jiillia Christiana, toni. iv., col. 995.
FRANXE : — MUNASTIC SEALS. 25/
GfiRARD DE BUXIERES DE LA ToUR D'AUVERGNE.
A.D. I376-I380.
18,529. [a.D. 1379.] Siilph. cast from a good impression.
Ifi in. [cxxvii. 14S.]
The abbot, turned slightly to the 1., standincj in a canopied
gothic niche with tabernacle work at the sides ; in the r. h. a
crocketed crozier, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a
book held to the breast. In the background of the niche the
initial letters G. 13. {Gerard de Biixieres).
S' • FRIS • G6RARDI • ABBIS • CYSXeRCieNSIS.
IJeaded borders ; the inner border engrailed or cusped.
D'Arcq, No. 8639, where the letters arc read G. D. ; Gallia Chris-
tiana, torn, iv., col. lool.
CLAIRVAUX {Claravallis), Cistercian Abbey,
in Cliainpagne, diocese of Laugres.
Conventual Seal.
18.530. [14th cent.] Cast in red composition from a fine
impression. !-{-,;■ in. [xlii. 171.]
An edifice of three canopied niches, v/ith traceried windows
above betw. four pinnacles, and with open tabernacle work at
the sides, and carved string-course below. In the central
niche the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint, standing, crowned, the
Child on the 1. arm. On the r. h. side a bishop with mitre
and crozier, pronouncing benediction, on the 1. h. side an
abbot, probably St. Bernard, with crozier and book.
S' • CONV6NTVS CLARGVALLIS ©
D'Arcq, No. 8201.
ABBOTS.
St. Bernard I. a.d. 1115-1153.
18.531. [Mid. 1 2th cent] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression, i,^^ X li in. [xlvii. 472.]
Pointed oval : the abbot, full-face, seated on a folding
chair, the sides of which are terminated with lions' heads ; in
the r. h. a roll or book (.'), in the I. h. a crozier, the curve
turned inwards.
* SIGILLVM i BERNARDI : ABBATIS CLARGVALL'.
The letters a R in Beriiardi and A B in Abbatis are con-
joined.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 420 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 796 ;
D'Arcq, No. 8644, where the seal is marked {douteux ?).
VOL. V. S
258 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Stephen I. de Lexington, a.d. 1242-6-/;^. 1257.
18.532. [a.D. 1253.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
It in. [cxxvii. 157.]
Pointed oval : tlie Abbot, full-face, standing on a corbel, in
the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a
book held before his breast. On each side three wavy
estoiles or suns.
* SIGILLVM : ABBATIS : GLAR6VALLIS.
The letters A B in Abbatis are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 8646 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 806.
GUILLAUME IV. DE EDUA. A.D. I428-I448.
With counter seal of the Abbey.
18.533. [a.D. 1445.] Dark -green : originally fine, now im-
perfect, indistinct. About 2^ X l|- in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 75 A. 7.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full length, with mitre, crozier,
and book, beneath a finely traced gothic canopy, in an upper
compartment of which is a representation of the Virgin Mary
and Child. In a niche of fine gothic work on either side a
Sainted Abbot. Outside the edifice, on the r. h, side, the
inscription j^„,jj for "Sajictus Ber7iardus "; betw. two palm
branches, one above, one below. The corresponding name
on the 1. h. side is wanting. Below, in similar and corres-
ponding niches two angels bearing shields of arms : dex.,
destroyed ; si//., a bend compony countercompony.
;© : guillrvmi : abbatts :
R. A small round counterseal. i-,- in. diam. A dexter
hand and arm, vested, issuing from the sinister, holding a
crozier enfiled with a crown in pale, betw. the initial letters
^. iJ. for " Sa//ct//s Bc/i/a/'d/is," the Founder ; the crozier rests
on a shield of arms as described above, partly in the field,
partly in the annulus of the legend ; in the field on the
right is a flowering sprig.
CONTRA SIGILLV CLARG .... IS ^i".
Gallia Chrisliana, toni. iv., col. 810.
18.534. Sulph. ca.st of the m". only. [D.C., G. 32.]
CLERMONT FERRAND, Chapel of St. Maiy.
18,535. [a.D. 1264.1 Snlph. cast from a good impression,
[cxxvii. 347.J
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 259
A cast from an iniiircd impression of this seal has been
described at No. 18,247, P- i"^- It is doubtful if the "Uni-
versity of the Clerks of the Chapel of Notre Dame " was con-
nected with the Chapter of Cicrmont-Ferrand. The object
held obliquely hy Our Lord is an inscribed banderole.
® S' ■ P'C . . SV • V^IVSITATIS • CL'ICOR • CAPLG • B6 •
M. MOTI • FGR.
D'Arcq, No. 7S74, where the legend is read S' PORIS . Z . etc.
CLUGNY, CLUNI, or CLUNY,
Benedictine Abbey of SS. Peter and Paul, in Burgunify,
diocese of Macon.
Abbey Seal.
18,536. [a.d. 1318.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct,
injured impression. i| X l| in. Matri.x of the twelfth
century, [cx.xvii. 158.]
Oval : St. Peter, half-length, turned in profile to tlie I., in
the r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. a book. Behind the figure a
tree or leaf.
[* S5IGILLVCM3 ALMl PETRI.
D'Arcq, No. 8203 ; Gattia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 11 17.
ABBOTS,
GUILLAUME III. DE PONTOISE. A.D. I245-I263.
18,537. [a.d. 1256.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, indis-
tinct impression. 7.\ x l| in. [c.xxvii. 159, 160.]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, standing in a niche with elegantly
designed canopy of ecclesiastical architecture supported on
two shafts ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
crozier, the cur\'e turned inwards. Over the r. h. an estoile
of eight points. Outside the niche on the 1. h. an estoile, on
the r. h. a crescent.
GVILL'S • MIS'ACICtNe • DIVINA • ABBA]S ■ CLVNIAC6N'.
Beaded borders.
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. i-'^ x i in. The
abbot, full-face, with mitre and vestments, seated on a
cushioned bench ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a crozier as above.
GVILL' ABBS CLVN' ■ GRA ■ DT • SV ■ ID • Q' • SV^
{Guiltelmus Abbas CliDiiaccnsis : gratia Dei sum id quod sum.)
D'Arcq, No. 8562, with date .\.I). 1266; Gallia Christiana., torn, iv.,
col. 1 147.
S 2
260 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henri de Fautrieres, al. de Falteriis.
A.D. i3oS-c/;r. 1318.
18.538. [A.D. 1 3 10.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f- X \\ in. [cxxvii. i6l A.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and em-
broidered vestments, standing on a carved corbel in an
elegantly designed niche with trefoiled arch, canopy of eccle-
siastical architecture, and tabernacle work at the sides ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crocketed
crozier, the curve turned inwards. At the r. h. side of the
Abbot near the knee, a fleur-de-lis.
S' • FRIS : HeNRICI : DGI : GRA : ABBIS : CLVNIACGN.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. S656 ; Gallia C/iristiana, torn, iv., col. 1151.
18.539. Another sulph. cast from a good impression,
[cxxvii. 161 B.]
S' • FRIS : H6NRICI : Dei : GRA : ABBIS : CLVNIACeN.
Louis de Lorraine, Cardinal de Gtdse,
A rchbisliop and Duke of Rheinis, A blwt of St. Denis, Corbie,
Orcainp, etc., Abbot of Climy. A.D. 1612-1621.
Signet as Abbot of Cluny (?)
18,540. Recent impression in red scaling-wa.x, from the
matrix in the Dept. of ]5ritish and Medieval Antiquities.
1 1- in. [cxxiv. 9.]
A shield of arms : " Conpi! dim trait, parti de trois autres,
que font Juiit quartiers": — I. Barry of eight, HUNGARY;
2. semc-dc-lis [with a label of five points in chief], Naples,
or, according to D'Arcq, Anjou-Sicily ; 3. Jerusalem;
4. four pales, AragON ; 5. scmc-de-lis, within a bordurc,
Anjou ; 6. a lion rampant, contourne, crowned, GUELDERS ;
7. a lion rampant, crowned, Juliers, or, according to
D'Arcq, Flanders ; 8. two bar fishes addorscd, betw. four
crosses crosslct fitchces. Bar. Over all an escutcheon, on a
bend three alerions in bend, Lorraine. In chief a label of
three points. On an archbishop's cross in pale, the upper
part above the shield, the end of the standard below. En-
signed with a cardinal's hat.
Carved border.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 1161 ; cf. D'Arcq, No. 6227 ; Socii'lt' lic
Sphragisiiciue dc Paris, toin. iii., p. 125.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 26 1
Anotlier Seal.
18.541. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mcdiiuval Anticiuitics.
\-^ in. [cxxiv. 10.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : similar to
that described in No. 18,540; but the escutcheon is per pale,
Lorraine, and Medicis. Ensigned with a coronet of five
leaves in sight ; on the dex., a mitre, on the sin. a crozier.
Supporters on a carved ornament in base, two eagles re-
guardant, crowned, each charged with the cross of Lorraine
on the breast. All on a mantle, bunched up at the top on
each side.
Jacques de Veny d'Arbouze. a.d. 1622-1627.
18.542. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediajval Antiquities.
3^ in. [cxxiv. n?^
A shield of arms : quarterly ; 1, 4. a tree or arbouzier,
eradicated, within a bordure engrailed, Arbouze ; 2, 3. a
bird volant in bend sinister towards the dexter base, and a
chief The shield ensigned with a mitre, jewelled and labelled
on the dcx., and a demi-cro/.ier crocketed on the .?/«. side.
S" lACOBVS • DARBOVZe • SACRI ■ MON • TOTIVSQZ ■ OR •
CLVNIASENSIS • ABBAS.
Carved border.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. S659 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 1161.
Seal of Ike Sacrisl.
18,543. [Early 17th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Media-'val Antiquities. iJ^ in. [cxxiv. 147.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : on two keys of
St. Peter in saltire, wards upwards, a sword of St. Paul in
pale, hilt in base, for Abbey of Cluny.
• !». SIG • SAC • ABB • CLVNIAC. /«
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 8204, where it is called the second sc;il of the Al)bey ;
Sociiti de Sphragistiqite de Paris, torn, ii., p. 185.
COWBlkGtH'Z {Co)npendi!a)i),Depl. pf Oise,diocese of Soissons.
G , Provost of the Church.
Seal for General Bequests (?)
18,544. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1 1 in, [Ixii. 99.]
262 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The Virgin Mary crowned, seated in profile to the 1., on a
chair-Hke throne, on her knees the Child with cruciferous
nimbus, Hfting up his r. h. in benediction. Before them an
ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer, with a label inscribed AVe M'.
Behind the throne an arch.
Cs S' • G' • P'PITI • 6CC6 • 9P6ND' • S' ■ De • B6Q • GN,
Beaded border.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 9768.
CORBEIL {Corboliiini), Ablwy of Notre Dame,
ill L 'Isle de France, diocese of Paris.
Second Seal of the Chapter, " ad Caiisiis."
18,545. [a.D. 1379.] Sulph. cast from an impression,
chipped at the top. About i-,^ X i-n.- in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 164.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on a
bench-like throne, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lise, on the
1. knee the Child, with nimbus.
ra S' • ] CAPL'I • B6 ; MARIG : CORBOL' • AD CCAVSAS].
The letters A D of ad are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 7162, where that author reads \T for the conjoined ad ;
Callia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 328.
CORBIE {Corbeia), Benedictine Abbey of Monks,
in Picardy, diocese of Amiens.
Convetitnal Seal.
18.546. [a.D. 1 3 17.] Suljih. cast from a fine but chipped
impression. 3 x 2; in. IVIatri.x of the thirteenth century,
[cxxvii. 163.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter the Apostle, standing full-face,
with nimbus ; in the r. h. two keys, on the 1. arm a book.
[©SHGILU CONVGNT' CORBEieNSIS GCCLeSlie.]
D'Arcq, No. 820S, dated .V.D. 1293, with description of :i countcrseal ; —
a corbeait, and legend : + SIGNVM CORBEI6 ; Gallia Christiana,
torn. X., col. 1263.
CORMERY {Cormariciis), Benedictine Abbey of Monks,
dedicated to St. Paul, in Tonraine, diocese of Tours,
John, Abbot, a. d. 1215-1221.
18.547. [a.D. 1216.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 J X I i in. [cxxvii. 165.]
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 263
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-faced, standing on a plat-
form ; in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a crozicr, the curve
turned inwards.
* S' lOH'IS ABBIS CORMARIC6NSIS *<.
D'Arcq, No. 8673, with description of a countcrscal, impression of an
antique engraved stone ; a personage seated in profile to the r., and
legend : + S6CR6TVM lOH'IS ; Gallia C/irisliaiia, torn, xiv., col. 264.
COUDRES, Priory of St. Martin (?), in Normandy,
diocese of Evreux.
Fr. J BOSSON, Prior.
18.548. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct matrix
found near I'ctworth. \\ X li in. [D.C., G. 54.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Legend of St. Martin
dividing his cloak (?) with a beggar. In base a carved corbel.
tt S' • F • I • BOSSON • PRieVR • D6 • COVDReS : w. 1 *<
Cent's Magazine, vol. Lxxi., p. 25.
18.549. Another sulph. cast from different impression or
the matrix apparently retouched in places, [xlvii. 483.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 613.
18,549*. Another, [xlix. 84.]
COULOMBS {Columbaria), Benedictine Abbey of
St. Mary de Columbis, for Monks, in the diocese of Chartres.
Chapter Seal.
18.550. [.\.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2 in. Matrix probably of the 12th century, [cxxvii.
223.]
Slightly oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, half-length,
veiled ; holding the Child before her with the r. h., in her
1. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lise. The Child is lifting up the r. h.
in benediction ; in his 1. h. a book. Over the Virgin's head
the Holy Spirit is descending in form of a dove, in allusion
to the title of the abbey.
SIGILLVM • COLVMB' • CtAPL'lL
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 8205 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1248.
18.551. [a.d. 1232.] Another sulph. cast from a good im-
pression. 2J- X 2 in. [cxxvii. 366.]
SIGILLVM • COLVMB' ■ CAPL I.
264 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert II., Abbot, chr. a.d. 1223-1232.
18.552. [a.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
imperfect at the lower part. About 2|- x i|- in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 368.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing ; in the r. li.
a book, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
g> SIGILL' ■ ROB'TI • DeCU • GRA • COLVBN • ABBTS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1255; D'Arcq, No. S679, with
description of a counterseal : the abbot, in profile to the r., head bent,
in the r. h. a liook, and leaning on his crozier held in the 1. h. and legend ; —
+ 8' ROB'TI COLVBN • ABBlS.
18.553. [a.D. 1223.] Another sulph. cast from a chipped
impression, [cxxvii. 224.]
© SlGltLL' ■ RIOB'TI • D6I • GR'A • COLVBN : ABB'IS ■
Jacques, Abbot.
18.554. [a.D. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X 14- in. [cxxvii. 367.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with embroidered vest-
ments, standing on a carved corbel ; in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book.
On each side a dove perched on a wavy sprig of foliage.
© S' lACOBI • Dei • GRA • ABBATIS ■ COLVMBGN.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 8682, with description of a counterseal : two doves
ailossccs, pecking a branch, and legend : + SGCRGTV • ABBIS •
COLVMBGN ; Gallia Cliristiana, torn, viii., col. 1255.
COURDIEU {Curia Dei), Cistercian Abbey,
diocese of Orleans.
Seal of tJie A bbot.
18.555. [a.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
li X I L in. [cxxvii. 166.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, three-quarters length ;
holding in the r. h. a crozier obliquely before him, in the 1. h.
a book.
* SIGILL' ABBATIS ■ CVRie ■ DGI.
U'Arcci, No. 8685.
Second Seal of the Abbot.
18.556. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. \\ X I ,V "i- [cx.xvii. 275. J
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 26$
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing ; in the r. h. a
crozier, in the 1. h. a book.
* SIGILLVM ; ABBATIS : CVRie : DGI.
D'Arcq, No. 8686.
CR^PY {Crispdnm),
Priory of St. A rnoiil, diocese of Senlis.
18.557. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. ijxi|in. Matrix of the I3tli century, [cxxvii.
172. 173]
0. Pointed oval : St. Arnoul, Bishop, full-face, seated on a
folding throne, the ends of which terminate in the heads and
feet of animals ; with mitre and vestments, holding up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier.
C- SIGILL . . . . Tl • ARNVLFI • DE • CRISPeiO.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i^ X f in. Similar
design to that on the obv.
e= SANCTVS ARNVLFVS.
D'Arcq, No. 9397.
18.558. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Other sulph. casts from an imperfect
impression, [cxxvii. 177, 178.]
p. K SIGULLVM ■ SANCTI ■ ARNVLPHI • DE ■ CRISPECIO.]
H. * SANCTVS ARNVLFVS.
Jean, Prior.
18.559. [a.D. 131 5.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
I^ X i| in. [cxxvii. 174, 175.]
0. Pointed oval : St. Arnoul, Bishop, full-face, with mitre,
nimbus, and vestments, standing in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides ; lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a long cross. At his r. side a fleur-de-lis, and
above it a cinquefoil. In base under a trefoil arch, the prior
kneeling to the r. in prayer.
S' FRIS ■ lOHIS • f^OR' ■ SCI ■ ARNVLPHI • D6 • CRISP6Y0.
R. A small round counterseal. \ in. diam. Two hands
and vested arms issuing from the sides of the field, and
holding towards the centre in pale, the dexter a key, the
sinister a sword.
+ S' Pe ■ ST ■ PAVLC ■ ORAT6 ■ £ ■ NOBIS.
Beaded borders.
D'.\rcq, No. 9509 ; but PRO in the counterseal is read for £.
18.560. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect impression
of the obv. only, [cxxvii. 176.]
S' FRIS ■ lOH'IS ■ POR' SCI ■ ARN D6 ■ CRISPGYO.
266 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DALON {Dalona or Daloviiim), Cistercian Abbey,
diocese of Limoges.
Pierre, Abbot.
18,561. [a.D. 13 17.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, li X ItV in- [cxxvii. iSi.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing in a niche
with crocketed canopy and open tabernacle work at the
sides ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards, in
the 1. h. a book.
SIGILLVM • ABCBA]TIS + DACLOJNIS.
D'Arcq, No. S693 ; Gallia Christiatia, toin. ii., col. 623.
DELBREL, CapeUanus.
V. La Bresle.
DENAIN, or DENAING, Abbey of Canonesses,
ill Haitian It, diocese of Arras.
Seal of tJie Chapter.
18.562. [Mid. i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from a matrix.
2| X 1 J in. [xlvii. 353.]
Pointed oval : within an elegantly carved and canopied
niche of the style of the ri!naissance, a figure of the " Sainct
Royne " or Holy Queen, the Virgin Mary with crown,
crocketed crozier or staff, and open book. In the exergue on
a crocketed crozier a shield of arms : a cross engrailed.
The field is replenished with small crosses, and the outer
edge of the niche on each side is in form of a dimidiated
fleur-de-lis.
S • DV ■ CHAPITRE ■ DE • DENAING • AV • NON • DE ■
SAINCT ■ ROYNE.
Described, erroneously, in Laing's MS. Calal., No. 412.
18.563. Another. [D.C., 1 1. 41.]
DI^NAY {Diaiiociim), Church of St. Peter,
in Burgundy, diocese of Dijon, Dept. of Cote d'or.
18,564. [Early 13th cent.] Recent im])ression in red
sealing-wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of Hritish and
Medi.uval Antiquities. \l X I in. [cxxiv. 106.J
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 267
Pointed oval : a key with double wards, erect in pale.
15ctw. a crescent and an estoile.
i© S' • ecLesie : oe ; dianoco.
SocUU de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, iv., p. 291.
DIJON, Abbey of St. Etienne, in Burgundy.
Seal of the Abbey " ad Brevia."
18.565. [Late 15th cent] Recent impression in red
sealini^-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mcdi;eval Antiquities. i| x I in. [cxxiv. $6.]
■ Pointed oval : a dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from
the sin., holding a crocketed crozier in pale ; on the r. the
initial letter c, betw. two fleurs-de-lis in pale ; on the 1. a
mullet above, and a cinqucfoil below the arm.
A S • aliituB • Sit • Stcpljnc • Dtutonc • nD • i.
{Sigillum Abbatis Sancti Stephani Divione ad brevia^
Beaded borders.
Sociiti de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, ii., p. I So, where ad B annum is
suggested.
DOLE, in FrancJie-Comt^ ; or DOL, in Bretagne.
Congregation of the Ajinunciation of the Virgin.
18.566. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaival
Antiquities. I-^V X I in. [cxxiv. 148.]
Oval : a representation of the Annunciation of the Virgin
Mary.
SIG ■ SOD - B • M • VIRG • ANNVN ■ DOLANAE.
Hocidt^ de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, ii., p. 1S7.
DOMPMARTIN, Abbey.
See Saint-Josse-au-Bois.
Seal of an unidentified DOMUS DEI.
18,567. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaival
Antiquities. | in. [cxxiv. 91.]
A large initial letter B.
4= S : DOMVS : D6I :
Beaded borders.
268 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DOULAINCOURT, or DOULANCOURT,
{Dolloncuria), in Champagne.
Seal of the Church.
18,568. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediieval
Antiquities. I-5- X -f- in. [cxxiv. gS.]
Pointed oval : a tree of symmetrical foliage growing from
a stump. Thereon two birds, close, looking towards the top
of the tree.
© s' • ecce • De • dolloncvria.
Socu'W de .^phrairistiqiie de Paris, torn, iii., p. 279, where the final word
is read DOLLOMeVRIA.
ECOUIS, or ECOUY,
iti Vexin-Nor viand, diocese of Rouen.
Dean and Chapter.
Second Seal.
18.569. [a.D. 1367.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. If X li in. [cxxvii. 186.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned and with nimbus,
standing on a platform, turned slightly to the r., the Child,
also with nimbus, on the r. arm. On each side a shield of
arms : dex., si.x roundles, three, two, and one, a chief; sin., two
bars.
a s' DecANi ■ er • capitvli ■ eccL'ie •
B6' ■ MARI6 ■ 6SCAYARVM.
D'Arcq, No. 7173.
ELISONE, Friorj'.
G , Prior.
18.570. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.x in the Dcpt. of British and Mediieval
Antiquities. I ij X I in. [cxxiv. 122.]
Pointed oval : a seeded fleur-de-lis of elegant design.
© : S' : G : PRIORIS : GLlSONe.
Locality not identified.
ENNEZAT, or EYNEZAT, in Anvergne,
diocese of Clermont.
Chapter of the Church of St. Victor and St. Corona.
18,571. [a.D. 1 3 17.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2.; X i-l,' ill. [cxxvii. 185.]
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 269
Oval : the two Patrons, St. Victor and St. Corona, stand-
ing, each with nimbus, leaning against an altar or entabla-
ture inscribed : — De-ANAZAC.
C-SIGILL' SCOR MARTIRVM VICTORIS GT CORON6.
Some pairs of letters arc conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 7175.
ESSAY, or LESSAY {Exaquium),
Benedictine Abbey of Mvtiks, dedicated to the Holy Trinity,
in Normandy, diocese of S^ez.
18.572. [A.D. 1220.] Green or greenish-brown : originally
fine, now imperfect. About 2\ X i^ in. when perfect.
Twelfth century matrix. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 48.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord with cruciferous nimbus, full-face,
seated on a folding throne of cusped form and ornamented
with carving ; holding up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a book or tablet inscribed : —
AV or AX
in two lines.
AQVI.
The seal apparently unknown to D'Arcq ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xi.,
col. 917.
18.573. Sulph. ca.st of No. 18,572. [D.C., E. 10.]
R , Abbot.
18.574. [a. D. 1220.] Green, or greenish-brown : originally
fine, now imperfect. About If X i^^ in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 48.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, holding a
crozicr or staff obliquely before him.
. .GIL . . . BBATIS- eXAQ . . .
Apparently unknown to D'Arcq.
18.575. Sulph. cast from No. 18,574. [D.C., E. 85.]
ESTAMPES, Dean and Canons of St. Cross,
diocese of Sens.
Master RIathew DE Brouillari, Canon.
18,576. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.K from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medireval
Antiquities. \ in. [cxxiv. 57.]
A bearded bust, couped obliquely at the neck, filleted.
270 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Within a cuspcd panel of eight points, with three small
leaves springing therefrom.
e= S' M. MATH6I • D6 • BROVILLARI •
CAN' • see ■ CClS • D' • STGNP'.
Beaded borders.
Expilly, torn, ii., p. 781.
ESTIVAL, Stiva-Vallis, or Stivagium,
Prmmonstratensian Abbey, in Lorraine, diocese of St. Diez.
Fr. Jean Frouard, or Frouart, Abbot, a.d. 1627-1655.
18,577. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval Antiquities.
14 in. [cxxiv. 35.]
An ornamentally car\'ed shield of arms : a cross fleury and
two arrows in saltirc, barbs upwards, over all on an escutcheon
a human heart betw. four roundlcs in saltire. Above the
shield a cherub's head and wings, betw. an ornamental
crozier-head on the dcx., and an abbot's birctta, or clerical
cap, on the sin. The whole enclosed within two myrtle or
laurel branches tied in base,
fit ■ F • JOANNES • FROVARD • fit
and on a label below the shield the continuation : —
ABBAS STIVAE VALLIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 1434.
EVREUX {Ebroiaim),
Baicdicline Abbey of St. Taurimis for Monks,
in Normandy, diocese of Rouen.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,578. [a.d. 1207.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1} in. Matrix of the twelfth century, [cxxvii. 188.]
A representation of St. Taurin, or Taurinus, " First Bishop
of Evreux," the Patron and cponymic Saint of the Abbey, full-
face, half-length, with tall conical mitre and ecclesiastical
vcstincnts ; lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing a
benediction, in his 1. h. a long cros.s, over the r. h. a sun or
estoile of eight points.
+ S' CAPITL'I SC"I TAVRINI eOROIC" €PI PRIMI.
U'Arcq, No. S219 ; Gallia Cliristiana, loni. .\i., col. 626.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 27 1
Jean de Martrigne, or Martigny, Abbot.
A.D. I206-«>-r. 1223.
18,579. [a.D. 1207.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ X 1} in. [cxxvii. 189.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform ;
in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve •^urned in-
wards, in the 1. h. a book. Interesting design.
■^ lOHANNeS • ABBAS • S • TAVRINI • eBROIC.
D'Arcq, No. S701, with description of a counterseal, impression of an
antique engraved stone : a shepherd leading his tlock, and legend :
+ S' lOHANNIS D6 MARTIGNG ; Gal/i'a C/tn'si!a>!a, torn, xi., col. 627.
EXOLDUNENSE CENOBIUM.
See ISSOUUON, Al'bd}' of our Lady.
EYMET, or EYMEZ,
a town of Pcrigord, diocese of Sarlat.
Seal of the Ecdesia Major.
18.580. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.x from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Media;val
Antiquities, i^ in. [cxxiv. Gj?^
An Agnus Dei, statant, reguardant, with long cross and
banner-flag of three streamers. Over the lamb's head an
estoile of six points.
+ 8 CAPITVLI MAIORIS eCLeSIG GIMG.
Beaded borders.
FAREMOUTIER {Faremonasterinm al. Eboriacuvi),
Benedictine A bbey of St. Mary for Nuns, in Brie, Normandy,
diocese of Meaux.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.581. [a.D. 1197.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2i X li; in. [cxxvii. 191.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, with nimbus,
seated on a cushioned throne ; in the r. h. a sceptre flcur-dc-
lise, on the 1. arm the Child with cruciferous nimbus.
* SIGILL' • CAPITVLI • B6 • MAR16 ■ FAReM0NAST6RII.
D'Arcq, No. 8453 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1700.
18.582. [a.D. 121 2.] Another sulph. cast from an im-
perfect impression, [cxxvii. 494.]
«= SIGILL' ■ CAPITVLI • Be • MARIC • FAR6MONAST6RI(l] ■
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Marguerite, Abbess.
18.583. [a.D. 1 197.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2i X If in. [cxxvii. 192.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, full-face, standing with veiled
head-dress ; in the r. h. a crozier the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. a book.
S» SIGILL' • MARGARlXe • A[BBATI]SS6 • FARG MONASTeRL
D'Arcq, No. 9201.
18.584. [a.D. 1222.] Another sulph. cast from an in-
distinct impression, [cxxvii. 495.]
© SIGLILIL' • MARGCAR3IT6 • ABBATISSe ■ FARE MONASTGRL
FAVERNAY (Favernetiini), Benedictine Abbey of St. Mary,
near Luxeuil, Diocese of Besanqon.
Henri de Viana, or Vienne, Abbot. a.d. i 374-1 386.
18,585. [Late 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Medi;eval Antiquities. ■2\ X ifV in. [cx.xiv. 124.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned and draped, on
the r. arm the Child with nimbus, in the 1. h. a sceptre.
Before her, on the 1. h. side, the Abbot, with crocketed crozier,
kneeling in adoration. Within a niche with trefoilcd arch,
canopy crocketed and pinnacled. In base a .shield of arms :
a double-headed eagle displayed.
S : H • De VIANA • ABBATIS : DG J FAVeRN€TO.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in SociM de Sphragistique de Paris, torn, iv., p. 30S ; apparently
unknown to D'Arcq.
FAYET.
Seal of the Vicarage.
18,586. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi;eval
Antiquities. \^ in. [cxxiv. 195.]
A mullet, pentacle, or Solomon's seal, of five points in
outline, on it a key erect, the wards upwards.
Z VICARI6 De FAiex.
Soct/td dc Spliragistique de Paris, torn, iii., p. 2S0, where tlie l.-ist word
is read FAIG. and no endeavour to identify the locality is made. There
are at least four places of the name of Fayet in Trance.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 273
FECAMP {Ftscann7im), Benedictine Abbey of the
Holy Trinity for Monks, diocese of Rouen.
18,587. [A.n. 1204.] Siilpli. cast from a good impression.
2f in. Matri.x of the 12th century, [cx.xvii. 193,]
Our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus, full-face, half-length,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book. Fine
archaic style of art
The legend commences at the lower part : —
©SIGILLVM see TRINITATIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., fol. 201 ; D'Arci), No. 8220, with descrip-
tion of .1 counterscal : impression of an antiipic cnijravcd slone, a
fant.istic animal or i,'ryllus, and legend: + OMNIA CVM CONSILIO
FAC ex POST FATVM.
ABBOTS.
Henri de Sullv. a.d. 1140-1188.
18,588. Sulph. cast from an imperfect impression. About
2\ X \\ in. when perfect, [cx.xvii. 195.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with vestments, seated
on a bench-like throne ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. an open book.
[+J SIGILLVM E • TRINIT • FISCAN • •
D'Arcq, No. 8704 ; Gallia Christiana, torn. .\i., col. 209.
Raoul d'Argences. circ. \X). 1192-1219.
18,589. [a.D. 1204.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2} X 1} in. [cxxvii. 194.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, seated on a bench-like throne, his feet on a carved
corbel ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve very small, and turned
inwards, in the I. h. an open book.
* SIGILU • RADVLPHI • ABBATIS • SCE • TRINITATIS • FISCAMNI.
The M in Fiscamni is an antiquated form like two N's
conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 8705, where it is described as resembling the seal of the
earlier Abbot Henri, 1 2th century ; Gallia Christiana, lom. xl., col. 209.
FERRlfeRES {Ferrarice), al. BETHLEEM,
Benedictine A bbey of St. Peter for Monks, diocese of Sens.
Second Seal of the Chapter.
18,590. [a.d. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression. 2^- in. [cx.xvii. 196.J
VOL. V. T
274 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
The Patron, St. Peter the Apostle, full-face, standing, with
mitre of unusual form and episcopal vestments ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. two large keys. Betw. two
fleurs-de-lis.
S' CAPITVLI • Fe[RRARI6N]S' SIV6 BeLLGeMIC:eNS]IS C6NOBII.
D'Arcq, No. 8223 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 156.
18,590*, [a.d. 1332.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect,
indistinct impression, [cxxvii. 200.]
S' CAPITVL Bll.
Pierre II. de Arrablai, Abbot.
A.D. 1 3 17-1340.
18,591. [a.d. 1332.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression. About 2i X If in. when perfect, [cx.xvii. 197,
198.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, standing on a carved pedestal ; lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve
turned outwards. Beneath a trefoilcd arch with canopy of
ecclesiastical architecture and tabernacle work at the sides,
on which are placed two shields of arms : bendy of eight, over
all a crozier in pale. Background hatched.
S' PeTRI • Dei ■ GRA -AS ReRIIS.
R. A small round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A shield of
arms : as in the obv. Within a carved gothic panel or
rosette of eight points of tracery.
© S' PETRI • ABBIS • D' F6RReRIIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8709 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 165.
LA FERT^-SUR-GROSNE, al. FIRMITAS,
Cistercian Abbey in the diocese of Ch&lon-siir-Sadne.
Simon, Abbot.
18.592. [a.d. 1215.] Dark-green: chipped. IJXI in.
[Ilarl. ch. 43 B. 46.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, in the r. h. a
crozier, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book.
e> SIGILLV : ABBATIS • DG : FIRtMJITATe.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 1023.
18.593. Sulph. cast from No. 18,592. [D.C., E. 76.]
FRANCE ; — MONASTIC SEALS. 275
FONTEVRAULT (Pons Ebraldi),
Benedictine Abbey of Nuns, diowse of Poitiers.
Marguerite de 'Pocy.y, Abbess, a.d. 1284-1304.
18.594. [a.d. 1292.] Siilph. casts from an iiulistinct im-
pression. 2-j-\- X iVb- in. [cx.xvii. 205, 206.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbess turned slightly to the 1.,
standing, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards, in
the 1. h. a book. Beneath a carved canopy of ecclesiastical
architecture with trefoiled arch. Below, on each side a fleur-
de-lis and below it a group of three pellets.
S' MARGARIXe : D] : GRA ; FONT : GBRAVD : ABB'ISSG.
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i\ X ^ in. A
Dove of the Holy Spirit displayed, contourne.
+ SCI : SPG : ADSIT : MICHI : GRA.
D'Arcq, No. 9205, where the bird on the rev. is called an eagle ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1322.
18.595. Another sulph. cast of the obv. only, from an
imperfect impression, [cxxvii. 204.]
. . MARGARIT6 : Df : GRA : . . . 6BRAVD ; ABBISS6.
ELEONOR de 'Bk^TA.GSE, Abbess. h.Tl. I304-1343.
18,596. [a.d. 13S6.] Sulph. casts from a fine but chipped
impression. About 3} X 2 in. when perfect, [cxxvii, 207,
208.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbess, full-face, standing on a
carved bracket or corbel ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve
turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Beneath an elegantly
designed gothic canopy with trefoiled arches, crocketed, and
slender side-shafts, outside which, on each side a shield of
arms : dex. destroyed ; sin. chequy, a canton and bordure
(see the counterseal). Background fretty, or diapered iozengy,
with a small quatrefoil flower in each interstice.
S' : ALI6N0RD1S : DCI : BATISS6 : FONTIS : GBRAVDI.
K. A shield of arms : as above, chequy, a franc qiiarticr
and bordure ermine. Dkeux and Bretagne. Background
as in the obv. In place of legend, a wavy line or cordon of
foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 9209 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1322.
POSSATENSIS, Sanctus Petrus.
See St. Maur-des-Fo.s.sEs.
r 2
276 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FOUGERES, al. FILGERIIS,
AugHstiniaii Abbey of St. Peter, for J\Ionks,
al. RILLE, Relleium or Rillemm, diocese of Renncs.
18.597. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown : very imperfect.
About 24- X If in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xi. 40.]
Pointed oval : the Patron, St. Peter the Apostle, full-face,
with episcopal vestments, sealed ; in the r. h. two keys, in the
I. h. a long cross.
* SIGILLVM D6 FILG6RIIS.
18.598. Sulph. cast from No. 18,597. [D.C., E. 11.]
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 790.
GALLIAC, or GAILLAC {Galviacum\
Benedictine Abbey, near A I by, on the R. Tarn,
in Upper Languedoc, diocese of Alby.
Raimund I., Abbot, circ. A.D. 1229-1231.
18,599. [a.d. 1 23 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
i|^ X iJf in. [cxxvii. 220.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
bracket ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. a book.
© S ■ RAIMVNDI : ABBATIS : GALVIACeN'.
D'Arcq, No. 8733 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, i., col. 53.
DE GARDINIS, Priory, in diocese of Chartrcs.
Small seal, or connterseal, used by Egidius, Prior,
and Proctor of the Abbot and Convent of the Monastery of
the Holy I'rinity of Tirou.
18,600. [a.d. 1391.] Cast in green composition, from a
chipped impression. I X ^ '". [Ixxv. 93.]
Oval : on a cai-ved parapet, a half-length figure of St.
Mary Magdalene, turned slightly to the 1., with nimbus and
long hair, in the 1. h. an unguent vase, in the r. h. a book. The
inside edge of the background is engrailed or cusped.
S' PRIORATVS : D€ : GARDINIS.
GAUDIUM BEATiE MARI.ffi, Abbess of.
See Nemours, La Joie.
GELLONENSE MONASTERIUM.
See'S-X. GUILllEM-DU-DliSERT.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 277
GEVRAULLES,
Village of Chatnpagne, diocese of Langres (?)
Seal of the Church of St. Peter.
18,601. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
Media-val Antiquities. i-J x \ in. [cxxiv. 104.]
Pointed oval : a sinister hand and arm, vested with a long
sleeve, issuing from the dexter, holding a key with double
wards, erect, the handle, lozenge-shaped, with quadrilube
opening.
© s' • eccL'e • DG • levROLiis.
Socit'/Jde Sphragisligiie de I'aris, torn, iv., p. 293. Sceau de I'dglise de
Jeurolles ; " Les diclioiinaires gdographiqucs ne nous donnent aucun
nom que puissc etre la traduction de celui que port le sceau."
GEVREY {Gevreiuni),
Dciitits Dei, in Burgundy, diocese of Dijon, or
GEVRY, in Franche Cointt', diocese of Besati^on.
Dalmacius de Roll . . ., Prior (.')
18.602. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. The lower part broken off. About l| X l-p^ in.
when perfect, [cxxiv. 84.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, turned slightly to the r.,
the Child on the 1. knee, with the r. h. she is holding the
fermail which clasps her vestment over the breast. Seated in
a niche with trefoiled arch, canopy of elegant ecclesiastical
architecture, and tabernacle work at the sides. In base
under a round-headed arch, a destroyed figure.
S' DALMACIl D' ROLL Del D' GEVR6IO.
Beaded borders.
GIEM, or GIEN {Gieiiiuin), Abbey of St. £tieftne,
on the K. Loire, in the diocese of Auxerre.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.603. [a.D. 1269.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression broken away at the lower part. About 2\ X i J in.
when perfect [cxxvii. 225, 226.]
p. Pointed oval : St. Stephen, Patron Saint, full-face,
standing ; holding a book before him with both hands.
*> S' CAPITVLI S [STGIPHANI ■ DG • GieMO.
H. An eagle or other bird, close.
_, §« F€LICVLe VIRGINIS.
D'Arcq, No. 71 82.
278 CATALOGUE OF SEALS. "
GIGNY, {Gigniaciim), Benedictine Priory, in Franche ComU,
diocese of St. Claude.
Fr. Robert, Prior.
18.604. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2 X H in- [D-C, F. 53.]
Pointed oval : the Patron, St. Peter, with nimbus, mitre,
and vestments, seated on a throne the sides of which
terminate in lions' heads and feet ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a key. In a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides. In base the prior, kneeling in
profile to the r.,in adoration ; betw. two shields of arms : a bend.
S' : FRlS : ROBGRTI : PRIOR' : GIGNIACY :
Expilly, Diet., torn, iii., p. 605, col. 2. " Les Religieux sont obliges de
faire preuve de. noblesse ; " cf. Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., cols. 218-220 ;
GeiitleiiiaiCs Magazine, vol. I.wxii., pt. i, p. 321.
18.605. Another sulph. cast from a somewhat injured
impression, [xlvii. 547.]
S' : FRTS : ROB6RTI : PRIOR' : GIGNIACY :
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 423.
18.606. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, [cxxx. 11.]
GORZE, or GORZES {Gorsia),
Benedictine Abbey near Metz, diocese of Metz.
Seal of tlie Chapter.
18,607. [a.d. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a cracked, some-
what indistinct impression. 2% in. [c.xxvii. 203.]
On a horse pacing to the r. on a platform supported on a
row of small arches, St. Gorgone the Martyr and Patron, in
armour, shirt of mail, haubert, t'paitlib-e, and helmet with fan-
plume, surrounded by a nimbus, in the r. h. a long lance flag
ornamented with a cross, the long streamer bearing the
inscription : —
S' GORGONIVS • MR'.
On the r. arm a shield charged witii a cross. Background
diapered lo/.engy with a small cinc[ucfuil or rose in each inter-
stice. The inner edge of the (.losign is engrailed or cusped
with points fleury.
® SIGILLVM ■ GAPITVLI • GORZIGNSIS.
The tr.nnslation of t'lc icm.iins of St. Gorjionc to Gorzc is set down as
having occunx-d 11 M;ircli, A.D. 765. CL iiallia Christiana, toni. xiii.,
oil. 875 ; n'Arcq attribulcs Ihc lig-ure to St. George, and reads ML',
niilts, instead of M R', martyr. The example dcsciiljcd by D'.Xrcq,
<l:itc(1 t32i, bcnrs a sni.dl counterseal : arose of eight pet.ils, and legend :
+ FIDeS SIGILLI.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 279
GOSNAY, Priory " del ordre de Chartrouze',' in Artois,
diocese of Arras ' or St. Onier?
" Sm/ of the Chiirchr
18,608. [a.d. 1358.] Bronze-green: very imperfect. About
l| X ^ but larger when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,502.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Coronation of the
Virgin, in a canopied niche of three arches. Base broken off.
Legend wanting.
' Gazetteer of France. * E.\pilly, Diet.
GRANDMONT {Graiidismons), Priory.
Jacques, Prior.
18,609. [13th cent.] Dark-green : cracked, imperfect,
originally good, i in. [xlviii. 66^^
A representation of the Virgin Mary seated on a cushioned
throne without back ; the Child on the 1. arm. Before her on
the r. a figure of the Prior, kneeling in adoration ; on the 1. a
radiant sun and crescent moon in pale. In the exergue a
shield of arms : three wings, or three clarions.
■^ S lACOBI P NDlMONXeN'l.
Besides the Prior>--.Abbey of Grandmont in the diocese of Limoges (cf.
D'Arcq, Nos. 9528-9530) there are two priories of Grandmont in Nor-
mandy, diocese of Sdez ; one in Berry, diocese of Bourges ; and one in
Franche-ComtcS diocese of Besan^on. It is difficult to identify to which
of these this seal belongs.
HASNON {Hasnonia),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter, diocese of Arras.
18,610. [a.d. 1265.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2-,^ in. [cxxxi. 15.]
A representation of St. Peter, the Apostle, Patron Saint of
this abbey, seated on a cushioned throne with carved sides
and rectangular footboard ; in the r. h. a pastoral staff or
crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. two long keys.
*SIGILLVM SANCTI PETRI HASNONIENSIS ECCL'IE.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iii., col. 399 ; D'Arcq, No. 8239.
HERMENT, Collegiate Church in Auvergne,
diocese of Clermont.
Louis de Royre, Dean.
18,611. [a.d. 1260.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, i;, X \\ in. [cxxvii. 228.]
28o CATALOGUE OV SEALS.
Oval : impression of an antique oval intaglio gem or
engraved stone. Bust of a deity or emperor, to the r.
[+ DjeVM TIME GT M[AN]DATA €IVS OBtSGRVA.]
The letters iv of eiVS are arranged as a monogram.
D'Arcq, No. 7539.
HERMlSiRES {Hcrnwrice),
PrcEinojistratensiaii A bbey of St. Mary and St. Nicholas,
diocese of Paris.
ConveiitJial Seal.
18,612. [A.D. 1246.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. If X I ^- in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 233.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, turned slightly to
the r., seated on a bench-like throne, feet on a projecting
semicircular footboard ; flat head-dress, in the r. h. a sceptre
fleur-de-lise ; the Child, with nimbus, and lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, on her 1. knee.
[*] S' CONVeX' : see : MARie : H'MGRlAfR].
D'Arcq, No. SJ41, with description of a c0untcrsc.1l ; .t mitred head in
profile to the r. with legend: + SANCTVS NICHOLAVS ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, vii., col. 939.
Thomas II., Abbot.
18.613. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
edge slightly chipped, if x tV 'I- [cxxvii. 429.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-length, turned slightly to the
1., standing on a small projecting platform or bracket ; in the
r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the I. h. a book.
Sf S' ABB'IS : HGRMeRIARVM.
D'Arcq, No. 8757 ; Gallia Christiana, toni. vii., col. 91.1.
18.614. Another sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipped, [cxxvii. 631.]
HOMBLI^RES {Huvwlariiv),
Benedictine Abbey if Our Lady, for Monks, in Picardy,
diocese of Noyon.
Seal of the Church.
18,615. [a.d. 1223.] Siilpli. cast from a good impression.
2] in. [cxxvii. 231.]
The Virgin Mary, full-faco, ciowncil and with nimbus ;
seated 011 a ciiair-likc throne with projecting fooboard ; in
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 28 1
tlie r. h. a book, in the 1. h. an orb or small globe, topped
with a fleur-de-lis.
* S'LL' €CLeSI€ SANCTe MARI6 HVMOLARIGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8242 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 1074.
BaUDOUIN, Abbot. A.D. I223-1234.
18,616. [A.IX 1223.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2-nr X It in. [cxxvii. 232.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a rectan-
gular footboard ; in the r. h. a crozicr, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
* S' BALDVINI ■ ABBATIS HVMOLARieNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8759 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 1078.
lEUROLIIS, Ecclesia de.
See Gevraulles.
INSULANA, Ecclesia.
See Lisle, in Cavaillon.
ISSOUDON {Exolduniim),
Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady, diocese of Bonrges.
18,617. [A.D. 1225.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct, im-
perfect impression. About 2^ X i^ '"• when perfect. Matrix
of the twelfth century, [cxxvii. 683.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Marj', full-face, crowned and with
nimbus, seated on a cushioned, bench-like throne ; her hands
clasped before the breast.
SIGILLVM : SCE : MARIE : EX[OL]DVN[ENSIS : CJENOBII •.• -f-
D'Arcq, No. S244 ; with description of a counterseal, a fleur-de-lis
flcuronn^e and legend: + S' SeCRGTI.
RaoUL II., Abbot.
18,618. [a.d. 1235.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2-^ X i^- in. [cxxvii. 684.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
corbel or bracket ; in the r. h. a crozicr, the curve turned
inwards, in 1. h. a book.
© S' RADVLPHI ABBTS • Be MARI6 • eXOLDNI.
D'.Arcq, No. 8762, with description of a counterseal ; a fleur-de-lis and
legend : + D6 . . . DIONI8II.
•282 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JARD, al. LE JARS {Jardinn),
Augiistinian Abbey of St. Jean, for Monks, in Brie,
diocese of Sens.
Second Seal of the Convent.
18,619. [a.D. 1371.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2 in. [cxxvii. 317.]
An Agnus Dei, contoiirn^, reguardant.
S' : COVeNTVS ■ SCI : lOHANIS : D6 : lARDO.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 210; D'Arcq, No. S247, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : an Agnus Dei, and legend : + S' • COVGNTVS •
S' • lOHIS • D€ • lARDO.
HUGNES DE MONTE-GlSONIS, Abbot.
A.D. \i6g-circ. 1391.
18,620. [a. P. 1 37 1.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2\ X \\ in. [cxxvii. 318.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. John Baptist, full-
face, standing : in the 1. h. the Agnus Dei on a plaque, to
which he is pointing with the r. h. In a carved niche with
crocketed and pinnacled canopy, and ornamented with open
tabernacle work at the sides. In base, under an arch, the
Abbot, with crozier, kneeling to the 1., in profile.
SIGILLVM : FRATRIS : HVGONIS : ABBTS : DG : lARDO.
D'Arcq, No. S768, with description of a counterseal : the initi.al letter
H, '' enrouldi dans un dragon j" Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 213.
LA JOIE, Convent of.
See Nemours, La Joie.
JOSAPHAT-LEZ CHARTRES,
Benedictine ^l bbcy of St. Alary, diocese of Chartrcs.
GUARINUS, /]/'/w/. A.D. 1210-I227.
18,621. [a.D. 1217.] Casts in green composition from an
imperfect, indistinct impression. \\ x \\ in. [Ixxv. 85, 86.]
p. I'ointed oval : the Virgin Mary, .seated, with the Child
on her r. knee ; on the r. before her, the Abbot kneeling in
adoration, holding before him a crozier. In the field the
legend : * AV6 MARIA.
[*] S' GARINI • ABB ■ SCG • MAtRIG] • D' lOSAPHAT ■ CARNOT'.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 283
B. A dove, rising, with wings expanding, in its beak a
scroll with illegible inscription.
:* ACCIPe • Q • S3VAVIS • SIT • SCVA . . . AVIS.]
D'Arcq, No. 8619; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1281.
JOUARRE {Jotrum),
Benedictine Abbe}', for Nuns, in Brie, diocese of ATeaux.
Second Conventual Seal.
18,622. [a.d. 1 3 16.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. About 2^ X Iv in- when perfect,
[cxxvii. 235, 236.]
p. The Virgin Mary, full-face, seated on a cushioned,
bench-like throne, the feet on a projecting footboard ; in the
r. h. a sceptre flcur-de-lise, on the 1. knee the Child with
nimbus and book, holding up the r. h. in benediction.
vs -see ■ MARI6 • 10TR6NSI.
B. A small round counterseal. i| in. diam. A fleur-de-lis
seeded.
« FLOS • FILIVS • eiVS.
D'Arcq, No. 8459; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., coL 1 708.
JUMIEGES (GemmeticHvi), Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter,
for Monks, in Caux, diocese of Rouen.
First Seal of the Chapter.
18,623. [a.d. 1217.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-5 in. [cxxvii. 237.]
The Patron, St. Peter the Apostle, full-face, half-length,
issuing from wavy lines representing a cloud, with nimbus
and mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. two
keys.
* SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : SCI : P6TRI : G€MM€TIGI =
D'Arcq, No. 8253, with description of a counterseal : impression of an
antique engraved stone, ^L\RS, and legend : SIGILL' SIGILLI. ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, xi., col. 185.
Alexander, Abbot, a.d. 1198-1213, or 1217.
18,624. [a.d. 12 17.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2J^ X I-I-J;- in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 238.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform ;
in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards ; in the 1. h. an
284 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
open book, held up. In the field on each side an uncertain
emblem, called by D'Arcq, " une sorte de tau."
*SIGILL' : AL€XAN[DRI : ABBATIS -.1 GeM€TIC6NSIS.
D'Arcq, No. S779, A.d. 1217 ; Ga//ia Christiana, torn. xi.. col. 196.
"Obit vill kal. Nov. 1213 . . . perperam Sammarthani aiunt recenseri
eum anno 12 17."
LAGNY {Latiniaann), Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter,
for Monks, in tlu; Isle of France, diocese of Paris.
Counterseal of ]'£.K'^ Batiste, Abbot,
circ. A.D. 1 2 87- 1 30 1.
18,625. [a.d. 1293.] Sulph. cast from a fair impression,
•g- in. [cxxvii. 240.]
A de.xter hand and vested arm, holding the two keys of
St. Peter erect, wards upwards. On the r. a sun-star.
© BeATVS • P6TRVS.
D'Arcq, No. 87S3, with description of the obv. the Abbot, on a back-
ground parly per pale seme dc lis, FRANCE, and a bend cotised, CHAM-
PAGNE ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 502.
LAND OS, Abbey Church of St. Peter.
Chapter Seal.
18.626. [a.d. 1317.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2f X 14 in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 241.]
Pointed oval : the Patron, St. Peter the Apostle, with
nimbus, seated on a cushioned throne with carved legs ; in
his r. h. a long key, in the 1. h. a book ; feet on a rectangular
footboard ornamented with fleurs-de-lis.
[* S' • B[€ATI • PejRI • LA[ND:0S6NSCIS • eCL€S[l€.]
D'Arcq, No. 7186.
LAON {Laudnnum),
Benedictine Abbey of SS. Mary and John Baptist,
for Monks, in Picardy.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.627. [a.d. 1283.] Sulph. cast from a chijipcd impres-
sion, originally fine. About 2\ in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
249.1
Half-length figures of the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, on
the r. h. ; and St. John 15a[)list, with nimbus, on the 1. li. ; in
his r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a palm branch indicative of
martyrdom. Turned slightly towards each other. The figure
FRANCE- — MONASTIC SEALS. 285
of the Virgin is somewhat smaller in stature than that of
St. John Baptist.
C* BUG . . . . (CAPITJVLI S' MARIG CT S' 10 . . . . A . . .
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 587 ; U'Arcq, No. 8257, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : the head of St. John liaptist in a dish, and legend :
+ SeCRGT • SIGILL' • SCI • lOH'IS • LAVD.
Collegial Church of St. John Baptist " an Boiirg de Laon."
Seal of the Dean and Chapter.
18,628. [a.D. 12S5.] Sulph. cast from a fine but very im-
perfect impression. About 2 X if in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
253-]
Bust of St. John Baptist, the Patron Saint, full-face, with
nimbus, long wavy hair and beard, and camel's hair dress.
On the 1. side an estoile.
+ S' [BA]PTISTe • D€ • I . .
D'Arcq, No. 7193, with description of a counterseal : the head of St.
John Baptist in a dish, and legend : + CAPVT • lOH'IS • IN • DISCO.
Collegial Church of St. Lauretice de Roseto.
Jean Garbete, Dean.
18,629. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good impression
in wax, formerly belonging to Cardinal Wiseman. [xlvii.
678]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Laurence, Patron
Saint, with nimbus, full-face, in the r. h. his usual emblem, a
gridiron, in the 1. h. a book ; standing in a niche under a
baldachin, or canopy with lantern-like superstructure, sup-
ported on shafts. In base a shield of arms : a rose en soleil,
betw. three garbs, for Garbete. Betw. two wavy designs of
foliage and flowers.
S • D • 10 • GARBETE • DECANI • ECE • COL^^ • S • LAVREN •
D • R0SE^° LAVDVNE • DIO^.
Laing's MS. Catal. of Scottish Seals, No. 414.
Priory of St. Nicholas, of the order of Vallis Scholarium.
Seal of the Convent.
18,630. [a.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2 x I J- in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 250.]
Pointed oval : in a niche with two pointed arches, orna-
mental canopy, and tabernacle work on the r. h. side, St.
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, the Patron Saint, full-length, with
mitre and staff, appearing to three men in a boat or ship on
286 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the waves, in illustration of the legendary act of the saint.
See The Legendary Life of St. Nicholas, by W. de G. Birch,
Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xlii., p. 185, xliv., p. 222. In
base under an arcade of four arches, as many persons kneel-
ing in adoration.
S' ■ COVeNTVS • SCl • NICHOLAI • LAVD' • ORD'IS • VALL' • SCOL'.
D'-i^rcq. No. 9406 with description of a counterseal : the legend of
St. Nicholas, and + NICHOLAVS SVSCITANS CL6RIC0S.
Seal of the Prior.
18,631. [a.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a fine but chipped
impression. About i-J- X i^ in. when perfect, [c.xxvii. 254.]
Pointed oval : St. Nicholas the Bishop, seated on a throne,
with mitre and crozier, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in
a fliche with crocketed canopy, trefoiled arch, and open
tabernacle work at the sides. In base, beneath a trefoiled
arch, the prior, kneeling to the r. in adoration, betw. two
estoiles.
[* S'l PRIORIS • S' • NICHO VN' • ORD' ■ VALU • SC . .
D'Arcq, No. 9532.
Pilgrimage of St. Mar ecu.
See St. Marcou.
LAURICURIA, Abbey of St. Martin.
See RuRicouRT.
LESSAY, Abbey.
See Essay.
LICQUES, or LISKES {Liskce),
Prcemonstratensian A bbcy, near Boulogne, in Picardy.
rniLiPPE. A.D. 1218-1267.
18,632. [a.D. 1267.] Dark-green: originally fine, now
fragmentary. About 1 J X l^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
44 F- 3I-]
roinlcd oval : the Abbot, full-length, turned slightly
towards the 1. ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned in-
wards, in the 1. h. a book.
S' ABBl'S ... € IS.
Gallia Christiana, toni. xi., col. 1O19.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 287
LIEU RESTAUR^ {Locus-restmiratiis),
Pnemonstratensian Abbey of Notre-Dame,
in the diocese of Soissons.
18,633. [a.d. 1316.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I f ^ in. [cxxviii. 290.]
The Virgin Mary, full-face, standing turned slightly to the
r. ; the Child on the 1. arm, and in the r. h. a flower.
Within a carved niche with trefoilcd and crocketed arch, and
open tabernacle work at the sides. In the background, by
the feet of the Virgin two cinqucfoils. Below, under an arch
an Abbot, half-length in profile to the 1., his hands clasped in
prayer. At each side of the niche a tree of wavy foliage
and buds.
S' • CONVeNTVS • eCCL'ie • » loci • R€STAVRATL
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 502.
LIEURE, or LIEVRAY {Loais-Vcrus),
Leper house of St. Radegund, in Normandy.
18.634. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2\ X If in. [xxxv. 198.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St Radegund, fulT-face
with long hair, standing on a small pedestal, holding before
her a book with both hands.
tt S'. S'. RADGG' L€<PSAR D6 LOCOVeR' FR'M
CT SCR' eiVSD' LOGL
Doubtful, perhaps Louviers, in Normandy.
18.635. Another, [cxxiv. 187.] ^
This seal has been erroneously attributed to the Leperhouse at Lokhay,
CO. Derby.
LILLE (fnsu/a), Convent of Canons Regular,
in French Flanders, Dept. of the Nord.
Conventual Seal. A.D. 141 1.
18.636. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
bronze matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. 31 X l^ in. [xliii. 32.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus and drapery,
standing in glory on a crescent moon ; the Child on the
r. arm. Behind is an aureole of lambent tongues of flame,
alternately disposed with small estoiles. In a carved niche
with elaborately carved canopy, slender side shafts, and side
288 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
buttresses pinnacled. In base is a perspective view of the
conventual church. The design is deeply cut with high
relief, in the best style of the art at the time.
S' «> Quct' @ ranot «> rovum © ■& rrgulaul (sic) ® ] ■si
jnfula «> iiucfcrj:/.
Beaded border.
18.637. Another impression, [xlix. 9.]
18.638. Another impression, [cxxiv. 80.]
Amauri de Nesle, a/. Amalric de Nigelle,
C/erc du rot, Provost.
18,639. [a.d. 1308.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2J- X If in. [cxxix. 566.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, full-face, seated on a throne with
sides terminating in the heads and feet of lions ; lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. two keys. In base, the
provost, kneeling, in profile to the 1., hands clasped in
adoration, under a trefoiled arch ; betw. two similar shields of
arms ; seme of trefoils, two bars (fish) addorsed.
[* S' AJLMARRICl • De • NIGGI [PJRePOSITl • INSV ....
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 76S6, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms
as above, and legend : + CONTRASIGILLVM.
LIMOGES {Lcinovicnm),
Benedictine Abbey 0/ St. Martial, for Monks, in tJie Limosin.
Helias I., Gaufridi de Chabriniac, Abbot.
a.d. 1311-1339.
18,640. [a.d. 13 17.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
slightly chipped at top. About 2\ X If in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 265.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot standing on a carved pedestal ;
turned slightly to the 1., in the r. h. a crozicr, the curve turned
outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Under a can()]>y with carved
trefoiled arch. Betw. three cstoilcs on the dcx. and four on
the sin. side.
ij^ S' HGLie • ABBATIS : SCI : MARCIALIS : LGM.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, loni. ii., col. 563 ; I)'.\ic(|, No. S795, with descrip-
tion of a countersLal : head of a Bislioi) (.St. Martial of Limoges), betw.
two Cbloiles, and legend ; + CONTRASIGILLVM,
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 289
LIRE {Lira), Benedictine Convent of St. Mary, for Monks,
in Normandy, diocese of Evreux.
18,641. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 A X iJr in. [cxxvii. 266]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, seated on a
cushioned throne with small footboartl ; in her r. h. a long
fleur-de-lis or sceptre fleur-dc-lis6, the Child, with nimbus,
sitting on her 1. knee. Beneath a canopy with pointed
turrets, trefoilcd arch, and slender side-shafts.
«■ 3IGILLVM COMV6HTVS SAMCTe MARIG LIRG.
D'.\rcq, No. 8264, with (icscrijition of ,a counterseal, a lyre, and
legend : * SECRETVM LIRE ; CallUi Christiana, toni. xi., col. 644.
Richard de Leicester, Abbot, a.d. 1221-1225.
18,642. [a.d. 1224.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2x11 in. [cx.Kvii. 267.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
bracket ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. a book. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
© SIGILLVM : RICARDI • ABBATIS : LIRG :
D'Arcq, No. S797, with description of :i counterseal : a pelican in her
pictv, from an antique engraved stone, and legend : + SECRETVM
E3f MICHI.
LISLE, Insula, Convent of Our Lady,
in the diocese of Cavaillon, \ ^aucluse.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.643. [a.d. 1279.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. About 2 X l# in. when perfect, [cxxvii. i.\?>.]
Pointed oval ; the Virgin Maiy, full-face, with nimbus,
seated on a cushioned bench-like throne ; in the r. h. a
sceptre flcur-de-lise ; on the r. knee the Child with cruciferous
nimbus, holding up the r. h. in benediction.
[+ s'] CAPL'i • ecccLesjie • insvlancg.]
D'.\rcq, No. 7199.
LOCHES, in Touraine, near Tours, diocese of Tours.
Robert de Vernon, Archpriest.
18.644. [a.d. i2gj.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About i^ X IyV i"- when perfect. [cxxvii.
641, 642.]
0. A representation of Sl Martin, Patron Saint of Tours,
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290 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
on a horse, dividing his raiment with a sword for a beggar, in
accordance with the legend. On the 1. a man in armour with
shield and spear. Below, under an arcade and trefoiled arch,
the Archpriest, kneeling in profile to the r. in prayer.
D6 • V'N0N6 • ARCHIPBRI • [DG -3 LOCHIS •
IN ■ eCCA
{SigiLlum Roberti de Vernonc, Archipresbiteri dc Lochis
in Ecclesia 'Itironeiisi.)
Beaded borders.
R. A small round counteiseal. ^ in. diam. Apparently of
different and older style. Two fishes hauriant counter-
hauriant, in pale, united by a line.
* CONTRAS' ■ AD • CAVSAS.
D'Arcq, No. 7945.
LODEVE {Lodova),
Convent of Friars Minor of St. Francis, in Lower Langiiedoc.
18,645. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediai-val
Antiquities. \-\ x i in. [cxxiv. 130.]
Oval : St. Francis, standing, turned to the r. before Our
Lord on the cross, and receiving the seraphic vision of rays
issuing from above the cross.
SIGIL ■ CON • FR • MIN ■ CON • S • F • LODOVAE.
LOKEVALLE, or LOREVALLE, Ai?de)' of St. Mary.
Seal of the A bbot and Convent.
18,646. [14th cent.] Suiph. cast, tinted green, from a fine
impression. 2^ X i v- '"• [Ixxiii. 60.]
i'ointcd oval : an Abbot, full face, standing on a bracket ;
holding a crozier and book ; under a crocheted arch. Under
a similar but smaller arch on the sunnnit of which is a bird, on
each side a monk reading, turned towards the Abbot.
Overhead, in a niche with crocheted arch and slender shafts
at the sides with reliquaries at the top, the Virgin Mary,
crowned, seated on a bench-like throne, the Child on the 1.
arm.
S' ABBATIS : 6T : C0NV6NTVS : B6AT6 : MARie : De :
LOKeVALLe, or LOReVALLG.
Beaded borders.
Doubtful if of French origin, and the place of origin uncertain. The
seal has been erroneously attributed to Lockcswcll, Cistercian Abbey,
Wiltshire.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 29I
LONGPONT {Loiigiis-Poiit),
Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dante for Monks,
diocese of Soissoiis.
Galciierus de OcMms, Abbot. k.T). 1201-1217.
18.647. [A.D. 12 13.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
i-i X I in. [c.xxvii. 273.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, in profile to the r.
holding obliquely in the r. h. a crozier, the 1. h. and arm
extended before him.
■?} SIGILLVM ■ ABB'IS • LONGIPONTIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 475 ; D'Arcq, No. 8S02.
18.648. [a.d. 1215.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 44 A. 14.]
© SIGILLVM ABB'IS LONGIPONTItSI.
18.649. Sulph. cast from No. 18,648. [D.C., E. 80.]
HuGUES V. de Oratorio, Abbot, circ. a.d. 1217-1233.
18,650. [.V.n. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. \-^ X i in. [cxxvii. 274.]
Pointed oval : resembles the foregoing seal, No. 1 8,647, t>ut
is not from the same matri.x. In the background on the
right an cstoile of six points.
© SIGILLVM • ABBIS • LONGIPONTIS.
Gallia Christiana, toni. ix., col. 476 ; D'Arcq, No. S803.
Jean I., Abbot.
18,651. [a.d. 1 261.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
i;: X i| in. [cx.xvii. 270, 271.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing on a platform, turned
slightly to the 1., in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned outwards, in the I. h. a book. On the r. a fleur-
de-lis, and below it five pearls in a quincunx, on the 1. a group
of three pearls bctw. two estoilcs, one above one below the
group.
S= SIGILLVM • ABBATIS • LONGIPONTIS.
R. A small round counterseal. W in. diam. A church or
abbey set on a long bridge {Long-pont) or arcade of five
arches.
CONT ■ S' • LONGIPONTIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 476 ; D'Arcq, No. 8804.
U 2
292 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18,652. Another sulph. cast of the olv. only, from a
different impression, [cxxvii. 272.]
£= SIGILLVM • ABBATIS • LONGIPONTIS.
LONLEY, or LONLAY {Lonleiitm, al. Longikdus),
Benedictine Abbey of Notre Dame for Monks,
in Normandy, diocese of Le Mans.
Philippe, Abbot, circ. a.d. 1262.
18,653. Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct impression.
14- X I in. [Ixix. 30.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, in the r. h. a
crozier, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Betvv.
three estoiles on each side.
[fii S'2 PHI ABBIS Be MARI6 DC LONLGIO.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 494.
LUXEUIL {Lnxovinm),
Benedictine Abbey of SS. Peter and Paul, for Monks,
in Franche-Co7ntt', diocese of Besanqon.
18,654. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipped at top. 2^ X l-j- in. [cxxvii. 277.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter and St. Paul standing side by side,
full-face, each with his accustomed emblems, on a small
platform. Betw. a crescent on the 1. and an estoile or sun-
star on the r.
«: S' • CONVGNTVS • LVXOV16NSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8270 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xv., col. 144.
Thibaut III., DE Falconnet, at. DE Faucogney, Abbot.
a.d. 1 287-1 308.
18,655. [a.d. 1300.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the 1. side and at top. [cxxvii. 278.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, with mitre and embroidered
vestments, standing, turned slightly to the 1. h., on a pedestal
or platform ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards,
in the 1. h. a book.
[iS! S'l FRIS • THeOBALDI • D6I • GRA • ABBIS • LVXOVI . .
D'Arcq, No. 8813, with description of a countcrscal : Apollo driving
a qu.idriga, from an antique engraved stone, and legend : 'S: SIG (a key
of SI. Pclcr) NVM • VERI (1 crozier) TAT. ; Galtii Cliristiaiui, loni. xv.,
col. 157.
FRAN'CE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 293
MACON, Collegial Church of St. Peter, in Burgundy.
Geoffrey, Provost.
18,656. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red scalingf-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mciliiuval
Antiquities, i^^ in. [cx.xiv. I19]
A shield of arms : quarterly. Bctw. a crescent on the
1. and an estoile of si.K points on the r. h. side. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel.
S' GAVFRIDI • PR6P0TI • SCI • P • MAT'.
{Sigillum Gaufridi Prcposili Sancti Petri Matisconis.')
SociHi de SphragUtique de Paris, torn, iii., p. loS ; Gallia Christiana,
toin. iv., col. 1 1 15.
John, Canon; and Obedientiar of Larnaux,
in Franche-Comt^, bailiivick of Lons-le-Saunicr,
near Macon.
18,657. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
MediiL'val Antiquities, i in. [c.Kxiv. 150.]
Bust of St. Peter the Apostle, turning to the r., holding up
the two emblematical keys. In the centre a pellet. Coarse
workmanship.
Legend in two concentric rings : —
(l.) S» S' lOHMS • CAN • S' • PeTRI MASTICON OB-
(2.) eOieNCIARII D' LARNOSS.
Enjjr. in SociJU de Sphragistiqiic de Paris, torn, iii., p. 106, where the
final word in the legend is read CARNOSS, .ind txpl lined to be Car-
Hossia, or CAarnosseQ) ; Gallia Cliristiaita, torn, iv., col. 1 1 13.
Friars Preachers, or Dominicans.
Seal of the Prior.
18,658. [Mid. of 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mcdia;val Antiquities. iJ x i-rV '"• [cxxiv. 175.]
Pointed oval : St. Louis, standing, full-face, clad in royal
robes, seme-de-lis, with crown and sceptre in the hands.
Within a niche with carved and crocketed canopy, and orna-
mented with open tabernacle work at the sides. In base,
under an arch, the Prior kneelirg to the 1. in adoration.
S' • f>ORIS : 9V6T' ■ MATISCON' • ORDl' • FRAN ■ PDIC
Engr. in Socim de Sphragistiqiic de Paris, torn, ii., p. 175.
294 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MAILLEZAIS, ,?/. MAILLESAIS,
Benedictine A bbcy of St. Peter, for Monks, in Poitoii,
diocese of Poitiers, afteriv. (a.D. 13 17) erected into a Bishopric
which was removed to La Rochelle in A.D. 164S.
Seal of the A bbey Chapter.
18,659. [a.D. 1263.] Sulph. cast from a cjood but very
imperfect impression. About 2 X \\- in. when perfect.
Matrix late twelfth century, [cxxvii. 300.]
Pointed oval : a full-length representation of the Patron,
St. Peter the Apostle, with nimbus and elegantly designed
drapery ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. two keys,
the wards of which are so formed as to make the monogram
or legend : 3 ■ pe. for " Sanctns Petrns."
['» SJIGILLVM ■ CAP ATI AB AL6XANDRO
PAPA TGR . . .
{Sigillum Capituli Mallcacciisis rciwoati ab Alcxandro
Papa tcrcio. [a.d. 1159-1181.])
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 8271 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1363.
MANGLIEU, or MANLIEU {Magnilocus),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Sebastian, for Monks, in Auvergne,
diocese of Clermont.
Seal of the Convent.
18,660. [a.D. 1264.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. i:f in. [cxxvii. 296.]
A representation of St. Sebastian, half-length, in profile to
the r., Roman dress fastened up over the r. .shoulder with a
button. Betw. two mullets of six points, round pierced.
C S" COVeTVS ■ S' • SeBAS[TIANI • MAJGNILOCI.
D'Arcq, No. 8272 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 360.
HuGUE.s, Abbot.
18,661. [a.D. 1264.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, chipped, somewhat indistinct. I ; X I I in. [cxxvii.
293-]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, full-face, in tlir r. h. a
pastoral staff or crozier, in the 1. h. a book. In the field
on each side a wavy branch of foliage and buds.
S' • HVGONIS 1 ABBATIS : MAGNILOCI.
Beaded border.s.
D'Arcq, No. 8817 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 362.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 295
MAN SI.
GuiLLAUME Lamberti, Canomciis.
18.662. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, tVoni the brass matrix in the Dopt. of British and
Mi'diiL'val Antiquities. \\ X \\ in. [cxxiv. 123.]
Pointed oval : an ecclesiastic, full-face, holding before him
a book with both hands, staniling in a carved niche, with
trefoilcd arch, canopy of ecclesiastical architecture, open
tabernacle work at the sides, and brackets. Below, under a
disengaged arch, the canon, kneeling in prayer, profile to the
1. ; betw. two shield of arms : dex. per pale, dcx. barry of six,
sill, a crane or stork ; sni. lozengy.
• S' • GVILL'I • LABGRTI • CAN • MANSI.
Doubtful if French.
MARMOUTIERS {Majus-Monasterium),
Bcncdictiiu' Abbty of St. Alartin,for Monks,
in the diocese of Tours.
First Seal.
18.663. [.\.D. 1202.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression. l\ in. [cx.xvii. 30 1.]
A representation of a bishop, full-face, half-length, in the
r. h. a book, lifting up the 1. h. in benediction.
[*] SIGILLVM ■ Sgi • M[AR:TINI • MAIOR • MONAST6RICIJ.
D'Arcci, No. 8275, with description of a nearly similar counterscal ;
Gallia Christiana, torn. .\iv., col. 192.
Third Seal. A. D. 1235.
18.664. [.\.U. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a good, now very
imperfect impression. 2| in. [cxxvii. 643.]
A representation of St. Martin, the Bishop and Patron
Saint, full-face, with nimbus, mitre, and vestments, seated on
a throne, the sides of which terminate in animals' heads and
feet ; his feet on a projecting rectangular footboard ; lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards. Across the field the Divine
Mystical Letters a to and the inscription ^—^ TIN'. On each
side of the throne an estoile of six points.
. . G RIS • MO TVRON'.
Beaded borders.
U'Arcq, No. 8277, with description of a counterseal : a hand of blessing,
and legend . + REnOVATVM ANNO DOMINI • M cti • XXX • V.
2C)6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18,665. Another sulph. cast from a good but imperfect
impression of the ohv. only. [Ixi. 27.]
SIGILL • CCQNVjeTVS • MAIORIS • MONASTeRll ■ TVRON'.
MEAUNE.
See MeluN, Church of St. Alartin.
MEAUX {Meldcs),
Benedicti?ie A bbey of St. Faroii, in Champagne.
Jean VII., de Hauteverne, Abbot,
circ. A.D. 1 338-1 349.
18,666. [a.D. 1343.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2tV X Hin. [cxxvii. 311.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1., in the r.
h. a crocketed crozier, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h.
a book ; standing in a canopied niche, with carved corbel and
open tabernacle work at sides, on which are two shields of
arms : a cross, with a label in chief.
S' ■ lOH'IS : ABBIS : MON : SCI : FARONIS : MeLDGN.
Gallia Cluistiaiui, torn, viii., col. 1694 ; D'Arcq, No. S835, with
description of a counterseal : a crozier bctw. a flcur-dc-lis and a ciiique-
foil, and Icycnd : + SIGILLVM : S6CR6TI : MGl.
MELUN {Meledununi),
Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary " de Lilio" for Nuns,
in the Isle of France, diocese of Sens.
First Seal of the Cluipter.
18.667. [a.D. 1253.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect
impression, the lower part broken off. I!;- X l^g-in. but larger
when perfect, [cxxvii. 325.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Virgin Mary, full-
face, crowned, seated on a church-roof, in the r. h. the Child
(who bears the cruciferous nimbus and is lifting up the r. h.
in benediction), in the 1. h. a long-stemmed fleur-de-lis or lily,
in allusion to the name of the Abbey. Archaic style.
* SIGILL' • [BEATE • MARIE • ME3LEDVNENSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7223, from a less incomplete impression ; Gallia Chris-
tiana, torn, xii., col. 247.
Second Seal.
18.668. |a.1i. 1308.] Sulph. casts from a fine but imperfect
impression. About 2'', X i ,' in. when jierfect. [cxxvii.
323. 324-1
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 297
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, turned slightly to the r.
with nimbus, crown and embroidered drapery, seated on a
carved throne ornamented with heads of animals and a pro-
jecting corbel or footboard ; on her 1. knee the Child seated,
with cruciferous nimbus, the r. h. lifted up in benediction ; in
her r. h. a ball. On each side an angel swinging a thurible
aloft. In the field, over the r. shoulder of the Virgin, a wavy sun.
[* S'. C3API[TVLI] MARie MGLeDVNeNSCIS].
K. The legend :—
* S -ReNOVATVM • ANNO.
and in three horizontal lines the remainder : — . DNI — M° -.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7224 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii , col. 247.
Benedictine Abbey of St. Pierre, for Monks.
First Seal.
18.669. [a.D. 1210.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2j- X l^ in. [c.x.xvii. 326.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron, St. Peter the
Apostle, full-face, standing, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a staff.
Legend on a bevelled edge : —
* SIGILVM • SANCTI • PETRI • MILIOVNGMSIS ific\
D'Arcq, No. 8284, with legend incorrectly read ; Gallia Cliristiaiia,
torn, xii., col. 170. .
SeGUIN, y^Mo^ circ. A.D. 1200-1215.
18.670. [a.D. 12 10.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-J X i~ in. [cx.Kvii. 327.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in tlie
1. h. a book.
* SIGILL' SeGVim ABBATIS S' P6TRI MILIDVUGH
(ami t>! the fnld) S|S.
D'Arcq, No. 8836 ; Gallia Christiana, torn. .\ii., col. 173.
Church of St. Martin at Mehin, or perhaps Meatuie.*
Seal for Marriages.
18,671. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i ;,- x -rJ- in. [c.xxiv. lOi.]
• There arc two villages of this name in France, (i) in Bourbonnois,
election of Montlugon ; and (2) in Provence, viguery of Brignolle.
298 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : two hands and vested arms issuing from the
sides of the seal, clasped in saltire ; symbolical of matrimony.
Above them a fleur-de-lis ; below, an estoilc of six points.
es S' • 6CCG ■ SCI ■ MARTIN • MGLN' • AD ■ MATMNIV.
METZ {Metin), Church of St. Paul, iu Mcssin.
18,672. [a.d. 1 561.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
somewhat injured by pressure, in the Collection of M. A. P.
de Longperier. i\ x 2f in. Matrix of the thirteenth century,
[cxxvii. 333.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron, St. Paul,
standing, turned slightly to the 1., with nimbus and flowing
drapery, holding a banderolle inscribed: — MITN' • SCS • PAVLVS.
SIGILLVM * SANCTI « PAVLI * MeT6NSIS « eCCLeSlg.
Beaded borders.
TVAcr, pi. xiii., fig. 7 : the author reads the inscription SCS • PAVLVS •
MeTGN.
MOIRENT, or MOIRANS, Convent of Friars Minor.
' 18,673. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdi;i.'val
Antiquities. l| X i-ps- '"■ [cxxiv. 81.]
Pointed oval : an Agnus Dei, statant, coutourut', the head
encircled with a nimbus, r. fore-leg bent, sustaining the banner
flag on a cross pattcc with long stem, the flag charged with a
cross and furnished with three streamers.
^ S' • COVeNTVS : FR' • MINORVM : M0YR6NCI.
Beaded borders.
Moirans is a town in Dauphigny, diocese of Grenoble ; Moircnt, a
village in Franchc-Comtd, diocese of St. Claude ; and Moyrans, a village
in Dauphigny, diocese of Viennc. It is dil'licult to identify this seal with
any one of these localities.
MOISSAC {Moysiacuvi or Musciacuni),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter, diocese of Cahors.
Conventual Seal.
18,674. [a.d. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 in. [cxxvii. 338.]
A representation of St. Peter the Apostle, Patron Saint,
full-face, with nimbus, seated on a carved throne with four
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 299
pinnacles topped with finials ; in the r. h. two keys, in the
1. h. a book.
* S' • COVeNTVS • MONASTGRII • SCI • PGTRI • MOYSIACGN.
Headed borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, i., col. 157 ; D'Arcq, No. 8294, with de-
scription of a countcrseal : St. I'aul, half length, and legend : —
+ SANCTVS • PAVLVS.
GUILLAUME DE BesSENS, Abbot, circ. A.D. 1245-1260.
18,675. [a.D. 1249.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, if X i in. [c.\.xvii. 339.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full- face, standint^ on a rect-
anijular platform or footboard ; with mitre and vestments ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
or crozier, the curve turned outwards.
© S' • WILL'I • ABBATIS • MOYZIACGSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8842 ; Gallia Cliristiana, torn, i., col. 16S.
BERTRAND DE MONTE-ACUTO, Abbot. A.D. I260-I295.
Papal Chaplain.
18,676. [a.D. 1266.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
2i X 1 1 in. [cx.wii. 340.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slighly to the I., with mitre
and embroidered vestments, standing on a bracket or corbel ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crocketed
pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned outwards. On each
side a key of St. Peter. Fine design.
* S' • FRTS : B6RTRANDI • Dl : GRA ■ ABBATIS ■ MOYSIACeNSIS.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Cliristiana, torn, i., col. 168 ; see also Add. ch. 1568 ; D'Arcq,
No. 8843, with description of a countcrseal : St. I'etcr, half-length, on
the left a hand and arm holding a sword, and legend : + S' B'TRANDI •
DNI • PAP6 • CAPLL'I.
MOLESME {Molismus),
Benedictine A bbcy of Notre-Dame, for Monks,
in Champagne, diocese of Langrcs.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,677. [a.D. 1245.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 2>-. X li in. [cx.xvii. 341 ]
Pointed oval : the" Annunciation of the Virgin Mary." The
Virgin Mary, standing, turned slightly to the l, hands extended.
300 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and head with nimbus upraised towards the Archangel
Gabriel, who, with nimbus and expanded wings, is issuing
from the heavens overhead.
8IGILL' : CAPL' i SC6 ; MARIG i MOL'.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 729 ; D'Arcq, No. 8295, with de-
scription of a counterseal : an Agnus Dei, and legend: + ANG6L'
AD MARIAM.
Fr. GuiLLAUME DE RlCElO, Cellarer.
18.678. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2 X l-pV in. [cxxiv. 118.]
Pointed oval: a sainted monk, full-face, standing, holding
before him a book with the 1. h., and pointing to it with the
r. h. In a carved niche with crenellated and pinnacled
canopy, and slender shafts at the sides. In base a shield of
arms : a human head, full-face with long hair. Betw. two
rosettes. On each side of the niche a sprig of foliage.
S' • F'RIS • GLLl' • D€ • RICGIO ■ C6LeRARII • MOLIM6S'.
Beaded borders.
Socic'te lie Sphraffistiqiie de Paris, torn, iii., p. 99 ; Gallia Christiana,
torn, iv., col. 729.
MOLEYR.
D. ^TIENNE DE DOLA, Rcctor.
18.679. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi;eval
Antiquities. Ij- X I in. [cxxiv. 90.]
Pointed oval : St. Stephen, seated, full-face, on a carved
chair-like throne, instructing two scholars or catechumens,
one on each side, holding books. Under a triple arch, having
carved openings in the spandrils and finislicd with corbels.
fi: S' DNl SXePH'l ■ De • DOLA • ReCTOR • €006 •
De MOLCYR.
Beaded borders.
The locality of this seal is uncertain. Perhaps Molc;re, in the diocese
of Condom ; Moliercs in Langiiedoc, diocese of Alais, in Quercy, or in
Dauphind ; or Molif;res in the Isle of France, diocese of Paris.
MONESTOYIO, MONETEAU, in Champagne (?)
Seal of tlie C hnrch.
18,680. [i-llh cent.] Recent impression in red .scaling-
wa.x iVdin tlie matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Medi;eval
Anti(iuitie.s. I in. [cxxiv. 99.]
h lion lampant in combat with a dragon. Coarse style.
«;^ s' ecc'6 De » MONesrovio.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 3OI
MONCHAUX {Monte Causio.)
Seal of the Church.
18.681. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, tVum the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mcdia.'val Antiquities, -^i- in. [xxxv. 347.]
An Abbot, full-face, half-length, in the r. h. a crozier, the
curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book.
s' ecce • D' • MorecAvsio.
Beaded borders.
There are several places named Monchaux in France ; among the
most probable to which this seal may be referred are, (i) a village in
Normandy, election of Eii ; (2) a village of Flanders, near Lille ; and
(3) a village of Artois in the bailiwick of St. Pol ; cf also Monchau.'C, in
the Messin, diocese of Metz.
18.682. Another, [cxxiv. 100.]
MONTAUBAN {Mons Albamis),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin, afterivards of St. Thcodard,
afterw. (A.D. 13 17) a bishopric, in the province of Toulouse.
Albert III., or Arbert Aureilhe, Abbot.
18,683. [a.d. 1231.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I-^ X I in. [cxxvii. 221.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
platform or footboard, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned
outwards, in the 1. h. a book.
C- S' ARBeRTI • ABBIS • SCI • TGODARDI.
D'Arcq, No. SS56 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 229.
Pierre de Bermond, Abbot,
Chaplain of Pope Alexander IV. A.D. 1255-1267.
18,684. [a.d. 1262.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped, injured. 2i x l^ in- [cxxvii. 342.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, standing on a carved corbel, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards.
* S' • P6TRI • ABBIS • MOTIS • [ALBJANI • Dm ■ PP • CAPeLLI.
D'Arcq, No. 8857 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 230.
302 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MONTBRISON {Mo)is-Britso)ns),
Abbey of Notre-Dame, in the diocese of Lyon (?)
Seal of the Chapter.
18.685. [a.D. 1230] Sulph. cast from a chipped Im-
pression. 2f X 14 in. [cxxvii. 344.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin Mar\-, turned slightly to the r.,
crowned, seated on a bench-like throne, the Child on the
1. knee. In base an arabesque flower.
ta S' • CAPITV[LI] . . . [Ml^Rie • De • MOTe ■ BRVSON'S.
D'Arcq, No. 7232.
MONTE-ALIGI, MONT-ST.-ELOY, or MONT-LOUIS,*
Lcpcr-hoHse in Artois, diocese of Arras. (?)
18.686. [15th century.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medijeval
Antiquities, if X i in. [cxxiv. 158.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. James the Apostle,
standing, full-face, with nimbus and pilgrim's hat, in the r. h.
a book, in the 1. h. an object possibly intended for a pecten or
cockle-shell. Within a niche ornamented with triple canopy,
crocketed and pinnacled. In base a shield of arms : seven
roundles, three, three, and one, a chief, and over all a long
processional or archbishop's cross.
s* S' L€PROZARie /«!". MONTG ALIGI *<
* There arc three places of this name in France : (i) a town in
Roussillion ; (2) a town in Tourainc ; and (3) a village in Berry.
MONTEBOURG {Montisbiirgiis),
Benedictine Abbey of Notre Dame, for Alon/cs, in Normandy,
diocese of Contanccs.
18,687. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2} X i-J-in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 343.]
I'ointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, seated on a
rainbow ; crowned, supporting on her lap with the r. h. tlic
Child with cruciferous nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction ; in her 1. hand, (right, DArcq^ she is holding up a
sceptre flcur-dc-lisc. The backgroimd rejilcnished with
groups of triplets of pellets. This tlcsign appears to be
influenced by Byzantine style.
[+ SIGILIL' : CONVeNT : SCE : MARI6 : MCNTISBVRGCIJ.
D'Arcq, No. 8S00 ; Gallia C/trisliaiia, toni. xi., col. 926.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 303
GUILLAUME GUfiRIN, Abbot, circ. A.D. 1429-1462.
18,688. Bronze-grccn : originally fine, now imperfect,
injured. About 2 X li in. when perfect, [xx.xix. 80.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, in the r. h. a crockcted
crozier, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book ; .stand-
ing in a niche with pinnacled canopy and tabernacled work at
the sides, on which arc two shicld.s of arms : dcx. ROYAL
Arms ok EnCiL.AND, whose kings were frequent benefactors
of the abbey ; sin. a saltire betw. four flames, GutRlN.
S[igtU]um <r.u
Headed border.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 929.
MONTMORILLON, or MONMORILLON,
{Mons Maurilii), Alaison-Dieu, in Poitoii.
Seal of the Convent.
18,689. [.\.D. 1385.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. 2f X i^ in. but larger when perfect.
[cxxyii. 351.]
Pointed oval : a dead body enveloped in bandages or
cerements like a mummy, and laid on a carved dais or hearse.
Legend wanting.
D'Arcq, No. 996;, with description of a countersciil: impression of
an engr.ivcd stone, bearing a man and a lion (.'') with legend : —
+ secRervM mgvm.
Jean, Prior.
18,690. [a.d. 13S5.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About 2^ X I? in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 352.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron Saint,
Maurilio, Bishop of Angers, full-face, with nimbus, holding
before him a book with both hands ; standing in a carved
niche, the canopy broken off, with open tabernacle work at
the sides, and background diapered with a reticulated pattern
lozcngy charged with knots or cinquefoils at points of inter-
section and a small pellet in each interstitial space. In base,
under a pointed arch, the Prior, kneeling in profile to the r. in
adoration. Background lozcngy. Outside the tabernacle
work, and set on the space for the reception of the legend,
two similar shields of arms : a pelican in her piety.
tS) • T • POR' • DO MVS • Dei_MOTIS ■ MA_VRILI[I
D'Arcq, No. 9966, with description of a countcrseal : a cross pied
fourche btlw. two estoiles, and legend ; SIGILLVM • DOMINI.
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MONTREUIL-SUR-MER
{Moiasteriolum, or Monsteriolum ad mare),
Boicdictiue Abbey of SS. Sah'ins and Gjiingtialoeus,
SS. Sauve and Winvaloeus, for Monks, in Picardy,
diocese of A miens.
18,691. [a.D. I1S2-1201.] Plaster cast, tinted drab, from
the original impression attached to a charter in possession of
Balliol College, Oxford. 3 X 2 in. [Ixix. i.]
Pointed oval : St. Sauve, or Salvius, an early bishop of
Amiens, and founder of this Abbey, full-face, with horned
mitre having long ties ; seated on a folding throne composed
of the heads and feet of dragons ; in the r. h. a book, in the
I. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards.
[*] SIGILU • SCI • SA[LVI1 ] I : DE : M0NSTeR10[L0].
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1296; D'Arcq, Nos. 8305, S306 ; J. E.
Price, Descriptive Account of the Guildhall of London, Lend. 18S6, p. 40.
Robert, ^(J/w. a.d. 1182-1201.
18,692. Plaster cast, tinted drab, from the original im-
pression attached to a charter in possession of Balliol College,
Oxford. 2|- X l| in. [Ixix. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on [a carved
bracket] with embroidered robes, in the r. h. a crozier, the
curve turned inwards ; in the 1. h. a book.
«= S' • ROBeRTI • ABBATIS • S I • DG • MOSTERIOLO.
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 129S ; J. E. Price, Descriptive Account
of the Guildhall of London, Lond., 1886, p. 40.
Jean I., Abbot, circ. a.d. 1276-13 16.
18,693. [a.d. 1286.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2\ X i„' in. [cxxvii. 349, 350.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with embroidered
vestments, standing on a platform ; in the r. h. a pastoral
staff or crozier, crockctcd, the curve turned outwards, in the
I. h. a book. In the field on the 1. h. side a crescent, on the
r. h. a sun-star, each betw. two fleurs-de-lis, one above and
one below.
iS S' lOHIS • Asms • B'l • SALVII • IN • MOVST'OL'O.
li. A small round counterseal, if in. cliam. A fish naiant
contotirut' on waves, swinnning towards a bell on the r. h, side.
Above it a fleur-de-lis betw. two estoiles.
■J: siGiLLVM ■ secReri.
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1298 ; U'Arcq, No. 8863.
FRANCF, : — MONASTIC SEALS. 305
Abbey of St. Aiistreherta.
18,694. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 2\ X l^ in. [cxxvii. 50.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Aiistrcbcrta, the
Patroness, rising half-length from waves, in profile to the !.,
holilintj up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
^- AVSTReBTA • DeO • NOS • CONMDAT P[IA] ■ VIRGO.
Gailia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1318.
MONT-STE.-MARIE {Mons Sanctcz Maria),
Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dame, for Monks,
in the diocese of Besan^on.
HUGUES, Abbot.
18,695. [a.D. 1215.] Dark bronze-green: very imperfect,
indistinct. About ij X i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
44 A. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, holding a book before him with
both hands.
r* S3IGKLLVM ■ ABBAJTIS • MONTIS
Gallia Christiana, toni. xv., col. 304.
MORIMOND {Moritmindits),
Cistercian Abbey of Notrc-Danic, in Bassiguey,
diocese of Langres.
P., Abbot
18.696. [a.D. 1215.] Dark bronze-green: indistinct,
li X I in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 46.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated on a throne,
holding a crozier and book.
Legend on a bevelled edge.
* SIGILLVM : ABBATIS : 36 : MORIMVNDO.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 817.
18.697. Sulph. cast from No. 18,696. [D.C., E. j^:\
MOUCY-ST.~PIERRE {Miixcimn),
in Champagne, diocese of Tours. {/)
Seal of t/ie Chapter.
18,698. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red composition
from a matri.\. i^^ in. [xliii. 168.]
A representation of St. Peter, Patron Saint, full-face, with
mitre or conical cap, seated on a fulding throne, the sides of
VOL. V. X
306 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
which terminate with the heads and feet of dragons ; in the
r. li. two kc)'s, in the 1. h. a book. In tlic field the legend : —
SCS P6TRVS.
C- SIGILLVM : CAPITVLI : D6 MVX6IO :
Locality not certainly identiticd.
MOUSTIER-ROUSSEILLE, or ROSEILLE,
St. Martins, near Anbiisson, in La Alarche.
Jacques D'Arfeuille, Provost, circ. a.d. 144S.
18,699. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red seah'ng-
vvax from the matrix in tlic Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities. 2f X i| in. [cxxiv. 126.]
Pointed oval : St. Martin dividing his raiment with the
beggar, displayed in the usual conventional manner. In a
niche with canopy pinnacled and crocketed ; at each side a
palm-branch. Below, on a masoned wall a niche, round-
headed, containing the provost kneeling to the r. in prayer ;
before him on the r. a shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis betw.
three mullets, for Arfeuille ; behind the shield the baton
of a provost.
S • ifarobi • DavfruUf • pvrpositi • Sanrti •
martiut • ftrroDfra.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in Spcu'/l' lie Sphragistique dc Paris, torn, iv., p. 310.
MOYEN-MOUTIER {Mediannm
Monastci iuui), Abbtj of reformed Boicdictines,
dedicated to St. Peter.
Seal ad caiisas.
18,700. [Early 15th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the bronze matrix in the Dept. of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities. 2\~ X l| in. [cxxiv. 146.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter, as a Pope,
standing, turned slightly to the 1., with tiara, keys, and book,
in a carvetl niche, with canopy pinnacled and crocketed, and
ornamented at the sides with two storeys of tabernacle work.
Tlic base or bracket which supports the niche is masoned.
*igilum * iiO rauf.i * licati * j)ftm »«<* moiaufti •
iiionaftiit M> * Hi tf M< » Mi
Cabled borders.
Sociifli de Sphragistique de Paris, toni. ii., p. 179 ; Catiia CItrisliaiia,
torn, xiii., col. 1398.
FRANXF. : — MONASTIC SEALS. 307
MUR-VIEIL, Abbey.
Sec ViLLii-RIUR, Abbey.
MUXEIUM, C/uipter of.
See Moucy-St.-Pierre.
NEMOURS, LA JOIE {Gaudium),
Cistercian Abbey of Xotrc-Davie,for Nuns,
7iear Nemours, diocese of Sens.
Conventual Seal.
18,701. [a.d. 1344.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I (i,- in. [cxxvii. 360.]
The Virijin Mar}', crowned, and with nimbus, seated, full-
face, on a bench-like throne ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-
lisc, on the 1. arm the Child, with nimbus. Within a gothic
niche with trcfoiled canopy, pinnacled, and open tabernacle
work at the sides. Background diapered lozengy.
S' ■ CONVeNTVS BGATG 1VIARI6 D6 NeMOSIO.
D'.'Vrcq, No. 845S, from an impression attached to a deed dated 1454 ;
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 245.
ISABEAU, Abbess.
18,702. [.v.D. 1 344-] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the edges, somewhat pressed in places. 2| X l^ in.
[cxxvii. 361.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, turned slightly to the 1., with
veiled head and long drapery, in the r. h. a crozier, or
pastoral staff, crocketed, the curve turned outwards, in the
1. h. a book ; standing in a niche with trefoiled canopy,
pinnacled and crocketed. On each side, in a canopied niche
of smaller dimensions, an angel, with nimbus on the head
and expanded wings, sustaining a shield of arms : a fess
betw. seven martlets, four in chief and three in base. The
base or balcony, supporting the design, is masoned, and on
it is a greyhound, collared, upon a mount of herbage.
S' • aororis : jjfalifUis : alihiffc : Be gauOio : bcatc :
marie : tufta : nrmoft.
DWrcq, No. 9217 ; from an impression attached to a deed dated 1444 ;
this Abbess is not mentioned in the list recorded by the authors of
Gallia Christiana, tom. xii., col. 248.
X 2
3oS CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NIMES, or NISMES {Nemaiisiiim),
in Loii'er Langucdoc, province of Narbonne.
Seal of the Prior.
18,703. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of Britisli and Mcdi;i;val
Antiquities. I^ X -^ in. [cxxiv. 17S.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary with crown and jewelled
nimbus, and draped, turned slightly to the r., giving the
breast to the Child, on the 1. arm, with jewelled nimbus. In
base, under a trefoiled arch, the Prior, in profile to the r.,
kneeling in adoration.
• S' ■ P'ORIS • NCMAVSeT'SIS • CARMeLl •
NOGENT-SOUS-COUCY {Novigentuvi-suhlus-Cociacum),
Benedictine A bhey of St. Mary, for Monks,
in the diocese of Laon.
Fr. COSMAS, Abbot.
18,704. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi;eval
Antiquities. 2| X if in. [cx.xiv. 116.]
Pointed oval : a saint with mitre and nimbus, full-face,
holding up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, crocketed, the curve turned outwards ; standing
in a carved niche with canopy of ecclesiastical architecture,
pinnacled and crocketed, and ornamented with open taber-
nacle work at the sides. The inner edge of the niche orna-
mented with small quatrefoil flowers in the moulding. In
base, under a pointed arch with masonry at each side, the
Abbot, kneeling in prayer to the 1.
S' <= FRATRIS 3 COSMG I 061 % GRA' ° ABBlS = NOVG'SIS.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in Socic'td de Sphragistiqiie dc Paris, toni. iii., p. 119; Cid/ia
Christiana, torn, ix., col. 602 : the authors do not record the name of
Cosmas among the Abbots of this Abbey.
NOGENT-LE-ROTROU, Priory of St. Denis,
in Per cite, diocese of Si'ez.
Renaud, Dean.
18,705. [a.D. 1318.] Siilph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, li X I in. [c.N'.xvii. 369.]
Pointed oval : St. Denis, full-face, with nimbus, holding his
"(est" in his hands, bclw. the initial letters S. v., for Sanctns
KRANCK : — MONASTIC SKALS. 3O9
Dioiiysiiis, in a gothic niche with carved canopy and taber-
nacle \vorl< at the sides. In base, under an arch the Prior,
Icneeiint; in prayer in profile to the r.
S' FRIS • RGGNAVDI ■ D6CANI • D6 • NOGGTO • ROTDH?)
D'Arcq, No. 9552.
LA NOUE {Noa, or Natatoria),
Cistercian Abbey of SS. Alary, Michael, etc., for Monks,
diocese of Evreitx.
Lucas DE YoktIS, Abbot, circ. A.D. 1180-1190.
18,706. Sulph. cast from a good impression. i;; in.
[c.x.xvii. 365.]
The Abbot, full-face, standing, bareheaded, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h.
an open book.
^ SIGILLVM ■ ABBATIS • DG • NOA.
D'Arcq, No. 8888 ; Catlia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 665.
ORANGE {Anrasica, or Aransio), Hospital of St. Johit,
in Vancliise.
Leaden Bulla, with counterseal of B. DE Baux,
Prince of Orange.
18.707. [a.D. 1282-1335.] Leaden bulla, much oxidised :
injured by pressure. About i J- in. [xxxviii. 177.]
0. A cross pattc.
© : s' : HospiTALis : sci • iohis • avrasics.
It. A bugle-horn, or cornet, stringed, garnished with four
tassels.
* • S' • B' • D' • BAVCIO • PRINCIPIS : AVRASICG.
Beaded borders.
Apparently not known to D'Arcq, who however describes a somewhat
similar rev.. No. 935 ; cf. xxxviii., 155-159; for a Bulla of Bertrand de
Baucio, see xxxviii. 154.
18.708. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,706. [cxiv. 91, 92.]
ORLEANS {Aurelia, al. Aureliauum),
Secular Benedictine A bbey of St. A nian or A igiian.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,709. [a.D. 1286.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2J X l# in. [cxxvii. 381.]
I'uintcd oval : on the r. a representation of St. Anian the
3IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bishop, full-face, with horned mitre and vestments ; standing,
delivering a pastoral staff or crozier into the hand of an eccle-
siastical personage standing on the 1., in profile.
^ SIGILLVM eCCL'e BEATI ANIANI AVReLIAN€NSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7247, with description of a counterseal : a flciir-de-lis, and
legend :— ePI SCO PI ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 15 18.
Aiigustinian Abbey of St. Euverte.
Wlgrinus or VULGRAIN, Abbot, circ. A.D. 1200-1225.
18,710. [A.D. 1222.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, in-
distinct impression. About 2i- X If in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 387.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron Saint
Eviu'tius or Euvcrtes, full-face, standing, in the r. h. a palm-
branch of martyrdom, in the 1. h. a book.
i^l SIGILL' • WLGRim • AB[BTS] • S' • 6WRCII ■ AVRGL'.
D'Arcq, No. S893 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1576.
Later Seal of the Abbot,
probably a copy of an earlier seal.
18,711. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdiiuval
Antiquities. If X I-5- in. [cxxiv. 55.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, half-length, in the r. h.
a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards, in the
1. h. a book held before his breast. Overhead an indistinct
object, perhaps the divine hand of blessing. On the r. a
crescent betw. two estoiles, one above, one below it.
Legend erroneously engraved : —
-1- S AB€1S : S6I 6VVOCII AVRGLA DC63I.
[S. Abbatis Saudi Ewticrcii Aurclianensis dioccsis.)
Soci6t6 de Sphragistique dc Paris, torn, iii., p. 112.
OUVILLE, Aiigustinian Priory of St. Mary, in Ycrville,
arrondissenicnt d' Yvetot, diocese of Roiicii.
18,712. [Late 13th cent.] Recent imijression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and
Mcdi;uval Antiquities. I-J- X I J- in. [cxxiv. 176.J
Pointed oval : a pelican in her piety. The nest, containing
three young, on a trifurcatcd tree.
i& S' PRIORIS ■ Be • MARI6 • D6 ■ OVVILLA «<
ScciM dc Sphrai;istique dc Paris, tom. iii., p. 104.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 31I
PABULA, Al'bcy of ST. AMANDUS in.
Sec St. Amanu-en-PEvEle, Abky of.
PAMIERS {Painics, or Apamice),
Augiistinian Abbey Church of St. Antonine, in Foi.v.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.713. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. 2\ in. [c.xxvii. 395]
A ship on waves: on the poop and prow a bird close.
In the body of the vessel a saint whose head alone is shown ;
m:iinmast furnished with a flag charged with a cross and
streamers. On the r. an embattled castle with portal ; over-
head a hand of blessing issuing from clouds. This is probably
a representation of a scene in the life of the I'atron Saint.
e= SIGILLVM ■ ECL'IE • Bl • [ANT0]NIN1 : APAMIG ;
The Abbey was erected into a Bishopric in A.n. 1^95 ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 156; U'Arcq, No. 7251, where it is placed
among seals of Cathedral Chapters, and if so, should follow No. 18,329.
Cf. Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 150.
Second Seal.
18.714. [a.D. 126S.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
li in. [cxxvii. 396.]
The legend of St. Antonine : on the r. a triple-towered
castle ; on the 1. on waves a ship of which half only is repre-
sented, therein a mariner, and perched on the prow, a large
bird with expanded wings.
g> S" ■ C0V6TVS • SCI • ANTONINI • APAMie.
U'.Arcq, No. S3 19.
Bernard Saysseti, or Saxeti, last Abbot,
Papal Chaplain, afterwards (a.D. 1295) First Bishop.
circ. A.D. 1267-1295.
18.715. [a.D. 1269.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
13- X I in. [cxxvii. 397.]
Pointed oval : the legend of St. Antonine, borne over
waves in a boat, with a bird close on each end, towards a
triple-towered castle. Under an arcade of three arches, the
middle arch trcfoiled. Overhead, the Virgin Mary, half-
length, with the Child on the 1. arm. Below, under a
trefoiled arch, with an arcade on each side of it, the Abbot
kneeling in profile to the r., in prayer, with crozier.
S' • B' : SAYSSeTI : ABBfS : APPAMI6N : DNI : PP : CAPLL'I.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 156 ; D'Arc(|, No. 889S, with descrip-
tion of a countcrscal ; a shield of arms : three roundks, a chief, and
legend ; + seCRef ■ B ■ SAYSSCTI.
312 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PARIS,
Church of St. Benedict.
Seal of the Coininicnitas or Chapter.
18.716. [a.d. 1379] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
If X I in. [c.xxvii. 41 1.]
Pointed oval : St Benedict, Patron Saint, standing on a
platform ; turned slightly to the left, in the habit of a monk,
with nimbus, in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
crocketcd and turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book. At
each side a group of three monks kneeling in adoration.
Overhead a canopy of three arches, pinnacled. In tlie back-
ground the initial letters s. B. for Saiictns Bencdictus.
S' ■ CONMVNITATIS ■ eCCLIG SCI BeNeDlCTI PAR1SI6'.
D'Arcq, No. 7362.
The Salute Chapelle.
18.717. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect
impression, originally fine. About 2.^ in. when perfect,
[cx.xvii. 40S.]
The fa(jade of a gothic church, consisting of a lofty trefoiled
arch, crocketed and topped with a fleur-de-lis, betvv. two
similar but smaller arches, alternated with four slender
fleches of open tabernacle work in two storeys, topped with a
pinnacle and fleur-de-lis. In the central niche thus formed, a
patriarchal cross on an arcaded pedestal ; bctw. a crown of
thorns, two passion nails, a spear, and a sponge on a reed,
being the implements of the Passion of Our Lord. Above
them, a scries of five tassels or other uncertain objects on a
horizontal string. In each side niche a kneeling figure, pray-
ing, that on the r. is a crowned king, that on the 1. a crowned
queen. Over head of each side arch is an angel, issuing from
the clouds, swinging a tiiurible towards the centre. The
whole rests on an arcade of ten roundheaded trefoiled arches.
P'ine design.
OS TRIS : Re OR : PAR'.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 7832, where the legend is rendered :—S' SACR0SC6 •
CAPGLLe . . LVSTRIS PAR, and .t countersc:vl described : the
f;n;aUc of a cluircli, on a lield semc'-de-lis, with leijend : STS ■ SANCTA6
CAP6LL6 ■ PAR ■ ILLVSTRIS P'NCIPIS • RGGIS FRANCie.
PARIS, Abbey of St. Denis.
Sic Si. Dems-in-1'"kance.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SKALS. 313
Abhev of St. Peter and St. Gencvitve, al. Genovcfa,
head of tlie Congregation of Canons Regular in France.
18,718. [a.d. 1224.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2| in. Matrix of the 1 2th cent, [cxxvii. 433.]
A kin<j. probably Chlovis the Great, the founder, with
crown and roj-al robes, seated on a foldin<j throne the sides of
which terminate in tlie heads and legs of animals ; lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a .sceptre fleur-de-lise.
* SIGILLV SCI ■ PETRI ET SCE • GENOVEFE VIRG.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 699 ; D'.Xici], No. S330, with descrip-
tion of a comitcrscal : head of St. Gcncvii;ve, with veil and nimbus, and
Icycnd: + SANCT6 GeNOVeF6.
Herbert, Abbot, a.d. 1223-1240.
18,719. [a.d. 1224.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
slightly chipped. 2f X I } in. [cxxvii. 441, 442.]
p. Pointed oval: the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
bracket, in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before his breast.
* S' H6RB6RTI : ABbTs : SC€ : G6NOV6F6 : PAR'.
R. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. Two busts
couped at the neck, in profile to the r. en vicdaillon, probably
representing St. Peter the Apostle and St. Genevieve the
\'irgin, Patron Saints of the abbey.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 733 ; D'Arcq, No. 8396.
Benedictine Abbey of St. Gerviain-des-Pn's, for Monks.
18,720. [a.d. 1255.] Sulph. casts from an indi.stinct im-
pression. 2L X I*- in. Matrix of the twelfth century with
rev. made in A.D. 1248. [cx.xvii. 434, 435.]
Pointed oval : a Bishop, probably St. Germain, Bishop of
Paris, Patron Saint, full-face, three-quarters' length, with
horned mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. before him in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, held
obliquely, the curve turned outwards.
* SIGILLV • SCI • GERMANI • PARISieNSIS : EPISCOPI.
It A small round counterseal. i in. This bears only the
legend : —
© CONTRAS ■ FCM • ANO • DNI.
and across the face, in two lines : MC°C : — XLVIII.
D'Arcii, No. S3J0, obv. only ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 416.
314 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
18,721. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect impression
the pI'z: only, [cxvii. 436.]
^- SIGILLV SCI GERJMANI • PAIRISIGNSIS ■ EPISCOPI.
ABBOTS.
EUDES. cilC. A.D. 1223-1235.
18,722. [a.D. 1234.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the edge. 2i- X ItV in. [cxxvii. 437.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on an arched
platform : in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
© S' ODONIS • ABbTs : S": G6RMANI : D' • PRAXIS : PAR.
Gallia Cliristiana, torn, vii., col. 449 ; D'Arcq, No. 8906, with descrip-
tion of a coiinterseal : bust of a man in prorilo to the 1., with legend :
+ GRA Dl SV ID QVOD SVM.
Raimond. a.D. 1 279-1 288.
18,723. [a.D. 1286.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression, chipped at the top. About 2L x If in. when perfect,
[cx.xvii. 438, 439.]
0. Pointed oval : the Patron Saint, face turned slightly to
the 1., with mitre and embroidered robes, standing on a
projecting platforin ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards.
K] S' • R • Dl • GRA • ABBIS ■ SCI • G'MAJ ■ D' • P"TIS • PARISI6N.
li. A small, round coimterscal. J- in. diam. The Patron
Saint, half-length, with r. h. of benediction, and crozier, as
in obv.
© SeCR6TV • SCI • G6RMANI.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 454.
GUILLAUMK III., L'F.VESQUE. A.D. I387-I418.
18,724. [a.D. 1 397. J Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. About 2\ X i-i; i". when perfect,
[c.x.xvii. 440.]
Pointed oval : St. German, the Bishop and Patron Saint,
standing, turned slightly to the 1., with mitre and vestments,
in the 1. h. a crozier, lifting up the r. h. in benetliction of the
Abbot, who is kneeling before him on the 1., with mitre and
crozier. Within a carved niche, with pinnacled canopy and
tabernacle work at the sides. In base, a shield of arms :
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 3 1 5
three roundlcs, two and one, a bordurc charged with fleurs-
de-lis.
S' GVILL6RMI : ABBIS : SCI : G6RMANI : D6 : PRATIS :
PR0P6 : PARISIVS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 461 ; U'Arcq, No. 8913, with descrip-
tion of :i " pan'Hm sigilliiiii" or counterseal : half-length figiiro of a
bishop in a j^othic niche ; below an illegible shield of arms, and legend :
.PVV • S' • GVILLI ASBIS SCI G6RMANI . . . . PAR.
Augjtstinian Abbey of St. Victor.
First Seal.
18.725. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect
impression. About 2.^ X I -J- in. From a matrix, cti cuvette,
of tiie 1 2th century, [cxxvii. 444.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron Saint, habited
as a warrior, in profile to the r., conical helmet with long
tie behind, hauberk of mail armour descending below the
knees, in the r. h. a short broadsword, in the 1. h. a long
convex shield with central spike from which the rays of an
cscarbuncle are carried over the shield.
^ [SIG31LLVM • SANCTI • VICTORIS • PARISIGNSICS.:
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. C56 ; D'.Vrcq, No. 8326.
18.726. [a.D. 1275.] Another sulph. cast from a frag-
mentary impression, only the central part remains, [cxxvii.
445-]
Tlie Same, with a Counterseal.
18.727. Sulph. casts from a chipped iinpression. [cxxvii.
446. 447.J
p. ^ SIGILLVM ■ SAN ORIS ■ PARISI6NSIS
H. A small, round counterseal. li in. diam. Only the
legend inscribed in three horizontal lines across the face
betw. beaded lines ; three above, three below ; one above and
one below the middle line.
CONTRASI—GILU • SCI ■ V_ITORI • PAR—
D'Arcii, No. 8327.
ABBOTS.
Jean I., " Teutonicus." a.d. 1204-1229.
18,728. [a.D. 1 2 14.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 x: 1; in. [cxxvii. 448.]
3l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
projecting platform or footboard ; in the r. h. a palm-branch,
in the 1. h. a book.
e> SIGILL' lOH'IS ABBATIS S' ■ VICTO::;! ■ PAR.
D'Arcq, No. S920, from an impression attached to a deed dated a.d.
1223 ; Gallia Cliristiana, torn, vii., col. 673.
18,729. [a.d. 1224.] Another sulph. cast from a chipped
impression, [cxxvii. 449.]
[*] SIGILL' lOH'lS ABBATIS S' ■ VICTOR ■ PAR.
Ralph, a.d. 1233- 1245.
18,730. [a.d. 1235.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 2 X It in- [cx.xvii. 450, 451.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel, in the r. h. a palm-branch, in the 1. h. a book, held
before the breast.
© S' • RADVLPHI • ABBATIS ■ SC] ■ VIGTORIS • PAR.
H. A small, round counterseal. i in. diam. The head
of St. Victor, Patron Saint, in profile to the r., with nimbus,
couped at the neck.
^ SANGTVS • VICTOR.
Gallia Christiana, tom. vii., col. 677 ; D'Arcq, No. 8921.
Robert de Melun. a.d. 1254-1264.
18,731. [a.d. 1257.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2x1] in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 452,453.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
pedestal ; in the r. h. a palm-branch, in the 1. h. a book held
before the breast. Bctw. on the dcx. a fleur-de-lis, on the
sin. a triple-towered castle.
[* S' • ROJBeRTI : ABBATIS : SCI : VICTORIS [: PAR.]
H. A small, round counterseal. -J in. diam. The head of
St. Victor, Patron Saint, couped at the neck, in a helmet
with flat top, encircled with a nimbus.
* SCS : VICTOR . . .
Gallia Christiana, tom. vii., col. 678 ; D'Arcq, No. S924, from an im-
pression attached to a deed dated A.n. 1254.
Pierre II., de Ferrerii.s. circ. a.d. 1271-1288.
18,732. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good ini-
lucssiun. I,' X li ill- L^-'^-'^vii. 454, 455.J
P
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 317
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a small projecting footboartl, in the r. h. a palm-branch,
in the 1. h. a book. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
* S' • PeTRI • ABBATIS : SCl • VICTORIS : PARISI€N.
II. A small, round counterscal. ^' in. diam. Similar to
the rev. of No. 18,731, probably from the same matri.M.
Gallia Christiana, toni. vii., col. 6S0 ; D'Arcq, No. 8925.
College " (ks bans Eiifans lez la parte Saint Victor"
Seal of the Jllaster, Proctireiir, and Scholars.
18.733. [A.n. 1397.] Red: indistinct fragment of a large
seal. [Add. ch. 4271.]
The fragment bears only the remains of three seated
figures.
Carmelite Priory of the Virgin Mary.
Fr. Jacques Dassonneville, Theol. Dec,
" Prior, localis Parhisi?is."
18.734. [a.D. 1507.] Red: very imperfect, indistinct.
About 2 X \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 B. J I.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche, a long cross on a
pedestal ; on the 1. h. the Virgin Mary and Child, on the r.
a kneeling monk. In base a fleur-de-lis.
Priory of St. Katharine Val-des-Ecolicrs.
See Val-des-6coliers.
Convent of Friars of the Holy Trinity for the redemption
of Captives : — also called Trinitarians, or Matrirines.
Second Seal, with Coiinterseal of Fr. SiMON, Minister.
18,735. [a.D. 1257.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About I-|V in. when perfect, [c.xxvii. 409, 410.]
p. Our Lord (?), full-face, with nimbus, standing with a
Christian captive, who is holding up a cross, on the dex., and
a Saracen, on the sin. hand.
* S' ■ MINIST • PAfJ • [0]RD' SCG CT'NIJT' CAPTIVOWl.
R. A small, round counterscal. ^ in. diam. A flcur-Jc-Iis.
«: S' FR'IS SIMONIS.
D'Arc(|. No. 9S02.
3l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Convent of t/ie Order of F rat res Herentita: of St. A ugnstine.
Official Seal of the Prior, Fr. CHRISTIAN, and Convent.
18.736. [a.d. 1398.] Dark-green : fragments. About i|^ x
1 in. when perfi-ct. [Add. ch. 4278.]
Oval : a figure kneeling within a carved gothic niche.
18.737. [.v.D. 1 39S.] Dark-green : very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 42S3.]
This fragment shows a figure of the Virgin Mary holding
the Child on the 1. arm, in a canopied niche. From the
comparison of this with the foregoing, it is seen that the
kneeling figure is adoring the Virgin.
Convent of Friais Minor.
Etienne de Orta, Warden.
Seal of Office.
18.738. [A.D. 139S.] Red: a fragment. About U X | in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 4277.]
A draped figure of a Saint, full-face, standing, with nimbus
and book.
M ■ FRA (0
18.739. [a.D. 1398.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 4285.]
Monastery of St. Jl/arj> of the Celestine Friars.
Seal of the Convent.
18,740. [a.D. 1452.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect
impression. About 1^ X i V in. when perfect. [cxxvii. 401.]
Pointed oval : an arcade of three carved niches, with
cano])ies crocketed and pinnacled. In the central niche,
the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint, standing, the Child on the I.
arm. In the dex. niche, a saint with nimbus, hokling [a bell
and a key]; in the sin. niche, another saint, with nimbus,
holding a crozier and book. In base, the supporting corbel
or bracket is charged with scm6-de-lis.
S' • COV6TVS ■ MON ■ BGATg • MCARI6 • CeLGSTINOR •]
D6 • PARISIVS.
D'Arcq, No. 96S9, cf. also No. 9681.
Seal of the Prior and Convent.
18,741. [a. II. 1397.] Bronze-green: fine, well-preserved.
!i- X i; in. [Add. c!i. 42-3.]
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 3 19
Pointed oval : the " Annunciation of the Virgin." The
Archan;:;cl kneeling on the 1. i.s holding up a scroll inscribed : —
AVG MAR A. The Virgin with uplifted hand, and a book.
Within a carved gothic niche with canopy pinnacled and
crocketed, and enriched with oiieii tabernacle work at the
sides. In base, under a dcpressetl arch bctw. two fleurs-de-lis,
the prior kneeling to the r. in prajcr.
S' • PRIORIS • MON' • B6AT' • MARI6 ■ CeL6STIN0RV ■
D€ • PARISIVS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 96S8, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
dated A.u. 141 1.
Seal of the Priory used by
Fr. Besanson de Baulx, Prior.
18.742. [a.D. 1397.] Dark-green: much injured by pres-
sure ; a piece of paper was pressed over the seal before it had
hardened. About ij X I ^ in. [Add. ch. 4267.]
The design is illegible, but jurobably was the same as that
described in No. 18,741.
Church of St. Oporticna.
18.743. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.^ from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I| X \ in. [cxxiv. 105.]
Pointed oval : a symmetrical tree of three branches, one
at the top, two at the sides, on which latter arc perched two
birds, addorsed.
fi! s' eccL'ie see oportvn6.
For the seal of the Chapter of this Church, see D'Arcq,
No. 7270.
Confraternity of the Conception of the Virgin Mary,
of the Order of St. Augustine.
18,744. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in possession (1844) of Sir Charles
Lemon. Bart. 2-^ in. [xxxvi. 169.]
The Virgin Mary, turned slightly to the 1., with crown and
drapery, standing on a corbel, the Child on the I. arm. In a
niche with canopy of three pointed arches, pinnacled and
crocketed. Betw. figures of St. Augustine, with nimbus,
mitre, and crozier, on the dex., and a female saint, with
radiated nimbus and uncertain emblem, on the sin. side.
320 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
There are also six small figures kneeling in adoration, three
on each side, below these saints.
S : sfvatnuttatis : srrproms : btr : in : oilJ' : fci :
auguftmt : pariftuss.
Hospital for tlie Poor Blind of Paris.
18.745. [i6th cent.] Brass casting from a good impression,
imperfect edge at the top. \-\ in. [xxxv. 39.]
0. The royal founder, full-face, standing on a platform, with
crown, sceptre topped with the Hand of Justice, and mantle
seme-de-lis, pointing with the r. h. to three kneeling figures,
and with the 1. to the Hospital, an ecclesiastical edifice with
masoned walls and central spire. On the dex. side of the
king's head a shield of the ROYAL Arms OF FRANCE
(Modern), ensigned with a crown.
SIGILLV' • DOMVS • PAVPeRVM ■ CECORVM • PARISIVS *< »
li. A small, round countcrseal. \ in. diam. The crowned
bust of a king,
!«,-/«S DOMVS CECORVM PARIZ.
18.746. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,745. [cxxiii. 22, 23.]
18.747. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., 11. 5.]
PLEINPIED {Plciius-Pcs),
A Jigustinian A bbey of St. Martin, diocese of Bourges.
18,748. [a.D. 1200.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2LX l-i- in. [cxxvii. 489.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin, the Bisho[i,
Patron Saint, full-faced, standing, with horned mitre, lifting
up the r. h. before him in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozicr
or pastoral staff, held obliquely, the curve turned outward.s.
Archaic st)le.
* SIGILLVM SCI martini PLGNI PEDIS.
Gallia Christiaiui, loin, ii., col. 186 ; IJ'Arcq, No. 8333.
POISSY (Pyssiaaim), Convent Priory, of St. Louis, for Nuns
of the Order of Preachers or Dominicans,
in the Isle of France, diocese of Chartres.
18,749. [.\.n. 1397-1 Sulph. cast from a chiiipcd, indistinct
impression. 2;xi;in. [cxxvii. 496 J
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 321
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Louis, King and Patron
Saint, full-face, with crown, nimbus, and vestments, standing
among a group of kneeling worshippers whom he is sheltering
with his open mantle hekl in both hands. Overhead a tre-
foiled arch or carved canopy, under which are the initial letters
S.L., for Sane f us Ludoi'icits. In base, the carved work sup-
porting the group contains a circular countersunk opening of
six lights, betw. two smaller trefoiled openings.
[*: S' • CONVeNTVS : 80R0RV : SCI : LVDOVIGI ; DG :
PYSSIACO : ORD' ■ PRGDIC . . .
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 9432.
Marie de Bourbon, Prioress.
18.750. [a.D. 1397.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, indis-
tinct impression, i !,' X \\ in. [cxxvii. 85.]
Pointed oval : the "Coronation of the Virgin Mary." Below,
under an arcade, St. Dominic with staff, on the 1., and St.
Louis, with crown nimbus, and sceptre, on the n, standing
full-face, side by side. Below these, under an arch, the
prioress kneeling in adoration, in profile to the r.
[* S' PRIO]RISSe • SORORV S • LVDOVIGI • DG • PYSSIACO ■
ORD' ■ SCI • DN'ICCn.
D'Arcq, No. 963S.
POITIERS.
Collegiate Church of St. I I Hair e {S. Ililarius Major).
GUILLAUME III., DE Bar, Dean.
18.751. [a.D. 1387.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2|xHin. [cxxvii. 506.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Hilary the Bishop,
standing, full-face, with nimbus and mitre, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. In a carved niche with a canopy pinnacled
and crocketed. On each side a similar but smaller niche
containing, dex. St. Peter, sin. St. Paul, each with nimbus and
customary emblems. In base, under a flattened arch orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrcfoils, the Dean,
kneeling in profile to the 1., in pra}-er, on the ground before
him a mitre ; betw. two similar shields of arms the bearings
of which are described by D'Arcq as : "une losange et demic,
le milieu rempli de roses, et accompagnees en chef de deu.x
^toiles."
... I BAR • D6CANI • S • YLLARII ■ MAIOR .... AVGN • eCCL . . .
Gallia Christiana, toni. ii., cdI. 1223, 1228 ; D'Arcq, No. 7575.
Vol. V. Y
322 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Benedictine Abbey of St. Ciprian, for Monks.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,752. [a.D. 1259.] Sulph cast from an imperfect, indis-
tinct impression. 2\ X i^ in. [cxxvii. 497.]
Pointed ova! : a representation of St. Ciprian or Cyprien,
full-face, with nimbus, seated on a throne or seat, in the r. h.
a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. a book.
9 [SIGIILLVM : CAPITVLI • SANT[I • C]IPRI[A]NI • PIC.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1230; U'Arcq, No. 8335.
Nicholas I., ^W^A a.d. 125S-1275.
18,753. [a.D. 1259.] Sulph. cast from a yood impression.
2X r^in. [cxxvii. 49S.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a platform ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book, held to the breast.
* S' ■ NICH' : ABBATIS : SCT: CIPRIANI : PICTAVGNSIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1236 ; D'Arcq, No. 8951.
Benedictine A bbey of St. Cross, for Nmis.
Marie du Croux, al du Cros, Abbess.
A.D. 1 391-14 1 5.
18.754. [a.D. 1396.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2f X i-i- in. [cxxvii. 503.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Helena, the Empress,
crowned, veiled, and wearing a mantle and robe flcur-de-lise,
standing turned slightly to the 1., with long fleur-de-lis sceptre
in the r. h., before a cross set on a pedestal of three degrees.
On the 1. the Abbess kneeling in adoration, and holding
a crockcted crozier. The background replenished with wavy
sprigs of foliage. In base, below the platform supporting the
above design, a shield of arms : coiipt\ in chief a fcss, in base
chequy of thirteen pieces, five, five, and three. Betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
[* SIGILLV3M • ABBATISSe • SCG • CRVCIIS] TAVe
Gallia Christiana, loin, ii., col. 1302 ; D'Arcq, No. 9246, with omission
of any notice of the shield of arms.
Benedictine A bbey of St. Savinns ad Wartimpani,
S. Savin-sur-la-Gnartavipe, al. Cerasense Monasferium.
18.755. I A.D. 1267.] Sulph. cast from a .somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2X i .; in. [cxxvii. 499.]
I
I
FRANCE ;— MONASTIC SEALS. 323
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Savin, Martyr and
Patron Saint, full-face, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a
crocketed crozier, the curve turned inwards.
«< S' • ABBTS ; 6T COMV6MTVS : SCI SAVINI.
Caltia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1285 ; D'Arcq, No. S395.
18.756. Another sulph. cast from a chipped impression,
[c.v.xvii. 500.]
■& S' ■ ABBiS : 6T : C0HV6HTVS : . . . AVINI.
Second Seal of the Convent.
18.757. [13th cent.] Proof impression in soft red wa.x,
from the matrix-. 2^ X i-rV "i- [-'^cvii. 41.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Savin, Martyr and
Patron Saint, full-face, with mitre and embroidered vestments,
standing on a carved pedestal or bracket, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards. Overhead a trefoilcd arch indicated in
outline.
^ S' • CONVeNTVS : MONeSTGRll : SCI : SAVINI.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 12S5.
Monastery of St. Pierre-le-Pnellier,
or S. Petri Puellare-monasteriiiin, for Nuns.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.758. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2J^x 14- in. [c.x.xvii. 501.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter the Apostle,
Patron Saint, full-face, with large ears, " Ics oreilles prodi-
gieusement saillantes," standing on a small platform, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a key. Coarse archaic work.
■J:SIGILLVM BGATI PeTRI APL'I.
D'Arcq, No. 7277 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1222.
18.759. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect, intlistinct
impression, [c.x.wii. 502.]
. . . IGILLVM eeATI PeTRI AP . . . .
POMONT {Pons-Montis), House of St. Anthony,
in Normandy, diocese of LisieuxiJ)
18,760. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediseval Anti-
quities. 1^ in. [c.xxiv. 92.]
Y 2
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On a shield : a tau-cross of St. Anthony. Within a quatrc-
foilcd panel pointed and partly filled with tracery.
^ : S : DOM': STT : ANTH : PONT' : MONT'.
Beaded borders.
PONS-RADULPHI, Friorj'.
JOIIX, Pn'pr.
18,761. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. ItV^i i'l- [cxxiv. 153.]
Pointed oval : two peacocks close, addorscd, rcguardant ;
bctw. them an elegantly designed symmetrical tree or branch
starting from a triple cleft, of five trefoiled leaves on stalks,
and two tendrils. Fine work.
© S' • lOH'IS ■ PRIORIS • De • PONTeRADVLPHI.
Beaded borders.
Locality not identified.
PONT-AUX-DAMES (Pons Dominarmn),
Cistercian Abbey of Notre- Dame, Diocese of Meajix.
Seal of the Abbess.
18,762. [a.D. 1247.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. About i-T-X-j-l- in. [cxxvii. 402.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, full-face, standing on a platform ;
with head-dress and vestments ; in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book,
held to the breast.
>» S' ABBISS6 ; De POTe : B6 MARIE.
D'Arcq, No. 9248 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1724.
PO.NTIGNY {Pontigniaciim),
Cistercian A bbey of Notre Dame, for Monks, in Champagne,
diocese of Anxerre.
18,763. [a.D. 137S.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ in. [cxxvii. 51 1.]
The Virgin Mary, with crown and flowing drapery, turned
slightly to the r., the Child on the 1. arm, in the r. h. a long
sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis. Within a carved niche of
three arches, with crocketed canopies and pinnacles, and
tabernacle work at the siilcs, standing on a bridge of four
arches over water, in reference to the name of the place ; the
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 325
back of the niche is diapered iozcngy with a small leaf or
flower in each interstitial space.
S' • C0NV6NTVS : €CC'ie : PONTIGNIACI.
D'Arcq, No. S336 ; Gallia Cliristiana, toin. .\ii., col. .1.39.
Jean \\., Abbot, circ. h.D. 1202-1215.
18.764. [a.d. 1215.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
I A X iv in. [Marl. ch. 43 B. 46.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, full-face, in the r. h. a
crozicr or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h.
a book, held before the breast.
t* SIGILUVM : ABBATIS [: P03NTINIAC6NSICS].
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 444 ; of. D'.\rcq, Nos. 8952, A.D.
1 187 ; 8953, A.D. 1218.
18.765. Sulph. cast from No. 18,764. [D.C., E., 79.]
-11
Fr. Pierre V., de Juilly, Abbot,
circ. A.D. 1375-1389-
18.766. [a.d. 1378.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
|X 1 ^- in. [c.xxvii. 512.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, in the 1. h., a book, held to the breast, standing
in a carved niche, with canopy pinnacled and crocketed ;
ornamented with open tabernacle work at the sides ; set on
masonry over a bridge of three arches.
S' • FRKS • P6TRI • ABJBATIS ■ PONTIGNIACI.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 449 ; D'Arcq, No. S956.
18.767. Another sulph. cast from an indistinct impression,
[c.xxvii. 513.]
S' • FRIS • PeTRI • ABBATIS • PONTIGNIACI.
PONTOISE {Pontisariense Monastermm),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin, for Alonks, diocese of Rouen.
18,768. [a.D. 1177.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 3:5-X2vin. [cxxvii. 517.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin, Bishop and
Patron Saint, full-face, with round mitre and vestments ;
seated on a rainbow ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
Background replenished with estoiles.
© SIGILLVM • SANCTI • MARTINI • PONTISARIENSIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 253 ; D'Arcq, No. S338, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal attached by Abbot Geffroy, viz. : the Abbot, full-face,
standing, with crozier and book, and legend : . . . . FR6DI ABBATIS
PONTe'sieNSI . .
Second Seal.
18.769. [.\.D. 1 199.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2|-x It in. [cxxvii. 51S.]
Pointed oval : St. Martin, the Patron, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, standing on a platform, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards.
e SIGILL' ■ SCI : MARTINI PONT6S16NSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8339.
Third Seal.
18.770. [a.d. 1216.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, indis-
tinct impression, [cxxvii. 519.]
St. RIartin, the Patron, full-face, half-length, with conical
mitre having long ties ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards.
e= SIGILL[V]M SCI MARTINI P0NTeS[l6N]SIS.
D'Arcq, No. 8340, with description of a counterseal : impression of an
ancient engraved stone bearing the head of an empress in prolile to the
r. and legend : + BONVM GST CONFIDeReT DOMINO.
Abbey of S. Mellon.
Henri, Abbot.
18.771. [a.d. 119S,] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2.; X l^- in. [cxxvii. 520.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-length, wearing the alb and
dalmatic, standing on a platform, holding a book before his
breast. In the field four estoiles.
* SIGILL' H6NRICI • ABATIS • PONTIS'.
D'.'Vrcq, No. S961.
Pierre I., /?Wr?/. a.d. 1198-1201.
18.772. [a.d. 1 199.] Sul[)h. cast from a good impression.
!■' X I ; in. [cxxvii. 521.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, holding
obliquely before him with the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff;
in the 1. h. a book.
® SIGILLVM PETRI ABBATIS PONTeSIENSIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 257 ; D'Arcq, No. 8959.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 32/
POUTHIERES, POUTIERES, or POULTIERES,
i^Pultariie al. Piiltericc),
Benedictine Abbey for Monks, diocese of Langies.
18,773. [a.d. 1240.] Sulph. casts from a f^ood impression
of the obv., the rev. indistinct. If in. [cxxvii. 534, 535.]
0. A cross pattec set on a long staff, bctw. three-quarter
leng;th figures of St. Peter on the 1., and St. Paul on the r.,
each with nimbus and emblem.
S< S' CAPITVLI • PV1T6RI€NSIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A dove
close, contour n<.' \ overhead an estoile.
© SeCR6TVM CAPITVLI PVLT'.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 724 ; D'Arcq, No. 8343
MiLON I., Abbot.
18,774. [a.d. 1248.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 X IJ in. [cxxvii. 536, 537.]
0. The Abbot, full-face, with mitre and vestments, standing
on a carved bracket ; in the r. h. a crozicr or pastoral staff,
the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book held before him.
© S' MILONIS : ABBATIS : PVLTeRIGN.
Beaded border.
R. A small round counterseal. | in. diam. A representa-
tion of the founder, Gerard de Roussillon, Count of Provence,
standing in lay costume in profile to the r., in the hands a
small monument or model of the Abbey Church.
S* G' COMeS DG ROSILL'.
D'Arcq, No. 8964; Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 726.
Guy II., DE ViLLERS, Abbot. A.D. 1297-1327.
18,775. Sulph. cast from a good impression. 2i^ x \\ in.
[cxxvii. 538.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with embroidered vest-
ments, standing on an arcaded or fluted pedestal, in the r. h.
a crozier, the cur\e turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held to
the breast. Under a canopy carved with church-like archi-
tecture. On the 1. a shield of arms : three lions' heads erased,
two and one ; on the r. two keys.
S' • FRIS • GVIDONIS ■ Dl ■ GRA ■ ABBfS • D' tPV3LT€RIIS.
D'Arcq, No. 896; ; Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 727.
328 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PR . . . lANO,
Conveiit of Sisters, of the Order of Preachers.
18,776. [a.D. 1274.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. i|f X i-jSj- in. [cxxvii. 531.]
Pointed oval : on the r. h. the Viri^in Mary witli nimbus,
seated on a chair-lil<e throne, holding the Child, with nimbus,
in profile to the 1. ; before them, on the 1., St. Dominic
SCVS Dn1C9 introducing to the notice of the Virgin a kneeling
sister. Under a trefoiled arch
^ S' • CONVeNTVS • SOR[ORV]M • DG • PR . . . . lANO ■
ORD' ■ PR6DIC'.
PREAUX {Pratelhim al. Pratella),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul, for Monks,
diocese of Lisieux.
\Q,m. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxvii. 528.]
Representations of St. Peter and St. Paul, seated together
on a cushioned bench-like throne, with rectangular footboard.
St. Peter is on the r. h. holding up the r. h. with forefinger
extended, in the 1. h. the two keys, his usual emblem, over
his 1. shoulder an cstoile or sun star of eight points ; St. Paul
sits on the 1. h., holding up the open 1. h., in his r. h. a book,
over the r. shoulder a crescent moon.
© SIGILL' B6ATORVM APOSTOLORVM PETRI 7
PAVLI D' PT6LLIS.
The last syllabic of the legend is placed in the field of the
seal bi!t\v. the heads of the Apostles, as there is no room for
it in the circular Ijand devoted to the reception of the
legend.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 834 ; D'Arcq, No. 8344, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal, an eagle, and legend : © S' ROG€RI MARTGL.
Bernard de Couv.oti, Abbot, circ. a.d. 1224-1228.
18,778. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. cast froin a fairly good im-
pression, slightly chipped at the edge. 2;;; x I-J- in. [cx.xvii.
529.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform,
in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, ihccinve turned inwards,
in the 1. h. a book held to the breast.
5!= SIGILL[VM: BCRNARDl ABBATIS 06 PRATGLLIS.
D'Arcf|, No. S966, with description of a counterseal : impression of an
antique engraved stone: tun |)trson.iges standing " paraissant s'ac -
coster," and legend : + D6VM TIME ; Gallia Christiana, torn. .\i.,
col. 839.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 329
Benedictine Abbey of S. Li'ger,for N litis,
Georgia, Abbess.
18,779. [a. D. 1278.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
8;- X 1 in. [cxxvii. 264.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, standing on a small platform,
turned slightly to the 1., in the r. h. a crozier, in the 1. h.
a book.
fii S' GeORGie • ABB'6 ■ S' • L€ODeGAR' • D' • PjeLL".
The letters o R in Georgie and D E and A R in Lcodegar arc
respectively conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 9253, "Gcorgine"; Gdllia Christiana, torn, xi., col. S53 ;
'■^Georgia, Abbatissa, obit., a.d. 1256."
PREMONTRE {Prcmonstmtnm),
Abbey, for Monks, in Picardy, diocese of Laon.
Head House of the Premonstratensian Order.
Seal of the Abbot and Convent.
18.780. [a.d. 1225.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X i| in. [cxxvii. 530.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated on a folding
chair-like throne, the sides of which terminate with the heads
and feet of animals, feet on a rectangular footboard ; in r. h.
a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the
1. h. a book, held before the breast.
© SIGILL' • ABBATIS • CT eCCL'ie ■ PReMONSTRATI.
D'Arcq, No. S345, from an impression appended to a deed dated A.D.
1203. The impression used in a.d. 1225 had a counterseal bearin;^ a
head, full-face, probably of St. John Baptist, with legend : + SIGNVM -
€ • PR6. (Signum Ecclesie Fremonslratensis.)
Seal of the Convent.
18.781. [a.d. 1286.] Brownish-green: very imperfect,
originally fine. 2\ in. Twelfth century matrix. [liarl. ch.
43 B. 49-]
0. An early and interesting art representation of the
Baptism of our Lord. In the centre, the disrobed Christ
standing full-face, with cruciferous nimbus, a wavy stream
of water rising in a hillock towards the middle of his
body. On the 1. St. John Baptist, with nimbus, camel's hair
vestment, and long beard, is raising the r. h. towards the
head of the Lord. He is represented of small stature in
comparison with the heroic proportions of the central figure.
330 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Behind him, on the extreme left, the Agnus Dei with nimbus,
and long cross pattce on a staff, which carries a banner and
streamers ; and a small tree of three branches typical of the
wilderness. On the r. h. an angel with nimbus and expanded
wings, swinging a thurible.
ta SIGIL V6NT 6M0NST . . Tl . .
Pearled border.
R. A small round counterseal. f in. diam. The bust of
St. John Baptist, full-face, with long hair, bordered vesture.
© CAPVT : lOH'lS : BAPTISTG.
18,782. Sulph. casts from the ol>v. and rev. of No. 18,781.
[D. C.,E. 161,162.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 8346, d.ited A.D. 1 303, without the counterseal ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, ix., col. 642.
Guy, Abbot. A.D. 1 281-1287.
18.783. [a.d. 1286.] Brownish-green: imperfect, originally
fine. About 2 x if in. [Harl. ch. 34 B. 49.]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated on a folding-
chair, the sides of which terminate with the heads of animals,
feet on a carved corbel or bracket ; in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards and crockcted, in
the 1. h. a book held before the breast. On the r. h. side a
fleur-de-lis, with a pierced cinqucfoil rose above it, on the
1. h. side, two similar emblems, with position reversed.
!■& SIGILLIVM • ABBATI[S . PR6MONST]RATeNSl[S.]
B. A smaller round counterseal. \l in. diam. The Abbot,
as in the obv., three-quarters' length, on the r. h. side a fleur-
de-lis with an escallop over it, on the 1. h. side two similar
emblems with positions reversed.
t^ SeCReTVM : ABBIS : PReMONSTR.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 652.
18.784. Sulph. casts from the obv. and rcz>. of No. 18,783.
[I). C, E. 107, 108.]
PRESSIGNY or PRIGNAC {Prissgenicwn),
a place of micertain identification.
Seal of the Commeiidator.
18.785. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix in the
Dept. of 15ritish and Medi;eval Antiquities, i i- in. [xlvii.
666.]
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 331
A representation, on the usual and conventional lines, of
the legend of St. Martin sharing his raiment with a beggar.
In the backgrountl live ciniiucfuil flowers.
^ S' CONMeNDATORIS • De • PRlSSGeNICO.
Beaded borders.
Laing's .US. Cilia/., No. 617.
18.786. Recent impression in gutta-percha, [cix. y6.]
18.787. Recent impressions in red sealing-wax. [cxxiv.
75.J
PREUILLY (PnilliacHvi),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Pierre, for Monks, diocese of Tours.
Jean, Abbot.
18,788. [a.D. 140S.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2 X itV'"- [cxxvii. 531.]
Pointed oval : on an arcade of three arches, the Abbot, with
crozier, kneeling before the Virgin and Child. In a carved
niche with pinnacled canopy, and tabernacled work at the
sides. Carved base.
+ S' • I • ACBBA3TIS • M0NAST6R1I ■ D6 • PRVLLIACO. (?)
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 302 ; this abbot does not find a place
D'Arcq, No. 8970.
PROVINS {Priiviniim),
Augustinian Abbey of St. Jacques, for Monks,
diocese of Sens.
Second Seal of the Chapter.
18,789. [a.D. 1352.] Sulph. cast from a good but very
imperfect impression. About 21 in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
533]
A representation of the legend of St. James. On the r., the
saint seated, full-face, with nimbus, on a rock in the sea, holding
a scroll inscribed : — S' lACOB'. On the 1. our Lord, with
cruciferous nimbus, walking on a platform set on the waves,
holding a staff towards the saint who is grasping it. In the
background three escallops.
[* S'] CONVeNTVtS : 6;CCLGSie : SCI : IA[COB:i :
Dec : pr:vv[ino.:
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 8349 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 205.
332 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
College of St. Quu-iac for Cano?is.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,790. [14th cent.] Cast in red composition from a fine
impression. 2\ in. [xliii. 167.]
A figure of St. Quiriac, half-length, with mitre and vest-
ments, turned three-quarters to the r., a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve crocketed, in the r. h., and long cross in the 1. h.
In the field two estoiles of eight points and four groups of
three pellets each.
^ SIGILLVM : SANCTI : QVIRIACI : PRVVINl . .
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 2 ; D'Arcq, No. 72S4.
PUITS-D'ORBE {Putei Orbis, al. Orhiaaini),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Mary the Virgin, for Nuns,
diocese of Langres.
18.791. [Early iSth cent.] Recent impression in red
scaling-wa.x from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Media:val Antiquities, if X 1-125-. [cxxiv. 28.]
Oval cachet: the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint, with nimbus,
turned to the 1. in the attitude of walking, the Child on the r.
arm, in place of the usual nimbus the Child's head is adorned
with rays among which are three fleurs-de-lis. Betw. two
flowers on wavy slips, leaved.
■^ CONVeNTVS • PVTGI • ORBIS •
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 749 ; Soci<!tc' tie Sphragistique de
Paris, torn, ii., p. 186.
QUINCY {Qiiinciac7im), Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary,
near Tanlay, in Burgundy, diocese of Langres.
Jean U., Abbot, a.d. 1227-1236.
18.792. I A.D. 1235.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
![; X I in. [c.xxvii. 543.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a iirojecting
platform, in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
* SIGILLVM • ABBATIS ■ QVINCIAGI ■
Gallia Christiana, torn, iv., col. 830 ; D'Arcq, No. 8984, from .m
impcifect impression.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 333
REIMS, or RHEIMS {Remi), Benedictine Abhey, for Monks.
Sin all Seal of the ChurcJi (?)
18,793. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i in. [cxxiv. 97.]
An ornamental cross, with rcctanj^ular pedestal, whence
spring two branches of foliage, after the Byzantine style.
S' ■ eCCe : Bl : R6MIG1I :
A doubtful seal.
Jean Q.\^\v.v>, Abbot, a.d. i 394-1439.
18,794. [.\.D. 139S.] Bronze-green : fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 17.93S.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, [full-face,] stantling on a pedestal.
On the r. h. a fleur-de-lis ; the corresponding device on the
1. h. side is wanting.
BAT
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 236.
RILLE, al. RELLEIUM, al. RILLEIUM.
See FiLGERlis, Abbey de.
LES ROCHES {Rnpcs),
Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary the Virgin, for Monks,
diocese of A uxerre.
Seal of the Abbot.
18,795. [a.d. 124S.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\\: X I in. [cxxvii. 551.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform,
in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. a book held to his breast.
Legend on a raised rim : —
SIGILLVM Ss ABBATIS » D6 RVPIBVSSs
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 465 ; U'Arcq, No. 8997.
RODERA, Provost of.
See MuusTircR-Rou.ssElLLE.
334 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RONCEREIUM, Nunnery.
See Angers,
Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady de Caritate, foy Nuns.
ROUEN {Rothoviagum\
Benedictine Abbey of St. Onen,for Monks,
Seal of the Chapter.
18,796. [a.d. 1271.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2JrXl-rrin. [cxxvii. 5 5 5.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Audoenus or Ouen.
Patron Saint, full-face, in episcopal robes, with pallium, and
stole with two pendants ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards.
>S: SIGILLVM • SANGTI ■ AVDOGNI.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 135 ; D'Arcq, No. 835S, with descrip-
tion of a countcrscal : SS. Peter and Paul, standing, and legend :
+ secRervM capl'i • s' • avd ■ roth'i.
A bbey of the Blessed Trinity
or St. Katharine du Mont, for Monks.
First Seal of the Chapter.
18,797. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
3x2 in. [cxxvii. 554.]
Pointed oval : a representation of Our Lord, full-face, with
cruciferous nimbus, seated on a carved and cushioned throne
with rectangular footboard ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a book.
SS SIGILL' : CAPL'I : S'CG : TNITATIS : D6 MONTe ROTH'.
Some pairs of letters are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 8360 ; Gallia Ciiristiana, torn. .\i., col. 124.
GUILLAUME I., Vastel, Abbot.
18,798. [a.d. 1240.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct imi)ression. 2-j-VxItV '"• [cxxvii. 560.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform,
in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards,
in the 1. li. a book.
•» S' ■ WLL'I : ABBIS : S' TNIT' : DG : MONTG ROTH'I •
Gallia Ciiristiana, toni. .xi., col. 128 ; D'Arcq, No. 8991;.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 335
Jean IV., Bellet, Abbot.
18,799. [a.D. 1367.] Sulph. cast from a fairly trond im-
pression, chipped edges. 2;;xiVt7'"- [cx.xvii. 561.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
outwards and crocketed, in the 1. h. a book held to the breast.
Bctw. two ficurs-de-lis.
«= S lOH'IS : ABBIS : SANCTG : TeRNITATIS : D€ : MONTG
see : KATGRINe : PROP6 : ROTH'.
Inner border of a chain-like pattern.
uallia Christiana, torn. .\i., col. 129 ; D'Arcq, No. 9000.
Convent of the Preaching-Friars.
18.800. [a.D. 1243.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I^ in. [cx.xvii. 569.]
A representation of an Evangelist, or an Arcliangel,
winged, seated on a chair-like throne with roll-back, to the 1.,
turning his head to the r., and writing with a pen on a scroll
set on a lectern before him.
^ • S' FRATRV • PRGDICATOB • ROTHOMAGeSIV.
The letters TR of Fratrum arc conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 9736.
Church of St. Vigor.
Isabel Deslecques, or d'Eslecques, Recluse in the Chirch.
18.801. [a.D. 1446.] Red : imperfect. About -J in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 4453.]
A crowned initial letter R.
Legend destroyed.
ROYAUMONT {Rcgalis Mons),
Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dame, for Monks,
diocese of Beauvais.
Chapter Seal.
18,802. [a.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About l^ in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 571.]
The Virgin Mary, crowned, full-face, the Child standing on
the 1. knee, in her r. h. a sceptre, seated in a carved niche with
canopy pinnacled and crocketed ; at each side a small pent-
house or "appendicc," containing an angel, and below, in
336 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
another compartment, a crowned personage half-length, that
on the r. h. side wanting.
S' RGGAL' MONTIS.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn. i.\., col. S42 ; D'Arcq, No. S362.
Pierre I., Abbot, ciir. ad. 1360-1376.
18,803. [a.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2J- X It in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 572.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with crozier or pastoral
staff in the r. h., the curve crocketed and turned outwards, in
the 1. h. a book. Standing in a carved Gothic niche, with
canopy pinnacled and crocketed, with open tabernacle work
at the sides. Betw. a flcur-dc-lis on the dex., and a triple-
towered castle on the sin.
SIGIL ALIS MONTIS.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. S44 ; D'Arcq, No. 9002.
RURICOURT, LAURICURIA, or
ST. MARTIN-IN BOSCO,
Augiistinian Abbey of St. Martin, for Monks,
diocese of Beauvais.
First Seal of the Chapter.
18,804. [a.D. iujo.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, i-i X l^ in. [cxxvii. 373.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin the Bishop,
Patron Saint, full-face, with horned mitre furnished with long
ties, and vestments, seated on a bench-like throne lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crozier or pastoral staff,
the curve turned inwards.
■I'iSIGILLVM SANCTl MARTINI DG LAVRICVRIA.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 826 ; D'Arcq, No. S363.
ST. AMAND EN Pl^VELE,
Benedictine Abbey, for Monks, "cum Parthenone"
diocese of Tournai.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,805. [.\.D. 1269.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 3^- X 2| in. [cxxvii. 390, 391.]
('). I'ointed oval : a representation of St. Amand the first
Abbot, Bishop of Maestricht, and Patron Saint, full-face, with
FRANCE:— MONASTIC SEALS. 337
mitre and vestments ; seated on a folding throne, the ends of
which terminate in the heads and feet of h"ons ; Hfting up tlie
r. h. in benecHction, in tlie 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
C*] SIGILLVM ■ CAPCITVLI ■] SANCTI • AMANDI • IN • PABVUA.]
H. The facad-j of a church or abbey with central spire,
leaded, and topped with a ball and cross over which is a
weather-cock ; and two side towers each topped with a cross.
The details of the windows, masoned walls, round-headed
l)ortal with folding doors on ornamental hinges are of interest.
In the foreground three wavy lines to represent water.
FORMA • €CCLeSie ■ SANCCTI ■ A]M[ANDI • e]PISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 8365 ; Gallia Christiana, toin. iii., col. 251.
Augustine, /IW^^. circ.A.'o. 1270-1383.
18,806. [.\.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipjied at the edge. 24 x i^ '"• [cxxvil. 393.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a carved bracket or corbel, in the r. h. a crozier or jjastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before
the breast. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis. Elegant design and
workmanship.
le S' AVGVSTiNI • ABBATIS • SANCTI • AMANDI ■ IN • PABVLA.
Beaded borders.
D"Arcq, No. gooS, with description of a countcrsc.al : a flein-de-lis
fleuronmf, and legend: + SIGILLVM SeCR6TI ; Gallia Christiana,
torn, iii., coL 264.
ABBEY OF ST. ANDREW.
Benedict, Abbot.
18,807. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
i:-xiiin. [D.C., D. 47-]
Pointed oval: the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a platform ; in the r. h. a crozier, the
curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
© S' B6N6DICTI : ABBTS : S : ADR6e.
Locality not identified, but apparently French.
ST. AUSTREBERTA, yiW;<,7^/.
Sec Mo.\tkeuil-sui<.-Mek.
VOL. V.
338 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ST. CLAUDE, bi Franche-Comte,
Priory of Barefooted Carmelites.
First Seal.
18,808. [Late i6th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealintj-wax, from the bronze matrix in the Dept. of British
and Mediseval Antiquities. 2 x i^-^ in. [cxxiv. 133.]
Oval : on an estrade, terrasse, or platform, two personages
standing full-face, with nimbus : that on the I. bearded, with
short tunic, and mantle over the arm, the feet booted, on the
head an oriental head-dress ; leaning on a staff, holding a
book in the 1. h., for Ell\S the Prophet, founder of the
Carmelite Order ; on the r. St. Jo.SEPH, in the r. h. a book,
in the 1. h. a flower, slipped and leaved. Below is a crowned
shield of arms : sable, chape, argent, three estoiles counter-
charged, the sable terminates in a crosslet, CARMELITE
Order.
» sigillvm ■ carmel • discalc • convent • s ■ clavdii.
Beaded borders.
SocUt^ dc Sphragistigue dc Paris, torn, ii., p. 183.
SAINTE COLOMBE-LES-SENS,
Betiedictijie Abbey, for Monks, near Sens, diocese of Sens.
Seal ad Cansas.
18,809. [End of the 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
MediiEval Antiquities. I|- X i-~ in. [cxxiv. 54.]
Pointed oval : a crozier or pastoral staff, pointed at the
end, with a knop or boss towards the top, the curve turned
to the r., anil fiorcated. On the r. h. side in the field a fleur-
de-lis. Coarse workmansliip.
s^ s' • ABB' • see' • coLvnee dicss' • sgno • ss' • a' • cavsas.
[Sigilluiii Abbatie SanctcB Coltimba: diocesis Scno7iensis ad causas.)
Socit'ld dc Sphragistiqiu dc Paris, torn, ii., p. 179, wlicrc tlie jj' after
Send in the legend is conjectured to signify spccialis, or spcclans : it m.iy,
however, only be intended to form with Scno the contraction fur
Hcnoncnsis ; Gallia Cliristiana, toni. .\ii., col. 146.
ST. DENIS IN FRANCE
(5. Dionysiiis in P'rancid),
Benedictine A bbcy, for Monks, near Paris.
18,810. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fairly gooi!
impression, indistinct in places. 2| X \\ in. (cxxvii. 413.]
I'RANCF. : — MONASTIC SEALS. 339
Pointed oval : St. Denis, the Areopagitc, first Bishop of
Paris, and Patron Saint, full-face, with pallium and vest-
ments, seated ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards, the thumb and two lingers of this hand
cxtcntlcd in the act of benediction, in the 1. h. a book resting
on tiie knee of the Saint.
«i SIGILLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHIEPISCOPI.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 8370 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., cols. 4, 333.
18.811. [a.d. 1 1 89.] Sulph. cast from an impression, in-
distinct in jilaces. [c.xxvii. 421. J
S> SIGILLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHIEPISCOPI.
18.812. [a.U. 1 196.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, in some places clearer than the preceding
No. iS.Sii. [c.xxvii. 413.]
SiSIGlLLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHIEPISCOPI.
With Coutiterseal.
18.813. [a.d. 12 17.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
[cxxvii. 414, 415.]
0. ©SIGILLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHIEPISCOPI.
II. A small round counterseal. ri in. diam. The two
heads of St. Rusticus and St. Elcutherius, companions of
St. Denis, couped obliquely' at the neck, vis-a-vis.
^ RVSTICI • 6T • eteVTHGRII.
U'Arcq, No. 8370 ; Gallia Christiana, toni. vii., col. 332.
18.814. \s. f/.] Sulph. casts from a good but injured im-
pression, [cxxvii. 416, 417]
0. fi! SIGILLVM S . . . Tl DYONISII ARCHIEPISCOPI.
It fii RVSTICI ■ GT • eteVTHGRII.
18.815. [a.d. 1238.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect i.n-
pression, the top broken off [cxxvii. 41S, 419.]
0. ... ILLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHIEPIS ....
K. S> RVSTICI • 6T • 6L6VTH6RII.
18.816. [a.d. 1373.] Sulph. cast of the obv. only, from an
indistinct impression, [cxxvii. 420.]
i^SIGILLVM SANCTI DYONISII ARCHI6PISC0PI.
The silver matrix of tliis .seal is still preserved among the
Archives dc I'Empire (D'Arcq, note to No. 8,370.)
7, 2
340 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ABBOTS.
HUGUES V. FOUCAUT, or FULCALDL A.D. I185-II97.
18,817. [a.d. 1 196.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2|- X \\ in. [cxxvii. 422.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated on a throne, the
ends of which terminate with animals' heads ; in the r. h.
a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the
1. h. a book held before the breast.
^ SIGILLVM HVGONIS ABATIS BGATI DIONISII.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 382 ; D'Arcq, No. 9016, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : impression of an eni;raved stone, an eagle rising,
and legend :+ sec R6TVM M6VM MIGHI.
Henri I. Troon, circ. a.d. 1204-1221.
18,818. [a.d. 1217.] Sulph. casts from a good but cracked
impression. 2| X if in. [cxxvii. 423, 424.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
platform ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before the breast.
© SIGILL' • HGNRICI • ABBATIS ■ BGATI • DYONISII.
H. A small round counterseal. The bearded and tonsured
bust of St. Denis the Areopagite.
© DYONISI' ARIOPAGITA.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 384 ; D'Arcq, No. 9017, from an
impression bearing date a.d. 12 10.
Pierre I. de Autolio. a.d. 1221-122S.
18,819. [a.d. 1223.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2-J- X \\ in. [cxxvii. 425, 426.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1.,
standing on a carved corbel, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before
the breast.
© SIGILLVM PGTRI ABBATIS BGATI DYONISII.
li. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. The bust of
St. Denis the Areopagite, full-face, mitred and vested. Betw.
two fleurs-de-lis.
«: DYONISIVS : ARIOPAGITA.
D'Arcq, No. 901S ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 3S5.
EuDES IV. Clement, a.d. 1228-1245.
18,820. [a.d. 1238.] Sulph. casts from a .somewhat indis-
tinct inii)ression. 2;| X i ! in. [cxxvii. 427, 428.]
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 34I
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the ].,
standing on a platform ; in the r. h. a crozicr or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held before
the breast.
«• SIGILLVM • ODONIS • ABBATIS • BGATI • DYONISII.
Beaded borders.
K. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. The bust of
St. Denis the Arcopagite, full face, mitred and vested. Betw.
two fleurs-de-lis. Cf No. 18,819.
^ DYONISIVS : ARIOPAGITA.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 3S90 ; D'Arcq, No. 9019.
18,821. [a.D. 1244.] Another sulph. cast of the obv. only,
from a chipped impression, [cxxvii. 430.]
. . . IGILLVM • ODONIS • ABBATIS • B6ATI • . . . NIS . .
Mathieu de VendOme. A.D. 125S-1286.
18,822. [a.D. 1260.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
imperfect at top. About 2^- x I tV in. when perfect, [cxxvii.
456.43'-]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, with embroidered vestments,
standing on a carved corbel ; in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in
the 1. h. a book held before his breast. Betw. two fleurs-
de-lis. _
. . . H6I • ABBATIS • BT • DIONISIl ■ IN ■ FR . . .
R. A small round counterseal. \ in. diam. Bust of St.
Denis the Arcopagite, mitred and vested, in profile to the
1., betw. two pellets.
t^ S' DIONYSIVS ARIOPAGITA.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 391 ; D'Arcq, No. 9022.
GUIDO II., DE MONCEAUX. A D. I363-I39S.
18,823. [a.D. 1373.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2} X It in. [cxxvii. 432.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, standing, turned slightly to the 1.,
with mitre and vestments ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve crockctcd and turned outwards, in the 1. h.
a book held before his breast. In a carved niche w'ith
heavy canopy pinnacled and crocketcd. On the r. of the
Abbot's head a fleur-de-lis, on the 1. three fleurs-de-lis. On
each side a similarly canopied but smaller niche, containing
an angel holding a shield of arms : dex. a passion nail.
342 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crowned, for the ABBEY OF St. Denis, sin. a fess bctw. six
roundles, for MONCEAU. Over the head of each anocl a
fleur-de-lis. Below the side niches some small indistinct
carved work containing figures of angels (?).
S' • GVIDONIS : ABB'IS : BGATI : DYONISIl : IN : FRACIA.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 400 ; D'Arcq, No. 9026, with descrip-
tion of ;i countcrseal : mitred head of S. Denis to the 1., and leijcnd :
+ SCS • DYONISIVS ARIOPAGITA.
GUILLAUME GUILLEMER, Or GuiLLEMfeRE.
Vicar General of Jean Geojfroi,
Cardinal Bishop of Albi and Abbot of St. Denis in Francia ;
Prior of Argenieuil.
18,824. [a.D. 1466 or 1467.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct
impression. 2| X If in. [cxxvii. ^l.'\
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Denis the Areopagite,
his dissevered head in his hands, the blood spouting from the
wounds ; standing in a carved niche with canopy crocketed
and pinnacled, and ornamented with tabernacle work at the
sides. In base, a shield of arms : a passion nail, crowned.
This charge is borne by several Abbots of St. Denis in
Francia for the Abjsey.
StgiUum • fits • guiU'i • guillrmrr • btrarti • lirati •
Bionifii • in • fiauna.
Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., coL 513 ; U'Arcq, No. 9465, with descrij)-
tion of two countcrseals : (1) head of St. ]Jenis, .and legend : + SCS
DYONISIVS ARIOPAGITA, cf. Nos. lS,8lS ; 18,819; and (2) an angel
hiiklin;.^ .1 .shield of arms : an estoile, and chief imanch^, with legend :
gttiU'c guiUrmri'.
ST. ELOI - FONTAINE {Saucti Eligii Pons),
A ngiistinian ^l bbey of St. Eloy, for Monks,
ill the diocese of Nojoit.
Symon I., Abbot. A.D. 1 202-1228.
18,825. [a.D. 1220.] Dark-green: imperfect, very indi.s-
tinct. About 2 x I.', in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,269.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, holding before
his breast a book with both hand.s.
[* SJIGILL' SYMONIS A ||.
Gallia Christiana, tom. ix., col. 1127.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 343
ST. EVROUL {S. Ebrulfiis Udcensis),
Benedictine Abbey of St. EvioHl,for Monks,
in Normandy, diocese of Lisieux.
18,826. [i2thcent.] Brown, mottled : very imperfect. About
2.1- X \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 A. 17.]
Pointed oval: a representation of St. Ebcrulfus, ICbrulfus
or 6vroul, Abbot of IJeauvais, in monastic vestments, in the
r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. an open book.
I : eBRVLFI.
Cf. D'.Arcq., No. 8372, 8373 for variant seals of this abbey ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, xi., col. 813.
ST. FLORUS,
Secular Church of Our Lady of St. Flour, diocese of Bourges.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,827. [a.d. 1379.] Sulph. cast from a .somewhat
indistinct impression. 2^ X \{r in. [cxxvii. 202.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, and draped,
standing, full-face, the Child on the 1. arm, in the r. h. a
sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis. In a niche with trefoiled
arch, architectural canopy, and open tiers of arches at the
sides by way of tabernacle work. Over her head an estoile
of six points ; at each side a fleur-de-lis. Background
diapered with a duplex reticulation.
S' CAPITVLI • SeCVLARIS ■ [eC^]6 ■ Bl ■ MARI6 ■ S^l • FLORI »
D'Arcq, No. 730S.
ST. GENEVlilVE, Abbey of.
See Paris, Abbey of St. Peter and St. Genevitoe.
un-
ST. GEORGES-SUR-LOIRE,
Augustinian Abbey, for Canons, diocese of Angers.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,828. [a.d. 1232.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect
pression. About 2| in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 616.]
St. George, Patron Saint, represented as a knight in armour
with flat helmet, and convex shield, riding on a warhorse
galloping to the left, and piercing with a long spear the head
of a Dragon below the horse's feet.
© S' CAPtnTVLI • S' • GeORGIl ■ StVPjeR ■ LlGeRIM.
D'Arcq, No. 8374 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 713.
344 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MaTHIEU, Abbot. A.D. 1202-
18,829. [a.D. 1232.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. 2-i X iJ in. [csxvii. 617.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, holding
obliquely in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, in the 1. h.
a book.
[•&] S' MATHei • ABBATIS ■ S' • GeORG[ll].
D'Arcq, No. 9033 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 714.
ST. GERMANUS DE PRATIS PROPE PARISIUS,
Abbey of.
See Paris, Abbey of St. Gennain-des-Prds.
ST. GILES,
Grand Piuny of the Knights Hospitallers,
in Provence.
HerNALDUS, or ArnalduS, Prior, circ. A.D. 1 140-1 142.
See Vol. I. No. 4522, p. 853, where the seal has been
wrongly placed with the English Hospital, and dele the
paragraph on p. S54, at the end of the description.
Seal of the Prior.
18.830. [a.D. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I in. [cx.xi.x. 592.]
An Agnus Dei, contourni', with long cross, not furnished,
as more generally the case, with flag and streamers.
'li: : SIGILLVM : PRIORIS : SANCTI : 6GIDII.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 9927.
Prater PONCIUS DE Sancto Egidio.
18.831. 1 1 3th cent.] Sulpli. cast from an imperfect im-
pressinn. \l X , ,■ in. |c.\xi.x. 594.]
Pointed oval : our Lord, with nimbus, walking to the 1.
bearing the cross.
[+ S'.] FRIS : PONCII : De : SCO : 6GIDIO.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 345
ST. GUILHEM-DU-DESERT, or
ST. GUILLAUME-DE DESERTIS,
{ Gcllonensc Monastcriiuit),
Benedictine Abbey, in the diocese of Loddve.
Seal of the Official of the A bbcy.
18,832. [a.d. 1 3 17.] Siilph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. I i- in. [c.xxix. 593.]
St. Guillaumc, the Patron Saint, full face, three-quarters'
length, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned outwards and crocketed. On a trefoiled
arch, below which is an estoile bctw. two pellets.
C" 8' OFFICIALIS SCI GVlLeLMI DG D6S6RTIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 92S6 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vi., col. 5S0.
ST. JOSSE-AU-BOIS (5. Jitdocns in Nemore) or
DOMP-MARTIN, Pmnumstratensian Abbey,
diocese of Amiens.
18,833. [a.d. 1 28 1.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect,
indistinct impression. About 2J X I -J in. when perfect.
[cxxvii. 357.J
Pointed oval : an altar on which is a candlestick and a
chalice, with a hand of blessing with vested arm issuing
thereon from the clouds above. On the 1. a priest celebrating
mass, with nimbus and vestments ; on the r. a group of three
persons kneeling in prayer.
[C= S CJONVGNtTVS SCI] IVCDIGCI IN NGMGRe.
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1347 ; D'Arcq, No. 8380, with descrip-
tion of a countcrsc:il : a rose bush with three roses, thereon two birds,
and legend : ... SCI • IVDOCI • IN • N6MOR6.
GUILLAUME IV., DE Z^O^IO^'V, Abbot.
18,834. [a.d. 128 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. About l| X \-^ in. when perfect.
[cxxvii. 458]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a platform ;
in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned out-
wards, in the 1. h. a book.
te S'] ABBIS • SCI • IVDOCI • IN • NGMORCe.]
Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1350 ; D'Arcq, No. 9042, with descrip-
tion of a countcrsea! : a church front, and legend: + DOMNVS
MARTINVS.
34^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
C/i!irc/i of ST. MARCOU AND ST. LOUIS,
of uncertain locality. (Perhaps Laon where there i.eas a
celebrated Pcleriuage of St. Marcoii.)
18,835. [Late i6th cent.] Recent impressions in red seal-
ing-wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2 X i-y in. [cxxiv. 96.]
Oval : on the r., St. Louis, full-face, with nimbus, in the
1. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lise ; on the 1., St. Marcou, with
nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In two niches,
side by side, supported on one central and two outer shafts,
and with ogee arches, finished off at the top with a fleur-de-lis.
Above, a shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF FRANCE (MODERN),
ensigned with a royal crown of three fleurs-de-lis. In the
base, a pavement or geometrical design consisting of lozenges
or diaper lines.
SEAVLX » SAINCT • MARCOV • ET • DE • SAINCT • LOWS •
Beaded borders.
Societc de Spliragistiquc dc Paris, toin. ii., p. 1S2.
ST. MARY IN CAVE A, or CAGIA, Abbey of.
See CiiAGE.
SAINTE MARIE DE VERG, or DES VERG,
in Pcrigord, diocese of Pcrigueiix,
Church of St. Alary de Vertike.
Philippe Jacopi, Rector.
18.836. [14th cent.] Recent impressions in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Ucpt. of British and Medi;i;val
Antiquities. \\^ X i-j- in. [cxxiv. 127.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, half-length, the Cliild on
the 1. arm ; each with jewelled nimbus. On a canopy of
ecclesiastical architecture over a trcfoiled arch, beneath which
is tJic Rector, kneeling to the r. in prayer, betw. an cstoile
and a crescent.
* S PH'I : lACOPI • RrCTO • eCCG • S' • MAR' • D' • VeRTIKG.
Beaded borders. A doubtful seal.
ST. MARTIN AUX-JUMEAUX,
(S. Jl/artiu//s ail 'Jioiirllos), diocese if .■[ miens.
Raoul I. Die Beauvais, Abbot, a.d. 1 204-1 209.
18.837. [a.d. 1207.] Su]|)h. cast from a good imiiression.
i-J in. [cxxvii. 239.]
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 347
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing; on a small
platform, holding a book with both hands to his breast.
S" S' : RADVLFI : MINIst • SCl • MARTINI • AMB'.
D'Arccj, No. 904S ; (Jalliu Christiana, torn, x., col. 1228.
ST. MARTIN DES CHAMPS,
Benedictine Cliiniac Priory, near J'aris.
Third Seal.
18.838. [.V.D. 1349.] Dark-green: a fragment containing
oidy the central part. [Add. ch. 13,916.]
p. The Patron Saint, full-face, half-length, holding obliquely
before him in the r. h. a [crozier], in the 1. h. a book.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller round counterscal. \-^ in. A dexter hand
and vested arm, erect in pale, the fingers folded in the act of
benediction.
+ DGVCM • TMME.
D'Arcq, No. 9427.
Bertrand de Pebrac, Prior, circ. A.D. 1321-1353.
18.839. [a.D. 1349.] Dark-green: fine, imperfect. About
2 J X I A in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,916.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, full-face, with embroidered robes,
standing in a [canopied] niche with tabernacle work at the
sides, and holding a book with both hands. Background
diaprt' or finely hatched, and thereon in the upper part, on the
r., a mitre labelled, on the 1., two keys in saltier : in the
lower part, on each side, a fleur-de-lis. In the exergue a
wyvcrn.
CS' FRTS : B6RTRADI : P ] I : MARTINI :
De : CAPIS : PAR' ...
Beaded borders.
D'Arcti, No. 9565 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 532.
ST. MAUR-DES-FOSSES,
Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter, diocese of Paris.
Second Seal.
18,840. [a.D. 1297.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2^' x 2 in. Matrix of the twelfth
century, [cxxvii. 209.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter the Apostle,
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
full-face, seated on a bcncli-like throne, with nimbus ; in the
r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. an open book.
SIGILLVM SANCTI P6TRI FOSSATGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. S334 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 2S2.
18.841. Another sulph. cast from a good impression.
[cx.wii. 210.]
SIGILLVM SANCTI P6TRI F0SSAT6NSIS.
18.842. Another sulph. cast from a good impression.
[cxxvii. 630.]
SIGILLVM SANCTI PeTRI FOSSATGNSIS.
18.843. Another sulph. cast from a good impression,
[cxxix. 597.]
SIGILLVM SANCTI PETRI FOSSAT6NSIS.
ABBOTS.
Raoul II. ci)-c. A.D. 120S-1233.
18,844. [a.d. 1 2 10.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2-fV X i-i\ in. [cxxvii. 212, 213.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a small
projecting footboard ; in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
© SIGILL' ■ RADVLFI ■ ABBATIS • FOSSAT'.
B. A small round counterseal. I in. diam. A tonsured bust
in profile to the r., coupcd obliquely at the neck. On the r.
a crozier.
'I^ DevS • IVDGX • IVST'.
D'Arcq, No. 9051 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, vii., col. 295.
Pierre I. a.d. 1256-1285.
18,845. [a.d. 1279.] Sulph. ca.st from a chipped impression.
About 2;- X I-;;- in. [cxxvii. 214.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face ; in the r. h. a crozier,
curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book ; standing on a
platform within a canopied niche supported on two slender
shafts.
S' • FRIS • PETRI • ABBATIS : FOSSATeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 9054, from an ini])rcssion datLHl A.n. 1260, with counterscal :
impression of an antique cnj^ravcd stone, "Silene sur son ane tirii p.ir
un satyre," and le^-end: + GRA • DEI SVM ID QVOD SVM ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, vii., col. 297.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 349
Jean de Ciiartres, al. John de Carnoto.
18,846. [a.d. 1362.] Siilph. casts from a good but chipped
imiiression. About 2 x lir in. [cxxvii. 215, 216.]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, in the r. h. a crozier, in the 1. h. a
book ; witiiin an elaborate niche of tjothic architecture, with
pinnacled canopy and open tabernacle work at the sides, on
which are two similar shields of arms : two bars, a label of
three points in chief, De Ch.vrtres.
SI lOHANIS • ABBIS • MAVRI ■ FOSSAT . . .
R. A small round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A representation
of St. Maur, with nimbus, rescuing from the water a half-
immersed figure; described by D'Arcq as " retirant de I'eau
Ic clerc qui sc noyait." The background diapre.
+ CONT' S' • SCI ■ MAVRI • FOSSATCN.
D'Arcq, No. 9056 ; Gallia Christiana, tuni. vii., col. 300.
ST. OMER, Master SCOLASTICUS DE St. Omer,
perhaps the Choinnaster of the Cathedral,
or of the A hbey of St. Berlin,
i?t the City of St. Omer, in Artois.
18,847. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediajval
Antiquities. If X ^ i"- [cxxiv. 161.]
Pointed oval : a pelican in her piety ; the basket-work nest
is set on a fleur-de-lis, and contains the heads of three young
ones. From thcvulned breast of the pelican as many streams
of blood are flowing to them.
S' • MAGRI • SCOLASTICI • SCI • AVDOM'.
ST. PIERRE-SUR-DIVE (5. Petriis super Divaui),
Benedictine Abbey of Ste. Marie de S. Pierre, for Monks,
diocese of See::.
18,848. [a.d. 1280.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2^ x i^ in. [cxxix. 590.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint, full-face,
crowned, seated on a folding-chair or throne, feet on a
rectangular footboard ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, on the 1. arm
the Child, with nimbus.
S' • CONVeNT' • B6 • MARIG • DCG • SICO • PGTRO •
S:V^ • DJIVAM.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 72S ; D'Arcq, No. 83S7, with descrip-
tion of a counicrsc.il : the Annunciation of the Virgin, with leirend :
+ SIGILL' SANCT6 MARIG DIV6.
350 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ST. PONS DE-THOMiIjRES, or TOMMlilRES,
Abbey in Loiver Languedoc {afterwards a Bishopric).
Seal of the Convent.
18,849. [a.D. 1267.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-L X i^i- in. [cxxvii. 622.]
Pointed oval : St Pons, or Pontius, tlie Patron Saint, full-
face, standing ; in the r. h. a palm-branch of nuirtyrdoni, in
the 1. h. a book held to the breast.
e S' CONVeNTVS : SCI : PONTII : THOMeRieNSIS.
The letters M E in the final word are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. S3S8 ; Gatlia Christiana, torn, vi., col. 223.
ST. QUENTIN DU MONT
(Afons S. Qr/intim, al. S. Qiiintinits de Monte), ■
Benedictine Abbey, for Monks, diocese of Noyon.
Seal of the A bbot.
18,850. [a. P. 1221.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i X i^ in. [cxxvii. 540.]
Pomtcd oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, in the r. h. a
crozicr or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h.
a book held to the breast.
© SIGILL' ABBATIS ■ SCI • QVINTINI • D6 • MONTG.
Gallia Christiana, toin. i.\., col. 1097 ; of. l)'.\rcq, No. 8391, for the
seal of the abbey.
ST. QUENTIN-EN VERMANDOIS,
A bbey and Collegiate Church, in Picardy, diocese of Noyon.
First Seal of the Dean and Chapter.
18,851. [a.D. 1212.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2';;X2in. Matri.v of the twelfth century, [cx.xvii.
541-1
Pointcil oval : a representation of St. Ouintin or Quenliii,
Patron Saint, full-face, with nimbus, and Byzantine dress, the
long cloak opened out, the arms extended, in the r. li. a crown
or a small building, in the 1. h. a palm branch of martyrdom.
® S£S • IPX (for XPl) • MA[R]TIR • QVINTINI
Cf. Gallia Christiana, torn ix.. col. 1038 ; D'Arcq, No. 7313.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 35 1
Second Seal.
18,852. [.\.D. 1278.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, indis-
tinct impression. 2J in. [c.xxvii. 542. |
A representation of the Mart}-rd<jm of St. Ouentin, the
Patron Saint. He is full-face with nimbus, seated on a chair
of torture with rectangular footboard ; his hands in stocks or
manacles attached to the ground. Oit each side an execu-
tioner is hammering a nail into the martyr's shoulder. In the
background, overhead, two fleurs-de-lis ; at the sides, as many
cinquefoiis.
© SIGILLVM • eCCLeSie • SANCT(I • QVINTJINI ■ IN • VIROMANDIA.
D'Arcq, No. 7314, with description of a countcrscal : a head, full-face,
with long hair : + CAPVT SANCTI QVINTINI.
A U BERT, Priest of St. Quentins.
18,853. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval Anti-
quities. l-VX-J-in. [c.x.xiv. 60.]
Pointed oval : a chalice, marked on the outside of the bowl
with two crosses, and surrounded with grapes ; over it a hand
of blessing.
fi> S' AVBGRTI PBRI SCI QITINI.
ST. RUF, Church of.
Sec Valence.
ST. SAINTIN, in Auvcrgne (?)
Master Robert, Canon of St. Sanctinus.
18,854. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I|X'- in. With mark of the handle, [c.xxiv.
1 59].
Pointed oval : a dove, close, contotcrnc'e ; a branch in its
beak, reflcxed over its back.
+ S' MAORI ROBTI CAN SCI SANCTINI.
Beaded borders.
352 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ST. SAUVE, or SALVIUS,
Benedictine A bbey, for monks, diocese of A miens.
See Montkeuil-sur-Mer.
ST. SAVIN-SUR-LA-GUARTEMPE, Abbey of.
See Poitiers.
ST. SEVERIN,
A ustin Cation A bbey, in the diocese of Sens (?)
Seal of the Chapter.
18,855. [iStli cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the silver matrix in tlie Uept. of 15ritish and Medi;uval
Antiquities. i-i-XiJ-in. [cxxiv. 68.]
Pointed oval : a Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vestments,
in the r. h. a model of the church, in the 1. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff held obliquely before him ; standing in a carved
niche with ornamental bracket, canopy pinnacled and
crocketed, tabernacle work at the sides.
Legend on scrolls : —
S' r.ipli • faurti • frbrrn'n.
Cf. Gallia Christiana, lorn, xii., col. 200, for the Au;j;ustini.in Cnnons
Abbey of ,St_ Scvcriri-de-Cliatcati-LarKioii, S. Scvcrinus Castri Naiitonis,
diocese of Sens. Uoublful if French, the work seems rather to be of
German execution.
Priory of ST. SUPPLICIUS,
perhaps ST. SULPICE DE-PIERREPONT, Priory,
ill the diocese of Soissons.
Seal of the Prior.
18,856. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.x, frcjm the matrix in the Dept. of Briti.sh and Mcdi;eval
Antiquities. I-g-Xi in. [cxxiv. 179.]
Pointed oval: a fleur-de-lis, seeded, of elegant design.
© S • PRIORIS • SCI • SVPPLICM.
Beaded borders.
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 353
Church of ST. SYMPHORIAN, the Martyr,
pcrhxfs ST. SYMPHORIEN LES BEAUVAIS,
Benedictine Al'hy, fur JiL'nks, diocese of Beattvais.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,857. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of the British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I^xi^in. [cxxiv. 102.]
Pointed ova! : a representation of St. Sympliorian, Martyr
and Patron Saint, as a young man, wearing the chasuljlc,
his head in his hands according to the legend of his
martyrdom, before an altar covered with a cloth on the r. ;
overhead a hand of blessing issuing from the heavens.
© S' eCCe ■ SCI • SINPHORIANI • M'.
Beaded borders.
Soa'^/if de Sphragistigue de Paris, torn, ii., p. 174 ; Gallia Christiana,
torn, ix., col. 807.
ST. TAURIN, Abbey of.
See EvREUX, Abbey of St. Taurinus.
ST. TEODARD, Abbey of.
See MONTAL'BAN.
ST.-THIERRI-LEZ-REIMS, al. ST. THEODORIC,
Benedictine A bbcy of Monks, in Champagne,
near Reims, diocese of Reims.
18,858. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. i-;;-Xlv in. Matrix perhaps of the Iitli cent.
[cxxvii. 621.]
Oval : half-length figure of Our Lord, or of St. Thicrri,
full-face, with nimbus ; the r. h. lifted up before him in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a small globe or ball.
Legend originally on a bevelled edge, now broken away.
D'Arcq, No. 8396 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 180.
FULCO, Abbot. A.D. 1199-1215.
18,859. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. 2^ X l\
in. [cxxvii. 217.]
VOL. V. 2 A
354 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a footboard
with short feet ; holding obliquely before him with the r. h. a
crozier, in the 1. h. a book.
© SIGILL' • FVLCONIS • ABBATIS • SANCTI • TH€OD6RlCI.
D'Arcq, No. 9073 ; Gallia CSirisiiaria, torn, ix., col. 190.
ST. VALERY-SUR-SOMME, St. Walaricus-sur-Mcr,
Benedictine Abbey, for JMoiiks, diocese of Amiens.
Sea! of tJie Chapter.
18,860. [A.D. I-S7.] Sulph. cast from a chijiped impression.
About 2^x2 in. Matrix of the twelfth centur)'. [c.xxvii.
219.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Patron Saint, or an
Abbot, full-face, seated on a small bench, with projecting foot-
board ; in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
staff, the curve turned inwards.
[*: SIGILLVM • CAPITVLI • €C[CUeSIG • SCl ■ WALAR[ICI3.
D'Arcq, No. S399 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, x., col. 1:31.
SANMER, or SARMER,
Robert de Caprenes, J\Ionk.
18.861. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi;eval
Antiquities, i ^- X i in. [cxxiv. 185.]
Pointed oval : on the r. a hermit seated in a hollow oak-
tree of elegant design, on the branches of which arc an eagle
preying on a bird, another bird, and four acorns. At his feet
a stag lodged. Before him a monk kneeling in adoration.
© S ROB'TI • D6 • CAPReNeS • MONACHl • DG • SARMGR,
cr SANMER.
Beaded borders.
Locality unccrt.iin.
SARL AT, A bbcy of St. Sacerdos, diocese of Pc'rigiicux,
afterwards a Bishopric.
Seal of the Prior and Convent.
18.862. [A.D. 1254.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2 in. [cxxvii. 580.]
A representation of St. Saccidos, Bishop of Limoges, Patron
Saint, full-face, with mitre and vestments (very short bod}),
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 35S
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. li. a crozicr or
pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards. Behind, an arcade
of three arclies irregularly disposed. At each side, a wavy
sprig of foliage.
e S' : PRIORIS : 6T : COI/IVeTVS : SARLAT6M.
D'Arcq, No. 8405 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ii., col. 1 50S.
SAUCE Y {Saiiciaaan).
Seal of the Chaplain.
18,863. [ijth cent.] Recent inijircssion in red sealing-
wa.\ from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i-i-Xlin. [cxxiv. 66.]
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis, seeded, of elegant design.
Bctw. two palm-branches.
«: S' ■ CAPeLLANI • » • SAVCIACI » /«
Beaded borders.
The matrix has been cancelled by an oblique cut with a
sharp instrument, held, as it were, in bend sinister across the
face.
The locality of this seal is uncertain. It may be Saucey in Normandy,
diocese of Coutances ; or Saucy, a village of Champagne, and a place in
Uuryundy, diocese of Dijon.
SAVIGNY {Savigiieimn), Cistercian Abbey of St. Ulaiy,
for Monks, diocese of A vranclies.
Seal of the A bbot.
18,864. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. Uxiiin. [Ixviii. 74.]
Oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated, in the r. h. a book, in
the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, betw. the knees.
«=SIGILLVM ABBATIS SAVIGN6N.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 90S9, the seal of Abbot Kaoul, a.d. i 207-1 220 ; Gallia
Christiana, torn. .\i., col. 547.
Fr. Samson de Gaignieres, Abbot.
18,865. [a.d. 1 37 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-i.Xl|in. [cxxvii. 581.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, seated on a folding
throne, the sides of which terminate with lions' heads ; in the
2 A 2
356 CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards and
crocketed, in the 1. h. a book held before the breast. In a
carved gothic niche with canopy pinnacled and crocketed, and
ornamented with tabernacle work at the sides. In base a
shield charged with the initial letter s, for Samson, or
Savk;NEIUM, and other obscure heraldic charges among
which appear three fishes naiant, on the dex., and a bird on
the sin.
S' FRTS • SANSON' • ABBATiS • 86 • MARie ■ SAVIGNYACelvr.
D'Arcq, No. 9092, with description of a counterseal : an arm holding
a crozier, on a diapered field ; Gallia Christiana, toiii. xi., col. 549.
Fr. TiDEMAN DE WYNCHECOMBE,
" MonacJius Ordinis Cistcrcicnsis" A hbot ;
{afterzvards Bishop of Llandajf).
18,866. [a.D. 1 391.] Recent impression in plaster, tinted
red, from an original impression among the archives of
Winchester Cathedral. 2^X2 in. [ixxv. 94.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-face, the Child on the
r. arm, in the 1. h. a sceptre or palm-branch ; standing in a
carved niche with canopied and pinnacled niche, ornamented
with open tabernacle work at the sides. In base, under a
round-headed arch betw. masoned walks, the Abbot, kneeling
in prayer, liolding a crozier.
* S' : FRTS : TIDEMANI • DGI • GRA *
* ABATIS : [D6 : S3AVIGNIACO Z
This abbot is not mentioned :n the list of Abbots given by the authors
of Gallia Christiana, where Jean V., is recorded to have occupied the
abbacy, A.D. 1390-1409, torn. .\i., col. 549.
Jcstiit College of SECOURT, diocese of Met s (?)
Seal of the Rector.
18,867. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dcpt. of British antl Mediiuval AiUiipiilics.
li-Xjin. [cx.xiv. 51.]
Oval : three passion nails in pile, the armorial device of the
Society OF Jesus, surmounted by the sacred monogram IHS,
which is in turn surmounted by a long cross. Within a
cordon or corona of wavy lines representing rays of fire.
+ • R • COLLEGII • SECVRITANI • SOGITATA • lESV.
1 liner bord(.r cableil, outer border beaded.
rUANCK : — MONASTIC SEALS, 357
S^EZ (Sti^ic/isis),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin, for Monks, diocese of Seez.
Pierre V. de Mortagne, ^Wt;/.
18,868. [c. A.D. 1260.] Plaster casts, tinted brown, from
an iniiK-rfcct, indistinct impression. About 2 X i [ in, when
perfect, [xliii. 57, 58.]
p. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, in the r. h. a crozicr
or pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book held before the breast.
In the background on the dex. a crescent, on the sin. two
estoiles.
[+ S' P€:TR1 ■ ABBACTIS] SAG
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrseal. I^X;- in. An
Agnus Dei \\ith banner-flag, contounic.
«? siGiLLVM secReri.
Beaded border.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xi., col. 722.
SEMUR,
Carmelite Priory, in Auxois, diocese of Langres.
18,869. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and I\Icdia:val
Antiquities, ay^- x I-J-,^ in. [cx.xiv. 39.]
Oval : at the top, the Virgin Mary, half-length, in clouds,
her r. h. on the breast, the 1. h. uplifted ; betw. the crescent
moon on the 1. and a radiant sun-star on the r. At the base,
St. Helias, founder of the Order, kneeling to the r. on a rock
set in the sea ; behind him a ship sailing, between two shields
of arms: dex. a tower masoned, charged with a shield of arms,
bendy, ANCIENT BURGUNDV', for TOWN OF Semur ; sin.
Order of Barefooted Carmelites, see No. iS,8o8.
Legend or inscription across the face of the seal : —
INSTITVTIO ORD' CARMELITARVM.
Beaded border.
SociJlc' de Sphragisliquc de Paris, torn, ii., p. 1S5 : " rcut-Otrc lors dc
la nouvcllc organisation dcs Carmes de Semur en 1652."
SENS, Augustinian Abbey of S. Jean, for Canons.
Guillaume U., Abbot. A.D. 1203-1224.
18,870. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. ca.st from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-J- X I ;\ in. [cxxvii. 598.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and vest-
ments, standing on a projecting footboard ; in the r. h. a long
358 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crozier, tlie curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held to
the breast.
© S' : WILL'Ml : ABBATIS : SCI : lOH'IS : SeNON.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 197 ; D'Arcq, No. 9097, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : impression of an antit|ue eniiraved stone, a genius
riding on a lion to the left, and legend :+ seCRefVM MeVM IvilCHI.
Abbey of S. Remy.
Fr. GiRARD DE CUCEYO, Abbot, circ. A.D. 1343-1363.
18,871. [a.D. I35l] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2 X It in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 599.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the left, in the
r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards
and crocketed, in the 1. h. a book held to the breast ; standing
in a carved niche with three arches, and enriched with a small
niche overhead, containing a representation of St. Remy,
Archbishop of Rheims, the Patron Saint, full-face, half-length,
with mitre and crozier, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. The
canopy over this is broken away but the open tabernacle
work at the sides remains, on which arc set two similar shields
of arms : a cross cantoned with four crescents.
[*] S' ■ FRIS : GeRARDI • ABB'IS ■ SCI ■ ReMIGII GN
Beaded borders.
Gallia Cliristiana, torn, xii., col. 123 ; D'Arcq, No. 9105, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal ad caiisas ; a shield of arms : a cross cantoned with
four crescents. In a quatrefoil panel. Legend: + S' • F • GGRARDI •
ABBlS • SCI • R6M1GII • S6NON' • AD • CAVSAS.
SENS, Abbey of STE.-COLOMBE.
See Sainte Colombe-les-Sen.s.
SINNEBECCA, or SONEBECA,
Abbey of St. Mary de, diotcse of Ypres.
See Belgium, Monastic Seals of
SISEREI.
Seal of ike Vicar.
18,872. 1 13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dopt. of British ami Medi.vval
Antiquities, i] X -^ in. [cxxiv. 196.]
Pointed oval : a wyvcrn or dragon, with grillin's head, wings
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 359
and fore-feet, tail trifurcated witli three branches of tlirce
points each.
•» s' • vicARii De siseRei.
Beaded borders.
A French sc.il, the locality not ascertained.
SOISSONS, Benedictine Abbey of St. Crespm,
and St. Crespinian, or St. Crcpin-lc-Grand.
18,873. [a.D. 1235.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indistinct
impression. 3 X 2| in. [cxxvii. 607.]
Pointed oval : two Saints, with nimbus and long flowing
dress, turned towards each other, lifting the exterior hands
towards a long palm branch of martyrdom set up in the centre
of the design.
>» SIGL'M : SANCTORVM : MARTRM :
CRISPINI : 6T : CRISPINIANI : SV6SSION'.
D'Arcq, No. 8415, with description of a counterseal : bust of a bishop,
three-quarters to the left, with a crozier, and legend : + S' SANGTI •
BANDAR ID! ; Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 394.
Albuin, or Aur.iN, Abbot. A.D. 1234-1239.
18,874. [.\.D. 1235.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2; X 1} in. [cxxvii. 60S.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the I., standing
on a projecting footboard or platform, in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book
held to the breast.
* S' : ALBVINI : ABBiS : SCT : CRISPINI : MAIORIS : SVeSS*.
Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 400 ; D'.Vrcq, No. gi 12, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : head of St. Crispin, in prolilc to the 1., and
legend: + SIGILLVM • S' ■ CRISPINI.
Betudictine A bbey of Notre-Dame, for Nuns.
Odelina de Trachy, Abbess. a.D. 1257-1273,
18,875. [a.D. 1264.] Bronze-green : imperfect, originally
fine. About 2-i-x i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 1,282.]
p. The Abbess, full-length, three-quarters to the right, in the
r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards ; in
the 1. h. a book held to the breast : bctw. a fleur-de-lis on the
1. and an cstoile on the r. h. side.
© S' ODeLINe 6AT6 • MARI6 • SV6SS.
Beaded borders.
H. A small round counterseal. \l- in. diam. A representa-
360 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
tion of the Virgin Mary, half-length, crowned, and Child on the
1. arm. Betw. a crescent on the r. and an estoile of five points
wavy on the 1. h. side.
Si AV6 MARIA g;ra:cia.
Gallia Christiana, torn. i.\., col. 445.
Abbey of St. Etienne for Nuns.
MAraA, Abbess.
18,876. [a. D. 1233.] Bronze-green : very imperfect. About
l| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,271.]
p. A representation of " The Stoning of St. Stephen," the
Protomartyr and Patron Saint, who is kneeling in prayer,
betw. two of his assailants. The field replenished with stones.
e • SCI • STCPHANCI J
IJ. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. The half-
length figure of a Saint, turned to the r., lifting up the 1. hand.
© SA . . . SeRVAS'.
Cf. Gallia Christiana, torn, ix., col. 388.
SORDE {Sordua).
Benedictine Abbey of St. Jean, for Monks, diocese of Acqs.
18,877. [a.d. 1290.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I|xiin. [cxxvii. 613.]
Pointed oval : a monk, kneeling in profile to the left, with
hands raised in prayer ; overhead a hand of blessing issuing
from the clouds.
© S' CONVeNTVS ■ MONASTeRII • SORDVeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. S41S ; Gallia Cliristiana, torn, i., col. 1061.
Raimond Arnaldi de Campena,
at. Arnaud-Raimond, Abbot.
18,878. [a.d. 1290.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I;] X I J in. [cxxvii. 614.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with embroidered vest-
ments, standing, in the r. h. a crozicr or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held to tiie breast.
Coarse workmanshiix
ip S' • A • R ■ D6I • GRACIA • ABBATIS ■ SORDVe.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana, torn, i., col. 1063, where the abbot is said to h.ivc
deceased in A.D. 1284; D'Arcq, No. 91 19.
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 36 1
STIVA -VALLIS, Abbey.
Sec Estival.
THIRON, or TIRON {Tiro, al. Tyyoiiium),
Benedictine A bbey of the Holy Trinity or St. Saviour,
for Monks, diocese of Chartres.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.879. [a.d. 1391.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from a
fine impression, chipped at the points, preserved among the
archives of Winchester Cathedral. 3J X 2i in. [Ixxv. 89.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Holy Trinity.
The Father Almight)% full-face, with nimbus and long
dress, seated on a bench-like throne with carved supports,
feet on a projecting platform supported on a small arcade of
narrow arches ; holding bctw. his knees the figure of Christ,
with nimbus, crucified on a tan cross with long horizontal
bar ; out of the mouth of the Almighty the Dove of the
Holy Ghost descending on the head of the Saviour. Over
the head of the group a trefoiled arch or canopy, ornamented
with crocketings. Background of the upper half diapered
lozcngy with a fleur-de-lis in each interstitial space ; that of
the lower half diapered lozengy, but differently, and having a
rose or flower in each space.
C* SI3GILLVM t CAPITVLI 1 SANCTl I SALVATORIS t
De : TYRONIO I
Gallia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1257.
Second Seal of the Chapter ad Caiisas.
18.880. [a.D. 1391.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from a
good impression, chipped at the points, preserved among the
archives of Winchester Cathedral. 2i X H i"- when perfect.
[Ixxv. 90.]
Pointed oval : our Lord as St. Salvator, Patron Saint,
full-face, with cruciferous nimbus and flowing dress, seated
on a bench-like throne, with supports canned in form of
fleurs-de-lis, set on three wavy lines representing the crystal
sea of the Apocalypse, or the clouds of heaven ; lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, the 1. h. rests on a mound or orb
topped with a long cross pattee. Overhead a canopy or
clocheton with trefoiled arch. Background replenished with
small stars, and a fleur-de-lis is placed under the r. elbow
In base, three estoiles of six points.
362 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Legend apparently badly spelled.
• S' • COV6TVI • see • TARIT . . IS • DG TIROINO • AD CAS *<
{Si^/Z/um Convctitus Sa7icte Trinitatis de 'I ironio ad causas.)
D'Arcq, No. 8423, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
dated a.u. 1372.
6tIENNE II., Abbot. A.D. 1255-1273.
18,881. [a.d. 1264.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
chipped at the top. 2 x ij in- [cxxvii. 623, 624.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, with mitre and
embroidered vestments, standing on a platform ; in the r. h.
a crozicr, the curve turned outwards, in the 1. h. a book held
to the breast.
[& S'] SrePHANI ■ ABBATIS • TYR0N€NSI[S1.
R. A small round countcrseal. -J- in. diam. Indistinct.
The Virgin Mary, full-face, half-length ; the Child, with
nimbus, on the 1. arm.
© AV6 • MARIA • GRACIA • PLCNA.
Beaded borders.
Callia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1264.
F>: Pierre Tersal, Abbot, circ. a.d. i 338-1414.
18,882. [a.d.. 1 39 1.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from a
fine but imperfect impression, preserved among the archives
of Winchester Cathedral. About 2\ X i^ in. [Ixxv. 91.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Holy Trinity
as described in No. 18,879. The nimbus of the Father is
cruciferous ; set in a carved niche with heavy canopy of
elaborately carved architecture, pinnacled and crocketed ;
small (juatrefoil flowers along the inner edges of the moulding,
and open tabernacle work at the sides. In base, untlcr a
round headed arch, ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge, the Prior, kneeling, in profile to the 1., with
a crocketed crozier ; bctw. two shields of arms : three falcons,
two and one, rising, jessed.
S' • PETRI SANCTCe • TRINITAJTItS • DG ■ TJIRONIO.
Beaded borders.
Callia Christiana, torn, viii., col. 1265.
THOMERIENSIS CONVENTUS.
Sec St. PONS-DE-TlIOMliiKES.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 363
THORONET {Toronetum),
Church of St. Pierre, diocese of Fn'jiis, or of .lix.
Nicholas Barberox, Canon.
18,883. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mcdia-'val
Antiquities. l-rV X |{! in. [cxxiv. 164.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, Patron Saint, full-face, with
nimbus, standing on a rectangular platform ; in the r. h. a
large key, in the 1. h. a book, and wand or sceptre. Before
him on the 1. the Canon kneeling in adoration.
fi« S' • NICHOL' • BARB6ROX • CAN • S • P6T • D' ■ TORON6'.
The name is read Biirj^OD.r, and the seal is attributed to the Collej;iate
church of St. Picrre-le-1'iiellier of Tours, in the .Socicte dc Sp/irat^istiqite
de I'aris^ torn, iii., p. 110; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 1 86 ; but the
spelhng of Torone' does not agree with accepted forms of the Latin name
of Tours.
TIRONNEL, or TIRONNEAU {Tiroiicllus al. Tyronellus),
Cistercian Abbey, in the diocese of Le Alans.
HUGUES. circ. A.D. 1 250-1256.
18,884. [.v.D. 1256.] Semi-transparent light-brown : fine,
i; X i-rV in- [L.F.C., xxiii. 9.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing, with em-
broidered vestments ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff,
the curve turned outwards ; in the 1. h. a book, held before
the breast.
!]J S' ABBATIS DE TIRONNEL.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 525.
TOULON-SUR ARROUX, diocese of Autun,
Arcliprcsbytcry of Pcrrecy.
R , Archipresbyter.
18,885. [Early 13th cent.] Recent impression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2\ X i,f in. [cxxiv. 182.]
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis of fine bold design ; betw. a
sun-star of eight points on the 1., and a crescent moon on
the r.
fi! S' • R' ■ ARCH' : PSBRI TVLLIoft «<
Engr. in Sociiii de Sphragistiquc dc Paris, tom. iii., p. 97.
364 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
TOURS.
Collegiate Church of St. Martin.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,886. [a.D. 121 5.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2i X li in. when perfect. Early I2tli cent,
matrix, [cxxvii. 635.]
Oval, en cuvette : a representation of St. Martin, Bishop
and Patron Saint, full-face, with mitre and vestments, seated
on a bench-like throne, feet on a rectangular footboard ;
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an open book.
S?S VLI o . .
Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 152 ; D'Arcq, No. 7343, with descrip-
tion of a counterseal : a mitred head, and legend : ^ S' BRICIVS.
DEANS.
EuDES III., cr Odo Clement, a.d. 1211-1216.
Archdeacon of Paris.
18,887. [a.D. 1215.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxvii. 644.]
A representation of St. Martin, Patron Saint, with nimbus,
riding on a horse to the 1., parting his raiment with tlie sword
for a beggar standing on the r. h. side ; in accordance with
the legendary account of the Saint. In the field at the top,
the inscription : — S' MART', at the sides of the Saint's head.
The letters A R conjoined.
© S' ODONIS % CLEMTIS g DGCANI S Bi S MARTINI g TVRON.
D'Arcci, No. 759S, with description of a coinilersc.d : a lleur-dc-lis, and
legend- + S • OD • CLGMTS ■ PAR • GCCLie • ARCHID ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, xiv., col. 17S.
Alberic Cornut. a.D. 1229-1236.
afteriu. Bishop of Chartres.
18,888. [a.D. 1233.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2^- X 1-5- in. [cx.xvii. 645, 646.]
0. Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin, Bishop
and Patron Saint, in profile to the r., with nimbus and vest-
ments, standing before a draped altar, and elevating a chalice
with both hands. At the sides of his head the inscription : —
S' MART, the letters A R conjoined. Overhead an in-
distinct design, perhaps a hand of blessing issuing from
the clouds, or a Hying dove of the Holy Spirit. Behind the
Saint, two fleurs-de-lis, one above the other.
© S' ALBeRICI • OeCANI • BI • MARTINI • TYRONGNSIS.
H. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. 1 ,j- X v i"- A
representation of the Dean, turned three-quarters to the i'.,
FRANCE: — MONASTIC SEALS. 3G5
Standing on a projecting platform, holding up the 1. h., in the
r. h. a book.
* MAGR • ALBCRICVS • CORNVTVS.
Beaded borders.
D'.Xrcq, No. 7599 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiv., col. i/g.
Priory of the Preaching Friars.
Seal of the Prior.
18,889. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2 X l| in. [cxxiv. iSi.]
Pointed oval : our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus, on the
Cross. Before him, on the 1., a kneeling figure. In a niche
with crockcted and pinnacled canopy, the base masoned.
+ S • PRIORIS • TVRONeN ■ ORDTS • PDICATORV.
TREHONDERIA, Priory of.
Fr. GUILLAUME DE SiGUEXAUX, Prior,
Proctor and Attorney of the Abbey and Convent of Thiron.
18,890. [a.d. 1 391.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from an
indistinct impression, applied to a deed preserved among the
archives of Winchester Cathedral. \~ in. [Ixx.xv. 92.]
A crowned initial letter II within two carved triangles
interlaced.
Legend betw. the points : —
» CO . . . . T . . O . .
LE TRilPORT {Ulterior Partus, al. Ultris Portiis),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Michael, for Mofiks,
diocese of Ronen.
18,891. [a.d. 1249.] Light-red, varnished : imperfect,
edge chipped. App. by a plaited cord of white thread.
About 3 X 2{; in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 381.]
Oval, slightly concave : a spirited and unconventional
representation of Michael the Archangel in combat with
the Dragon.
(* H . . VUTRIS PORTVS • SIGCNVM •] MICHAELIS ■ HABETVR.
Gallia Christiana, torn, xii., col. 244.
Laurence, ^Wt?/. a.d. 1244- 1249.
18,892. [a.d. 1249.] Light-red, varnished: fine. App.
by a plaited cord of white thread. i; X l^ in. [Egert.
ch. 38 1.]
366 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-length, standing on a
caned corbel ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral stafif, the
curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book.
fis S' LAVReNTll ■ ABBIS DG VLTRI PORT.
R. A small round countcrscal. I in. diam. Half-length
figure of Michael the Archangel, with nimbus, profile to the
1., issuing from the clouds, holding a censer and a dish.
© SeCReTVM • M6VM • MICHI.
Callia Christiana, torn. .\i., col. 249.
TROYES, Collegiate Church of Si. Stephen.
Jean de Laign' Castro, Catmi.
18,893. [Early 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, i-fi X -g- in. [cxxiv. 151.]
Pointed oval : a dexter hand issuing from the r., holding
an elegantly designed compound fleur-de-lis, on which are
two doves, or birds reguardant, pecking at the seeds.
s' • lOHis • De • laign • CAsf • can • bT • ST • TReCGN.
Beaded borders.
Society dc Sphragistique de Paris, torn, iii., p. in, where it is read
incorrectly and attributed to a cliantrc or precentor.
ULTERIOR PORTUS, or ULTRIS PORTUS, Abbey.
See Le TuEroRT, Abbey.
VAL DES-ECOLIERS
( Vallis Scolarmm), Priory of St. Katharine, diocese of Paris.
First Seal of the Convent.
18,894. [a.d. 1375.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2 X i-nr 'i- when perfect, [cxxvii. 652.]
Pointed oval : on the r. the Patron Saint, crowned and
with nimbus, seated on a chair-like throne, in profile to the I. ;
in her 1. h. a book, the r. h. raised and forefinger extended
as in converse or discussion. Before her two disputants ;
over them a demon's head and arms. In base, under a
trcfoiled arch betw. two semicircular arches, two hooded
friars or brethren, kneeling, vis-d-vis, in adoration.
® S' CONVGNTWS •] VALLIS • SCOLARIVM • PAR.
Beaded borders.
IJ'Arcii, No. 9430.
FRANCE :— MONASTIC SEALS. 367
Third Seal of the Prior.
18.895. [a.d. 1375.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. About 2 X l-nr in. when perfect,
[cxxvii. 651.]
Pointed oval : a carved gothic edifice of three stages,
having tabernacle work at the sides, and with the canopy
at the top broken off. In the upper comjwrtincnt, the
martyrdom of St. Katharine, Patron Saint, who is kneeling
before the executioner. In the large central compartment, the
Saint, seated, in profile to the r., with radiated nimbus and
wheel, her emblem, holding a scroll on which is an indistinct
inscription, before a group of four scholars or members of the
Priory. Behind her head a cherub or angel issuing from the
side of the niche. In base, under a flat-headed arch, betw.
masoned walls, the Prior, kneeling in prayer, in profile to the
1., holding a book.
• S' • PRIOR' B6 : KATHGRINe • ORD' • VALL' • SCOLAR' • PAR' :
U'Arcq, No. 9575.
. VALENCE, Augustine Abbey of St. Rufiis.
Seal of the Apostolic Indulgences, etc.
18.896. [15th cent.] Recent impression is red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I| in. [cxxiv. 129.]
A representation of the "Annunciationof the Virgin Mary."
In base, a shield of arms : an Agnus Dei, with the banner
flag, coutournt'.
Si 5' • t : DuIgfcM-.; : iippltfaru : crd'c : fti :
rufH : moffa--; (?).
Cf. Gallia Christiana, torn, xvi., col. 354.
VALSERI, Pr(znionstratensian Abbey of our Lady of
" Vallis-Serena" diocese of Soissons.
Conventual Seal.
18,897. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. cast from a very imperfect im-
pression. About 2*- X I J in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 654, 655.]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, Patron Saint, seated on
a bench-like throne, holding with the 1. arm the Child stand-
ing on the bench. On the dex. an angel kneeling, holding a
taper, on the sin. another with a thurible swung up on high.
Lesie . . . . eA is • s€r ....
R. A small round countcrscal. \\ in. diam. The \'iigin,
three-quarters length, full-face, with nimbus ; in the r. h. a
small fleur-de-lis, on the 1. arm the Ciiild with nimbus.
* S' • eCCL'ie : VALL' : SGRGNG.
D'ArC-i, No. 8433 ; Gidlia Christiana, toiii. i.\., col. 485.
3C8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robert II. de Cceuvres, Abbot.
18.898. [a.D. 1292.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About i^ X l-rV i'^- when perfect, [cxxvii. 653.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a projecting
platform ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the head
broken off, in the 1. h. a book.
[+ S3IGILLV • ABBTS • VALLIS • S6Re[Ne.l
D'Arcq, No. 91 16, with description of a counterseal : a hnnd issuing
from the dex. holding a crozier, and legend : + 6T GCCL'ie ; Gallia
Christiana, torn, ix., col. 487.
VENESME, a Ccmiuunc in tlie Department of Cher.
]■ , Chaplain.
18.899. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Media:val Anti-
quities. ^ in. [cxxiv. 12S.]
Hexagonal : a dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from
the r., holding two keys in pale.
© S' • I • CAPLL'I D° • VGNGSMA.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, iv., p. 306.
VERDUN ( Virduninn)
Collegiate Church or Monastery of St. Mary Magdalene,
or St. Louis.
First Seal of the Chapter.
18,900. [a.D. 123S.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. About 2i X It.- in. [cxxvii. 662.]
Pointed oval : the Patron Saint, Mary Magdalene, standing,
full-face, with closely-fitting vestment and mantle ; in the
r. h. an unguent vase.
S' • 86 • MARie ■ MAGDAL . . . De • VIRDVNO.
D'Arcq, No. 7351 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, xiii., col. 1262.
VERTIKE, St. Mary de.
See SAinte-Marie de Verg.
VILLE-LOIN {Villa Lnpa),
Benedictine Abbey of St. Saviour, for Monks,
diocese of Tours.
Robert I., Abbot, circ. A.D. 1248-1265.
18,901. [a.D. 1255.] Sulph. ca.st from a chipped, somewhat
indistinct impression. 2\ X 1 3 '"• [cxxvii. 669.]
FRANCE : — MONASTIC SEALS. 369
Pointed oval : the Abbot, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a carved pedestal ; in the r. h. a crozier or pastoral staff,
the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book held to the
breast. On each side an estoile of si.x points.
* SIGILLVM ■ R0B6RTI • ACBBIATIS • VILLGLVPeNSIS.
D'.\rcq, No. 9178, with description of a countcrscal ; an t'agle, and
lo-ic-nd : + seCRGTV • ROBTI ABBIS VILLGLVT; Gallia Christiana,
torn, xiv., col. 276.
VILLEMUR, VILLEMER, VIEIL - MUR,
or MUR-VIEIL
{Conventus Beate Marie Veteris Mnri), diocese of Castres,
Benedictine Abbey 0/ St. Mary, for Nuns.
18,902. [a.d. 1339.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression. If in. [cxxvii. 667, 668.]
0. The Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned, seated on a
cushioned bench-like throne, feet on a projecting footboard ;
in the r. h. a sceptre, fleur-de-lise, on the 1. arm the Child.
* S' : CONVeNTVS BGATG MARie VGTeRIS MVRI :
li. The Abbess, full-face, standing ; in the r. h. a crozier or
pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a book
held to the breast.
* S' : CONVeNTVS B6AT6 MARIC VeXGRIS MVRI :
D'Arcq, No. 8485 ; Gallia Christiana, torn, i., col. 82.
VINCENNES,
Chapel of the Holy Trinity in the Castle of the Wood,
in L 'Isle de France, near Paris.
Seal of the Chapter.
18.903. [a.d. 1406.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct, im-
perfect impression. 2; in. [cxxvii. 671, 672.]
0. An elaborate view of the Chapel and the Donjon set
within the enceinte of the Castle. Betw. two trees, indicating
the Bois de Vincennes.
[* S' : CAP'JLI : CAPGLLe : SCG : TRINITATIS : IN :
CASTRO : N6MORIS : VINCGNARV.
R. A small round counterscal. li in. diam. A representa-
tion of the Holy Trinity, conventionally treated, in a carved
and canopied niche.
S' • .PVV • CA S • V . . . .
D'Arcq, No. 7836.
18.904. Another sulph. cast from a good but chipped im-
pression, [cxxvii. 673.]
*= S' : CAP'LI ; CAPGLLe : SCG : TRINITATIS : IN :
CASTRO : NGMORIS : VINCGNARV.
VOL. V. 2 B
370 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
VIVIERS, Chapel of Notre Dame, in Brie.
Seal of the Chapter.
18,905. [a. D. 1360.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
1;;- in. [cxxvii. 96.]
On an heraldic or armorial field : quarterly ; i, 4, FRANCE
(Ancient) ; 2, 3, a dolphin embowed, DauphigNY, a gothic
chapel with a figure of the Virgin Mary and Child in the
doorway. In base, a vivarium or fishpond stocked with
fish, in allusion to the name of the place.
© S' : CAPITVLI : CAPeLLe : BGATe : MARIS : 06 : VIVARIO :
IN : BRIA.
RELIGIOUS ORDERS.
ORDER OF DOMINICANS, BLACK, or
PREACHING FRIARS.
Fr. Dominic, Prior of St. Guillaunie,
and Prior General of the Whole Order of Dominicans.
18,906. [13th cent] Gutta-percha impression from the
matrix. 2| X i-jV '"• [cxxx. 9.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Dominic, turned
slightly to the 1., in his r. h. a long staff with fleury top, in
the 1. h. a book held to the breast ; in a niche with round-
headed arch and shafts of spiral pattern, ornamented with
two pointed arches at the sides, beneath each of which is a
tree. Overhead in a golhic niche with carved canopy and
side turrets, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary with the
Child. In base, under an arch, the Prior, kneeling, in profile
to the r., in adoration, holding a staff of the form above
described.
S' • FRIS • DNICI ■ dT ■ 7 • APL'ICe ■ S6D' • GRA • POR •
DOM» ■ S' ■ GVL'I ■ T ■ TOTI' • OR • GNAL'.
18,906*. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, [xxxv. 21$.]
Seal of the Custodia Maritima,
18,907. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.K from the matri.x. [xxxv. 206.]
Oval : similar design to the foregoing. No. 18,906, but from
a different matrix, of poor execution.
SIGILLVM : CVSTODI/E : MARITIM/E.
2 B 2
372 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ORDER OF FRANCISCAN, GREY, or
MINOR FRIARS.
Seal of the Minister General, used by GfiROME.
18.908. [ad. 135 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| X i^ in. [cxxvii. 606.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Descent of the Holy
Spirit at Pentecost. Under an arcade of three trefoiled
arches, supporting a canopy of church-like architecture, the
Virgin Mary, full-face, seated, with uplifted hands, among the
disciples. Over the canopy the Dove of the Holy Spirit is
descending on the group. In base, under a trefoiled arch,
the Minister General is set half-length in profile to the 1.,
with hands clasped in adoration.
SIGILLVM ■ GGNeRALIS ■ MINISTRI • ORDINIS ■ FRATR'V • MINOV-
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 9747.
Minister of the Province of St. Louis.
18.909. [14th cent] Cast in lead from a seal. 2\x \\ in.
[x.Kxiv. 68.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche of three trefoiled arches,
a representation of the " Coronation of the Virgin Mary," by
the Almighty Father and the Son. Over her head the Dove
of the Holy Spirit, completing the Trinity. Below, in the
exergue, a Saint, with nimbus ( ? St. Louis), kneeling, in profile
to the r., in adoration.
* ■ S' • MINISTRI • FRM • MINORVM • PROVINCIG •
S • LVDOVICI • i* «
Gent's Magazine, 178S, vol. h'iii., pt. 2, pp. 309, 505.
18,909*. Another cast in lead from a corroded impression,
[.xxxiv. ()•] A.]
18.910. Cast in lead from a seal, forming a matrix, corroded,
indistinct, [xxxiv. G"] H.]
18,910*. Sulph. cast from No. 18,909. [D.C., G. i.]
Minister of the Ministration of Touraine.
18,911. [a.d. 128L] Sulph. cast from an indistinct impres-
sion, li X \\ in. [cxxxiii. 27.J
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin, in vestments
of a bishop, .standing on a small corbel, with nimbus, hands
uplifted. On the 1. Ii. side, the inscription : S' MARTINVS.
FRANCE: — RELIGIOUS ORDERS. 373
On the r. an altar, on wliich is a long cross and a chalice.
Above, a mitre ; and over the head of the Saint are rays
issuiiiyj from heaven.
fi" S' MINISTRI • FRN1 ■ MING . . . [MIINISTRACIGNIS • TVR0NI6.
D'Arcq, No. 9757.
ORDER OF PR^MONSTRATENSIANS.
Common Seal of the General Chapter
" ad Cansas ct Contractus"
18,912. [a.d. 1509.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct.
About 2 in. when perfect. Matrix of the thirteenth century.
[Add. ch. 22, 446.]
A representation of St. Augustine, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, seated on a carved throne ; lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff,
the curve turned outwards, significant of external jurisdic-
tion ; before him, on the dex., a group of three abbots, with
croziers, the corresponding group on the sin. side is broken
off. Across the field two parallel lines enclosing the
inscription: s' AVCGVSTINVS].
S= S' S CAPL'I AD CAS • 7 • 9TCT'.
MILITARY ORDERS.
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS OF THE ORDER OF
ST. AUGUSTINE.
Fifth Seal of the "Titmba Templi"
18,913. \\.Vi. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I in. [cxxix. 492.]
A fagade or elevation of the Holy Sepulchre, consisting of
a cupola or dome, topped with a cross, and supported on an
arcade of four arches.
s? IS' ; TVBg : T6MPL1 : xpi •
D'Arcq, No. 9S62.
ST.-JEAN-EN L'ISLE, Hospital of St. John Baptist,
near Corbcil, in L'lslc dc France, diocese of Paris.
18,914. [.\.D. 141 2.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2 X ^ in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 303.]
Pointed oval : the Patron, St. John Baptist, standing
turned slightly to the r., with nimbus ; holding an Agnus Dei
on a plaque in the 1. h. and pointing to it with the r. h. In an
arched niche with carved canopy and at each side, in a
pulpit or niche, an angel. Below, in a niche witli flat arch, and
a cross of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John on each side,
six inmates or members of the Ihispital, in pra)-er.
. . . . • Iiofpital" • fftt '10 infula • })i»c •
coiUolium «< ('/ roi'ljolinru «<
D'Arcq, No. 9932.
UNCERTAIN.
Uncertain Hospital of ZT^. JOHN BAPTIST.
Fr. Brendanus, Prior.
18,915. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. Ij-xi;-in. [Ixviii. 77.]
Pointed oval : St. John Ba[)tist, full-face, standing on an
estrade ; in the r. h. the Agnus Dei on a plaque, at each side
a tree. In base, a prior, kneeling to the !., in prayer.
+ S' FRlS • BR€NDANI • PRIORIS • SCI • lOH'IS.
Beaded borders.
A ver)' doubtful seal. The art of the design is French, but the locality
is uncertain.
Monastery of ST. MONICA ; uncertain locality,
perhaps AROUAISE {Arroasia),
near Bapaiime, diocese of Arras.
18,916. [17th or i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression. 2 in. [D.C., H. 60.]
A representation of St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine,
full-length, with nimbus, in the r. h. a /rt?<-shaped crucifi.x,
in the 1. h. a book.
«• SIGILLVM • MONASTERII • S • MATRIS ■ MONIC/E.
Inner border cabled.
Doubtful, see Gallia Christiana, torn, iii., col. 433 ; and Alban Uutlcr,
I.tvcs of . . . Saints, vol. v., p. 61 and «., where the tradition that t.ie
body of the saint rests at Arouaise is critically discussed.
Seal of a Monastery of uncertain locality.
Ad Caiisas.
18,917. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wa.x:,
from an imperfect leaden matri-x in the Dept. of British and
Mcdi.x-val Antiquities. About ij X i in. when perfect.
fcx,\iv. 64.1
376 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis, seeded.
+ S' • CA [AD •] CAVSAS.
Monastery of Our Lady in QUERCU, a?i iincertain locality.
18.918. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wa.x
from an indistinct matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mcdi;cval
Antiquities. -S in. [cxxiv. 74.]
The Virgin Mary, with nimbus, the Child on the 1. arm.
• SCA ■ M • T • QVeRCV s* iw.
Cabled borders.
ARNOUL, Abb.it of an unknown Abbey.
Seal ad Caitsas.
18.919. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wa.x
from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Media-val Anti-
quities. 1-^5^ in. [cxxiv. 59.]
A sinister hand, and vested arm, issuing from the sitt.,
holding a tau-cro?.s.
* S' ARNVLPHI ■ ABBTS ■ AD • CAVSAS.
[ Beaded borders.
HocUtd de Sphragistique dc Paris, torn, iv., p. 303.
R , Prior of an uiiccrtaiti Priory.
18,920. [13th cent.] Recent imjjression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi.-Eval
Antiquities, ijx^-in. [cxxiv. 1 86.]
Pointed oval : a Saint, full-face, three-quarters' length, with
a book. Below, under a trefoilcd arch, the Prior kneeling to
the 1. in prayer.
+ S' R' PRIORIS D6
Priory of ST. JULIAN (?)
Perronella GiRHERlE, Prioress.
18,921. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in tiie Dept. of British anil Medianal Anti-
quities. 2-r!5-X i-if in. [cxxiv. 169.]
Pointed oval : a Saint, full-face, with nimbus, a book in the
r. h., and in the 1. h. a ciozier or i)a.storal staff, the curve
turned outwards, and crocketeil ; stamling in a carved niclie,
with canopy of tiiree arches, and tabernacle work with
crocketed sides at tiie sides. In base a shield of arms : per
FRANCE :— UNCERTAIN SEALS. 377
pale, de.v., a lion rampant, sin., three cstoiles of ciLjht points,
two and one, dimidiated.
S' prrronrllf • girbcrtr • prtoriffr • Dr • St' (itltan (0
Uncertain locality, apparently French.
Uncertain Priory of the Order of the Hermits of
St. Augustine. A.D. 1484.
18,922. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. 2 x i| in.
[Ixviii. 13.]
Pointed oval : St. Aucjustine seated, with a lion leaping up
to him on the 1. h. Within a niche with ogee arched canopy
pinnacled and crocketed. In base a shield of arms : a fess.
S priorat' : sf : trrre •.•... b : oiS'tB :
1/ : B" : flug". IRSR.
The Vice-Vicar of the Vicaria Aquilonaris.
18,923. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. 2i X iv in. [cxxiv. 143.]
Pointed oval : St. Katharine, with crown and nimbus, in
the r. h. a palm branch, in the 1. h. a wheel ; standing in a
canopied niche of three arches with tabernacle work at the
sides. Background diapered with small quatrefoil openings.
In base, under an arch, a monk or vicar, kneeling in prayer,
to the 1. Background diapered lozcngy.
• SIGILLVM ■ VIC6VICARII • ViCARie • AQVILONAR'.
Fellowship of the Holy Trinity, uncertain locality.
" Unita ad Celsa Vigilanda."
18,924. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaival Anti-
quities, i X -J in. [cxxiv. 1 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross pattec. Ensigned with a
crown, and encircled with four fleurs-de-lis in orle.
IS SI ■ SOD ■ S • TRI • iS
VN AD CELSA VIGIL.
Beaded border.
STEPHANUS, Curatus de Dchmoapro (?)
18,925. [13th cent.] Recent impressions in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdi.eval
Antiquities. H x i in. [cxxiv. iSS.]
37^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and vested arm issuing from
the r. 1. side, holding in pale an elegantly designed bianch of
flowers, comprising three large cinquefoils, one small cinquefoil,
a quatrefoil, and a trefoil.
The legend appears to have the last word blundered : —
+ S' STGPH'I CVRATI D' DCHMOAPROC;
SoMti de Sphragistique de Paris, ton. iii., p. 102, where the last word
is read NOHAOAPRO, and one of the parishes of Nohan or Nouhan is
suggested.
18,926. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from a
mutilated matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. 2i X -5- in., but wider when perfect, [cx.xiv. 194.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Holy Trinity, in a
niche with double canopy of hexagonal plan, carved and
pinnacled. In base a shield of arms : a chalice containing a
holy wafer set therein.
Legend cut off down the sides, with the remains of a few
letters still left.
. . . Df . . .
Beaded border.
LOCAL SEALS.
Iiichidiug Royal Seals for Special Districts, Seals of
Corporate Bodies, Officers having Local Jurisdiction,
Parliaments, Barojiies, Courts, Tribimals,
Bailliages, Scncchansscs, Pn'i'ott's,
CliA tellen its, Esta blisJi ments,
and Associations.
ABBEVILLE {Abbatis-villa), in Loiver Picardy.
Seal of tlie City "ad Causas" with connterseal of the
" Secretnm."
18,927. [14th cent.] Bronze-green: originally fine, now
very imperfect. About li in. when perfect, [xliii. 181.]
0. A knis^ht in armour, with coat of mail, helmet, sword,
surcoat, and shield of arms. Riding to the r. on a galloping
horse, armorially caparisoned. The arms of the shield and
caparison arc : three bends, a chief seme-de-lis, for Abbe-
ville. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis ; one over the head of the
horse, the other over the tail. Within a carved panel or
border, cusped and pointed.
AD ... .
K. A smaller round counterseal. 1 in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Above it a small cross or quatre-
foil, at each side two leaves. Within a rosace of eight lobes.
«:= siGiLLV secRexi villg abbatisvillg.
The modern arms of Abbevili-E are : az. three bends or in chief as
many fleurs-de-lis. But in the shield on the rev. the upper and lower
tips of the other ranks of fleurs-de-lis are evident. D'Arcq describes the
counterseal of the Major commitnia Abbatis Villc, as bearing a shield :
three bends. No. 573-t, .a.d. '320; the Sigillton Sccrcti, as bearing a
shield : three bends within a bordure, for PoNTllIEU, No. 5375, A.D. 1323 ;
and the seal ad causas also with the above arms which he attributes to
I'onthicu, No. 5736, .\.u. 136S. The arms of 1'onthieu, however, arc
three bends, without a bordure. In his Table Hc'ratiiiguc, D'Arcq
describes these arms as Irois bandes sous tin chef chargi de trots fleurs
de lys,"\o\. !., p. 218.
38o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ABORT.
Co7tnterseal of the City or Comviune.
18,928. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval Anti-
quities. \\ in. [cxxiv. 25.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN), ensigned with a
jewelled coronet or crown of three fleurs-de-lis alternating
with two clusters of three pearls each.
CONTRASIGILVM x C iS ABORT.
{Contrasigillum Civitatis or Communitatis Aborts
Some pairs of letters are conjoined.
Locality doubtful.
AGEN {Agenman), in Gitieiuie.
Seal of the Comimcne, with Coutiterseal of the Council.
18.929. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. 3J- in. when perfect, [cxxv'ii. 3, 4.]
0. An eagle of St. John, ri.sing reguardant with open
wings, in its talons a plain scroll.
© SIGILLVM • COMVH1TAT13 • CIVtITATIS ■ AGieHHI.
B. An elaborate representation of a fortified city, set on a
rock, with embattled enceinte furnished with projecting portal
and flanking towers enclosing a central tower and two side
turrets with sloping roofs ; and, outside these, two tall em-
battled towers.
© SIGIULVM : CONSIILII : CIVITATIS : AGGNNI.
D'Arcq, No. 5565 ; 'J'rt'sor, pi. xix. 6. Each of these works reverses
the order of tlic i>b7J. and rev., which however seems scarcely to admit of
doubt on comparison with the arrangement adopted in the case of the
preceding seal, No. 115,927.
AIRE {Aria), a town in Artois, diocese of St. Onicr,
Generality of A miens.
Seal of the Mayor and Echevifis.
18.930. [a.d. 1 199.] Sulph. cast from a good but some-
what bent impression. 2J in. [cxxvii. 7.]
A lion rampant, for rLANDERS.
'SSIGILL' MAIORIS ET SCABINORVM DE ARIA.
D'Arcq, No. 5503 ; with descrii)tion of a countets.al bearing an eagle,
and legend: + ET COMMVNITATIS.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 3SI
Baudoin DE Commines, CMUlain.
Second Seal.
18,931. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2i in. [cx.\ix. 765.]
The Chatclain of Aire, in armour, with hauberk of mail,
flat-topped hchuct, flowing surcoat, in the r. h. a broadsword,
in the 1. h. a shield of arms : a cross vair, within a bordure
charged with ciglit roses. On a horse galloping to the r., with
poytrail ornamented with ball pendants.
fi> SIGILL' : BALD6VINI • D€ • COMINIS ■ CASXeLL' • ARIG.
U'Arcq, No. 5274, with description of .i countcrsoal : .1 shield of .irms :
.IS in ihcobv., and legend : + SeCRGTV ■ BALD6VINI COMINIS.
AGEN.
See Penne d'Agen.
AIGUE-MORTE {Mortua-Aqnd), Village in Giiienne.
Seal of tlte Public Lands (?)
18,932. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. i|Xi in. [cxxiv. 189.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, with mitre and nimbus, full-face,
seated on a carved throne, in the r. h. a key, in the 1. h. a
book. Within a carved niche with trefoil canopy. In base a
shield of arms : barruly, a lion rampant. Above the shield a
hat with the tassels tied below the shield.
S t T6RRITORII • D6 • MORTVA AQVA X
ALEN9ON, in Lower Normandy,
diocese of St'ez.
Seal of tlie Bailliage of the City, " ad Causas."
Jeiian le Conte, Bailli.
18,933. [a.D. 1388.] Bronze-green: originally fine, now
very imperfect. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
1 1.369.]
A shield of arms : seme-de-lis for FRANCE (ANCIENT)
within a bordure bczantee, ALEXgoN. Above the shield a
lion couchant guardant ; on the 1. h. a triple-towered castle.
382 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Within a pointed quatrcfoil panel, ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoil flowers.
Si : eNCONII :
The lion couchant and castle probably refer to Marie d'Espagnc,
(second wife of Charles H. of Valois, Comte d'Alen^on, mother of
Charles IIL and Pierre IL, Comtes d'Alenqon), whose seal (D'Arcq,
No. 891) bears the arms of C.'\stille and Leon. Pierre II. introduced
into his seal, A.D. 139S (D'Arcq, No. 895), " un lion accroupi, coitTd d'un
heaume cimd d'un griffon."
Royal Seal of the Obligations of the Chastellei'ie.
Henri Destavilleton {Stapleton ?), Keeper.
18,934. [a.D. 1423.] Bronze-green : originally fine, now
very imperfect. About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
Ill B. 7.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3,
England, for Henry VI. King of France and England.
Ensigned with a jewelled crown bearing five cinquefoil roses
on the band, five fleurs-de-lis, and four pearls. On each side
a cusped ornament with small slipped flowers springing there-
from.
S : ae : oi) s : . . . rfja on «<
Beaded borders.
Seal of the Obligations of the Chastellerie.
JULIEN LeMOULNIER, /iftt^,?/-.
18,935. [a.D. 1433.] Bronze-green : imperfect, injured by
pressure. About l \ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3846.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4, FRANCE (Modern),
2, 3, England ; over all a label of five points with illegible
charges of difference for JoilN Plantagenet, Duke of
licdford and Captain of Alengon. Bctw. on the 1., a palm
branch, on the r. a monogram.
i3 • Dr • la • fljaftrUrv ,
J EUAN BroCIIART, Keeper.
18,936. [a D. 143S.] Dark-grccn : original!)- fine, now very
imperfect. [Add. ch. 12,013.]
.... oil Inir Ual
FUANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 383
Another Seal.
J EUAN Brociiart, Keeper.
18,937. [a.P. 143S.] Bronzc-grccn : fine, now a mere frag-
ment of the centre. About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
3846.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4, FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3, England ; over all a label of five points.
AMIENS, in Picardy.
Hues de Yi'llwhs, Bailli of i/ic City.
18.938. [.\.D. 1310.] Bronze-green: fragmentary, indis-
tinct. About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 1,316.]
A shield of arms : chcqu)', three pales, on a chief a pale,
betw. a lion passant on the dex., and a barrulet dancette, on
the sin. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis ; at each side a
mullet.
© S' H Fi
Beaded borders.
18.939. [A.n. I. ^10.] Another: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
fii S' H
ANGELY, St. Jean de.
See SaINTONGE.
ANGERS, Capital City of Anjoii.
Seal of the Court of Charles, Count of Anjoii, " ad Causas."
18,940. [a.D. 1276.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
1; in. [cx.xix. 21, 22.]
0. A long pointed shield of arms: party per pale, dex.
France (Ancient) with a label of five points {dimidiated)
for Anjou (Ancient), sin., paly of six, Sicily.
© S' CVRie • K'ROLI • COMITIS • ANDeGAV€[N]SlS.
H. A small round counterseal. | in. diam. A flcur-de lis.
■» AD CAVSAS.
D'Arcq, No. 4501, cf. Nos. 11,765 ; 11,767 ; 11,768.
384 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Secotid Seal of the Court, " ad Causas."
18,941. [a.d. 1298.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
ly^ in. [cxxix. 23, 24.]
0. A shield of arms : seme-de-lis, a bordure, AnjoU
(Modern) on three sprigs of arabesque foh'age.
e> S' ■ COMIT • ANDeG • APD' • AND6GAVIS • AD CAS.
B. A small oval counterseal. f X -f 'i- diam. Impression
of an antique oval engraved intaglio gem. Themis, standing,
in the r. h. an even balance, the 1. h. uplifted. Within a
cordon of trefoils connected by a wavy line.
D'Arcq, No. 4502.
APAMIE, Consides.
See Pamiers, City of.
AQUITAINE.
John de Wo\.K^V>, Duke of Exeter, etc., Admiral.
A.D. 1445.
See Vol. III., p. 108, Nos. 10,764 ; 10,765.
ARGENTAN, /;; Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Chastellerie.
Robert le Roui'Ellet, Keeper.
18.942. [a.d. 1425.] Bronze-green: fine, but very im-
perfect, only the central part remains. About \\ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 1 1,542.]
A shield of arms : quarterly; i, 4, France (Modern),
2, 3, Encjland, for IIenrv VI., King of Prance and
England. Within a cusped panel.
Legend wanting.
Later Seal.
Thomas Chatot, Keeper.
18.943. [a.d. 1434.] Bronze-green : a small fragment.
About I \ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3746.]
Portion of a shield of the ROYAL ARMS of Menry VI.,
KiN(; OF p-RANCE AND ENGLAND, as described in the pre-
cetiing seal, No. 18,942.
Legend wanting.
FRANCK : — LOCAL SKALS. 385
ARGENTINENSIS CIVITAS.
See Strassbourg.
ARGUEL, a parish in Picardy, diocese of Amiens.
Stul of the Mayor and Echevins of the Covimune.
18.944. [a.d. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ in. [cxxvii. 98.]
A stag at speed to the 1. h., in the field on the r. a six-foil
rose, in base a crescent inverted.
^~ S' AV MAIR6 DARGVGL.
D'Arcq, No. 5741.
ARLES {Arelattini), in Provence.
Leaden Bulla of the City.
18.945. [13th cent.] Leaden bulla, much oxidized: very
indistmct in places. iVs- in- [xxxviii. 132.]
0. A castle with embattled enceinte, round-headed portal,
tall central tower with windows, and two side towers not so
high ; seen from above in incorrect perspective.
■ VRBS • ARELATENSIS ■ EST ■ NOSTIBVS • NOSTIS •
ET • ENSIS.
The II in hostibus and hostis takes the form of N.
H. A lion sejant guardant contourne, the tail passing betw.
the hind legs and over the back.
[* NOJBILIS • IN • PRINIS • DICI SOLGT • IRA L60NIS.
Beaded borders.
18.946. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. of
No. 18,945. [cxiv. 9, 10.]
ARRAS, in Artois.
Charles de Fauchicourt, Provost of the City.
18,947. [a.d. 1504.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1-2. in. [cxxvii. 39.]
An angel, standing full-face, with long vestments, and open
wing.s, holding before him a shield of arms ; a chevron betw.
three roundles.
Legend on a label running round the design : —
iigillu » caroli *< He & a • aurljtrourt >^
The surname uncertain. It is entered in the old list of M. Dcsalles,
mide in Paris, 1833. as Pauchicourt.
VOL. V. 2 C
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ASNIERES SUR L'OISE, in U Isle de France.
Seal of the Coinimtne.
18.948. [circ. A.D. 1259.] Sulph. cast from a chipped,
somewhat indistinct impression. 2f in. [cxxvii. 40.]
A representation of the Mayor of the village, standing, full-
face, long dress, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the r. h. a baton.
In the field two asses, in allusion to the name of the place by
way of rebus, arranged one on each side palewise passant.
On the dexter side a fleur-de-lis, to balance the one held in
the hand of the figure.
■& siGiLLVM ; coMMVNie ; De ; asnigrgs i
D'.^rcq, No. 5574.
AST, in Beam.
Petit Seel dii Gonvernement.
DiSDiER DE Briue, Chevalier ; Lieutenant V)^ Francois,
Seigneur de Chassc?iage et de Vinay, Chevalier,
Gonvernenr dAst pour Mojis. le due d Or Wans.
18.949. [.\.D. 1395.] Red: en placard; fine, very imperfect,
li in. [Add. ch. I4,o6l]
A full-length figure of a man in armour ; on the r. a helmet,
crested with a fleur-de-lis and other uncertain devices, and
above, a banner charged with the RoYAL Arms OF FRANCE
(Ancient).
. . . . a . . um rcg ..... s ... .
[Sigillum parvum regiminis )
Beaded borders.
ATHIES, or ATHIE, in Picardy.
Seal of the Coniniune.
18.950. |.\.l). 1228.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipjied at the edge. 2^ in. [cxxvii. 42.]
A seatctl figure, po.scd and designed after an antique st)'lc,
three-quarters to the r., with classic drapery, on a cushioned
bench-like seat with rectangular footboard ; in the r. h. a long
baton or sceptre, the 1. h. extended with two fingers raised in
the attitude of command ; the 1. leg and foot passing off the
footboard into the space dedicated to the legend. A very
remarkable seal for its treatment and execution.
'» SIGILLVM COMMVNie DC [AJTieS.
D'Arcq, No. 5742.
FRANCE:— LOCAL SEALS. 387
AUGE, <v AUGE, in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the l^icointJ.
RonERT DE BONESSAY, Keeper.
18,951. [a. I). 1431.] Bronze-green : a small fragment only
of the central part. About i| in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
11,744.]
All that remains of this seal is part of a shield of the
Royal Arms of Henry VI., Kinc of France and Eng-
land, showing the three lions passant guardant of England,
in the second quarter.
AUBIGNY.
Seal of the BaUliage.
18,952. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities, i^ in. [cxxiv. 93.]
A shield of the Royal Arms of France (Modern),
ensigned with a royal crown of seven small quatrefoils along
the band, and three large, alternating with two smaller fleurs-
de-lis. Within an engrailed or cusped panel.
S' • DV • BAILLIAG6 • DAVBIGNY I
AURASICA, Court of.
See Orange.
AURILLAC {Aureliaciim), in Aiivergne.
Seal of the " Consuls " of the Municipality or Commune.
18.953. [a.D. 1284.] Sulph. casts from a chipped but
othenvise good impression. 2-^ in. [cx.xvii. 2i7^< 379]
p. A fleur-de-lis, of ornamental design.
[© SJIGILLVM : COMVNIS : AVRGLIACeNSlS.
R. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. An escallop
shell.
D'Arcq, No. 5460.
AUVERGNE {Alvernia), Province of.
Royal Seal of Philip III., "in terra Alvernie."
18.954. [a.D. 1282.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2^ in. [cxxix. 48.]
2 C 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A large shield of arms of Franxe (Anxient), for PHILIP
III., " Le Hardi," KiNG OF THE French, cf. No. 18,084. On
a triple branch or tree of elegantly designed foliage. Within,
and partly on a cordon of foliage, the leaves attached to a
wavy line running round.
^ S' • PHILIPPl • Dei ■ GRA • FRANCOR • REGIS ■ IN •
TERRA • ALV6RNI6.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 4511, with description of a counterseal : a fleur-de-lis, and
legend : + CONTRAS' R6GIS IN ALV6RNIA.
AVERDON, (?) in the Blhois.
18,955. [ 1 8th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. If in. [cxxiv. 19.]
A shield of arms : a bend lozengy, within a bordure charged
with eight annulets. Above the shield a tree or branch of
three leaves of arabesque foliage.
•U CEAVLX •:• DAVERTON.
Beaded borders.
The arms of AvERTON of Bretagne are barruly.
AVIGNON, in Provence, Cointat Venaissin.
Leaden Bjdlm.
Seal of the Commune.
18,956. [a.d. 1226.] Sulph. casts from a well-preserved
leaden bulla, if In. [cxxvii. 51, 52.]
0. On a bridge of five round-headed arches over a river, a
view or elevation of the fortifications of the city, an embattled
castle with three bastions projecting, each having a round-
headed portal ; over this a central tower with domed cupola,
and two side towers with windows.
^ SIGILLVM COMVNIS AVINIONGNSIS.
R. An eagle displayed, finely proportioned.
*;A:Q:VMiLiA;.
D'Arcq, No. 5499.
Seal of the " Cofisitls."
18,957. [a.d. 1222.] Leaden bulla, much oxidised: very
indistinct. Originally apj). to a document by strands of silk.
About 15 in. [xxxviii. 125.]
FRANCE :— LOCAL SKALS. 389
0. Four half-length figures, of the consuls, looking up ; the
drapery fastened over the shoulder with ■Afcnuail.
* SIGILLVM : CONSVLVM : AVINIONENSIVM.
R. An eagle or gyrfalcon displayed with wings inverted
and head to the left.
e>Gii:R;F:AiLiciv:s;
D'Arcq describes (No. 5500 of his Collection) a leaden bulla appended
to a deed dated a.I). 1251, where the obv. of the preceding bulla, and
the nv. of this are used.
18,958. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,95;. [cxiv. 95, 96.]
Seal of Philippe IV., K hi g of France ; and
Charles d'Anjou, his son, Count of Anjou and Provence,
Marquis and Count of Fulqualquer,
for the Coiir a A vignon.
18,959. [.\.D. 1285-1295.] Leaden bulla: injured at the
edge, otherwise a good impression. Originally appended by a
plaited cord to a deed, from which it is now detached. I^ in.
[.\lviii. 41.]
p. A shield of the Royal Arms of France (Ancient).
e> PHILIPPVS : Rex : FRANCOR.
R A shield of the arms described for the obv., with a
label of five points.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(Outer circle) © S' • K ■ FILM : RGGIS : FRANCORV :
COMITIS ANDeO . . . GT : PROVI.
{Inner circle) NCie : MARCHIONIS : 6T :
COMITIS ; FVLQALQVeRII.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 4520. This may perhaps be a copy of the seal described
by D'.\rcq, as it is deficient from injur)' in the same place of the legend
where that also is wanting. It feels wanting also in the sharpness
usually found in genuine impressions.
18.960. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,959. [cxiv. I, 2.]
18.961. Leaden bulla, very much oxidised, swollen from
corrosion : cracked where the threads were laid, [xxxviii.
129]
Bulla of the Court of the Pope as Lord of the City.
18.962. [a>c. A.D. 1446.] Leaden bulla: fairly well pre-
served. Originally app. to a document by strands of purple
silk, i.^ in. [xxxviii. 128.]
390 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A papal tiara with its ties or labels.
1^ BVLLA • CVRI6 ■ DNI • NRI ■ PAP6.
R. The two keys, emblems of St. Peter the Apostle,
crossed in saltire, quatrefoiled handles downwards, tied
together.
* Dni • civiTAT ■ AVimoms.
D'Arcq, No. 6251.
18,963. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,962. [cxiv. II, 12.]
Seal of the City.
18.964. [circ. A.D. 1464-1471.] Leaden bulla, patinated.
If in. [xxxviii. 127.]
0. The crossed keys of St. Peter, tied at the handles, from
the same matrix as the rev. of No. 18,962, the seal of the Court
of the Pope, with the first word of the legend altered, and cut
slightly deeper.
© siG ■ CIVITAT • AVimoms.
li. Profiled representations of St. Paul on the I., with his
emblem a sword in the r. h. and a book in the 1. h. seated on
a chairlike throne, vis-d-vis to St. Peter, on the r. with keys
and book, seated on a similar throne. Below and at each side,
an ornament of arabesque foliage. The design of this rev.
closely resembles that on the rev. of the bulla of Pope Paul II.,
description of which will be found in its proper place here-
after, but is without the long cross and vertical inscriptions on
that bulla.
18.965. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 18,964. [cxiv. 13, 14.]
AVRANCHES, or AVRENCHES, in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomtt'.
18,966. [circ. A.D. 1404.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped at
the edge. I J in. [xxxix. 82.]
0. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
forecourt and portal. Above it a fleur-de-lis, betw. two
estoiles of six points ; at each side a fleur-de-li.s. The three
fleurs taken together represent the bearings of the RoYAL
Arms of France (Momf.rn). Within a carved quatrefoil
panel ornamented with small stars or flowers along the inner
edge, and having a countersunk trefoil opening in each
spandril.
* S' • DCS ■ OBLIGACIONS • DG ■ LA • VISCONTe •
B6 • AVReNGHeS.
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 39I
H. A smaller round countcrscal. ^ in. diam. Similar
design to that of the obv. but with omission of the forecourt,
the two estoiles, and the panel.
* 9TR6 • S • D6 • AVRGNCHeS St.
D'Arcq, No. 4937.
BAILLEUL {Bella) in Flanders.
Seal of the Echevins.
18,967. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good imiircssion.
2; in. [c.xxvii. 58.]
A shield of arms : a cross vair.
* SIGILL' • SCABINORVM • DG BELLA.
D'Arcq, No. 5509, with description of a countcrscal ; a llcur-dc-lis
flcuronnde, and legend : + S6CR6TVM.
BAR-SUR-AUBE {Baniun-sttper-Albam), in Cliampagne.
Seal of the Prevottf.
18.968. [a.D. 131S.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About If in. [cxxvii. 60.]
A shield of arms : party per pale, dex., an escarbuncle of
chains, Navarre ; sin., a bend cotised, Champagne : over
all a chief charged with three fleurs-de-lis, Bar-.SUR-Aube.
Within a carved and pointed quatrefoil panel. The points
garnished with pairs of pellets or annulets.
^ S' • PR6P0SITVRe : D[e : BAJRRO : SVPGR : ALBAM.
D'Arcq, No. 4736, with descriptions of counterseals of two prdvots.
The first of which belongs to Pierre de Burevii.i.k or Bukreville,
Priivot. A shield of arms : indistinct, with crest, a lleuron ; supporters
two dragons, and legend :+ S' PI6RR6 De BVReVlLLe.
18.969. [a.D. 1 361.] Sulph. cast from another chipped
impression, [cxxix. Soo.]
^ S' : PReposiTVRe : oe : barro : svpeiR : ajlbam.
BAYEUX, in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Viconitd.
AUBERT DE CreI'ON, Keeper.
18,970. [a.D. 1360.] Bronze-green: imperfect. Abuut
l\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19.]
Three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, for FRANCE (MODERN).
Ensigned with a small open crown of three fleurs-de-lis.
Legend broken away.
D'Arcq, No. 4940, describes a different seal, somewhat resembling the
above, but with several other devices by way of accompaninient, and
with a counlcrseal, app. to a deed dated A.D. 1377.
392 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Great Seal of the Vicomt^, "ad Caicsas."
John Burnel, Vkomte.
18,971. [A.D. 1419.] Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect.
About \\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 75.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : seme-de-lis, for FRANCE
(Ancient), a lion passant, guardant, crowned, of ENGLAND.
This is an interesting heraldic creation indicative of the
occupation of Ba\ eux by HENRY V., KiNG OF FRANCE AND
England. Within a carved and pointed gothic-quatrefoil
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoii
flowers.
Legend broken away.
Sviall Seal of the Same, " ad Caiisas."
18,972. [a.D. 1419.] Bronze-green : very imperfect. About
i in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 145.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a lion passant guardant
crowned of England, betw. three fleurs-de-lis of FRANCE,
one in the angle of the chief, one at the sin., and one at the
base. Another interesting example of the heraldic art of
combining the components of the two royal armorials.
Within a cusped and pointed panel.
Legend broken away.
Royal Commissioners of the Convetition
and Assembly of Bay eux.
Signet Seals.
18,973-18,976. [a.D. 1438.] Red: en placard; cracked,
imperfect. A red cross in smeared wa.x, being first made on
the substance of the vellum of the document. [Add. ch. 3403.]
(l.) About -.^ in. when perfect. A shield of arms: three
mitres, two and one, labelled. The shield rests on a crockcted
crozier, betw. two sprigs of foliage. Probably the seal of a
Bishop.
Sig' • nrl) iancn'.
(2.) An open crown of three fleurs-de-lis.
[tJiTf • loijaumrnt.
(3.) A warrior riding on a liorse to the 1.
(4.) Octagonal : an escallop square-pierced.
blif. {Ne m'oublie f)
Cabled borders.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 393
Edmund de Bzaufort, Duke of Somerset,
Marquess of Dorset, Regent of France,
Governor of Normandy, etc.
Seal for the City of Bayeux. A.u. 1448-1455.
See Vol. II., p. 481, Nos. 7278, 7279. The upper part of
the design over the crest is replenished with small flowers
slipped and leaved, the border at this part being ornamented
with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
The legend is : —
AS* fmunDt « tJiiriT \ ^^omrrfcttr % marri)tonts *
Dorfrttc t c ! V * ^tHa \ batcux.
The letters a i of baieiix are conjoined.
BEAUJEU {Bellusjocus),
a towti in the Beaujolais, diocese of Mdcon,
Seal for Contracts.
18.977. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediajval
Antiquities. I^ in. [cxxiv. 78.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (Modern).
ss { S ♦ contiartuB \ tirlUjoffurts *.'
Beaded borders.
BEAUJOLAIS, District of Lyon, betw. the Saone,
the Loire, Lyonnais, and Burgundy.
Seal of the Bailliage.
18.978. [i8th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieeval
Antiquities. I-^ x i| in. [cxxiv. 14.]
i\ shield of arms, en accolade: FRANCE (MODERN).
Encircled with collars of two Orders, and ensigned with a
royal crown jewelled and hooped. The collars are : —
(l.) Beaded, with five escallop shells at regular intervals.
(2.) A ribbon charged with fleur-de-lis and the initial L,
alternately disposed, and having a pendant cross.
BALIAGE • DE ■ BAVJOLOIS.
Beaded border.
Soc. Sphrag. dc Paris, toni. ii., p. 339.
394 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BEAUMONT-LE-ROGIER, in Normandy,
diocese of Evreitx.
Seal of the Obligations of the Viconiti.
Jehan DU Tellier, Keeper.
18,979. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add. ch.
12,130.]
Apparently a shield of arms : the charges illegible. Within
a carved panel.
Legend wanting:.
BEAUMONT-SUR-OISE {Bellomons),
in L'Jsle dc France, diocese of Sen lis.
Seal of the Comimme.
18,980. [a.d. 122S.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2-J in. The copper matrix is preserved in the Tresor dcs
Chartes. [cxxvii. 73.]
A castle with embattled enceinte ; hooded gateway ; side
turrets, each terminated with a knob and a finial in form of
a trident ; and a central donjon or keep having a second
stage embattled and pent-roof terminated by two knobs.
^ 81GILLVM : COMVNI6 : BGLLOMGNTIB ;
D'Arcq, No. 5743, with description of a counterseal ; a ilcur-de-lis
flcuronnee, with legend : + S' COMVNie aeLLOMONTlS,
BEAUNE {Belua, aL Belnnm),
a town in the Dijonnais, Bu7-gi0idy, Capital of the Beaulnois.
Seal of the Coiir dii Parlement of Burgundy.
18.981. [a.d. 13S7.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I J in. [cxxix. 801.]
A shield of arms : tjuarterly ; i. 4, seme-de-lis, a bordurc
compony, BURGUNDY (MODERN) ; 2. 3, bendy of six, a
bordurc, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT). With a carved circular
atmidus or panel, enclosing a cordon enriched with small
stars or flowers.
© SIGILLVM & CVRie » PARLAMGNTI » BGLNC ».
U'.\rcq, No. 4431.
BEAUVAIS {Bellovacmn), in L'Jsle de France.
Seal of the Commune of the City.
18.982. [a.d. 1228.] Sulph. cast from .i chiiipci! im-
l)re.s.sion, (7« fwir/Zt'. 2! in. [cx.xvii. 63.I
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 395
An elaborate representation of a bird's-eye view of the
city in the thirteenth century. An embattled enceinte, with
bastions, and three domed cupolas or towers ; the walls
marked for ashlar masonry of cyclopean dimensions. Above,
the title : — CIVITAS.
Legend on a bevelled edge : —
eiSIGILLVM BELVACENSIS COMMVNIE.
D'Arcq, No. 5745, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms
of France (Modern) suspended to a ring by a strap, and ll.uiked with
two uncertain objects, perhaps phmts, and legend: S« S' SeCRGTUM
B6LVAC€N3e. The rev. figured in the Tic'sor, pi. ii., fig. ii.
BEAUVEOR, or BEAUVOIR, near Gisors, in Normandy.
^<.'<?/</GUILL.VUME DK SaINT GERMAIN,
Lieut. (>/ ]eu.\s de VAKhVS,dit
\'IGUEREUX, es/eu Verdier.
18,983. [a.d. 1376.] Bronze-green: fragment. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6619.]
The initial letter I crowned ; on the de.v. side a dcmi-flcur-
de-lis.
€ ■ S ■ G6 . . AIN.
BLOIS, in the Orh'annois.
Seal for the " Causes dti Bailliage."
18,984. [a.d. 1419.] Dark-green: injured, indistinct in
places. About i „- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3526.]
0. A shield of arms: Orl£ans, as below, No. 18,985, on
a tree of three branches. Supporters two greyhounds
collared, endorsed reguardant. Background replenished with
sprigs of arabesque foliage.
cr • Ou • bail
H. A smaller round counterseal. |- in. diam. A shield of
arms : as in the obv. Betw. sprigs of foliage. Over the
shield appears an indistinct date (.') 1418.
+ contr : I • aui • causes Du (?)
D'Arcq, No. 4625, describes a different seal and counterseal.
Second Seal for the " Contracts of the Chastclknie."
18,985. [a.d. 1410.] Bronze-green : indistinct, chipped.
About I il- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 2416.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN), with a label of
396 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
three points, Orleans. On a tree of three branches.
Supporters, two wyverns or dragons addorsed reguardant.
Within a circular panel ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
e> Sc[rrl •] aux • con[t]rait[s • Dc • l]a •
cl)aftfllnt[w • Df •] blois.
D'Arcq, No. 5007, from an impression attached to a deed dated
A.D. 139S.
Second Seal for tlie " Contracts of the Chastellenie"
zvith Cotmterseal.
18.986. [a.D. 1417.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct.
[Add. ch. 3495.]
0. As before.
Legend broken away.
B. A small round counterseal. f in. diam. A shield of
arms : as in the obv.
© strcf • Dc . la ♦ cfjaftcllmic • fie ♦ blais. (?)
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 500S (counterseal).
18.987. [a.D. 1423.] Bronze-green: a fragment oi the obv.
only, showing part of the shield of arms. [Add. ch. 296.]
Third Seal.
18.988. [a.D. 142S.] Bronze-green : injured, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 343.]
For description see No. 18,990.
ft. llrnif Dc bl . . .
18.989. [a.D. 1428.] Bronze-green : originally fine, now
very imperfect. [Add. ch. 3628.]
0. . . cri au.r • roiitvauj: • Or • la rija
B. stirs • Dr • la • ri)artrllrntr • Br • lilow.
18.990. [a.D. 1437.] lironzc-grecn : imperfect, injured.
About 1 1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 25,846.]
0. A shield of arms: Orl£ans, as before, No. 18,985.
Supporters, two wyverns or dragons reguardant.
Legend on a scoU : —
Sffl artrllrnijf • Dr • Olois.
R. A smaller round counterseal. :,' in. diam. A shield of
arms : as in the oliv.
ctifB • Or • la • rliaftrllrnir • lir • liloijs.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 397
18.991. [a.d. 1 437. J Bronze-green: fragments. [Add.
ch- 433J
0. auj • Uc • la .
R. rf)artfUfinc . D
18.992. [a.d. 1441.] Bronze-green: imperfect. [Add. ch.
3936.]
0. rau.v • Df • la
R. rljaftcUrn
18.993. [.\.D. 1441.] Bronze-green: imperfect. [Add. ch.
4434-]
18.994. [a.d. 1441.] Bronze-green : fragments. [Add. ch.
4435-J
R. Shows the shield of arms of Orl£anS.
aftfUfit
* • •
18.995. [a.d. 1443.] Bronze-green: a fragment. [Add.
ch. 3972.]
0. ija
R. Shows the shield of arms of Orleans.
. . . . B • Dc • la • cf)aftcllcnt
18.996. [a.d. 1448.] Bronze-green : injured, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 4056.]
0. aux • Dc • la • c
R. Shows the shield of arms of Orl£ans.
9trc» • Dc • la • rijaftcllcnte • Dc • blots.
BORDEAUX, Royal Coimcillor of.
See Stephanos de Bro.ssis. Nos. 19,076-19,078.
BOULOGNE - SUR - MER, /;/ Picardy.
Second Seal of tfie City " ad Causas!'
18,997. [a.d. 1408.] Bronze-green : originally fine, now
imperfect, injured. About 2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
14,820.]
0. The legend of Elyas, the Knight of the Swan, grandsire
of Godfrey of Bouillon, whose father was Eustace, Count of
Boulogne. He is represented holding a lance in the r. h.,
and with a led horse, wearing a fan-plume, in a boat on
398 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
waves, drawn by a swan by means of a chain attached to its
neck. Over the chain a wavy sun-star of seven points.
IS S CIV OLO
li. A smaller round counterseal. I-} in. A shield of
arms : a swan, for the CiTY OF BOULOGNE. Behind the
shield is a man wearing a flat cap, looking over, with the
1. h. pointing to the swan on the shield. Betw. two wyverns
or dragons, addorsed reguardant. Within a pointed quatre-
foil panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
ei SIGILLVM : S6CR6TI : BOLONIG :
D'Arcq, No. 5748. For an illumination showing the Knight of the
Swan in his boat see MS. Roy. 15 E. vi. f. 273. The chanson is de-
scribed in tlie Catal. of Romances, vol. i., p. 708, but without reference to
the City of Boulogne, which, by the adoption of this design on its seal,
intended to point out its connection with the hero of the romance.
I
i
The BOULLONOIS.
Royal Seal of tlie Scncchanssce.
18,998. [a.D. 1478.] Red: fragments only. [Add. ch.
16,369.]
The design destroyed.
oulon ....
BOURBON L'ANCY, in Ihirgundy.
Seal of the Tabellion of the Toiim.
18,999. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red scaling-
wa.x from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdia;val
Antiquities. 1} in. [cxxiv. III.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoil roses, two and one.
Above the shield a group of three small cinquefoils. Back-
ground roughly hatched.
* I /w Sccl /« Ilf »t talifllton : Dr : l)ourl)6lrnrf!».
Beaded border.
BOURBOURG, or BROBURG, /;/ Flanders.
Seal of the Burgesses.
19,000. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2 J in. [cxxvii. 86.]
A icprcsfntaticm nf .St. joliii Haplist. full -face, long hair,
I
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 399
with nimbus, clad in a hairy cj'T'mcnt, standing; ; the r. h.
iipliftcil in liciicdiclit)n, in the 1. h. a scroll inscribed : —
SO ■ lOHS • B\
SIGILLVM • BVRG6NSIVM • DG BROBVRG «<
D'Arcq, No. 5516, with description of a counterscal : a pip-shaped
shield of arms : three " tiorccs en fasce," or barrulets, and a chief, with
legend : + S6CR6TVM NOSTRVM.
19,001. Another sulph. cast of the ('/;t'. only from a chipped
impression. | c.xxvii. 87.]
SIGILLVCM ■} BVRG6NSIVM • [DG •] BROBVRG.
BOURDON, near Amiens, in Picardy.
Seal of the Church.
19,002. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i| x -', ;| in. [cx.xiv. 107.]
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and arm issuing from the
r. h. side, holding a verge or staff in pale.
S' • eCLG • DG • BORDON.
BOURGES {Bitiiricez), in Berry.
Philippe Barbe, Bailli.
19.003. [a.D. 1277.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I -J- in. [c.xxi.x. 60.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant guardant {leopard^),
debruiscd by a bend. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
S> S' • PHILIPPI ■ BARBG • BALLIVI • BITVRICGSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 5102.
BRANCION {Brancidununi\
in the Arro>idisscnicnt of Mdcon, in Burgundy.
Seal of the ChStellenie of the Dukes of Bnrgjindy.
19.004. [After A.D. 1363.] Recent impression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediieval
Antiquities, i in. [cx.xiv. 83.]
A shield of arms: quarterly ; i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) for
Burgundy (Modern), the bordure compony being omitted
on account of the small dimensions of the seal ; 2, 3,
Burgundy (Ancient). Sec No. 18,981. Betw. three pairs
of palm branches.
» S' CVRIG BRANCIDVNI.
Soc. Sphrag. ift- Paris, torn, ii., p. 329.
400 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BRIQUEBEC, in Normandy.
Seal of the Tabellionnage.
19,005. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities, if in. [cxxiv. 43.]
A shield of arms : party per pale, dex. on a bend engrailed
three mullets ; sin. a lion rampant, Briquebecq.
* : He : frrl : Du : tabrntonnage : Sc : iriqurfarc m :
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
BURGUNDY.
Small Seal of the Duchy.
19,006. [Late 15th cent.] Recent impression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British aud Mediaeval
Antiquities, i^ in. [cxxiv. 140.]
A shield of arms : bendy of six, DucHY OF BURGUNDY
(Anci£nt), without the bordure properly belonging to that
Duchy. Above the shield a sprig of foliage.
: Stgillu • jjaruum • Ouratus • buvgouDtc.
Soc. Sphrag. dc Paris, torn, ii., p. 334.
Commo7i Seal of the Marichattssie.
19.007. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val
Antiquities. i| in. [cxxiv. ^6^
A shield of arms : party per pale, dex. bendy of six,
within a bordure dimidiated, DuCHY OF BURGUNDY
(Ancient) ; sin. a double-headed eagle displayed. Above
the shield, a maiden's head. The inner border engrailed
betw. the shield and the head.
S' • CONMVN ■ D6 • LA • MAReSCHAVCie.
Beaded border.
CADEROUSSE (Cadarossa), in the Comtat-Venaissin,
diocese of Orange.
Leaden Bulla of the " Domini " of the town.
19.008. [14th cent.] Leaden. Originally app. to a deed
by strands of red silk, i ,; in. [xxxviii. 137.]
0. An eagle displayed.
© S' : DNOR : CADAROSSe ;
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 401
R. An eagle displayed, head contourm'e.
* : S' . DNOR ; CADAROSSe I
19,009. Copper electrotypes of the ohv. and rev. of
No. iy,ooS. [cxiv. 109, no.]
CAEN {Cadomum), in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Viconiti'.
John Brynkele, Keeper.
19,010. [.\.D. 1419.] Bronzc-grcen : imperfect, injured by
pressure. About i-V in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 271.]
A castellated structure or town gate, of two storeys,
embattled, topped with an cstoilc which forms the beginning
of the legend ; bctw. two small towers set on arcades, that on
the r. h. side wanting. Betw. a fleur-de-lis of France on
the r., (with an estoile over it) and a lion passant guardant of
England on the !., over which is a small cross, for Henry V.
King of France and England.
[S'] obligacio[num • btccromttatttss • rnUomcnsis.]
D'Arcq, No. 4949, with description of a counterseal : a demi fleur-de-
lis and a dL-mi-lcopard, " sinistrds d'un demi chateau," and legend :
contra BtgtUum.
CALAIS, in Picardy.
Royal Seal of Edw.vrd III., King of France and Etigland.
" Sigillu7n provision pro terris, etc.,
in partibns Calesie dimittendis."
See Vol. I., p. 92 ; No. 755, A.D. 1331.
Royal Seal of Edward IV.,
King of England and France.
See Vol. I., p. 92 ; No. 756 R., used by Henry VHI. as a
counterseal, in A.D. 1 5 12.
Royal Seal of Henry VHI., King of England and France.
See Vol. I., p. 92 ; No. 756, A.D. 15 12.
Sigillum Testimoniale.
19,011. [15th cent] Red : chipped. l-pr in. [xx.xv. 338.]
A shield of arms : two bars ncbuly, on a chief a lion
VOL. V. 2D
PUIUd UBRARr
402 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
passant guardant for CALAIS. Betw. three sprigs of orna-
mental foliage.
StgtUu • tcftimouialc : ftajjuk : calcfie *<
The Wool Staple.
Seal of the Office of tfie Mayoralty.
19,012. [a.d. 1520.] Red: very imperfect. About 2^ in.
when perfect. Matrix of the fourteenth century. [Stowe ch.
128.]
0. An Agnus Dei, statant reguardant, with nimbus and
banner flag. Bctw. three wool -sacks. Within an elaborately
carved gothic quatrefoil panel ornamented along the inner
edge with small quatrefoils.
[Sigtllum • off]ir[ti • mator]<ituB • ftaptilc • r[alrrtr.]
R. A small octagonal counterseal from a signet. About
-1^ X T in. diam. A shield charged with a saltirc betw. four
indistinct letters, of which that in the chief seem to be a.
»
*
For the seal of the office of the Mayoralty of the
Staple of Westminster, of similar design {mtitatis mutandis),
see Ixxxvii. 45.
Seal of the Mayoralty.
Richard Rouehede, Mayor.
19.013. [a.d. 1460.] Red : fine, chipped. 2 in. [Stowe
ch. 130.]
On a mount of herbage, whereon are two large and as
many smaller trees, a boar passant ; round its neck a mantle
iloating upwards, charged with barry ncbuly of eight, a lion
rampant guardant, crowned, for CALAIS, a variant form of
the arms described in No. 19,011.
ft SIGILLVM S MAIORATVS t VILLG I DG I [CAU6IS.
Beaded borders.
William Bolton, Mayor and Alderman.
19.014. [a.d. 1498.] Red: fine, slightly chipped. [Ilarl.
ch. I II B. 9.]
0. ft SIGILLVM I MAIORATVS I VILL6 S DG I CALGIS.
\\. A small oval counterseal from a ring. i'',i X-^V in. diam
Impression of an antique gem of irregular shape : a gryllus
composed of a human face, a cock's head and other details.
Legend uncertain.
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 4O3
Reymonde DE CUTTURES, Mayor.
19.015. [a. I). 1 513.] Red : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl.
ch. 1 1 1 B. 10.]
p. it SIGILLVM I MAIORATVS t VILL6 J D6 I CAL6IS :
li. A small oval countcrseal from a ring. 7 X | in. diam.
A merchant's mark.
Beaded border.
Richard Pontisbery, Mayor.
19.016. [a.D. 1526.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Add. ch.
15.424-]
0. ... ILLV TVS t VlLLe I DG X C . . . .
B. A small round counterseal. * '"• diam. On a line, a boar
passant, overhead six cusps in the border, each tipped with a
flower.
GAPPY {Capeium), in Picardy.
Seal of t)ie Mayor and Jurats.
19.017. [a.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2-i- in. [cxxvii. 107.]
The Alayor or a man-at-arms, in profile to the right, flat
helmet crested with fleur-de-lis, armed with shield and battle-
axe, half-length on a bridge, embattled, with one arch, two
portals and towers. In base, a fleur-de-lis.
S • MAIORIS : €T : IVRATORVM : 06 CAPe
D'Arcq, No. 5754.
CAPDENAC, or CADENAC, in Le Qnercy, Guiemte.
Seal of the Corporation.
19.018. [a.D. 1243.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\^ in. [cxxvii. 105.]
p. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled wall,
round-headed portal. The side towers are furnished with
small turrets having a pointed roof topped with a knob.
* S' • COMVNITATIS : DG : CAPD6NIACO.
R. A human head, full-face, couped at the neck, with long
curled hair.
«■ : S' COMVNITATIS : 06 CAPD6NIAC0.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5818.
2 D 2
404 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CARCASSONNE, in Toulouse, Langiiedoc.
Seal of the Royal Court.
19.019. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression. About 2i in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 1 10.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (Ancient), not regularly
designed, but consisting of fifteen fleurs-de-lis, five, four,
three, two and one in pile, for seme-de-lis. Within a cordon
or inner annulus of fleurs-de-lis and sprigs of three trefoils
alternately disposed.
RI6 : CARCASSO . . .
D'Arcq, No. 4926, with description of a counterseal : a fleur-de-lis, and
legend : CARC. ^___
CASTELNAU (d'Estretefonds) and ONDES,
in Toulouse, Upper Langiiedoc.
Royal Seal of the Contracts.
19.020. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val
Antiquities, i-^ in. [c.xxiv. 85.]
A shield of arms : France (Modern), cnsigncd with a
royal crown, betw. two sprigs of foliage.
+ S : D : COTS • DE ■ CASTELNAV • ET ■ ONDES.
The letters AV and ND are respectively conjoined.
CASTEL-SARRASIN {Castrum Sarraccni), in Toulouse,
Upper Languedoc.
Seal of the Covimon Council.
19,021. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression, the
rev. chipped. 2\ in. [cxxvii. 116, 117.]
0. A castle with three embattled towers, and two smaller
turrets betw. them. The walls are masoned ; portal and
windows round-headed.
^ SIGILLVM : COMVNIS CONSILII
R. The cross of Toulouse.
■'-i- CASTRI : sarraceni.
D'Arcq, No. 5627.
CAUX, in Normandy.
" Grant Seal aux causes du Bailliage."
John de Montgomery, Chevalier, Cotiseilier du Roy,
and Bailli.
19,022. [A.n. 1441.] Dark-green : fragmentary. About
2-i- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3919.]
FRANCli : — LOCAL SEALS. 405
Two shields of arms, side by side : dcx. France (Modern),
sin. quarterly; l, 4, FRANCE (MoDKKN) ; 2, 3, ENGLAND,
for llENKY VI., Klng of France and England.
Legend destroyed.
CELLE, or CELLA.
Guild of Conditores.
19,023. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Media;val
Antiquities. I J in. [cx.xiv. 16.]
A fleur-de-lis, upheld by two half-length figures. On a
background of arabesque foliage.
^ BVLLA ■ 9MVNITATIS • S€ : 936709 06 C6LLA •.•
There are several places in France with this name.
CELLES ET VALENgAY, in Berry.
Seal of the Chastellcniss.
19.024. [.v.D. 1416.] Dark-green : imperfect, very much
injured. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 4331.]
p. A shield of arms : a bend. Betw. sprigs of foliage.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller round countcrseal. \ in. diam. A shield of
arms : almost illegible. Perhaps same as in the obv.
[+ rjontrcfcrl • Dr • la
D'Arcq, No. 5010, without counterseal ; from a seal attached to a deed
dated A.D. 1406.
CHAMPAGNE, Province of.
Seal for ttie Aides.
19.025. fiSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealirg-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i x ^ in. [cxxiv. 5.]
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms : FRANCE (Modern).
Ensigned with a royal crown, and encircled with two collars
of orders.
AIDES • DE • CHAMPAGNE.
Carved border.
CHAOURCE {Cliaoiirsia), in Champagne.
Seal of tlie Pn'vott',
with Counterseal of Jehanz li Gros, Keeper.
19.026. [a.d. 1 31 5.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
1, in. [cxxvii. 140, 141.]
406 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
p. A shield of arms : party per pale, dex. Navarre, sin.
Champagne, on a chief three fleurs-de-lis, for FRANCE. On
a trifurcated tree. Betw. two wild boars, and many small
flowers. Within a carved trefoil panel.
S= S' PRGPOSlTVRe : DG : CHAOVRSIA :
R. A small round counterseal. f in. diam. A very small,
shield of arms : as described iox the obv. Within two equila-
teral triangles interlaced, the outside filled with tracery.
+ S' lOHANIS • GROS.
D'Arcq, No. 4764.
CHARTRES {Carnotiim).
Letter Seal of the Obligations of tJie Vicomti.
19,027. [a.d. 13 . .] White or uncoloured. | in. [Add.
ch. 5415.]
A triple-towered castle, with portal. Above the towers a
long cross, topped with a fleur-de-lis, betw. two fleurs-de-li.s.
At each side a dragon or wyvern with long tail, the tails
nowed or hanked below the castle. The fleur-de-lis on the
cross forms the commencement of the legend.
* S' • LRAR • OBLIG' • VIC • CAR'.
Beaded borders.
This seal is used by Richard, son of WilHam Wakkc, of Ragenhillc,
CO. Nottingham. Date torn off in the charter.
Sell of the " Castcllanie" with Counterseal of the Coniitatus.
19.028. [a.d. 1289.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression, i; in. [cx.wii. 134, 135.]
0. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis in pile, three, two and
one. On five sets of trefoils slipped, each betw. two slipped
buds. Within a rosace or panel of eight lobes.
[fii S]IGILLVM : CASTeLLANIG : CARNOmeNISIS].
H. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms : party per pale ; dex. France (Ancient) ; sin. Na-
varre.
+ gotra • S' • comitatvs ■ carnot.
D'Arcq, No. 5014.
Second Seal of the " Castellan ie,"
2vith Counterseal for Letters.
19.029. [a.d. 1299.] Sulph. ca.sts from a chipped im-
pression. I J in. [cxxix. 223, 224.]
0. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, in pile, three, two
and one, within a bordure. Above the shield a vase of ancient
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 407
shape rcscmblincj the cyh'x, with two long-ncckcd birds
drinking therefrom. Bctw. two dragons or wyverns sa/is
wings, tail fourchcc flory and a slipped leaf in the mouth.
Betw. two indistinct initial letters, outside the dragons.
«> SIGILLVM : CA[ST]eLLANI6 : CARNOTGNSIS.
Beaded border.
II. A small round counterseal. 1 in. diam, A shield of
arms : as in the odv. Wavy sprigs of foliage at top and sides.
* CONTRASIGILLVM : LICTARV.
D'Arcq, No. 5015.
Third Seal,
ivith the " Parviim Sigillum " on the Counterseal.
19,030. [a.D. 1314.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
If J in. [c.xxvii. 136, 137.]
0. A shield of arms : sem6-de-lis, FRANCE (ANCIENT),
within a bordure, Valois. Background diapered lozengy with
a small rose or flower in each interstitial space.
© SIGILLVM : CAST6LLANI6 : CARNOTCNSIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-,^ in. diam. A shield
of arms : as in the ohv.^ within a carved rosace or panel.
* PARVVM • S' • CASTGLLANie • CARN'.
D'Arcq, No. 5016 ; Trt'sor, pi. xvi., fig. 8, obv. only.
CHASTANiEUM VETUS, imcertam locality.
Seal of the Prdvoti.
19,031. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matri.^: in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval An-
tiquities. 1 1 in. [c.x.xiv. 71.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4, a cross fleury ; 2, 3,
three bars wavy. On sprigs of arabesque foliage.
[$• PREPIOSITVR • CHASTAN/EI • VETE . . .
CHATEAU NEUF, or CHASTEAU NEUF.
Seal of the Judicature of t/te Bailliage.
19,032. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \\ in. [cxxiv. 108.]
A shield of arms : on a mount of herbage and flowers an
oak tree. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling
filling up the background, an eagle's (?) head, and claw holding
a branch.
«= SEEL : DE St LA Ss IVDICAT : DE : LA : B :
DE CHASTEAVNEVF «
408 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHAUME {Calma), in the ArcJiipresbitery of Duesme,
canton of MoUigny-sur-Anbe, in Champagne.
Seal for Contracts.
19,033. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities. liX-ffin. [cxxiv. 79.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, turned to the 1., crowned,
full-length, the Child on the r. arm, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
* S' • CONTRACTVS 06 CALMA.
Soc. Sphrag. dc Paris, torn, iii., p. 279. There are several places of
this name in France, but the editors of the said work consider the one
above mentioned the most probable.
CHAUMONT-EN-BASSIGNY (Cahms-Mons),
Capital Town of Bassigny, Champagne.
Seal of the " Curatores."
19,034. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax Ironi the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mcdiiuval
Antiquities. About 2X1-^ in. [cxxiv. 82.]
Pointed oval : a pelican in her piety on her nest of three
young ones, each of whom is receiving a stream from the
vulning of the mother's breast, an emblem typical of the
Divine Sacrifice of Christ for his Church.
® S' • CVRATOReS • De • CALVOMOTG • A BASIGNI.
CHAUMONT.
Seal of the Court of the " Chastellenie."
19,035. [A.n. 1419.] Dark-green : a fine fragment of
the central part only. About i \ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 3166.]
0. Only a shield of arms remains : paly of six, over all a
bend. Above the shield are minute traces of a masoned wall
with central gate.
Legend wanting.
li. A small round coimterscal. J in. diam. A shield of
arms : as in the obv. Above it a triple-towered castle.
. . CONTRASIGILl
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 409
LE CHESNE, in Normandy, or in Chavipagne.
Seal of the PrMtl
19,036. [15th cent.] Recent impres.sion in red sealing-
wa.K from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mcdi;uval
Antiquities. ^ in. [cxxiv. 1 10.]
A sliield of arms, coiipt': or per fess, in the dex. chief an
escutcheon charged with a cross, and in the dex. chief thereof
a lion's head.
IS « Sccl Be la prrboftc Su rl)crnc *
CHILLEUR, or CHILLERS, and VILLEREAU,
in the OrUannois, near Pithivicr.
Seal of tlie Private.
19,037. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\y in. [xlvii. 757.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. in chief two cinquefoils
slipped, in base a fleur-de-lis. Above the shield, a wavy
sprig of foliage.
» S • DC • III • prcbottr • Be • cljiIUan • ct • Be • billcrcau.
The letters de, in each instance, are conjoined.
Luign's MS. Catal. No. 45S.
CLERMONT {Claro-Mons), in Auvergne.
Seal of the Municipality {Res-piiblica).
19,038. [a.d. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1 ; in. [c.'cxvii. 1 50.]
A representation of the Virgin Mary, half-length, full-face,
with nimbus and veil, in the r. h. a flcur-dc-lis, the 1. h. lifted
up before her in benediction. In the field on the 1. h. the
inscription : SCA ivi.
^~ SIGILLV • ReiPVBLICe • CLAROMONTGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 5461, with description of a counterseal : a fleur-de-lis,
without legend ; Tri'sor, pi. .\i.x., fig. 4.
The "Hospital General." A.D. 1724 (?)
19,039. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val Antiquities.
ilXitV'n. [cxxiv. 36.]
Slightly oval : an oval shield of arms : aa. a cross, gu.
cantoned with four fleurs-de-lis. Encircled witli two palm-
branches, tied at tlie base.
4IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The legend blundered : —
HOSPITAL • GENERAL • DE • CLERMONT •
EN AVVERGNE • 1724(0
Beaded border.
CONDOM, City in Gascony.
Seal of the Corporation.
19.040. [13th cent.] Recent impression in plaster, tinted
red, from the matrix. 2|- in. [xliii. 166.]
A very beautifully designed and elaborate representation
of a fortified town on a rocky mount, with an equestrian figure
issuing from the gate on the bridge.
e> SIGILLVM : GOMVNITATIS : VILLG : CONDOM6NSIS.
Beaded borders.
CORBIE {Corbeia), in Picardy.
Seal of the Municipality, " ad Caiisas " (?)
19.041. [a.d. 122S.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
3^- in. [cxxvii. 162.]
The Mayor, as a knight, bare-headed, with long surcoat,
mantle, drawn sword in the r. h., and uncertain object
(baguette, d'Arcq) in the 1. h., the shield slung over the 1.
shoulder by a strap ; riding on a horse pacing to the r.
SIGILLVM • D SAS • CORBeie.
D'Arcq, No. 5761, with description of a counterseal : a corbcau, or
crow, in allusion, by way of rebus, to the name of the town, without
legend. Trhor, pi. xi., tig. 8, from an impression attached to a deed
dated a.d. 13 19.
COTIGNAC, in Provence.
Seal of the Town and Barony.
19,042. [17th. cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the inatrix in the Dept. of British and Mediitvai
Antiquities, i X^ in. [cxxiv. 29.]
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms with a face in the
carving of the base : quarterly ; i, two bars gemel betw. in
chief a woIf(.') in base a triple-towered castle ; 2, three bends,
on a chief as inany cinqucfoils ; 3, per pale, a bend ; 4>
ermine : over all an escutcheon charged with four towers and
five (leurs-dc-lis arranged tliree by three, altcrnatetl. Ensigned
with an open jewelled coronet of nine pearls, for the Barony.
COTIGNAC.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 4I I
COUCY {Couciacuni).
Counterseal of the Bailli.
Robert de Courtignon, Escuier,
Lieiiteyiant-General de M. le Gouvernenr et Bailli.
19,043. [a.d. 1467.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3256.]
A shield of arms : charges illegible.
» Contv [ro]urtaro ««
COURPIERE, CROPIERE {Curtipctra),
Toivit in Aicvergiie.
Seal of the Provost of St. Peter's.
19,044. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medi;eval
Antiquities. I^- in. [cx.xiv. 171.]
Two keys of St. Peter, Patron Saint, the wards upwards
and turned outwards, tied together with a hank at the handles,
which are of quatrefoil shape.
* S- POP ■ SCI ■ P6TRI • De • PL6B6 ■ CR0PIR6.
Perhaps an ecclesiastical seal.
COUTANCES, or COUSTANCES, in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomt^.
Clement le Comte, Escuier, Keeper.
19,045. [a.d. 1439.] Bronze-green : fine, indistinct. About
i;; in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,024]
0. All that remains is a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4,
France (Modern), 2, 3, England, for Henry VI., King
OK France and England.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if '"• diam. A shield
of arms : as described for the olrj. Above the shield, a
slipped trefoil. Within a rosace or cusped panel.
la btrontc • Dc • rouftanrre.
COUTENTIN, or COSTENTIN, /;/ Normandy.
Small Seal for Causes of the Bailliage.
Hue Spencier, Esq., Bailli.
19,046. [a.d. 1435.] Dark-green: a small fragment. [Add.
ch. 194]
412 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Only two shields of arms, side by side, remain : dex. FRANCE
(Modern), sin. quarterly ; i, 4, France (Modern) ; 2, 3,
England, for Henry VI., King of France and England.
CKEIL, Tow?t on the Oise, in the Valois.
Governor of the Castle.
19.047. [a.d. 1374.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression, [cxxvii. 167, 168.]
J^. A shield of arms: FRANCE (AncIENT). Above the
shield a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, the
side-towers turreted with pointed roof. Supporters, two
eagles rising reguardant addorsed.
Legend broken away.
L6R
B. A small round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A similar design
to that of the obv. ,hui with the armorial bearings of FRANCE
(Modern).
CONTR6S D6 LA GHASTeLLGRie D6 CReeL.
D'Arcq, No. 5023, but reads C0NTR6S66L on the rev. Tr^sor,
pi. .\i., fig. II.
CRESPY-EN-LAONNAIS ((3rj//rt«/w),
Town in Picardy.
Seal of the Municipality or Commune.
19.048. [a.d. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2i X 2 in. [cxxvii. 17 1.]
Pointed oval en cuvette: St. Peter the Apostle, Patron
Saint, three-quarters' length, turned to the 1., with nimbus ; in
the r. h. two keys, the 1. h. grasping a fold of the vestment.
Legend on the bevelled edge.
[Si SIGILJLVM • COMMVNie • [D€ CRGSPIACO . .
D'Arcq, No. 5764.
CRESPY, Of CREPY EN VALOIS
{Crispeium or Crcspiacnm), L'/sle dc France.
Seal of the Municipality or Commune.
19.049. [a.d. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-1 in. [cxxvii. 170.]
A tiger rampant contournd. In allusion to the arms of the
family of Crespy.
►» SIGILLVM : COMMVNIE : DE : CRISPEIO.
Tn'sor, pi. xiv., tig. 7 ; l)'Ari(|, No. 5765, willi description of a
rouiiterseal : a cross bctw. twd ( rcsceiUs aiij two bcsants. Type of a
com, and legend : + S' C0MVNI6 DC CR . . . AC . .
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 413
Great Seal of the Pr^Stl
With Cotmterseal 0/ JEHANS DE GiRESME, Keeper.
19,050. [a.D. 1329.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
\\ ill. [cxxvii. 179, 180.]
p. A triplc-towcrcd castle, with three portals and two
windows, masoned and embattled. Above it, on the r., an
cstoile of six points ; on the 1. a crescent.
[*] L6 • S€6L ■ DE • LA • PROVVOT6 • DG • CRePI.
B. A smaller round counterscal. ^ in. diam. Two hands
and arms, issuing from the upper part, holding a planing
iron on a sphere. Above the tool, a fleur-de-lis. In the
background four pellets.
© S' leHAN • D6 • GIReLMe.
D'Arcq, No. 4792 (3r(l counterscal).
LE CROTOY, Mayor of.
See Mayo.
DAMPIERRE, in Champagne.
Seals for Contracts of the Barony.
19,051. [Early 17th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Medieval Antiquities, i^ x \\ in. [cxxiv. 20.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two ragged stumps of trees,
arranged eti chevron, for Barony of Dampierre. Above, a
helmet and four ostrich feathers. No crest.
Legend has several groups of letters conjoined.
CEL ■ AVX • GOUT -DE LA • BARON • DE ■ LA • DAMP.
Carved borders.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 338.
DELPORT, Concilium BeatcB Maria.
See Port-Sainte-Marie.
DIJON {Divio), in Burgundy.
Seal of the Commune.
19,052. [14th cent] Plaster cast, tinted red. 3} in.
[xliii. 165.]
414 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
■ ■ •» ,
The Duke of Burgundy or Mayor of the City, in civil
attire, with hawk on his r. fist held by the jesses, riding to the
r. on a pacing horse upon a broken mount. On the dcr. a
wavy sun-star of eight rays ; on the sin. a crescent. Within
a radiated cordon, set in a carved panel, ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrcfoils.
^ SIGILLVM : CONMVNI6 : DIVIONIS : » «
Outside the legend a carved arcade of twenty small round-
headed arches, each containing a head or bust couped at
the neck.
Cf. Trhor, pi. xiv., fig. 12 ; D'Arcq, Nos. 5474, 5475, for variants of
somewhat similar type.
Small Seal of the Coiir of the Bailliage.
19,053. [Time of Louis XII.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i| in. [cxxiv. 167.)
A shield of arms : France (Modern). Betw. three sprigs
of arabesque foliage.
_r\-
© S' PARVV : REGIV : CVRIE ■. BAILLIVIATVS ■. DIVIONENSI.
(Sigilluvt parvum regitim curie bailliviatus Divioncnsis.)
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 334.
DOUAI, in Flanders.
Gautier, Cluitdain.
Second Seal.
19,054. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
21 in. [cxxix. 324.]
The chatelain, as a knight, in armour, with hauberk of
mail, flat-topped helmet, sword and scabbard, surcoat, and
shield of arms : a chief ermine. Riding on a caparisoned
horse galloping to the r.
*! S' • WALTGRI • CASTELLANl • DVACGNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 5296, witli (Ksciiplion of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
plain, and legend : + S' WALTeRI.
DUNKERQUE, in Flanders.
First Seal of the Municipality.
19,055. fA.i). 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2; in. [cxxvii. 184.]
I
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 4IS
A fish (maquereau, D'Arcq ; dauphin, Trcisor) hauriant in
pale, coiitoiiruc.
■ SIGILLVM : D6 : DVNK6RKA.
Tr^sor, pi. v., fig. 9. D'Arcq, No. 5525, with description of a counter-
seal : a tkur-de-lis, and legend: + SCCReTVM M6V. Appended to a
deed dated a.d. 1309.
DUN-LE-ROI, in Berry, or in Burgundy.
Counter seal for Contracts of the Prt'votc'.
19.056. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i-jV in. [cxxiv. 24.]
An oval shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one,
France (Modern), within a bordurc engrailed. Betw. three
sprigs of arabesque foliage.
Contra • S : stracttium • pjiofiturc • Duui regis.
Carved borders.
ESCHALIEZ {Escalles), in Picardy (?)
Seal of the Pn'votl
19.057. [15th cent] Recent impression in red .sealing-
wa.x from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i in. [cxxiv. 86.]
A shield of arms : a dexter hand and vested arm, issuing
from the sinister chief, grasping a crockcted crozier or pastoral
staff in pale, the curve turned to the dex. The lower half of
the crozier forms, with a short staff and three rungs, a ladder
(or escalicr, in allusion to the name of the place). Betw. a fleur-
de-lis on the dcx., and a fleur-de-lis with a crescent below it
on the sin. base.
ss : 5 : flc la prrboftc Drffijalirj (?)
There are several places in France with names resembling that in the
legend, it is difficult to identify the locality with precision.
ESSAY, or ESSEY, in Normandy.
Seal of the " Chastellerie."
19,058. [a.d. 131 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I ; in. [cxxvii. 1S7.]
A shield of arms : France (Ancient) on a franc-quarticr,
a triple-towered castle, within a bordure. Within a carved
and pointed trefoil panel.
* S' D€ LA CHASTeLLeRie DG eSSEY :
D'Arcq, No. 5026, with description of a counlcrseal : a shield of arms :
in chief two martlets, in point a fleur-de-lis, and legend : 9TRAS . 06
essev.
4l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Jean Pettit, Keeper.
19,059. [a.d. 1433.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add. ch.
3733-]
Only part of the shield of arms remains.
EVREUX, in Normandy.
Seal of tJie Obligations of the Vicomt^.
RiCHART Harington, Chei^r., Bailli.
19,060. [a.d. 1434.] Bronze-green : originally fine, now
fragmentary. About \^ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xx. 9.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (ANCIENT). In the chief part
of the shield, towards the sin., a minute estoile of six points,
probably added as a private mark.
Legend destroyed.
D'Arcq, No. 4965, with legend : seGL DeS OBLIGACIONS DE LA
VIC0NT6 DeVR6VX.
EXMES, HIEMES, or HIESMES, in Normandy.
Robert Tresse, " Licitt.-Commis en la Cliastcllerie
Dexmes da M. RoBT. Harllyng, Bailli."
19,061. [a.d. 1433.] Green : fragment. [Add. ch. 372S.]
Part only of an illegible shield of arms.
FAUCOGNEY, in the Department of Haute-Saone,
Franche- Comtd.
Seal of the Public Lands.
19,062. [Late 14th cent.] Recent impression in red seai-
ing-wa.x from the bronze matri.x in the Dcpt. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 2; in. [cx.xiv. 1 12.]
Figure of the Uukc of Burgundy, in civil costume of the
fourteenth century, seated on a throne, the sides of which
terminate with the fore-parts of greyhounds. His feet on
lions couchant guardant, addorsed. The r. h. uplifted on an
open book, held by an angel with e.xpandcd wings, issuing
from clouds ; the 1. h. on a shield of arms : quarterly ;
1,4, France (M(JDKRN) within a bordurc compony ; 2, 3,
bendy of six, BuRCUNUY (Modern) also uplield by an
angel. Under a carved trefoiled cpnopy, pinnacled and
crockctcd. Before the greyhound, on each side, a wavy
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 417
spritj of foliage. AH within an "orle polylobe" or cusped
panel.
I seeL I T€RRe I*! oe | favcoignc | io.
(Seei Terre de Faucogneio.)
Engr. in Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 331, "Nous ne savons
comment cxpliqucr Ics deux lettres, 10, qui tcrminent notre l^gende."
FECAMP, or FESCAMP, City of Normandy.
Seal of the Bailliage.
Jehan le Maistre, Governor.
19,063. [a.d. 140S.] Green : en placard, fine, imperfect.
I J in. [Add. MS. 14,820, G.]
A conventional representation of the Holy Trinity, within
a carved niche, with tabernacle work at the sides. In base,
two shields of arms placed side by side : dex. ENGLAND, «'«.
three mitres, two and one, labelled.
SIGILLVM : BAL[LI]Vie : FISCANN . . .
FOIX, Province of, in Langtiedoc.
Leaden Bullce of the Counts, as Lords of the Castle of Foix.
19.064. [ 1 2th cent.] Leaden. App. by a stained hempen
cord. 1} in. [.xlviii. 6li\
0. A lion passant guardant contounu'.
^ BVLLA • DOMINOR • CASTRI • D€ • FOS.
Beaded borders.
H. A boar passant contoiirnt'. Betw. four estoiles of six
points, three above, one below.
Si SIGILL' DOMINORVM CASTRI DG FOS.
19.065. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,064. [cxiv. 103, 104.]
19.066. Another leaden bulla. This looks as if it had
bcL-n cast from the previous No. 19,064.. App. by strands of
crimson and yellow silk, [xxxviii. 142.]
19.067. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,066. [cxiv. loi, 102.]
VOL. V. 2 E
41 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FONTAINE-FRANQOISE, Town in Burgundy.
Counterseal.
19,068. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \\ in. [cx.xiv. 26.]
Two shields of arms placed side by side : dcx. a double-
headed eagle displayed, i^/;^ three cinquefoils within a bordure,
above the shield two oeillets slipped and leaved, and as many
below it. Within a carved quatrefoil panel or quadrilobe,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils, and
having, above and below, two points with countersunk quatre-
foil openings, at the sides two trefoil openings.
© C0NTR6 • seeL • De • FONTemes • francoisg ■ » •
Beaded borders.
PORCALQUIER, in Provence, StWchausstfe of the City.
See Provence and Forcalquier.
LE FOSSERET {Foserctum), in Toulouse, Languedoc.
Seal of the " Consu/cs."
19.069. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wa.x from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities. 2\ in. [xxxv. 2lS.]
A cross of Toulouse.
e> : SIGILLVM : CONSVLVM : DG : FOSeR€TO :
Beaded borders.
19.070. Suli)h. cast from the matrix, tinted green.
[Ixvii. 17.J
19.071. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the matrix,
[cix. 67.]
19.072. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, as before,
[c.xxiv. 134.]
REGENT OF FRANCE.
John Ti.antac.knkt, D?d-c of Bedford. A.n. 1429.
SeeYol III., p. 3S7, No. 12,698.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 419
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF FRANCE
AND NORMANDY.
Richard Plantagkxet, /^///.v ^/ }"<;;-,(•. a.d. 1436.
See Vol III., p. 390, No. 12,708.
GRAND LOGE DES MAITRES DE
L'ORIENT DE FRANCE.
Louis Philippe Joseph d'Orli^ans, Duie of Chartres,
Grand Master.
19.073. [a.d. 1779; Ance Maijoniquc 5787.] Red sealing-
wax on a piece of tinned iron plate, cut in octagonal shape.
App. by a blue silk ribbon, i^ in. [Add. ch. 24,475.]
A shield of arms, coupe : in chief a triangle with radiations
issuing therefrom ; in base, France (McjDERN) with label
of three points, OklEans : encircled with a radiated cordon
and neck-ribbon from which depends the masonic emblems, a
square and compasses with two myrtle sprigs. The whole
ensigned with a crown of five fleurs-de-lis, beneath which is an
estoile in flames.
CGRjAND • LOGE ■ DES • MAITRES • DE • LORIENT ■ DE ■ FRANCE.
Carved border.
GAILLEFONTAINE, Town in Normandy.
Small Seal of the VicomtJ.
19.074. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.K in the l^ept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. J-J- in. [cx.xiv. 50.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, a bendlet, and label of
three points. Ensigned with a jewelled coronet of five pearls.
|) : : Oe la totrontf De gaillrfontatncB.
Be.ided borders.
GAILLON, al. GUAILLON, Town in Normandy.
Lambert Cadoc, Ch&telain.
19.075. [a.d. 1227.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly bent. 2-J in. [cxxix. 195.]
A castle, or tower, within an enceinte, embattled and
masoned ; round-headed portal with folding doors heavily
hinged. Betw. two dolphins.
* $■ CADVLCI CAST6LLANI DG GVAILLON.
D'.\rcq, No. 5:99, with description of .t countersoal : a shield of arms :
party ptT pale, i, seme-de-lis ; 2, two bars ; over all a bend, and legend :
SL. CADVLCI ■ CASTCLLANI.
2 E 2
420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GASCONY, Court of Appeal in Criminal Cases.
Stephanus DE Brossis, in Utr. Jur. Bac.,
iintis dc cousilio Regis Biirdcgalis existens ; Judex causanim
appcllacionnm criminaliuni ad ctwiam
Pasconice interpositannn.
19.076. [a.D. 1448.] Red : indistinct, chipped, i-j-'j- '"•
[Harl. ch. 43 B. 52.]
A shield of arms : on a mount, a rose tree in flower, De
Brossis, a crescent for difference. On a tree of three
branches.
S' • strplji * Be * Iroffis * ;|ruDirt» * curie * [bafconlic *
19.077. Sulph. cast from No. 19,076. [D.C., G. 215.]
19.078. [a.D. 1449.] Red : imperfectly impressed, very
indistinct. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 53 ]
S' * BtfjJiji * ac * troffts * .^uBirJs • tunc * tafcontc »
GENESTELLE, in Vivarais, Departmefii of PArdkhe.
Seal of t)ie Pn'votJ, " ad Causas."
19,079. [Mid. 14th cent.] Recent impression in red seal-
ins^-wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of 15ritish and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i-J in. [cxxiv. 173.]
A representation of St. Martin on a horse, dividing his
mantle with a sword, to bestow one part on a beggar, in
accordance with the legendary life of the Saint. In base a
shield of arms : ermine, on a chief an ox passant ; or (other-
wise) per fcss, — and ermine, in the chief part an ox passant.
© S' • pposiTVRe • oe ceHEeTOLio ad • cavsas •
Engr. in Soc. Sp/irajf. de Paris, torn, ii,, p. 329.
GISORS, in Normandy.
John de IIoland, Earl (f Huntingdon, Captain. A.D. 1431.
See Vol. III., p. lOiS, No. 10,763.
Bailliage of GISORS.
Sec Bailliage of RoUEN and GiSORS.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 42 1
GOURNAY, in Normandy.
John DE Holmh), Earl of Huntingdon, Captain.
A.D. 143 1.
i"^ Vol. III., p. 108, No. 10,763.
GRAVELINES, in Flanders.
J-'i/st J'ozl'h Seal 0/
St. Willibrord de Neiiport ad Graveniges.
19,080. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 in. [c.xxxi. 14.]
A representation of St. Willibrord, Patron Saint, in epis-
copal habit, with mitre and vestments, full-face, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards, standing in a boat with high ends, rowed by a
mariner on the r. h.
© SIGILLVM • S • WILLIBRORDI ■ 36 ■ NGVPORT •
AD • GRAV6NIG6S.
D'Arcq, No. 5527, with description of two counterseals : a lionram-
pant, and legends : + seCRGTV • NOSTRVM, or S • SeCRETI • NRI.
GRENOBLE, City of Dauphigny.
Seal of the "Election" A.D. 1687.
19,081. Recent impression in black sealing-wax, and red
cameo, from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. i-j^Xi-Vin. [cxxiv. 31.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i , 4, FRANCE (MODERN) ;
2, 3, a dolphin hauriant embowed, Dauphigny. Ensigned
with a royal crown, jewelled banded and hooped, with five
fleurs-de-lis in sight.
ELECTION • DE • GRENOBLE 1687.
GRESSY, in Seine-et-Marne, or
GRESSEY, in Seine-et Oise.
Seal of the Prt'vot.
19,082. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediieval
Antiquities. l-i- in. [cxxiv. 172.]
A tripled-towered castle, embattled and masoned, dimi-
diated with a fleur-de-lis.
© S' P'POSITl • De • GR6SSIACO.
Beaded borders.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 323.
422 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GUIENNE.
Royal Seal for Contracts in the StWcha7is^e.
ESTIENNE Grixeau, Notary Royal.
19.083. [a.D. 1456.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add. ch.
12,439-]
The only portion that remains bears a fleur-de-lis of elegant
design.
Legend wanting.
HAM, or HAN, Town in Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor and Jurats of the Commune.
19.084. [a.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f in. [cxxvii. 227.]
The Mayor of the town, in civic attire, with mantle coat of
mail and surcoat, riding on a horse pacing to the r.
es SIGILLVM MAIOJIS 7 IVRAT05 SMVNie HAMGNSIS.
Trt'sor. pi. xii., fig. 3; D'Arcq, No. 5770, with description of a counter-
seal : a head three-quarters to the 1., with nimbus, and legend :
+ CAPVT SANCTI WANINGI.
HESDIN {Hisdinium), Town in Artois.
Baudouin, Chdtelain.
19,085. [a.D. 1220.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct, some-
what injured impression, i :,'- in. [cxxix. 397.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons.
^ S' BALDVim CASTELLAHI DG HeSDIM.
D'Arcq, No. 5301, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms ;
as in the obv., with a label of five points.
Seal of the Mayor and ^chevins.
19,086. [a.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2-j^. ill. [c.x.xvii. 229.]
The Mayor, in civic attire, with long dress, a mace or club
in the r. h., riding on a horse gallo[)ing to the r.
ffii S' MIAIORIS • GIT SCABINORVM HISDINII*
Trcsor, pi. xiii., fig. 5 ; D'Arcq, No. 5529, with description of a
counterseal : a llcur-de-lis cantoned with four esloiles, and legend ;
SS' ■ MAIORIS Z SCABINORVM HISDIN . .
HIEMES, or HIESMES, in Normandy.
See ExMES.
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 423
ISSOUDON {Exolditnuvi), in Berry.
Royal Seal for ike P revolt'.
19,087. [a.d. 1277.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression,
l-i^ in. [cxxvii. 6S2.]
A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-h'.s in pile, three, two, and
one. Bctw. two round towers embattled, with tall spires,
each topped with a fleur-de-lis.
C«=J S' • RGGIS • IN PRePOSITVRA eXOLDVNtl.l
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 42S7, with description of a counterseal : a fleur-de-lisy
and legend: + CONTRA SIGILLVM.
IVRY-SUR-SEINE ( Ypereyinn-siiper-Secanani),
in L' Isle dc France.
Seal for the Contracts of the Bailliage.
19,088. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and IMediaival
Antiquities. i-J in. [cxxiv. T]?^
A shield of arms : three keys, wards in chief, two and one.
S' \ contra . . uu $ ijailltbutus Xtit\ sj^c^o X
{yy^tx X Tccanam X
'JOIGNY, in Champagne.
Freemasons Lodge " de fAigle de St. Jean a l' Orient."
19,089. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i^^xi-i-in. [cxxiv. 44.]
Oval : two hands issuing from clouds, clasped in fess ;
thereon an eagle rising with wings ouvert ; behind it a
radiancy which replenishes the whole field of the design.
Thereon are set the six emblems of the craft, viz. plumb-line,
mallet, pickaxe, set-square, trowel, and compasses. There
are two mottoes on labels or ribbons : That in the upper part
reads, FELICITAS MORIBUS UNITA ; that in the lower part,
CO.NJU.NTO FCEDERE AMANTES.
LOGE DE L'AIGLE DE S'"' JEAN A L'ORIENT DE JOIGNY.
Carved border.
424 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.'
Seigneiirie of
JOUSSELMYERE et de la TOUSCHE DAUBIGNE,
P. BOUTELOU, Notary.
19.090. [a.D. 1530.] Brown, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct. About \ in. [Add. ch. 12,905.]
0. A shield of arms : France (Modern). Ensigned with
a crown or coronet.
Legend illegible.
BL A smaller round counterseal. About i in. diam. Shield
of arms and crown, as in the obv. Bctw. two wavy sprigs.
Legend illegible.
A doubtful seal.
LAON {Landiinum'), hi Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor and Jurats of tlie Municipality.
19.091. [a.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 3 X i|- in., en cuvette, [cxxvii. 247.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Mayor, in civic
costume with wide open sleeves, standing, full-face, bare-
headed, pointing with the r. h. uplifted, in the 1. h., on his
breast, a sword in its scabbard.
©SIGILLVM PACIS LAVDVNENSIS.
19.092. Another sulph. cast from an indistinct impression.
[cxxvii. 248.]
©SIGILLVM PACIS LAVDVNENSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 5771, with description of a counterseal : a bird, turned to
the r., behind it a flowering branch. Perhaps a dove and olive branch,
emblematic of the Peace, and legend : + S6CR6TVM CONSILII.
LAON, Bailliagc of.
See Vermandois.
LENS, i/i A r to is.
Jean, ChAtelain.
19,093. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxix. 70S.]
A shield of arms : quarterly.
* S' : lOHANNIS : CASTeLLANI : D6 : L€NS : MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 5304, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms :
an eagle and other cliarges illegible, and legend: + S' lOHANNIS
CASTCLLANI 06 LtNS.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 425
LILLE and PERONNE, /;/ Flanders.
Jean, ChAtelaiii.
19.094. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2', in. [cxxix. 344.]
The CliAtelain, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, broadsword, and shield of arms : vair6,
a dexter hand and arm. Riding to the r. on a galloping
horse.
* S' lOHIS ; INSVLN : er l P[eR]ON€N i CASTLLI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5307, with description of .1 countcrseal : a shield of arms :
as in the obv., and legend : + CLAVIS SIGILLI.
19.095. [a.D. 1237.] Another sulph. cast from a chipped
impression, [cxxix. 408.]
* S' lOHIS I INSVLN i er • P[eR]ON€N : CASTLLI.
LILLE.
Jean, Ch&telain.
19,096. [a.D. 1267.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i in. [cxxix. 407.]
The Chatelain, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
6pauliere, flat-topped helmet, broadsword, and shield of arms :
a chief. Riding on a horse galloping to the r., caparisoned
armorially as on the shield.
le SIGILLVM : lOHANNItS :1 CAST6LLANI : D6 : INSVLA.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5308, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms:
as on the obv., and legend : + S' • SeCReTVM.
Seal of tke " Verrurie Royale de Lile" etc.
19,097. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val
Antiquities. I|XI in. [cxxiv. 197.]
Oval: an oval shield of arms: FRANCE (MODERN). En-
signed with a crown royal of five fleurs-de-lis. Betw. two tied
sprigs of foliage and berries.
VER • ROYAL • DE • LILE ■ PERA • E.
Beaded border.
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LIMOGES, City in the Limousin.
Richard, Jtidge of tlie Vicomti.
19,098. [a.d. 1338.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 17,897.]
A shield of arms : a cross.
Ss S' . . . RICAR
LISIEUX, City in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomtif.
Pierre le Camus, Keeper.
19,099. [a.d. 1546.] Green, covered with paper before
impression. About \^ in. [Add. ch. 6636.]
A shield of arms : two keys crossed in saltire, betvv. four
estoiles of six points.
Legend uncertain.
"a^
Seal of the Tabellionnage.
19,100. [a.d. 1665.] Wafer covered with paper before
impression : indistinct. About ^ x i in. [Add. ch. 6640.]
Oval : a shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN), ensigned
with a crown royal.
BELLION D • LISIEVX . . .
MORTUA AQUA, Territorium de.
See AlGUE-MORTE.
LA MOUCHE, in Normandy (?)
Seal of the Contracts of the Court.
19,101. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the brass matrix, found in a ficUi at Boughton
Aluph, near Ashford, Kent, 1845. i ,V in. | xxxvi. 246.]
A shield of arms : ten roundles in pile, four, three, two and
one. Betw. five birds ranged round the shield in different
postures. Within a carved sixfoil panel ornamented along
the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
s : D6S : CONTRA3 : oe la covrt : oe : lamv€€ s
Beaded borders.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 427
LONS LE SAUNIER, City in Franc/ie-Comtl
Cotnmuuautt'y or Guild of Pemiquiers.
19,102. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and lVIedia;val
Antiquities. i^V in. [c.xxiv. 22.]
An oval shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN), the tincture
of the field denoted by horizontal line.s. Knsigned with
a crown royal. Ornamented at the sides with carved
arabesques.
com'"'" DES PERUQUI€RS D^ LONS LE SAUNIER.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 340.
LUXUEIL {Lissiett, Ltixoviuvi), in Franche-ComtL
Royal Seal of the Bailliage.
19.103. [a.d. 1331.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impression.
About iv in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 279, 280.]
p. A shield of arms : party per pale, dcx. a bend coticce
potencee contre-potencee (for N.\v.\RRE, according to D'Arcq,
but probably) for Counts of Sancerre and Champagne ;
sin. a crozier and key, erect, in fess. On arabesque foliage.
[© S' •] COe • ILLVST'S ■ REGIS • FR LIVI . . .
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms : FRANCE (Modern).
+ S- • BALLIVI€ • 06 LISSIGV :
Beaded borders.
U'Arcq, No. 4662.
LYON {Lugdunum), City.
First Seal of the University, i.e. Municipality.
19.104. [a.d. 1271.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, imperfect
impression. 24-5 in. [cxxvii. 282.]
A view or elevation of the city seen from the Font dc
TArchevechd, a bridge of five round-headed arches with a
postern, over a river, with a long ornamental cross on a
pedestal, and bearing a circular plaque charged with a fleur-
de-lis set up on the centre of the way, betw. two groups of
buildings, varying in height, dimensions and characteristics.
«• S'] VNIVSICTAT3IS 6T ■ PL VTTATIS • LVGCD'].
QSigillum. uni-jersitatis .... et plMs communitalis Lugduncnsis.)
D'Arcq, No. 5710 ; Trisor, pi. xv., fig. 15.
428 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Second Common Seal of the University, i.e. Micnicipality,
ivit/t Counterseal of the Secrctum.
19,105. [a.d. 1320.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. 34- in. [cxxvii. 283, 2S4.]
p. This resembles the previous seal, but has many
differences. The background is diapered lozengy, with a
small flower or other device in each interstitial space. The
bridge is composed of only three arches. The cross is
accompanied with a sun-star and crescent moon above ; and
on the bridge are a lion rampant, crowned, and a large
fleur-de-lis. The forms and dimensions of the buildings
vary considerably from those in No. 19,104.
5i SIGILLVM • C0MVN6 • VNIV'SITATIS AT ■ LVGD'.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. Two
edifices or churches, of two stages, with bell-turrets having
pointed roofs, set in waves ; separated by a lion rampant
crowned, with a fleur-de-lis abo\'c him.
© S' : SeCRCTI • VNlVeRSlTATIS • LVGD'.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5711 ; Trdsor, pi. .\v., figs. 12, 13.
MACON {Matisco), in Bjtrgtmdy.
Royal Seal of the Bailliage.
19,106. [a.d. 1306.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2 in. [cxxvii. 295.]
A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, in pile, three, two,
and one.
* s' : coMVNe ; [rjggis ; francor' ■. in ;
BALLIA • MATISCON.
D'Arcq, No. 4663, with descriptions of two coiinlcrscals : (l) Sec next
No. 19,107. (2) The same witli initial letter i; on the r. h., and legend:
+ 9TRAS • REGIS I • BALLIA • MATISCON.
First Counterseal.
19,107. [a.h. 1306] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I^V in. [cxxix. 465.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN), with additional
charge of a pellet in honour point, a crescent on the dcx.,
and a pellet and radiant sun-star of six points wavy on
the sin.
* 9TRAS • ReClS ■ IN • BALLIA ■ MATISCON.
D'Arcq, No. 4663.
FRAN'CE : — LOCAL SEALS. 429
LE MACONNOIS, in Burgundy.
Seal of the " Ferine des Grues."
19,108. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax iixim the matrix in the Dept. of British and ]\Iedi;i.'val
Antiquities. .J-j!- x ^ in. [cxxiv. 34.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : a
griffin segrcant. Over it, the face of a cherub in a radiancy
or nimbus.
• FERME • DES • GRVES • DV • MACONNOIS
MANTES {Mednnta, or Medonta),
Town in L'Isle de France.
Second Seal of the Conunune, or Municipality.
19,109. [A.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2; in. [cxxvii. 332.]
An elegantly designed symmetrical branch of five leaves,
each with five lobes, perhaps intended to represent the mint
plant or vienthc, in allusion to the name of the town.
fi: SIGILLVM : C0NMVNI6 : MGOVNTG.
D'Arcq, No. 5579, with description of a coiintfrsc.il : " Des feuillcs de
mcnthc faisant la tkur-de-lis," and legend : + M6DONTA.
Third Seal used by THEOBALD, or Thibaut Repernel,
Mayor and Provost.
19.110. [a.d. 1378.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, i-i^- in. [cxxvii. 304.]
A fieur-dc-lis, dimidiated with a branch oi incnthe, or mint,
in allusion to the name of the town.
ss s' ma;io)ris . . pr onta.
D'-iXrcq, No. 5580, from an impression attached to a deed dated
A.D. 1307.
la-marche-sur-sa6ne,
Village of the Covniiuiic of Villegaudin,
arrondissement of Chdlon-sur-Saone.
Seal of the Contracts.
19.111. [Mid. i6th cent.] Recent impression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. ]>, in. [cxxiv. 135.]
A shield of arms: P'rance (MODERN). Ensigned with a
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crown royal of three fleurs-de-lis in sight. Betw. the initial
letters C. H.
+ SIGILLVM : CONTRACTVVM MARCHIE.
Beaded border.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 336, where the initial letters in the
field are suggested to signify Catharine de M^dicis and Henri IL
MARSEILLE (Massilia), ht Provence.
Seal of the City.
19,112. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
If in. [cxxvii. 306, 307.]
0. On waves a bridge of three arches or water gates, with
masoned and embattled walls. Above it a triple-towered
fortress, embattled, with windows in pairs. At each side on
the bridge a tall cross.
^ ALTIB' ■ IMENSIS • VRBS • FVLGET • MASSILIGNSIS.
R. A representation of the Patron Saint, Victor, with
nimbus, sword, and shield charged with a cross, riding on
a horse pacing to the 1., attacking a dragon below.
■^ MASSILIAM • V€Re • VICTOR • CIVESQ • TV6R€.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 5809 ; Tri!sor, pi. xxi., tig. 8, where the legend is also
given in the Provencal dialect. 0. " Dc grands fachs resplent la cioutat
de Marseille ;" R. "Victor deffend veraoumcnt Marseille et lors ciou-
tadaiis." From Rulfl, Ilistoirc de Marseille. St. \'ictor was held in
particular veneration in this city, with a " course de St. Victor," cele-
brated with solemnity until the Revolution.
Seal of the Court of the King of Naples.
19,113. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2-i-V in. [cxxiv. 137.]
A shield of arms : party per pale, dcx. KINGDOM OF
Jerusalem, sin. Anjou. These arc the arms of the KiNG.S
OF NatlKS and Sicily of the second branch of Anjou.
Within a carved rosace or panel of six lobes, the outline
bcadctl.
0:= Stgillum *< nuir «« vcgif *< rtbtt.ittfl • inafrilit.
D'Arcq, No. 4567 ; Soc. Sphrag. dc Paris-, tom. ii., p. 333 (without note
of llie name of the city).
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 43 1
MAURS, in Auvcrgne.
Seal of the " Consuls" i.e., the Municipality.
19.114. [a. P. 12S4.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
much chipped at the edge. 2\- in. [cxxvii. 308, 309.]
0. A representation of four "consulcs" or civic dignitaries,
seated on benches on an estrade supported by small columns,
apparently conversing with each other. One holds a book.
i> SIGJILLVM [• CONSV3LVM • VILL€ DS MAVReCIS.
It. The Patron Saint, Cesarius, with nimbus and vestments,
extending his hands. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis. On an arch
or arcade of three arches, the centre one of which is covered
by the lower part of the saint.
e- SIGNVM • SANCTI • CeSCARII D€ MAVCRAD.]
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5463.
MAYO, MAYOC, MAIOCH, or LE CROTOY,
in Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor.
19.115. [.-v.D. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2\ in. [cxxvii. 305.]
The Mayor, in armour, with tlat-toppcd helmet, broad-
sword, shield and hauberk, riding on a horse galloping to
the r.
S= SIGILLVM • MAIORIS • DG • MAIOCH.
D'Arcq, No. 5774.
MERI-SUR-SEINE, Toivn in Champagne.
Seal of the Pr&votL
19.116. [a.d. 1 3 id.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impression.
I) in. [cxxvii. 330, 331.]
0. A shield of arms : party per fess, in chief Kingdom of
Navarre ; in base, a bend cotised, Champagne. Above
the shield a small fleur-de-lis ; at the sides, by way of
supporters, two cranes. Within a carved panel or rosace of
eight lobes.
^ SIGILLVM • PR ... SIT AGO »
R. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A shield of
arms: as in \}n^obv. Between three trcfoiled sprigs of foliage.
«: S' C0NTR6 • SeeL • D6 • MeRI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 4851.
432 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MEULAN, or MELLENT {Mednllio),
Town in L'Isle de France.
Seal of the Comname.
19,117. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped
impression. 3 in. [cxxvii. 337.]
Twelve heads, full-face, of the civic dignitaries or Achevins
of the commune, arranged in three rows, four, five, and three.
Over heads of all at the top, a fleur-de-lis.
SIGILLVM • [COHjCIOmS] • De • MC . . L6NT.
Beaded borders.
Trhor, pi. iii., fig. 9, with description and figure of a pip-shaped
counterseal : the mayor, half-length, bareheaded, holding a baton in the
r. h., and legend : « SIGILLVM : MAIORIS : MECLENTI.
Lordship of MEULAN, or MELLENT.
Leaden Bulla for the Court of the Lord Raimond.
19.118. [13th cent.] Leaden, much oxidised. Originally
app. to a deed by coloured silk strands, i-i in. [xxxviii.
152.]
0. The Lord of Meulan, in armour, with helmet, sword, and
shield of arms, riding to the 1. on a caparisoned horse. The
armorial bearings of shield and trappings, as on the rev.
BVLLA • R' • MGDVLLIONIS DOMINI.
R. A shield of arms : ermine, a pile charged illegibly.
© BVLLA : M6DVLLIONIS.
Beaded borders.
19.119. Copper electrotypes of the oln<. and rev. of
No. 19,118 when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 29, 30.]
Barony of MEULAN, or MELLENT.
I^eaden Bulla of the Dauphin of Vicnnois.
19.120. [a.]). I3I7-I3I9(?)] Leaden, very much oxidised :
nearly illegible. About I-Jr in. [xxxviii. 153.]
0. The Dauphin, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
broadsword, helmet crested with a dolphin, shield of arms ;
a dolphin, DAUrillGNV, riding on a caparisoned horse gallop-
ing to the 1., crested with a dolpliin.
BVLLA ■ DN'I • DALPHI[NI • VI36N'.
R. A shield of arms : a dolphin, Daui'HIGNY. Betw. five
small cinquefoil flowers. Within a rosace or cuspcd panel
FRANCE:— LOCAL SEALS. 433
of ci_<;ht points, ornamented wilh triplets of pellets in the
spandrils.
** BACROJNie « MeOVLLlONIS *
Beaded borders.
19,121. Copper electrotypes from the ohv. and rcj. of
No. 19,120. [cxiv. 45, 46.]
MEZIN {ATedici)iutn), in the Cottdomois, Gascony.
Seal of tite Commune or Municipality.
19.122. [a.H. 1243] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
l-rV in- [cxxvii. 319, 320.]
jii). The cross of Toulouse.
© S' COMVNITATIS : MeDICINI.
K. The head of the Patron Saint, St. John Baptist, turned
slightly to the 1., with long hair, and couped at the neck.
Below a dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from the dex.,
a long sword in the 1. hand.
^ S' SANTI : lOHANNIS : BAPT1ST6.
D'Arcq, No. 5561.
MOISSAC {Moissiac2nn), in Qiiercy,
diocese of Cahors, Toulouse.
Seal of the Commune or City ;
ivitli counlerseal of the Burgh, or Vicus of St. Pierre.
19.123. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2j- in. [cxxvii. 88, 89.]
0. A view of a fortified city, with walls and towers of the
enceinte embattled, and the details of the buildings, elaborately
delineated ; the whole forming a curious illustration of a
French fortress of the period.
© SIGILL' : De i COMVNI : CONSILIO : MO .... SI.
R. A shield of arms : a cross of Toulouse. Bctw. the two
keys of St. Peter.
* SIGILLVM : DE : VIGO : SANTI : PETRI.
D'Arcq, No. 5831 ; Trhor, pi. .\xiii., fig. 8.
MON-SAINT-JEAN, Seal of the Commune,
or barony in the arrondissement of Beauue,
department of Cote-d'Or.
19,124. [Late l6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix m the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, H in. [cxxiv. 95.]
VOL. V. 2 V
434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : FRANCE (Modern), within a bordure.
Ensigned with an open crown of three fleurs-de-lis in sight.
i: SEAV • DE • MONSAINIEHAN.
Carved border.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 337.
MONT, or LE MONT.
Jean, Writer or Scribe.
19,125. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I-JXI in. [cxxiv. 154.]
Pointed oval : representations of SS. Peter on the r. and
Paul on the 1., standing full-face, each with his customary
emblems in the r. h., and a book in the 1. h. In base, under
a pointed arch, the owner of the seal, kneeling in profile to
the r., with hands uplifted in adoration.
e= S' lOH'IS • SCRIPTORIS DG MONTe.
There are several places in France which bear the name of Mont, and
Le Mont. It is difficult to ascertain to which of them this seal belongs.
MONTCUC, MONCUC, or MONCUCQ,
Town ill Qttercy, Election of Cahors.
Seal of the Commune or Miitiicipalitj.
19,126. [A.D. 1243.] Sulph. casts from a good, slightly-
chipped, impression. 2|- in. [cxxvii. 345, 346.]
0. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled ; set on
a mont, or hill of truncated pyramidal form, covered with trees.
Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
^ S' DGL : COMVl/IAL' : DG MOI/ICVC.
B:. A shield of arms : a cross of Toulouse.
* 8' D6L : COMVMAL : DG MOUCVC.
D'Arcq, No. 5836.
MONTEIL.
Leaden Bulla of the Court of Doin HUGUES Adhemar.
19,127. 1 14th cent.] Leaden bulla: indistinct, the rev.
illegible. i-| in. [xxxviii. 150.]
0. A shield of arms : three crosses of Toulouse, two and
one, for ADr:MAR deMontkii.. See No. 18,303. Betw. three
wyverns, sans wings. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
* S' • CVRIG : MONTILII • D : HVGONIS • ADH6MARI.
H. Illegible devices.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 435
19,128. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,127. [cxiv. Ill, 113.]
MONTIVILLIERS {Monasterium Villare),
Toicn in Seine Infcrieiirc, Normandy.
Third Seal of the Vicoinh', ad obligacioiies.
19,129. [a.d. 1377.] Siilph. casts from a chipped im-
pression. About \\- in. when perfect, [cxxix. 803, S04.]
0. A representation of a small gothic church. Above, two
shields of arms : FRANCE (MODEKN). On the r. an estoile of
six points. In base a wyvern or dragon.
S' ■ RGGIV • VI .... MO ... . ARIS • [AD • OJBLIGAClOeS.
K. A small round countcrscal. | in. diam. Same design
as on the obv. No shields of arms : two estoiles over the
building.
CONTRASIG' • AD ■ OBLIGAC10N6S.
D'Arcq, No. 4975 {obv. only).
MONTPELLIER
{Mons Pessitlanus, al. Mons Puellariim), in Languedoc.
Leaden Bullce.
The Twelve Consules.
19.130. [13th cent.] Leaden: from a document to which
it has been app. by coloured strings, 1 ^ in. [xlviii. 39.]
0. A fortress of elaborate shape, with boundary wall em-
battled and arcaded ; in the field above, a hand issuing,
blessing the cross-topped dome in the centre of the buildings.
e> • S DVODCIM • CONSVLV • MOTISP.
B. A figure of the Virgin Mary seated on a chairlike throne,
in profile to the I., the Child on the r. arm, in the field the
letters a. u).
VGO • MA? • NAt • ORA V NOS TV'Vj Ol HORA.
{U'irgo mater ttatiun ora ut nos titeatur omni hora.)
Beaded borders.
19.131. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,130. [cxiv. 105, 106.]
The Court of the Seigneurs.
19,132. [13th cent.] Leaden, patinated and in good state
of preservation. Hollow, or in two parts. Originally app. to
a deed by a hempen cord, i J in. [xlviii. 64.]
2 F 2
436 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Tlie inscription (in four lines). + : iV^STe ; 1_VDIC_
ATe. {cf. Levit. .xix. 15.)
■^ \ SIGILLVM ■-. CVRie.
li. A shield of arms : three pales, Arragox.
C: DOMINI • MONTIS ■: PeSSVLANI.
Beaded borders.
19,133. Copper electrotypes from the cln\ and rev. of
No. 19,132. [cxiv. 107, loS.]
MONTREUIL-SUR MER
{Monsterioluni, or Mosteroliinn), Toivn in Picardy.
Seal of the Alayor of the Comnnine,
ivith Connterscal of tite Secretiini.
19.134. [a.D. 1 2 10.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2^ in. [cxxvii. 34S A, 348 B.]
0. The Mayor, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet with jiasale, broadsword, scabbard, and shield, riding
on a horse galloping to the 1.
e^ SIGILLVM MAIORIS . . . . I/IMVNIE MOl/ISTEROL'l.
li. A smaller round counterscal. i^ in. diam. A fleur-de-
lis, _/?(?//w«;/ir, betw. four small fleurs-de-lis.
© SIGILL' • SeCRGTI ■ MOST6ROLII.
Rev. with beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 57S0.
MOREY {Mora), in the diocese of Ant nn.
Seal of the Tabel/ion.
19.135. [Late i6th cent.] Recent impression in red seal-
ing-wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Media'val
Antiquities. I -J- in. [c.x.xiv. 1 13.]
A shield of arms : three cinqucfoils, Vergy. Ensigncd
with the jewelled coronet of a count, with eleven pearls.
Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
8EL • DV • TABELLION ■ DE • MORE.
Inner border cabled.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, toni. ii., p. 336.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 437
MORTAGNE.
Seal of the CMtellcnic of Pcrclic at Mortagne or Morleinne
{Moritania), Capital of the Province of Le Perclie.
19.136. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
IJin. [cxxix. 5.^, 545.]
p. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one,
for FRANXii (AnciilNT) within a bordurc, Valois. Within
an elaborately carved double interlaced quatrefoil panel,
" une sorte de carre a quatrc lobes en plein cintrc, Icquel
s'cntrelace avcc une sorte dc losange formee do quatre arcs
ogi%'aux."
«: seeu • De la tarrg • dv parchg • a • mortginng.
U. A small round counterseal, 4 in. diam. A fleur-de-lis.
Within a carved panel resembling tliat on the obv.
D'Arcq, No. 5044.
MOULINS-EN GILBERT, /;/ Nivernais.
Seal of the Salt Granary. A.D. 1696.
19.137. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediajval Antiquities.
I-nr in- [cxxiv. 72.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : FRANCE
(Modern) ensigned with a crown royal.
Legend : —
SCEL DV GREN • A SEL D MOVLINS B G
And across the field : —
EDIT
1696.
Carved borders.
Soc. Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 340.
MULHOUSE, al MULHAUSEN, in Alsace.
Seal of tlie " Universitas " or Commune.
19,137*. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^- in. IMatri.x of the 14th century, [cxx.xv. 41.]
A mill-wheel, in allusion to the name of the town.
®! S' • VNIV6RSITATIS • D6 • MVLNHVS6N.
D'Arcq, No. 5447.
438 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NANTES {Naiuictcs), City in Bretagne.
Seal for the Contracts, with Coimterseal of the Keeper.
19,138. [a.D. 1371.] Bronze-green : fine, imperfect.
li in. [Add. ch. 8417.]
0. A shield of arms : ten ermine spots in pile, four, three,
two, and one, for DUCIIY OF Bretagne. Suspended from a
tree on a mount replenished with flowers. Supporters, two
lions rampant. Cf D'Arcq, No. 4579, where the seal of the
Cour de Nantes bears a similar design.
NGTeN . . .
R. A small round counterseal. -5-,^^ in. diam. A shield of
arms : uncertain charges within a bordure.
su.io.G*"" iu.sw.C*'"'* scs^H"""
NESLE {Nigelle, Neele), Tozvn in Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor of the Commune.
19,139. [a.D. 1230.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-| in. [cxxvii. 3^2.]
A representation of the Mayor, in armour, with hauberk,
surcoat, conical helmet with nasale, swoid, and shield, on a
horse, pacing to the r.
© SIGILLVM MAIORIS GOMMVNie D6 NGGLe.
D'Arcq, No. 5784, with description of two counterseals : (i) an eques-
trian tigure to the r. Legend destroyed ; (2) an uncertain shield of arms.
NEUPORT AD GRAVENIGES, Toivn of
See Graveline.s.
NISMES (Nemai/sus).
Seal of the " Consoles " of the City or Municipality.
19,140. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2\ in. [cxxvii. 363.]
A group of four "consules" in civic costume, standing,
ftiil-face.
t* SHGILLVM : CONSVLVM : CIVITATIS : NeMAVS . .
D'Arcq, No. 5656 ; Trt'sor, pi. .\.\., lig. 3.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 439
NORMANDY.
Les Gens tenatis a Rouen le Conseil du Roy.
Signet.
19.141. [a. I). 1431.] Red: en plaeard ; very imperfect,
much injured by pressure. About i^ in. wlien perfect.
[Add. cli. 1 1 5.]
Seme-de-lis, for France (Ancient). Two lions passant
guardant for Hexrv VI., Kint^ of France and England ;
belw. [four] fleurs-de-lis in cross, somewhat larger than those
used in the seme. Within a bordure.
[Stgiiftum • fonsilltj • vrgt| • in • novinannta.
D'.A.rcq, No. 443S, fioiu an inaprtssion attached to a document
dated a.d. 1432.
19.142. [a.d. 143 1.] Red: en placard; very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 390.]
nsili) • rrg
19.143. [^/;r. A.D. 1434.] Red: en placard ; very imper-
fect, much injured by pressure. [Add. ch. 11,816.]
[if]g[i| •] in • no[r]manntii.
Treasurers and Governors General of the Finances
of the King [IIenry VI., of England],
in France and Normandy.
19.144. [a.d. 1442.] Red : (7/ //rt^-rtri/; imperfect, indistinct.
About 4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 467.]
Octagonal : a lozengc-shapcd frame with smoke issuing
therefrom.
Legend illegible : —
S I)i . . . .
19.145. [a.d. 1445.] Red: en placard; very indistinct.
[Egert. ch. 199 ]
S Ij
NORMANDY, Admirals of.
5« John Russell, Baron Russell, etc a.d. 1540.
Vol. I., pp. 139, 140, No. 1053.
See John Dudley, Viscount Lisle, etc. a.d. 1545,
Vol. I., p. 140, No. 1054.
5'tV ThOJLVS Seymour, Baron Seymour, etc. A.D. 1548.
Vol. I., p. 140, No. 1055.
440 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NORMANDY, Constables of.
See Richard de Humetis, or Humez. a.d. 1154-11S0.
Vol. II., p. 307, Nos. 6 1 24-6 1 28.
See ■VVlLLL\>[ DE HUMMETIS, or HUMEZ. A.D. 1 1 So- 1 1 89.
Vol. II., p. 308, Nos. 6129, 6130.
NOYON {Xoviomuin), City in Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor ami Jurats of tlie Municipality.
19,146. [A.D. 1259.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 3| X 2 in. [cxxvii. 370.]
Pointed oval : on a wall or tower, masoned and embattled,
with round-headed portal, a man-at-arms, three-quarters'
length, in profile to the r, with hauberk or coat of mail,
girdle, mitrc-shaped helmet with nasalc, in the r. h. a broad-
sword, in the 1. h. a flag charged with a cross, and having
two streamers.
* S' MAIORIS ex IVRATORVM NOVIOMI.
D'Arcq, No. 5786, with description of a counterseal : a flcur-dc-lis, and
legend : + SGCR • COMM ■ NOVIOM ; Trisor, pi. ii., tig. 15.
Jean, Chatelain.
19,147. [a.d. 1239.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2;- in. [cxxi.x. 575, 576.]
0, The Chatelain, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms, riding to the
r. on a horse armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the shield and trappings are : a fess.
© 8' IOHANNI3 ■ CA8T6LLANI • NOVIOM' • GT • TH6ROT6.
R. A shield-shaped counterseal. i| X l^ in- tliam. A
shield of arms : as described in the obv.
+ S' lOHANNIS • CASTeLLANI • NOVIOM • 6T • THOROTe (?)
D'Arcq, No. 5316, witli legend of obv. read : + 8IGILLVM CASTeL-
LANI, etc.
ORANGE {Aiiraica, al. yliirasica), in Venaissin.
Leaden Bulla: of t lie Court ^/Guillaume DE I5AUX, or
Baucls, Prince of Orange.
19,148. \circ. A.D. 1463-1475.] Leaden, very much o.xi-
di.'jcd. About Li in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 157.]
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 44'
0. The Prince, in plate armour, with sword, hchnct bearing
crest of a huntin;^ horn strinijcd, shield of arms : a hunting
horn stringed. Riding on a horse caparisoned with the same
armorial bearings.
it- BVLLA I DNI I G I PRINCIPIS O AVRAICe g
R. A hunting horn stringed and garnished. The armorial
bearings of the Prince of OrangK in the Comtat-
Venais.^in.
C= BVLLA I CVR16 | AVRA1C6 | -S- | '3' | «'.
19.149. Copper electrotypes of the oh>. and rev. of
No. 19,148, when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 55, 56.]
19.150. Another leaden bulla, oxidised : imperfectly im-
pressed, [x.xxviii. 158.]
19.151. Copper electrotypes of the o^iv. and rez'. of
No. 19.150, when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
57. 58.]
Another Type.
19.152. \circ. A.D. 1463-1475.] Leaden, much corroded :
almost illegible. About 1 V in. when perfect, [xxxviii. i 59.]
Similar in design to the foregoing, but from a different
matrix.
R. . . PRlNCePS AVRASIC6 ....
19.153. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,152, wlien in a somewhat better condition, [cxiv.
59. 60.]
ORBEC, Town in Normandy.
Royal Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomte.
19,154. [.\.D. 1337.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
li in. [cxxix. 799-]
A shield of arms : seme-de-lis, FRANCE (Ancient).
Within a carved panel of six points.
* SeeL • POVR ■ L6 • ROY • DGS • OBLIGAGIONS •
oe • LA ■ VIC0NT6 • D0RB6C.
Beaded borders.
D'.-\rcq, No. 4982, with description of a counterse.il, similar design to
that on the obv., but smaller, and lej,'Lnd ; + LC STReSeSL DES
OBLIGAGIONS D' LA VICOTC DORBCC.
442 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ORG HIES, in Flanders.
Seal of the F.chevins of the Commune.
19,155. [a.D. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxvii. 388.]
A lion rampant ; on its head a cross pattee.
^ SIGILLVM • SCABINORVM • DG • ORCHIGS.
D'Arcq, No. 5542, with description of a counterseal : a lion passant,
contournd, and legend : + CVSTOSIGILLVM.
ORLEANS.
Third Seal of the Prh'6tt\
with the Counterseal for Contracts.
Alain Duboy, Lie. en toys. Keeper.
19.156. [a.D. 1413.] Dark-green: a fragment. [Add. ch.
252.]
0. A shield of arms: seme-de-lis, FRANCE (ANCIENT),
with a label of three points, ORLEANS. [Betw. three trefoils,
of which] the one above the shield alone remains. [Within
a trilobe.]
Legend wanting.
R. A small round shield of arms. About i in. diam. when
perfect. Shield of arms : illegible. Probably the same as in
the obv.
. . . [la • })r]cHo[tr • Dovlirns.
D'Arcq, No. 4S68, from an impression att.iched to a deed dated
A.D. 1471.
Alain Dubey, Lie. en lays, Keeper.
19.157. [a.D. 1414.] Dark-green: a fragment. [Add. ch.
3412.]
0. Parts more distinct than those m the previous seal.
No. 19,156.
li. The shield bears Orleans, as in the obv.
Dc • l.i • prni
PAMIERS, or PAMIEZ, City of Foix.
Seal of the " Consules."
19,158. [a.D. 1267.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
21 in. [cxxvii. 393, 394.]
0. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled ; with
double doors and windows. The upper part of the enceinte
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 443
ornamented with an arcade of r<uind-hcadcd arches. Two
small towers in the rear bctw. the three laryjer ones.
S= : SIGILLVM : CONSVLVM : APAMI6 :
Inner border of three concentric circles.
11. A representation of the legend of the Patron, Saint
Antoninus. A vessel floating on waves ; with plated side.s
fastened with studs, single mast furnished with a long cros.s,
banner, and two streamers ; on the r. the head and arm of a
man lying in the ship. On the tall prow and poop, two
birds.
* SIGNVM : PASSIONIS : SANCTI : AMTONINI :
Inner border of concentric circles.
D'.Arcq, No. 5554 ; TrJsor, pi. xx., fig. i.
PARCOUL, St'iu'chausst'c of.
See Saintonc;e.
City of PARIS.
First City Seal of the " Mercliants of the Water."
19.159. [a.D. 1 2 10.] Sulph. cast from a fine, chipped im-
pression. 2 in. [cxxvii. 474.]
A ship with mizcn mast secured by three ropes on each
side ; high poop and prow.
*SIGIL[L' MejRCATORV AQVe • PARISIVS.
D'Arcq, No. 5582 ; Tresor, pi. i., fig. 7.
Fourth Seat.
19.160. [.\.D. 1415.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect, in-
distinct impression. 2i in. [cxxvii. 472, 473.]
0. A ship set on waves ; with mizen mast, sail set, [in the
upper part three fleurs-de lis.] A high square castle at the
bow and the stern. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis, that on the r.
wanting.
[*igiU]um • mrrc.itorum • aq[uc • palrifius.
R. A smaller round counterseal. 14^ in. diam. Similar
design to that on the obv.
;^tgillum • mriratorum • aquf • pansius *<
D'Arcq, No. 5585, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
dated A.M. 1412.
444 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal of the Prevot^.
19.161. [a.d. 1302.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
1 1 in. [cxxvii. 399, 400.]
0. A fleur-de-lis. flcuronnec. Betw. on the dcx., a shield of
arms : party per pale, Navarre impaling Cilvmpagne, on
the sui. a triple-towered castle, Chatelet.
^ SIGILL' • PR6P0SlTVRe • PARISI6N.
R. A small round counterseal. f in. A shield of arms :
France (Modern).
© 9TRAS ■ P'PO'lTVRe ■ PAR'S'.
Cf. TrSsor, pi. i., fig. 8.
HUGUES DE Crusi, Keeper.
19.162. [a.d. 1327.] Dark-green : a small fragment. [Add.
ch. 13,329-]
\\. .... P'POI
Anothei' Seal.
Jehan, Seigneur DE FoLEViLLE, Chevalier,
Ccmseiller dti Roy, Keeper.
19.163. [a.d. 1394.] Dark-green: fragmcntar}-. [Add. ch.
4257-]
p. Same as before. Part of the fleur-de-lis and the triple-
towered castle.
. . . . VM : P
Another Seal.
GuiLLAUME, Seigneur DE TiGNONVILLE, Chevalier,
Conseiller, Chavibellan du Roy, Keeper.
19.164. [a.d. 1407.] Dark-green : very imperfect. About
I J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 4296.]
0. As before, but from a different matrix.
. . . ILLVCM :]
li. As before, but from a different matrix.
S= 9TRAS : PRePOSITVRe : PARISie.
Sec Wailly, £li!mcns de PaliSographie, torn, ii., p. 393.
Another Seal.
Andry Marchant, Conseillcr du Roy, Keeper.
19.165. [a.d. 141 3.] Dark-green: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
3454-1
0. The castle on the r. h. side only rcmauis.
li. .... TVR6
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 445
19.166. [a.D. 141 3.] D;uk-<;rccii : fragmentary. [Add. ch.
345^-]
p. Only part of the flcur-dc-lis, and one fleuron remains.
K. TVR6 . . .
Tanguy, al. Tanneguy i>u Ciiastei,, Chcjalier,
Cotiseillcr, CItambcllan dii Roy, Keeper.
19.167. [a.D. 141C.] Dark-green: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
4327.J
f). . ... LLVM : PRG
H. f>POSITVRe • PARIS'.
19.168. [a.D. 1417.] Dark-green: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
4337-1
C). . . . VM : P . . .
li. ]5rokcn a\v3}-.
Simon Moriiier, Chevalier, Seigneur DE Villiers,
Conseiller du Roy, Keeper.
19.169. [a.D. 1424.] Dark-green : small fragments. Add.
ch. ii.Slii.]
\<a.i\\y, ElJmens, torn, ii., pi. o, No. 8.
Les Gens des Comptes du Roy a Paris.
19.170. [a.D. 1376.] Red: en placard ; imperfect. [Add.
ch. 4194.]
(1) Round: imperfect and obliterated.
(2) Round : a figure draped and seated on a throne, look-
ing to the r., holding a scroll which bears the inscription :
. . . lOHANGS • eST : so
(3) Round : illegible.
OR + 1 . . . HA . . (•')
(4) Round : . . ila. Legend destroyed.
19.171. [a.D. 1392.] Red: en placard; very indistinct.
[Add. ch. 11,374.]
(i) Round: an angel holding a scroll, charged with a
legend, tS.
(2) Round. Legend rlio.
(3) Round : the letters SVL alone remain.
19.172. [.v.D. 145 1.] Red: ^«//rt<:fl/-</; fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 6661.]
(i) Round : a female figure in profile (?)
(2) Illegible.
44^ catalogue of seals.
The University.
Seal of the N'ation of England.
19,173. [a.D. 1398.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, imperfect
impression. About 2^ x i^ in. when perfect. Matrix of the
thirteenth century, [cxxvii. 485.]
Pointed oval : a carved gothic elevation of four stages,
enclosed within tall open tabernacle work at the sides. In
the (i) upper compartment, the "Coronation of the Virgin
Mary." Canopy broken away. In the next (2) two niches
with pointed arches containing full-length figures of a queen
with sceptre on the 1., and St. Katharine, with sword and
wheel, on the r. In the next (3) under an arcade of three
round-headed arches, St. Martin on his horse, dividing his
raiment with the beggar ; according to the conventional
treatment of this legendary act. In the lowest, (4) under a
flat line or platform, a doctor, seated on a chair in profile to
the r, with a book, teaching two scholars before him in hooded
dress.
S' • NACIONIS • ANGLICA[Ne.J
D'Arcq, No. 8016. with description of a couiitcrscal : the preceptor,
standing in a gothic pnnel, and legend : + S' PRCePTOR • NACOIS •
ANGLICANG pat. Ircsor, pi. i., li\'. 11.
Seal of the Nation of France.
19,174. [a.D. 1398.] .Sulph. cast from a chipped impression,
2f X i^ in. [cxxvii. 484.]
Pointed oval : a carved gothic elevation of three stages,
enclosed within elaborate tabernacle work at the sides. In
the (i) upper compartment the Virgin Mary, half-length, the
Child on the 1. arm. Each with nimbus. Canopy of five
arches. In the central compartment (2) under a trcfoiled
arch, St. Uenis, standing, full-face, holding before him with
both hands an indistinct object (son test, D'Arcq.) Bctw.
two dcmi-angels with expanded wings, swinging thuribles.
In the lowest (3) under an arcade of three round-headed
arches a teacher at a lectern, in profile to the 1., instructing a
group of three scholars. CJn the tabernacle work at each side
a shield of arms : dcx. FRANCE (ANCIENT), sin. FRANCE
(Modern).
[ • s' • njacionis • • gallican6 [ • ]
D'Arcq, No. 8017, with description of a coiniterseal : a bishop seated
with mitre and crozier, lifting nii llie r. h. in benediction, betw. four llcurs-
de-lis, and legend : GONTRAS • NACIONIS • GALLICANe.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 447
Great Seal of the jVatioii of Normandy,
icith Counterseal of the Proctor.
19.175. [A.n. 139S.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. About 3 x 2 in. [cxxvii. 47cS, 479.]
0. A carved gothic elevation of two storeys. In the upper,
and smaller one, the " Coronation of the Virgin Mary."
Canopy broken off, but the tabernacle work at the sides
remains. In the lower one, of wider dimensions, with three
pointed arciies and tabernacle work at the sides, a standing
figure of the Virgin Mary, crowned, the Child on the 1. h. ;
lifting up her r. h. in response to the supplication of a figure
in a ship on the 1., which is being overset by a demon seated in
the centre. Over his head a small shield of arms : two lions
passant guardant in pale, PROVINCE OK NORMANDY. (Erro-
neously described by D'Arcq as three fleurs-de-lis.) In base,
under an arcade of three pointed arches, three scholars, in
hooded dress, kneeling with hands uplifted in adoration.
GNM • VN . . . . • NACIONIS ■ NORCMANJNGRVM •
PAR' : STVDeNCIVM «
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. I fx i^ in. diam. An
ecclesiastic, standing on a corbel in profile to the 1., with
hooded dress, in the 1. h. an open book, the r. h. uplifted and
forefinger extended, in the act of discoursing. On each
side a fleur-de-lis betw. two estoiles of six points in pale.
^ S' • PROCVRATORIS : NORMANIC6 : NACIONIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 8018. _^_^
Seal of the Proctor for the Nation of Picardy,
with Secrctuvi Counterseal.
19.176. [A.n. 1398.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impression.
About 2i in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 476, 477.]
p. A carved gothic elevation or section of two storeys or
stages, flanked on each side with another set of two stages,
not quite so lofty. The upper compartments are canopied,
the lower compartments ornamented with arcades of three
arches each. In the si.x niches thus composed, are the
following subjects. Upper centre : The Virgin Mary, seated,
the Child standing on the 1. knee, in the r. h. a sceptre or
branch ; incensed by two angels swinging thuribles outside
the niche. Lower centre : Michael the archangel overthrowing
Satan. Upper right hand: The standing figure of a saint,
hands joined, and legend down the r. h. side of the niche :
S • PIATVS (?) Loiver right hand: A doctor at a lectern
instructing two disciples. Over his head the initial letter B.
448 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Upper left hand: St. Firniinus before an altar, holding his
severed head, mitred and with nimbus, in his hands, with
accompanying legend: S' • FIRMIN. Lower left hand: A
doctor at a lectern instructing two disciples. Over his head
the initial letter A. The bases at the sides ornamented with
arcade work.
S' PR TIONIS • PICAR ....
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A double
gothic niche, with elaborately carved canopy and side work.
In the 1. niche, a mitred bishop standing, before St. Eloy.
with nimbus, who is holding pincers and striking with a
hammer on an anvil. Over his head the initial letters S' 6.
{Sanctis Eligius). In the r. niche, two standing figures, one
holding a label with illegible inscription.
secRexvM : nationis • picardorvm.
D'Arcq, No. Sorg.
Seal of the College of Masteis of the Faadty of Decrees.
19,177. [a.D. 1398.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, indistinct
impression. 2fXl|-in. [cxxvii. 482, 483.]
0. Pointed oval : a niche of two stages or storeys. In the
upper compartment, the Virgin Mary, half-length, with the
Child on the 1. arm. Canopy and tabernacle work at the
sides. In the lower compartment, which is ornamented with
three pointed arches, a doctor seated at a lectern instructing
two seated scholars.
. . . COLLeGll ■ MAGRCRVM . . . VLTATIS .... GTIS.
B. A small round counterseal. i| in. diam. A doctor,
seated on a chair, in profile to the 1., reading at a lectern
ornamented with a carved canopy. Engrailed panel.
©.PVV • SIGILLV • FACVLTAT' • DeCR6T0RV • PAR'.
Seal of the Masters of the Faculty oj Medicine.
19,178. \.K.V). 139S.] Suli)h. cast from a chipped impression.
2 in. [cxxvii. 480.]
The Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned and draped, seated, in
the r. h. a branch, in the 1. h. an open book inscribed with
illegible characters. On each side two scholars.
® S' 1MA3GISTR0RVM • FACVLTATIS • MeDICINC • PAR'.
D'Arcq, No. 8022, with description of a ccnuUcrscal : :i doctor scitcd,
reading a book, and Icycnd : seCRCT • GLORIOSISSIMI YPOCRATlSi
Tri'sor, pi. i., I'l;;. 10.
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 449
Seal of the Faculty of Theology.
19,179. [a.d. 1398.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 21; in. [cx.xvii. 481.]
Our Lord, risen from the qjrave, seated on a draped bench-
like throne, with cruciferous nimbus, naked to the waist, hfting
up his outstretched hands to show the nail-marks. On the r.
an angel, standing, holding a long lance and three passion
nails ; on tnc 1. another angel, holding the cross, and the crown
of thorns. Overhead, two estoiles, and above them, a carved
canopy. Behind each angel a smaller estoile. The feet of
Our Lord rest on an arc or rainbow ; below which is a
representation of a city. All set within a carved and pointed
quatrefoil, with four small circular compartments at the
corners, containing the customary emblems of the four
Evangelists. The design is intended to symbolise the cardinal
doctrines of Christianity.
THeOLOGie [PAlRISieN
D'Arcq, No. S020 ; Tresor, pi. i., fig. 9.
PASSAVANT, in Champagne.
Counterseal of Arms.
19,180. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdiceval Anti-
quities. I.1- in. [cxxiv. 27.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemel, for NEMOURS, a
roundle in fess point. Ensigned with a jewelled band or
coronet. Betw. two sprigs of arabesque foliage. For the
arms, " trois jumellcs en fasce," see the seals of Philippe de
Nemours (D'Arcq, No. 3046) and his widow Isabelle, lady of
La Haye and Passavant {ibid.. No. 3047.)
« % CONTRE % SEELZ Z OE I PASSAVANT %
Four places of this name are found in the dictionaries : (i) a town of
Champagne ; (2) a town of Anjou ; (3, 4) villages in Franche-Comte.
PENNE, or PENNE D'AGEN
{Penna Agenoicis, or Aveiiensis),
in Languedoc, Parliament of Toulouse.
Seal of tlie Commune with Counterseal of the Council.
19,181. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2-1 in. [cx.xvii. 5, 6.]
0. On a rocky mount, a castle keep, belfry, or donjon,
within an embattled enceinte, with portal and flanking towers,
VOL. V. 2 G
450 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
all masoned. On two of the battlements, one on each side
of the keep, a tall plume in allusion to the name of Peniie.
^ S' ; coMvi/iis : penuG ; AGenencis :
R. The cross of Toulouse, " de gueules k la croix vid^e,
clech^e et pommet^e d'or."
© ; SIGILLVM ; CONCILII ; PGNNG : AVG \
D'Arcq, No. 5571 ; Trt'sor, pi. xxiii., fig. 9.
LE PERCHE, Province of.
See MORTAGNE.
PERIGUEUX-PUY-SAINT FRONT, in Pirigord.
Seal of the Burgesses or Municipality.
19.182. [a.d. 1223.] Sulph. cast from an impression,
chipped at the top. 2\ in. [cxxvii. 490.]
The Mayor, in armour, marching in profile to the r., with
hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, broadsword, and long
convex shield charged with a cross. Cf. the effigy of the
Mayor on the Seal of Senlis, No. 19,236.
[+ SJIGILLVM ; BVRGENSIVM • DE = PETRAG[ORIS].
D'Arcq, No. 5731, with description of a counterseal : a bishop (St.
Front, Patron Saint), half-length, with horned mitre, and crozier, the r. h.
in benediction, and legend: S" SEGRETVM DE PETRAGORIS; Trisor,
pi. xxiii., fig. 3.
Seal of the Court.
19.183. [a.d. 1298.] Light-brown or uncoloured. App. by
a coar.se .string. If X i in. [Add. ch. 17,885.]
Pointed oval : an Agnus Dei, turned to the r., with banner
flag, on a platform. Below, a fleur-de-lis.
S' • CVRie • PeTRAGORlCGNSIS.
Another Seal.
19.184. [a.d. 1362.] Yellow: indistinct. App. by a
coarse thread tape. [Add. ch. 17,912.]
Same design, but different niatri.x.
S' • CVRie ■ PeTRAGORIC€NSIS.
Beaded borders.
PERONNE, /;/ Flanders, Ch&telain of.
See Lille, Chdtelain of
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 45 1
Second Seal of the Mayor and Commune.
19,185. [a.D. 1336.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cx.xxiii. 4.]
The mayor, with hauberk, short surcoat or tunic, and
swortl, lioad bare, riding on a horse springing to the r.
l^chind him an attendant mace-bearer on foot, in profile to
the r.
«! $• ■ MAIORIS • €T • COMMVNie • DC • PeRONA.
Beaded borders.
Tresor, Sc. dcs Conim., pi. xi., fig. 10 ; D'Arcq, No. 5787, with
description of a counterseal, a fleur-de-lis, and legend ; + CVSTOS
SIGILLI.
PSYRUSSE {Pctriicii\ in Roiiergce.
Seal of the Common Council or AIu7iicipality.
19,185*. [a.D. 1243.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 2\ in. [c.xxvii. 492, 493.]
p. Four councillors, in civic costume, seated on a long
bench, and engaged in deliberation. Feet on a footboard.
* SIGILL- • COMVNIS ■ CCON3SIL1I • DG • PeTRVCIA.
B. An enceinte, embattled and masoned, with round-headed
portal and three towers. In the centre on a lofty conical
hill a castle with two towers.
* IMAGVO CAST6LLI 06 PeTRVCIA.
D'Arcq, No. 5849.
POITOU.
Seal of the Sinicliauss^e of Poitou, at Poitiers,
19,186. [.V.D. 1279.] Sulph. casts from a chipped but
otherwise fine impression. 2 in. [cxxix. 627, 628.]
0. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis in pile, three, two,
and one. Within a niche composed of a crenellated enceinte,
on which is a round-headed arch supported on masonry at
the sides, and ornamented with a triangular pediment, having
a quatrefoil opening and embattled parapet.
S' SeNGSCALLie PI APVD ■ PICT.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A fleur-de-lis
of elegant design, cantoned with four smaller ones.
D'Arcq, No. 4676 ; Tresor, pi. xviii., fig. 7 {obv. only).
POITOU, Seneschal of.
^^■^TOUKAIXE AND POITOU.
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
POITOU, Bailli of.
See Adam le Panetier {Heraldic Section).
POMPONNE, in L'Isle de France.
Seal of the Mayor of the Comvutnia Ptimpnnieusis.
19,187. [A. I). 1228.] Siilph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2l in. [cxxvii. 509.]
The Mayor, wearing a cap-shaped hehnet with spike and
wide rim, with sword at the 1. side, riding on a horse galloping
to the r.
* SIGILLVM MAIORIS PVMPVNIENSIS COMVNIE.
D'Arcq, No. 5601, with description of a c0unterse.1l : ,1 shield of arms :
party per pale ; dex. three lions passant in pale ; sin. four garbs in cross,
three only delineated [as the bearings are intended to be dimidiated].
PONT AUTHON, and PONT-AUDEMER,
in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomtes.
Nicole de Frevile, Keeper.
19,188. [a.D. 1439.] Dark-green : very imperfect, nearly
illegible. About iJ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,026.]
An embattled pont, or bridge, of three arches, on which
rests a shield of arms : quarterly ; 1, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) ;
2, 3, England, for Henry VI., King of France and
England.
Legend wanting.
D'Arcq, Nos. 4986, 4987, describes seals having resemblance in design
to the above, but with the three fleurs-de-lis of Fr.ance instead of the
shield which was evidently introduced during the period of English
possession.
PONTHIEU {Pontiviim), in Picardy.
Counterscal of the St'm'chatisi'e.
19,189. [a.D. 1319.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I in. [cxxix. 645.]
A shield of arms : three bend within a bordure, for
PoNTHiEU. Betw. three pellets.
In place of the legend, a wavy cordon or border of
foliage.
Trisor, pi. xi., fig. 13, with date A.n. 1401 ; D'Arcq. No. 4681, with
description of the obv., 55 mill, diam., bearing a shield of arms : three
lions tc'opardifs, passant in pale, for 1£n'gl.\ni) ; betw. tlirec trees, and
with legend : ... IGILL . . . RO . . . PON
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 453
Counter seal of the Obligations of the Shu'chaiissde
during the English Occupation.
19,190. [a.D. 1361.] Siilph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. -J in. [cx.xix. 802.]
A shield of arms: as described in No. 19,189. Above
the shield a lion {leopard) passant, for Edward III., King of
England. Within a panel partly engrailed.
®9TSIGILLV • OBLIGACIONVM • PONTIVI.
Trhor, pi. xi., tig. 12 ; D'Arct], No. 46SJ, with dcsciiption of the obv.,
a shield of arms : ini.irtcrly : FkaXik :ukI liNc.L.WD, for Edward ill.,
King of France ami Eii),'laiKl. Above the sliickl a lion {Uopard) passant,
and IcK'end: S' PRO OBLIGACIOIBVS • I • DNIO ■ POTIVI (i.e., .i>;^/7-
lum pro obligacionibus in Dominio fontivi).
Seal for the Letters of the Bail Ha ge
of the Count of Ponthicu.
19.191. [a.D. 1404.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
l\~ in. [cxxvii. 525.]
An angel, with expanded wings, holding up before him a
shield of arms : party per pale, clcx. Fr.\NCK (ANCIENT), sin.
three bends within a bordure, PoNTllIEU.
© Se€L • DCS • LReS • De ■ BAILLie ■ DG • LA ■
CONTG ■ D6 • PONTI6V.
D'.Arcq, No. 4.6S4, with description of a coiiiiterscMl : a sliicld of arms :
as described for the obv., and legend : + GONTRES ■ DES • LRES •
D6 • BAILLie.
PONTHOILE {Ptcntoeles), in Somme.
Seal of the Mayor of the Commune.
19.192. [a.D. 1330.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. [cxxvii. 516.]
The Mayor, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
sword, fiat cap-shaped helmet, and shield, riding on a horse
galloping to the r.
SIGILL' MAGORIS DG PVNTOeL€S.
D'Arcq, No. 5790, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms :
three bends, and legend : + SeCR6TVM MeVM.
PONTOISE {Ci'Dunnnia Poutisarensium),
in Vexin-Franqais.
Seal of the Mayor and Peers of the Commune
or Alunicipality.
19,193. [a.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indistinct
impression. 2 J in. [cxxvii. 515.]
4 54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The Pont-sur-tOise ; a bridge of five round-headed arches.
In the central arch a fish naiant. Above the bridge, which
is ornamented with a parapet, the distant view of a town or
fortress with towers and battlements.
^ SIGILLV • MAIORIS • 6T • PARIVM •
COMMVNie • PONTISAReSIV.
Tr^sor, pi. iii., fig. u; D'Arcq, No. 5602, with description of a
counterseal : a cavalier, bare-headed, sword in hand, to the r.
PORT - SAINTE - MARIE,
in Lot-et-Garonne, Guieimc.
Seal of the Cotincil or Municipality of Ste. Marie Del-Port.
19.194. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2^V in. [cxxvii. 526, 527.]
J3. A long shield of arms : a cross of Toulouse.
© SIGILLVM : CONCILII.
R. The Virgin Mary, crowned, and with nimbus, seated
on a cushioned bench-like throne ; on her r. arm the Child
with nimbus. Background hatched.
^ BEATE : MARIE : DELPORT.
D'Arcq, No. 5572.
PREUILLY {Pniilfy), Town in Tonraifte.
Seal for the Contracts of the Chdtellcnie.
19.195. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Medieval
Antiquities. I J- in. [cxxiv. 87.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three eagles displayed.
Bctw. three sprigs of foliage. (Cf arms of Geoffroi de
Preuilly, three eaglets, two and one. D'Arcq, No. 331 1.)
ft S « DES • COTRACT' • DE • LA • CHASTELLENIE •
DE • PRVILLY.
PROVENCE and FORCALQUIER.
Seal of the Scnt'chaussce.
Aymar DE PoiCTOU, Chevalier, Seigneur de St. Valerie,
Chambellan et Conscitter du Roy,
Great Seneschal in the Counties of Provence and Forcalquier.
19,196. [a.d. 1435.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. I J- in. [Add. ch. 14,034.]
A shield of arms : I'^RANCK (MODERN). On foliage.
FRANCE :— LOCAL SEALS. 455
PROVINS, in Brie, diocese of Sens.
EUDES COURION, Prevot.
19,197. \circ. A.D. 1 275-1292.] Recent impression in red
sealinsjj-wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and
MediiL-val Antiquities. i-J in. [cxxiv. 166.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
round-headed portal and long narrow lights. Betw. two
shields of arms : dev., a bend cotised, for the COUNTS OF
Champagne, sin., three lions passant guardant in pale,
Engl.\ND, with a label of four points. These arms refer to
EUMOND Ckouciiback, son of Henry III., King of England,
who married, in A.D. 1275, Blanche of Artois, widow of
Henri LE Gros, King of Navarre, and assumed the title of
Count of Champagne and Brie, holding the lands for dowry
of his wife, until Jeanne the heiress became of age and was
married. Blanche died in A.D. 1292.
* S' • ODONIS : COVRION : PR6P0SITI • PRVVINeN «
Engr. in .5"^^. de Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 324.
RHEIMS, or REIMS, in Champagne.
Small Seal of the Faculty of La-ws.
19,198. [i6th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \\ in. [cxxiv-. 139.]
A doctor seated, in profile to the 1., in a carved chair
with a lectern before him. On the r. a group of two scholars,
and a woman kneeling. In the upper part, a label inscribed
with the date 1589 (?).
* SIGILLUM • MINUS • FACULTA • UTR • JURIS • REMEN.
{Sigillum minus facultatis utriusque juris Remensis.)
LA ROCHELLE, Town in Aunis.
Second Seal of tJte Mayor and Corporation.
19,199. [a. D. 1437.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indistinct
impression. 1% in. Matrix of the twelfth century, [cxxvii.
259, 260.]
0. A ship on waves ; high poop and prow, ribbed sides,
mast with guy-ropes and a square sail set on a yard with
three rows of clew-lines. On the top of the mast, a cross.
^ SIGICLLVJM ; [C03MVNI6 ; DG ; ROCH6LLA :
456 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. The Mayor, bareheaded, in civil costume ; in the r. h.
a long knife-shaped sword, riding to the r. on a pacing horse.
S= SIGILLVM ; MAIORIS ; DG : ROCHeLLA :
D'Arcq, No. 5459.
LA ROCHELLE, Scncchmisseeof.
See Saintonge.
ROUEN {Rothomagmn), City in Normandy.
Second Seal of tJie Commune or Municipality.
19,200. [a.D. 1262.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. 2-J in. [cxxvii. 552, 553.]
0. A lion li'opardc, passant ; of the ANCIENT Arms of
THE City of Rouen.
S» SIGILLVM : COMMVNie : VRBIS : ROTH[0]MAGL
R. A small round countcrseal. i in. diam. A fleur-de-lis,
cantoned with four small ones.
D'Arcq, No. 5718 ; Tr^sor, pi. x., fig. 12.
Council of tlie King of England.
See Normandy.
Commissioners Appointed by the Duke of Normandy,
Dauphin of Viennois,
to Collect a Loan from the City.
Seal of the Receiver s Office.
19,201. [a.D. 1361.] Red: imperfect, indi.stinct. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20.]
Only the central part remains. Within a lozenge, an
Agnus Dei, contournC, for the Modern Arms of the ClTY OF
Rouen. Bctw. two small crosses or quatrcfoils.
Seal of the Vicomti.
MiClllEL DURANT, Vicomte.
19,202. [a.D. 1430.] Dark-green : a fragment. About
-J in. when perfect [Add. ch. 3676.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; 1, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) ;
2, 3, England, for Henry VI., King of France and
England. Above the shield, a cross. Below, two branches
of foliage.
Sig magcnf.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 457
19,203. [A.n. 142S.] Dark-green : almost illegible. [Add.
ch. 341.]
mag . . , .
Great Seal of the Vicovitt', " ad Causas,"
MiCHIEL DURANT, Vicoiiite.
19.204. [a.d. 1430.] Dark-green : a fragment. About
l| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,672.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. FRANCE (MODERN) ;
2, 3, England, for Henry VI., King of France and
England. Above the shield a cross.
Legend wanting.
Cf No. 19,202, which this resembles, but from a different
matrix.
Counterseal of the Vicomti.
Jehan le Sac, Vicomte.
19.205. [a.d. 1440.] Dark-green : very indistinct, edge
chipi)ed. About \ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 459.]
An angel with expanded wings, holding before him two
shields of arms : dex., FRANCE (MODERN), sin., quarterly ;
I, 4, France (Modern) ; 2, 3, England, for Henry VI.,
King of France and England.
[ClontraftgiUu tig • roHjoma .....
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomte.
MiciilEL LE Poulletier, Keeper.
19,206. [a.D. 1448.] Dark-green : fine, imperfect at the
upper part. i~ in. [Add. ch. 17,237.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (ANCIENT). Betw. two lions
passant guardant, at the sides, and [probably a third over the
shield, now broken off] for HENRY VI., KiNG OF FRANCE
AND England. Two small sprigs of foliage at the foot of
the shield. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil panel.
6S : OBLIGACIONS : D€ LA VICONT6 : DG : ROVG . .
Cf. variants in D'Arcq. Nos. 4991, 4992.
Seal of the Vicomte de VEati.
GUILLAUME COULDREN,
Lieutenant of ROGIEK MUSTEL, Vicomte.
19,207. [a.d. 1432.] Dark -green : very imperfect. About
-J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3722.]
458 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms as described before, for HENRY VI.,
King of France and England, but from a different
matrix.
Legend obscure.
Bailliage of Rojien and Gisors.
Jehan Salvain, Chevalier, Bailli.
19,208. [a.d. 1429.] Dark-green : fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 1 104, 1105.]
0. A fleur-de-lis.
li. A fleur-de-lis.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 4648, a fleur-de-lis, counterseal of the Bailliage of
Gisors.
Bailliage of Rouen atid Gisors.
Raoul Boutellier, Bailli.
19,209. [a.d. 1430.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add.
ch. 11,678.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4, (FRANCE) (MODERN) ;
2, 3, England, for Henry VI., King of France and
England.
[roti)]omag ....
Seal of the Bailliage.
Jehan Salvain, Chevalier, Bailli.
19.210. [A.D. 1432.] Dark' green: a fragment. About
■I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 3723.]
A fleur-de-lis, bctw. two lions rampant of ENGLAND, for
Henry VI., King of France and England, facing
towards the fleur-de-lis, in the upper part, and an estoile and
a small flcur-dc-lis in the lower part of the field.
[;Jtgi]Uum • ba
19.211. [a.d. 1432.] Dark-green : a fragment. [Add. ch.
3724-]
This shows part broken away m the previous impression.
19.212. [a.d. 143S.] Dark-green : much injured by
pressure. [Add. ch. 3842.]
;£tginum • faalltbtr • votijo
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 4690, 4691.
FRANCE: LOCAL SEALS. 4S9
Captain of Roucit.
See Thomas de Beaufort, Duke of Exeter, etc., a.d. 1420.
Vol. II., p. 484, No. 7288.
Lcs Eslens cit la Ville et Diocese de Rouen.
Signets.
19,213, 19,214. [A.D. 1448.] Red : fragment. [Add. ch.
4046.]
(l.) The initial letter I and other devices.
(2.) Octagonal : a helmeted bust in profile to the 1.
♦ • ♦ • ylCi * • • •
Notaries Royal, or Tabelliotiage.
19,215. [a.d. 1667.] Wafer covered with paper before
impression. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6693.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (Modern). Ensigned with
a crown of five fleurs-de-lis in sight ; and bctw. the royal
initial L for Lou IS, ensigned with a crown, on the 1., and the
corresponding device, probably the numeral -XIV., on the r.
wanting.
ELLION . . . OVEN.
L'Ostel de la Salle aux Pucelles-lez- Rouen.
Gautier LE Sage, Master and Governor.
19,216. [a.d. 1382.] Red: fine, fragmentary. About I in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 6654.]
A fleur-de-lis, in a circular panel, enclosed in a quatrefoil,
having a device in each lobe, viz., at the top, an Agnus Dei,
City of Rouen, Modern Arms; cf D'Arcq, Nos. 57x9-
5722 ; on the r. the initial L; at the bottom, s ; that on the
1. wanting, probably contained the initial letter G. The
whole standing for G. Le Sage.
Legend broken away.
ROYE, in Picardy.
Seal of the Mayor and Jurats.
19,216*. [A.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a good but
chipped impression, en cuvette. 2| in. [cxxxv. 25.]
The Mayor, in his robe of office, the head bare, holding in
460 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
his r. h. a mace or bato7i with knots or buds along the stem.
On a horse pacing to the r.
^ SIGILLVM MAIORIS 6T IVRATORVM ROie.
D'Arcq, No. 5791, wit.i description of a counterseal, a lion passant,
contourtu'. and legend : + SGCRETVM SIGILLI COMVNie ROI6.
RUFFEY, in Burgtmdy.
Seal of the Village and its Dependencies.
19,217. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. Injured in the centre. \\ x ItV '"• [cxxiv. 53.]
Oval : a shield of arms : party per pale ; dex. quarterly ;
I, 4, a cross sarcellce ; 2, 3, an eagle displayed ; si7i. a bend
vivr^e. Ensigned with an open jewelled crown of three
strawberry leaves, alternated with two groups of three pearls
each.
RUFFEY • ET • D6PANDANCES.
Carved border.
ST. ANDRE-LE-DESERT,
ifi the Arrondissement of Mdcon, Burgundy.
Seal of the Pn'vott'.
19,218. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediasval
Antiquities. ^ in. [cxxiv. 48.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : Fr.\NCE
(Modern). Ensigned with a crown.
PREVOST^ « DE « SAINT * ANDRE.
Soc. de Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 340.
ST. AUBIN-CHAtEAU-NEUF, Town in Champagne.
Seal of the Mayoralty.
19,219. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Anti(iuitics. i ,J in. [cxxiv. 162.]
The Martyrdom of St. Albinus, the Patron Saint kneeling
to the 1., betw. two executioners. Overhead, a triiile-towered
castle.
S' ■ MAIORie • SCI' • ALBINI • CASTRI • NOV!.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 461
ST. BRISSON, in Nihre, or Nivernais.
Seal of the Justice of the Oidtelleuic. A.D. 178 1.
19.220. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdi^uval Antiquities.
l-rV X li in. [cxxiv. 4r.]
Oval : a shield of arms : sable, a bend. luisigncd with a
jewelled coronet of three large, and two smaller, pearls
arranged alternately. Behind the shield, two banner flags,
fringed at the edges. Below the shield, the pendant cross
of an Order. Motto on a ribbon over the coronet : —
TAM PURA QUAM ORIGO.
JUSTICE D6 LA CHATELNIE DE S' BRISSON.
. 1781 .
Cabled border.
ST. CALAIS {St. Kales), in Maine.
Seal of the Court, with Counterseal of the Chdiellenie.
19.221. [a.D. 1334.] Dark-green : only central part
remains. About l^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,899.]
p. A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruiscd by a
bend.
Legend wanting.
H. A smaller round counterseal. \ in. diam. A shield of
arms : as described in the obv.
* CONCTRASIGILLVJM ■ CASTeLLANIG.
ST. FLORENTIN, City of Champagne.
Seal of the Pn'vot^.
19,222. [a.D. 1343.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
li in. [cx.xvii. 201.]
A shield of arms : party per pale ; dex., Navarre, sin., a
bend cotised, Champagne, over all on a chief a triple-
towered castle, betw. two fleurs-de-lis. On wavy sprigs of
foliage with clusters of three berries each. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel ornamented with trefoiled countersunk
openings in the spandrils.
«: SIGILLVM • PRGPOSITVRe • DG • SANCTO ■ FLOR6NTINO.
Beaded borders.
D'.Xrcq, No. 4890, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
dated a.d. 1395.
ST. JEAN-D'ANGELY, Saicchaussie de.
See Saintonge.
462 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, in Burgundy.
Seal for Notarial Instruments. A.D. 1696.
19,223. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
i-i-V in. [cxxiv. 4.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : FRANCE
(Modern). Ensigned with a jewelled crown of five fleurs-
de-lis in sight. Across the field the inscription : EDIT • 1696.
ACTES ■ DES • NOT • DE • S^ • lEAN • G.
Carved border.
Soc. lie Sphrag. de Paris, torn, ii., p. 339.
ST. LO (?), City of Normandy.
Seal of the " Actes." A.D. 1 575.
19.224. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val Antiquities.
Indistinct, if in. [cxxiv. 94.]
A square banner or shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4, on a
chief, three mascles (?) ; 2, 3, five roundles in saltire.
SEAV • DACTES ■ DE • SAINCT ■ LEAV • 1575.
Beaded borders.
ST. MAIXENT, or MAIXANT, City of Poitoti.
Seal of Obligations for EDWARD,
Prince of Aquitaine and Wales,
Eldest Son ^Edward III., King of England.
19.225. [A.D. 1368.] Dark-green: fragmentary. About
\\ in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 217.]
0. On a wall of masonry, a shield of arms : party per pale ;
dex., England, sin., France (Ancient). VVith other
devices now broken.
attts • <i
R. Remains only, of a small countcrseal with an uncertain
design.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 4582.
ST. OMER {Sanctus Odomarus), in Artois.
Seal of the Bailliage.
Aleaume de Longpre, BaillL
19,226. [A.D. 1416.] Bronze-green : injured by pressure,
indistinct. I J in. [Add. ch. 12,509.]
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 463
p. A shield of arms : FRANCE (ANCIENT), a label of five
points in chief, for Artois. Above the shield, a demi-flcur-
de-lis ; at each side, an estoile of six points. Within a panel
of six lobes.
^ S' • BALLIVIG • SANCTI • ODOMARI.
K, A smaller round counterseal. i; in. diam. A fleur-de-lis.
«iCONT' SIGILLVM.
Sea/ of the CMtelain.
GUILLAUME DE FaUQUEMBERG.
19,227. [a.d. 121 1.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 26.]
The Chatelain, in armour, with hauberk, surcoat, helmet,
sword, and shield of arms : a fess or bar gemel. Riding
on a horse springing to the r. The arms of Fauquemberg
are : a fess.
[«> SI3GILL' CASTeLAI SCI AVDOMARI.
D'.\rcq, No. 5320, with description of a coiintcrsc.il : a shield of .irms :
as in the <?iJz/., and legend : ET DNI DE FALGOBERTO.
ST. QUENTIN, City in Picardy.
Second Seal of the Mayor and Jurats, " ad Cattsas"
or Municipality Seal.
19,228. [a.d. 1407.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About \\% in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 539.]
The Mayor, [with baton in the r. h.] riding on a horse
pacing to the 1. Behind him, two jurats or macebearers,
walking, holding maces or batons. Background replenished
with fleurs-de-lis. Within a carved and pointed panel of
eight lobes.
OR' • VI I • QVINT
D'Arcq, No. 5797, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
d.ated 1308, with legend : . . .MAIO . . . ATO INTINI AD CAS,
for " Sigillum Majoris et Juratorum ville Sancti Quintini ad Causas," and
with counterseal : a full-faced bust ; behind, two batons topped with
fleurs-de-lis, and legend : + CONTRASIGILLVM.
ST. RIQUIER, Town in Picardy.
Seal of the Commimio, or Municipality.
19,229. [a.d. i29l] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression. 2-J in. [cxxvii. 522, 523.]
464 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
G. The Mayor, a mace in his r. h., riding on a horse
galloping to the r.
[fii SnGILLVM • COMMVNIONIS ■ SCI ■ RICARII. »
R. A small round counterseal. i^ in. diam. Bust of the
Patron Saint, St. Richarius, full-face.
^ CAPVT • SCI • RICHARII.
D'Arcq, No. 579S.
SAINTONGE, or XAINCTONGE.
Scai of the Scncchansscc at La Rochclle.
19.230. [A.D. 1273.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
24- in. [cxxix. 696, 697.]
0. A large shield of arms, elegantly designed and pro-
portioned : France (Ancient). On a vine, which re-
plenishes the background of a carved six foil panel orna-
mented with small quatrefoil openings flanked with double
round-headed arches in the spandrils.
© S' • SeNeSCALLie : XANCTONGNSIS : APVD : RVP6LLA.
Beaded borders.
H. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. Four fleurs-
de-lis in cross, one, two, and one.
D'Arcq, No. 4696.
19.231. Another sulph. cast from a good but chipped im-
pression of the obv. only, [cxxix. 699.]
® S' • SeweSCALLie : XANCTONGNSIS : . . . . VP6LLA.
Seal of the St'nkhaussi'e at St. Jean-d' Angely.
19.232. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. ItV i"- [cxxvii. 261, 262.]
0. A saint, with nimbus, kneeling on a platform to the r.
in profile. Behind him, an executioner with uplifted sword,
his 1. h. towards the Saint's head. In the field six fleurs-
de-lis.
© S' SGNGSCALLie • XANCTON'.
APVD • SCM • lOH'eM • ANlGeRI]ACeN'.
R. A small round counterseal. ■ in. diam. A shield of
arms: FRANCE (IMODERN). Betw. three cstoilcs of six points.
D'Arcq, No. 4697.
Seal of the Seiu'chanssde at Parconl.
19.233. [a.D. 1292.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
I^ in. [cxxix. 698.]
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 465
On the waves, a tripled-towered castle, walls masoned ;
round-headed portal ; slopinsj stairway, embattled. In the
field on each side three fleurs-de-lis.
* 8' SeN€SCALLI6 • X[A]NCT • AP • PAR ....
D'Arcq, No. 4694 ; with description of a countcrseal : a triple-towered
castle, betw. two fleurs-de-lis and legend : CONTRAS ■ PACOLLI.
SAUMUR {Salviiirnvi), City in Aiijou.
Second Seal of the Court of the Count of Anjou " ad causas."
19.234. [a.D. 1303.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression. I A in. [c.x.xvii. 26, 26.]
0. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one
in pile, within a bordure, for AnjoU. Betw. two wyverns
addorsed.
[$•] COMIT • ANDeG ■ APD" • SALMVR ■ AD . . . S'.
R. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diain. A shield of
arms : as in the ohv. Betw. three estoilcs.
e« CONTRAS' • SALMVa • AD ■ CAS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 4601.
SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS, Town in Burgundy.
Seal of the Chancellerie Presidiale.
19.235. [i8th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \\ in. [c.xxiv. 21.]
A shield of arms : FRANCE (MODERN). Ensigned with a
crown royal.
CHANCELLERIE PRESIDIALLE DE SEMVR EN AVXOIS.
Carved border.
SENLIS {Silvanectum), City in the Isle of France.
Seal of the " Communia Silvatiectensis," or Municipality.
19.236. [a.D. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression, chipped at the edge. 2^ in. [cxxvii. 582.]
The Mayor, in armour, passant to the r., with hauberk of
mail, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, sword, and long convex
shield slung round the neck. Cf. the effigy of the Mayor of
Perigueu.x-Puy-Saint-Front, No. 19,182.
© SIGILLVM CONMVNIE SILVANECTENSIS.
Trisor, pi. ii., fig. 14 {obv. only) ; D'Arcq, No. 5801 ; with description
of a counterseal used at the same date, the initial letter s " Sdnestr^e
d'une demi-croix et cantonnde de deux ancres ou crochets ?"
VOL. V. 2 H
4^6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal used by the Bailliage.
19.237. [a.D. 1311.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression, i in. [cxxvii. 590.]
A shield of arms : in chief a crown with a group of three
pearls betw.' two demi-fleurs, in base a fleur-de-lis. Betw.
three sprigs of foliage.
. . GALL' . . . . • D€ LG • NV6V16 • DG LG • KO . . .
Very doubtful.
Jehan de Sampi, or Sempi, Bailli.
Secotid Seal.
19.238. [a.D. 1332.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, i^- in. [cxxvii. 589.]
In a rosace of eight points, elegantly carved, an oval
medallion, bearing a half-length figure of St. Louis, King of
France, turned slightly to the 1., with crown, sceptre fleur-de-
lise, and royal robes.
Legend betw. the points : —
* L6 _ • Se _ GL • _ • l€ _ HAN _ • DG _ SAM _ PI.
Tr^sor, pi. ii., fig. 13 ; D'Arcq, No. 5151.
STRASSBOURG {Chntas Argmtinensis), in Alsace.
Second Sccrctuyn of the City. A.D. 1632.
19,239. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. \\ in. [cxxxii. 45.]
The V'irgin Mary, crowned, draped as a Queen, in the r. h.
a sceptre, the Child on her knees. Seated on a throne with
semicircular projecting footboard, under a baldachin, and
drapery, or manteau looped up at the sides. In a niche of
the style of the renaissance, with a fleur-de-lis, the crest of the
cit\', upheld by two winged amorini, kneeling at the top of the
canopy. At her feet an ornamentallyjcarved shield of arms : a
bend, ClTV OF Stuassboukg ; supported by a dolphin and a
sphinx.
8 SECRETVM • CIVITATIS • ARGGNTINENSIS ■ 1632.
D'Arcq, No. 5454 ; Tr<!sor, pi. xiv., fig. 3.
TARASCON, City of Provence.
Leaden Bulla: of the " Consuls."
19,240. [a.D. 1231.] Leaden: a good impression, well
preserved. App. by strands of red and yellow silk, l-i in.
[xx.xviii. 161.]
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 467
0. The Castle or gate of the city, a triple-towered edifice,
with rectangular windows and side turrets. In the e.xcrgue,
the tarasque, or dragon, which, according to the popular local
tradition, was destroyed by Clovis, aided by his prayers
addressed to St. Martha, Patron Saint of the city and colle-
giate church, " on pretcndait que Clovis dtait venu pour
honorer cctte Sainte dans cette cglise, ct que les chanoines
posstl'daient le dragon qu'cUe dompta par ses pri^res."
SIGILLVM CONSVLVM TARASCONIS :
R. A representation of the Patron, Saint Martha, seated on
a cushioned bench-like throne, full-face, with nimbus, and
long cross, lifting up the 1. h.
* BeATA • MARTHA HOSPITA • XPI.
Tr^sor, pi. xi.x., fig. 10 {obv. only) ; D'Arcq, No. 5502, but the legend
of the rev. erroneously suggested to be " Sancta Martha hospitalis."
19.241. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,240. [cxiv. 97, 98.]
19.242. [a.d. 1 23 1.] Leaden : apparently a replica of the
previous No. 19,240. App. by strands of red and yellow
thread, [xlvii. 65.]
19.243. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 19,242. [cxiv. 99, 100.]
19.244. [a.d. 123 1.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression, [cxxvii. 618, 619.]
THOULOUSE (Tolosa), City in Upper Languedoc.
Court of tlie Vicar or Viguerie.
Second Seal.
19.245. [a.d. 1419.] Sulph. cast from an impression indis-
tinct in parts, i ;- in. [c.x.xvii. 627.]
A seme-de-lis, consisting of nine whole flowers, and parts
of others. ,
eC: S' : CVRie : VICARII : THOLOS6 :
D'Arcq, No. 4929.
TOUL {Tullum), City of Lorraine.
Seal of the University of Citizens, i.e. Municipality.
19.246. [.■\.D. 1300.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2.\ in. [cxxvii. 625.]
The " Stoning of St. Stephen the Protomartyr," treated in
2 II 2
468 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a bold and unconventional manner. The Saint, with nimbus
and a kind of crown of three points, kneeling in profile to the
1., with hands joined in prayer. Before him, a man casting a
stone with the r. h. uplifted behind him, holding up a fold of
his dress filled with stones. The background replenished
with estoiles.
© S' ■ VNI^SITAT • CIVIV- TVLL'M.
Beaded border.
Trhor, pi. xiii., fig. ii ; D'Arcq, No. 5705, with description of a
counterseal : a small tower with battlements and pointed roof, betw. two
estoiles, and legend . + C6CR6TVM.
19,247. Another sulph. cast of the obv. from a chipped
impression, [cx.xvii. 626.]
^ S' • VNI'IrSITAT . . I . . . . LL'M.
TOULON, City in Provence.
Seal of the Republic for the Marine.
19,248. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
It3sXI in. [cxxiv. 45.]
Oval : on a field-line or plain, a figure of LIBERTY, holding
in the 1. h. a long staff, on the top of which is set a Phrygian
cap, the r. h. rests on an anchor.
MARINE DE LA REP^ FRANC^
In the exergue : —
TOULON.
Provinces of TOURAINE and POITOU,
{Turonia et Pictavid).
Teodericus DE Galardone, Seneschal.
19.249. [a.d. 1219.] Dark-green: fine, fragments. About
2| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 11,218.]
0. Two eagles displayed, in pale, betw. as many flcurs-dc-
lis, one on each side.
.... a E • PITA.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-rV in. diam. A fleur-
de-li.s.
TOURNAY {Civitas Tornacensis).
Fourth Seal of the Commune of the City and Town.
19.250. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red scaling-
wa.x from a brass matrix cast from the original matrix. 2\ in.
[xliii. 12.]
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 469
A representation of a fortified city with outer walls, masoned,
and with six circular embattled towers in the wall, each with
pinnacle and flafj bearing a fleur-de-lis, portal, portcullis, and
central tower, embattled, with two storeys, each having a
window — on the top are three pinnacles the centre carrying a
cock, the external ones a flag as above : in the field are
sixteen fleurs-de-lis in allusion to the arms of FRANCE.
Within a cusped border or panel.
© SIGILLVM ; COMMVNie ; CIVITATIS : 6T
VILLG : TORNACeNSIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,750, with counterseaJ ; Trt'sor, pi. v., fig. 12.
TOURS {Turones), City of.
Seal of the Pn'vott'.
19,251. [a.D. 1324.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression. I a in. [cxxvii. 632, 633.]
0. A triple-towered castle, embattled, round-headed door-
way and windows. On top of each tower a fleur-de-lis.
* SIGILLVM PRGPOSITVRe TVRONeNSIS.
B. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diam. Design
similar to that of the obv.
© secRerv ■ pposixvRe • tvron.
D'Arcq, No. 4905 ; Trisor, pL xvii., fig. 6.
TOUSCHE-DAUBIGNY.
See JOUSSELMYERE.
VALEN9AY IN BERRY, Chastellenie of.
See Celles et Valencay.
VALENCIENNES, City of Flanders.
Seal " ad Causas."
19,252. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green, injured, imperfect. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 3218.]
A lion rampant, betw. two fleurs-de-lis, one on each side.
Within a rosace or cusped panel of eight lobes.
* LI • scavs • toes • cjAVses • oe • L6 ■ vilc •
De • vALeNCieN . . .
U'Aicq, No. 5551.
470 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
VALOGNES, or VALLOIGN, Town in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomtti
19,253. [a.d. 1439.] Bronze-green : a fragment. [Add.
ch. 3879.]
The design is uncertain.
. , f . m . . . a . . c «< He *<
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 4996, 4997.
VALOIS, in Picardy.
Seal of the BailUage.
19.254. [a.d. 1420.] Red : very imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 4346.]
0. Illegible. Perhaps a shield of arms.
R. A small round counterseal. A shield of arms :
Valois (?)
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 5167.
VALREAS, Town in Venaissin.
Seal of the Court.
19.255. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, ij in. [cxxiv. 30.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, FRANCE (MODERN)
in fess point a small roundle. Ensigned with a crown of four
fleurs-de-lis in sight.
CVRI/E ft VALREACI.
Carved border.
VARENNA {La Varenne, in the Dept. of Alaine-et- Loire})
J EH AN PaRNAUT, Pn'vdt.
19,256. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Media;val
Antiquities, l-Jf in. [cxxiv. 155.]
The legend of St. Martin dividing his raiment with a
beggar. Coarse workmanship. Background partially re-
plenished with pierced cinqucfoils.
4*! 8' * o fio ^ paniiiut " pvrponti « Dr bavrima o *<
Varenncs is the name of several ]ilaecs of importance in France, to
one of which this seal may possibly belong. Cf. also Varen, in Tarn-et-
Garonnc.
FRANCE: — LOCAL SEALS. 471
VASSY, or WAISSY ( Waisseium), Town in Champagne.
Seal of tlie Pn'vdtl
GOBIN DE SOUMEVOIRE,
al. GOBERS DE SOMMEVOIRE, Keeper.
19.257. [a.u. 1327.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 1} in. [cxxvii. Gy^, 679.]
0. A shield of arms : party per pale ; dex. NAVARRE, sin.
Champagne, on a chief three fleurs-de-lis. Background
replenished with sprigs of oak foliage. Within a carved panel
of eight points.
* s' PReposiTVRe » oe ■ wAsseio.
BL A smaller round countcrseal. |? in. diani. A shield
of arms : a bend betw. two mullets of six points, round-
pierced. Above the shield, an inverted trcfoiled branch of
foliage. Supporters two lions rampant.
* S' GOBIN ■ De • SOVM6VOIR6.
D'Arcq, No. 4911.
VENAISSIN, Comt^ of.
Leaden Bulla: of the Court of tlie Counts.
Raimund VI.
19.258. [.\.u. 1 192-1222?] Leaden, oxidised: very indis-
tinct. Originally app. to a document by crimson silk strands.
[xx.xviii. 162.]
p. The Count, in armour, with sword, helnjet, and shield,
riding to the 1. on a galloping horse.
S' RAIMVNDI TIS.
R. A cross of Toulouse, viz. a cross clech^e, vidt'e, and
pommctti'e.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 4608.
19.259. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,258, when in better state of preservation, [cxiv.
25. 26.]
Raimund VII.
19.260. [a.D. 1222- 1249.] Leaden: much oxidised.
l-iV '"• [xxxviii. 126.]
(l 5" • S ■ R. • COMITIS.
R. A cross of Toulouse.
* S' V6NAISSINI.
For description see next seal, No. 19,262.
4/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.261. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,260 when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
27, 28.]
19.262. [a.d. 1246.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression,
li in. [cxxix. 736, 737.]
0. The Count, in armour with sword, helmet and long
convex shield of arms : a cross of Toulouse ; — riding on a horse
pacing to the 1.
© S' • R. • COMITIS.
B. A cross of Toulouse.
SS S" V6NAISSINI.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Bulla of Raimond, Court of Toulouse, in D'Arcq. No. 4607, but
the legend of the rev. misread : VCNAISSII. Trhor, Sc. de Gr. Feudal.,
pi. XX., fig. 4.
19.263. Another leaden bulla corroded : very indistinct.
[xxxviii. 167.]
19.264. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,263 when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
93. 94-]
Leaden Bulla cf the Papal Court.
19.265. [a.d. 1305.] Leaden, very much oxidised : almost
illegible. l| in. [xxxviii. 164.]
0. The head of St. Peter, the Apostle, couped at the neck,
turned slightly to the 1.
S> SIGILLVM : DOMINI : PAP€.
B. Two keys, emblems of St. Peter, crossed in saltire,
handles downwards.
©IN COMITATV VeNAYSINI.
Beaded borders.
Nouveau Trdite de Diplomatique, torn, iv., p. 313 ; Valbonnais, Hist.
de Dauphin^, pi. 3, fig. I ; Trc'sor, pi. xxiv., No. 9.
19.266. Copper electrotypes of the obi', and rev. of
No. 19,265 when in much better preservation, [cxiv. 3, 4.]
Another Type.
19.267. [14th cent.] Leaden, very much oxidised,
[xxxviii. 165.]
Similar to that described in No. 19,265, but from a different
matrix.
Inner borders beaded.
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 473
19.268. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,267 when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 5, 6.]
Another Type.
19.269. [14th cent.] Leaden, very much oxidised : almost
illegible. I'i in. [xxxviii. i66.]
Similar to that described in No. 19,265, but from a different
matri.x.
19.270. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,269 when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 7, S.]
VERDUN, City in Armagnac, or Gascony.
Seal of the University, i.e. Municipality.
19.271. [a.d. 1242.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I||- in. [cxxvii. 661.]
The principal gate of the city, an embattled wall, masoned,
and with round-headed portal, flanked with two embattled
towers with narrow round-headed windows.
fii SIGILLVM : VNIV6RSITATIS VGRDVU.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5563, with description of a counterseal : a cross of
Toulouse, and legend: + SIGILLVM VNIVeRSITATIS V6RDVNI ;
'Irhor, pi. XV., fig. 1, from an impression attached to a document dated
A.D. 1343.
VERDUN.
Seal of t/ie Official of the Court.
19.272. [a.d. 1322.] Uncoloured : a fragment. [Add. ch.
13,456.]
0. Broken away, except part of a letter of the legend.
B, A small round counterseal. I in. diam. A rose of six
leaves.
.... SIGILL
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 7050.
VERMANDOIS, in Picardy.
Second Seal of the Bailliage, at Laon.
19,273. [a.d. 1290.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression. I'- in. [cxxvii. 664, 665.]
0. A shield of arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one.
474 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Within the doorway of an elaborately designed gothic castle
or gate.
S' • BALLlVie • VlROMeTi • APVD • LAVD
[CJGNSmiTVTVM.
R. Three fleurs-de-lis. Within a carved trilobe or trefoiled
panel, with sprigs of foliage in the spandrils.
fii 9TS • BALLIVI6 • VIROMGN • APD • LAVD.
D'Arcq, No. 4717.
VERNEUIL {Vernolhoti), Town in Normandy.
Seal of the Conimu7na Coiicelli, i.e. Concilii.
19,274. [a.d. 1228.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2\ in. [cxxvii. 666.]
A lion passant.
© SIGILL' : COMMVNIG : C[ONC36LLI : VeRNOLII. .
Trhor, pi. viii., fig. 13 ; D'Arcq, No. 5725.
i
VERNON-SUR-SEINE,
Town in Nortnandy, near Gisors.
Second Seal of the Obligations of the Privoti.
PlERRES LE Roy, Keeper.
19,275. [a.d. 1439.] Dark-green: fragment. About \\ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 196.]
Only the trilobe, or trefoiled panel, remains.
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 4916, 4917.
VIENNE, City in Daupkigtiy. A.D. 1494.
19,276. Recent impressions in red sealing-wax from the
matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
3J- in. [cxxiv. 198, 199.]
0. A shield of arms, couch^: quarterly ; i, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, a dolphin hauriant embowed, DAUrillGNV.
Suspended by a buckled strap to an eradicated tree. Sup-
porters, two dolphins.
d VieNNA X CIVITAS J SANCTA \ MARTIRVM
SANGVINe \ DeOlCATA.
B. The Virgin Mary, crowned, draped in long flowing
dross, seated on an altar, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-dc-lisc ;
the Child standing on her 1. knee, and holding a small ili)li)hin
in allusion to the arms of DAUnilGNY. Background, jxirty
FRANCE : — LOCAL SEALS. 475
per pale, dex. sem^-de-Hs, for FRANCE (ANCIENT), sin. ermine,
for Bretaune.
* J 6T { NOVA \ PROGeNieS J CCLO {a dolphin)
DIMITTITVR J ALTO ^1 J4j9{45
Virg., Bucol. Eel., iv. 7.
DAUPHINS OP VIENNOIS.
See Meulan, Barony of.
VILLENEUVE LES SOISSONS, or
VILLENEUVE ST. GERMAIN,
Suburb of Soissons, in L'Isle de France.
Seal of the Mayoralty.
19.277. [iSth cent.] Recent impres.sion in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I| in. [cxxiv. 109.]
A long cross pattee, enfilcd with the initial letter s. Betw.
two fleurs-de-lis, one at each side. In the field a rose flower
slipped and leaved on the r. h. side under the fleur-de-lis,
and three sprigs of foliage.
X ztt\ 'lit 'Is. X xnmit X tit X btllfncufut }
If? ; foiffoB {
Beaded borders.
VIRE, Town in Normandy.
Seal of the Obligations of the Vicomti.
19.278. [a.D. 1438.] Dark-green : very imperfect, indis-
tinct. About \'\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 441.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
round-headed portal ; with other devices now destroyed.
Legend wanting.
19.279. [a.D. 1437.] Dark-green ; only a small fragment
of the upper part of the castle. [Add. ch. 1 1,971.]
WASSEIUM, in Chaynpag7ie.
See Vassy.
XAINCTONGE, Province; XANCTONENSIS, Senescallia.
See Saintongk.
476 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
YilVRE-LE-CHATEL, Town in OrUannois.
Seal of the Prt'vot^.
LiGiER DE Nacelles, Keeper.
19,280. [A.D. 1358.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
pression. i\ in. [cxxvii. 680, 681.]
p. A shield of arms : France (Ancient), with a label of
three points in chief over all. Betw. a fleur-de-lis on the dcx.
and a triple-towered castle on the sin. Within a rosace,
ornamented with pairs of slipped leaves springing from some
of the cusped points.
. . . €L • D . . . . PRev e Le chas . . .
R. A smaller ronnd counterseal. |^in. diam. Similar design
to that of the obv. The rosace omitted. Foliage in the back-
ground.
* 9TR6S • D' • LA • PReVOSTG ■ D'YeVRE • L€ • CHAST6L.
D'Arcq, No. 4920.
UNCERTAIN SEALS.
-EVE-LE-VICOMTE.
Great Seal of tlie Obligations of the Ch&tellenie.
19.281. [14th cent] Bronze-green ; fine, chipped, i^in.
[xxxix. 78.]
0. A shield of arms : three chevrons. Within a pointed
trefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils. Each point is accompanied outside by two mullets
of five points, each bctw. two smaller stars.
«? L6 G[R]ANT • S • D6S ■ OBLIG
. . . ev€ • L€ ■ VlSTe.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \ in. diam. Same design
as on the obv. over the shield a rose. Each point betw. two
small roses.
19.282. Another, legend broken away, [xxxix. 79.]
Barony of f
19.283. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediceval
Antiquities. \\ in. [cxxiv. 1 31.]
An angel, full-face, with open wings, holding before him a
shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, within a
bordure charged with eight roundles, for Alenqion.
SIGILLV ■ BAR0N16 ■ D€ • SeQONIO *<(0
Beaded border.
The salient parts of the design appear to have been
retouched.
Seal for the Contracts of an uncertain Chdtellenie.
19.284. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matri.x in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \^ in. [cxxiv. 61.]
4/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : quarterly ; in the first quarter a lion
rampant. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
S • au • contras • Uc • la • cJjatcllmit • S
Cabled borders.
Seal of the Contracts de la Coiir.
19,285. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept. of British and Mcdia;val
Antiquities. I-V in. [cxxiv. 88.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4, four fusils in fess betw.
six annulets, three in chief, three in point ; DiNANT, 2, 3,
ermine three bars. On arabesque foliage.
The bearings of the 1st and 4th quarters are found on a
seal of Charles de Dinant, Sire de Montafilant, in
Bretagne, D'Arcq. No. 2023 ; A.D. 1380.
S • DcB • contract? • Be la court flc Icon (?)
An Uncertain Town.
Seal for the Contracts.
19,286. [15th cent.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
About i^ in. when perfect [cviii. 14.]
0. A lion passant ; betw. two palm-branches, one above,
one below.
SIGILLVM -co ... . ORT . . .
B. A smaller counterscal. |^ in. diam. A fleur-de-lis, betw.
two pellets. In an annulus, with a boss at the top, and another
at the base.
+ SIGILLA ■ COM . . 6 . . . OR . . . . IS . . T . (0
Contracts of a Toivn.
19,287. [15th cent.] Recent impre.ssion in red sealing-
wax from the matrix in the Dept of Brili.sh and Media-val
Antiquities. ^ in. [cxxiv. 42.]
A shield of arms : France (Modern), with a pellet or
roundle betw. them, probably not intended to be an heraldic
difference. Betw. two groups of three jjcllets each above,
antl a pellet at each side of the shield. In a beaded trilobe
or trefoilcd panel, having, in the cusps outside, the initial
letters :—%, CT. i«.
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
GERARD ADEMAR, Lord of Montcil, Dauphmy.
Leaden Bulla.
19.288. [a.d. 1198.] Leaden, very much oxidised. i| in.
[xxxviii. 146.]
0, To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, helmet,
sword, and shield of arms : three bends, AdHEMAR DE
MONTEIL. Horse springing.
K. Legend in five horizontal lines, separated by four
beaded lines.
S' : Ge_RALDI : A_DeMARll :_DNI : MON_TILII :
Beaded borders.
19.289. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,288, when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 17, 18.]
GERALD AEMAR, al. G:6rARD ADEMAR,
Lord of Monteil.
Leaden Bulla.
19.290. [i2th cent] Leaden, very much corroded. \\ in.
[xxxviii. 145.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with fringed surcoat, conical
helmet, spear, and long convex kite-shaped shield. Horse
pacing.
Legend on the field : — •
MATEYS ME FeCIT.
R. Legend in four horizontal lines : —
: SIGII LVM Ge_RALDI A_eMARI.
D'Arcq, No. 1133.
480 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.291. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,290, when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 19, 20.]
GUIGO ADZEMAR, Lord of Monteil.
Leaden Bulla.
19.292. [a.d. 1254.] Leaden, very much oxidised, i^ in.
[xxxviii. 147.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, helmet
crested with three plumes, sword and shield of arms : a cross
of Toulouse, AdhIiMAR. Horse springing.
R. Legend in five horizontal lines separated by four
parallel lines.
S' GVI_GOIS : AD_ZeMARIl_ ! DNI : MO_TILII.
Beaded borders.
19.293. Copper electrotypes from the ol>v. and rc7'. of
No. 19,292, when in a much better state of preservation,
[cxiv. 35, 36.]
HUGUES ADZEMAR, Lord of Monteil.
Leaden Bulla.
19.294. [13th cent.] Leaden, very much corroded, i-i-in.
[xxxviii. 148.]
p. To the 1. In armour with spherical helmet, sword, and
convex shield of arms : a cross of Toulouse, Adiii5;m.\R DE
Monteil, of Dauphiny.
li. Legend in five horizontal lines separated by four
parallel rows of beaded lines : —
•: S' : HV_GONIS i A^DZeMARI_l : DNI ; MO--TILII.
Beaded borders.
19.295. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,294, when in a much better state of preservation.
[cxiv. n, 38.]
HUGUES ADEMAR, Lord of Monteil.
{Perhaps same person as the last.)
19,296. [i3lh cent.] Leaden, very much oxidised.
[.\.x.xviii. 149.]
0. To the 1. In armour, witli n.U-U)p[)ecl helmet, sword,
FRANCK: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 481
and sliicld of :inns : a cross of Toulouse, Al)Hl':.\IAR 1)1':
MoNTKiL. Horse springing;'.
It. Legend in four liori/.ontal lines, sei)ar,ited by three
parallel lines or strokes : —
S'-_VGONIS— ADeMARI DUJI : MOTI Lll :
Beaded borders.
19,297. Co[)per clcctroty|)cs of ilic olr,', aiul rr:\ of
No. 19,296, when in a better state of preservation. |cxiv.
39. 40.]
LAMBERT ADHEMAR.
See Lambert, Lord of Montkil.
RAOUL, Lord ^/ AILLY.
See Raoul de Clermont.
HUMBERT, Gw«/^/ALBON.
See Humbert II., Dauphin (^/ Viknnols, etc.
JEAN, Count r/ ALBON.
See Jean II., Dauphin of ViENNUlS, etc.
CHARLES, Count of ALENgON.
See Charles, Count of Valois, etc.
CHARLES, Cb/^w/r/ALEN^ON.
See Charles II. of Valois, Count, etc.
PIERRE, Count r/ ALEN9ON, [B/ois], and Chartres.
Fifth soil ^y LtiULS IX., King of the French ; ob. A.U. 1283.
19,298. [a. I). 1 27 1.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3 in. [cx.\i.x. 6.]
VOL. V. 2 1
482 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, flowing; sur-
coat, vizored helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
galloping, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the (i) shield and (2) caparisons are: (i) FRANCE (Modern),
within a bordure ; — (2) seme-de-lis, FRANCE (Ancient),
within a bordure.
Ss S' : PETRI • FILII ReGIS : FRANCOR' : COMITIS •
AL6NCONIS ■ Z • CARNOT.
Beaded borders ; the inner border is formed of three
concentric circles.
Trt'sor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pi. v., fig. 5 {ob^K only). D'Arcq, No. SS6,
with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms as in the obv. and
legend :
+ CONTRAS' ■ P€TRI ■ FILII : REGIS • FRANCOR.
RAIMOND, Count of hlSSni'S..
See Raimond Pelet, Cotcnt, etc.
CHARLES, Count of A.J!iZO\i.
See Charles, Count ^y Valois, etc.
GIRALDUS AMICI, Lord of Castello Novo :
Castclnau, in LmigucdociJ)
Leaden Bulla.
19.299. [13th cent.] Leaden, injured by pressure : indis-
tinct. About I J in. [.Kxxviii. 138.]
^J. To the r. In armour, with luuiberk, surcoat, flat-topjicd
helmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are illegible.
* S' Dl * AMICI..
H. A triple -towered castle, masoned, and embattled, with
round-headed portal.
* S' DOMMiNl * *
Beaded borders.
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 1644-1646.
19.300. Coiijier electrotypes from the obv. and i-ev. of
No. 19,299. [cxiv. 31, 32.]
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 4S3
DREUX D'AMIENS, C/ievaHcr,
Lord cf I'iiiiicourt, or I'ii^'iiacoiirt, in Picardy.
19,301. [a.d. 1274.] Siil[)h. casts from ;i <^ood inipiX'ssiDii,
cd^c chipped. 2; in. [cx.\i.v. 14, 15.]
\). To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet with fan-plume, sword and shiekl of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. 1 he armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : three chevrons vair, AMIENS.
Sj S' DROGONIS : DC : AMBIANIS : DNI : VINACVRTIS :
It. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as in the obv. On u tree. Betw. two sprigs of foliage
and flowers.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11 70.
HUMBERT, Count r/ ANDRIA.
See Humbert II., Dauphin of Viennols, etc.
BERNARD D'ANDUSIA, ^r ANDUZE, of Bas Langucdoc.
Leaden Bulla.
19.302. \circa A.D. 1077.] Leaden : indistinct, i^ in.
[x.x.xviii. 133.]
0. To the I. In armour, with conical helmet, sword and
long convex shield. Horse galloping.
$• BHARDI D' AUDVSIA.
R. To the 1. In costume of the chace, with round cap.
Blowing a horn held in the 1. h., thrusting with the r. h. a
long spear through a wild-boar under the horse.
S' B'MARDI DE AMDVSIA.
Beaded borders.
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 11 87, 1188.
19.303. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of No.
19,302. [c.xiv. II, 34j
BERNARD D'ANDUSIA, ANDUZE, or AMDUSIA.
Son of Berxaro |)'AM)U/.i-:, " Beimrz d'Andnsa,
fits d'Azalaia" of Alest, Bas Languedoc.
19.304. [a.d. 1220] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression, chipped at the edge. 2f in. [cxxi.x. 17, 54.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with conical helmet, sword, and
shield of arms : a lion rampant. Horse pacing.
i^ SIGI .... RNADI DE AMDVSIA.
2 12
484 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
li. To the r. In costume of the chace, with round cap.
Blowing a horn held in tlie 1. h. ; thrusting w illi the r. h. a
long spear through a wild boar under the horse.
§5= SIGILLVM BERNADI DG AMDVSIA.
D'Arcq, No. iiSS.
HUGUES, Ctf««/(^ANGOULEME.
See HuGUES DE LUSIGNAN, Count, etc.
ARTHUR, Count of KTliSO'U .
See Dukes of Bretagne.
CHARLES, Count of K^ZOXi,
Count and Marquis of Provence, and Count of Forcalquier,
brother of St. Louis, and son of King Louis VIII.
19.305. [A.D. 1295.] Sulph. ca.st from an indistinct im-
pression. 3^ in. [c.xxix. 348.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, .sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : scmd-de-lis, within a bordurc charged
with triple-towered castles.
© S' • KAROLI : FILM : REGIS : FRAN'C : GOMITIS : ANDGG :
This Charles was also king of Sicily and Naples, and king
of Jerusalem.
D'Arcq, No. 340, from an example appended to a deed dated A.n.
1253, with description of a countcrseal : a sliicld of arms : paly,
Trovence, and legend: + COMeS 6T MARCH PVINC GT COM6S
FOLGALQVieR . See ne.\t No.; Trdsor Sc. dcs Gr. Feudal., pi. vi.,
fig. 4 {obv. only).
Counterseal.
19.306. [A.D. 1253.] Sulph. cast from a good example.
2 in. [cK-vix. 1 8.]
A shield of arms : paly, or four pales, PROVENCE.
t'S GOMeS • 6T • MARGH • l>VIHG • €T • GOMeS • FOLGALQVER'.
D'Arcq, No. 340, counlerseal.
GEOFFREY, Count of K^iOM.
5^<? Geoffrey Plantagenet. etc.,
Vol. II., p. 336, No. 6317.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 485
HAMELINE (/ANJOU.
Sm IIa.mei.inic 1'lantagenet.
HENRY, CoiaU 0/ AN J OU, a/fcrw. IlKNKY II.,
King of England.
See Vol. II., p. 337, Nos. 6320-6322.
HENRY, Count of Anjou or the ANGEVINS.
Sec Henry II., King of England, etc.,
Vol. I., pp. 10-13, Nos. 55-78.
Sec Henry, son of Henry II., King of England, etc..
Vol. I., p. 13, No. 79.
HENRY, C^««/ ^/ AN JOU.
See Henry III., King of England, etc..
Vol. I., pp. 15-17, Nos. 100-118.
JOHN, Connt of ANJOU.
See John, King of England, etc.,
Vol. I., p. 15, Nos. 91-99.
JEAN, Count ^/ ANJOU.
See Jean of France, Duke, etc.
LOUIS I., Duke of ANJOU and Tonraine,
Count of 3Iaine, Lord of Guise, Peer of France.
Second son of JOHN, King of Prance.
19,307. [a.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 41 in. [c.\.xix. 25.]
To the r. In armour, uitii hauberk, surcoat of arms,
helmet crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword, and shield of arms.
Horse spriiiyiny, armorially caparisoned and with fan plume.
486 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The armorial bearings of the coat, shield and caparisons are :
France (Ancient) within a bordure, Anjou. Background
diapered with a quatrefoiled reticulation, containing in the
spacings an eagle rising, a lion sejant guardant, and a cross
betw, four slipped flowers springing from the crossing of the
arms thereof, alternately arranged.
Stg ; ILttUouirt : Jftlii : llrgis : rt : |)ar
ct : Oni : J3t : Gunfia.
Carved borders.
D'Arcq, No. 341, with description of a countcrseal : a shield of anns,
as in the oh'. Within a rosace, and with legend : COTRAS ■ LVDOVICI,
REGIS • . . . . FILll • DVCIS -A COIT ■ CeNOMAM ; Trdsor,
Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pi. vi., fig. 5 {pbv. only).
This Louis was also King of Naples, Sicily and Jerusalem,
and Count of Provence.
RICHARD, Cottnt 0/ ANJOU or the ANGEVINS.
See Richard I., Ki>ig of Eug/aiui, etc.,
Vol. I., pp. 13, 14, Nos. 80-90. (Two types.)
GAUTHIER DE ANNAPES, ASNAPIA, or NAPIS,
of Flanders, Chevalier.
19,308. [a.D. 1236.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 39.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, and shield of arms ; a lion rampant. Horse
galloping.
® SIGILLVM WALTERI D[E : AISNAPIA.
D'Arcq, No. 1193, from an imperfect impression attached to a deed
dated \.\i. 1244 ; with description of a comiterseal : a shield of arms, as
above described, and legend : + CLAVIS SIGILLI.
ARTHUR, Duke of AQUITAINE.
See Dukes of Bketagne.
EDWARD, Duke r/ AQUITAINE.
Sec I'.UWARIJ I , King of E/igiatid, etc.,
Vol. I., pp. 19, 20, Nos. 132-146.
See Edward II., Kiug of England, etc.,
Vol. I., p. 21, No.s. 147-159.
See Edward III., King of England, etc..
Vol. I., pp. 21-24, 26-2S, No.s. 160-182, 210-223. (Five types.)
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 487
EDWARD, Z;///cw/ AQUITAINE, etc., A.U. 1325.
afterw. Euward III., King oj England,
SccVoV II., p. 335. No. 6316.
EDWARD, Z'Wwf^ ^)/ AQUITAINE.
See Edward, /•/-/wc^c/ Aquitaine and Wales,
Vol. II., pp. 221, No. 5551.
HENRY, Z?«X:vf//'//^AQUITAINIANS.
See Henry II., King of England, etc..
Vol. I., pp. 10-13, Nos. 55-78.
HENRY, Duke of AQUITAINE.
See Henry III., King of England, etc,
Vol. I., pp. 15-19, Nos. 100-13L (Four types.)
JOHN, Duke ^/AQUITAINE.
5^^ John, King of England, etc. Vol. I., p. 15, Nos. 91-99.
RICHARD, D}ike of the AQUITAINIANS.
See Richard I., King of England, etc..
Vol. I., pp. 13, 14, Nos. 80-90. (Two types.)
GUILLAUME L'ARCHEVEQUE, Seigneur de Partenay,
\jn J'oiton], de Voiivent, de Taillebonrg, et de Motitfoj-t.
19,309. [a.d. 1271.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2% in. [cxxvli. 487.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, crested
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned and crested. The armorial bearings uf the shield
and caparisons are : barruly, a bend. The crest is indistinct.
* S' : GVILLI : AR6P1 : DUII : .PTH' : VOLVeTI : TAILL6B' :
6T : MOTIS •. FORTIS :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 3166, with de-rcriplion of a countcrsea! : a sliield of arms,
as described in the oliv., and legend : + COHTRA SIGILLVM ;•
488 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JEAN, Lord of ATL-LAY .
See Jean de Chalon.
Gi^RAUD v., Coi/ni </ ARMAGNAO, and Fezensac,
or Fczcnsagiict.
19,310. [a.d. 1273.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
SRiii. 2\ in. [cxxix. 32.]
To the 1. In armour, witli hauberk, surcoat, helmet or
plated bonnet, sword chained, and sliield of arms. The r. leg
of the rider is delineated in front of the liorse's neck. Hor.se
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons arc : a lion rampant, ARMAGNAC.
* 9' : G : COMITIS : ARMANIACI : GT : F6 CI.
D'Arcq, No. 346 ; Trilsor, Sc. lics Gr. Fcudat., pi. xxxi., fig. 5.
JEAN I., Count ^/ARMAGNAC, Fezensac, and Rodois,
Viconitc of LoHDiagnc and Awjilar.
Second Seal.
19.311. [a.d. 1360.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. About 3] in. when perfect, [cx.xix. 33.]
p. To the r. In armt)ur, with hauberk, surcoat of arms,
crowned helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse s[)ringing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons arc: quarterly; four lions rampant, Akmag-
NAC. Background diajiered lozengy, with a small leaf or
flower in each interstitial space.
S: • IGHCIS :] ARMC6NIA3CI : [F6Ze)NCIACl : CGT : RVTHGNe
COMITIS.
K. A smaller round counterseal. I|in. diam. A shield of
s.xm&, penc/u' : Armagnac, as in the obv. Crest on a helmet,
out of a crown a plume or aigrette. Supporters two dcmi-
Saracens. Within a carved and pointed ciuatrefoil panel.
S' lOH' COITIS ARMAN FCZEN Z RVTH VIC L60M Z ALTIVIL.
D'Arcq, No. 74S.
DANIEL, Avout' of ARRAS, Lord of Bcthinte.
19.312. [a.i>. 1223.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxix. 103, 104.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
cap-shaped helmet, sword and shield of arms, five bends {nn
cotici', D'Arccj). Horse springing.
fii SIGILL' DANI£L' ATTB' • ADVOCAT • tT • BfeT • DNI.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 489
R. A smaller round countcrseal. i|in. diam. A shield of
arms uf early shape, as described in the ol>v.
* S6CR6TVM - weVM.
D'Arcq, No. 377.
GUILLAUME, AvoiW of ARRAS.
Lord of Hithuue and TcycDioiuL:
19.313. [13th cent.] Darl< ^reen : ori<j;inally fine, now im-
perfect. About 2'- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 1^. 30.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, hehiiet,
pryck-spur, sword with pattern of damascening along the
blade, and shield of arms : si.x bends {nn cotict'), over all two
barrulets. Horse sprinj^iiig.
SIGIL OCA . . [TJEREMVDE.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i ^ in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
■^ SECRETV • WILL' • ADVOCATI.
19.314. Sulph. casts from the cbv, and rev. of No. 19,313.
[D. C, E. 234, 235.]
19.315. Sulph. cast from the rev. of No. 19,313. [D. C, E.
23G.J
CHARLES, Count Palatine r;/ ARTOIS.
Scd Charles, Duke of Bur(;unuy, etc.
PHILIPPE, Count Palatine of ARTOIS, ete.
6cc riiiLU'i'E Le Hardi, Duke of IJuRGUNDY, etc.
ROBERT II., Count (/ARTOIS or Arras, ob. A.D. 1302.
19,316. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3i in. [cxxix. 35.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, helmet conical
and truncated, sword, shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caprisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons arc; scme-dc-lis, FRANCE (Ancient), in chief
a label of three points each charged with as many castles,
Aktois.
* sigillvm i r0b6rti : comitis 1 attr6bat6nsis *<
Beaded border.
Tresor, Sc. des Gr. Fcuiiat., pi. vi., ti;^. 3 ; D'Arcq, No. 357, with
dubcription of a couiitcrsi:al ; .1 bluLld of ariiib : Akiuis.
490 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GAUTHIER D'ASNAPIA.
See Gauthier d'Annapes.
CHARLES, Lord of AST.
See Charles, Coufit of Orleans, etc.
I
BERNARD ATTON, son i^/ BERNARD Atton ;
Vicomte de A' hues, "Vicecomcs Neinaiisi'iisis et Agathensis!^
19,317. [a.D. 12 14.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
21 in. [cxxix. 40, 41.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet, sword, pryck-spur, and long convex shield of
arms. Horse pacing. The armorial bearings appear to be :
four chevrons, or chevronelly.
^ SIGILL'M : BE : ATONIS : VICG : COMITIS.
R. Similar representation to that of the obv., but instead of
the sword in the r. h. a lance flag in the 1. h.
* SIGILL'M : B : ATONIS : VI^ECOMITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 763.
HUGUES TAGON OF AUBIGNY.
See HUGUES Tacon, etc.
AUGI COMES.
See Counts ofF.XS.
AURASICffi Princcps.
See RalMUND DE Baux, Prince of Orange.
DAUPHIN, C(;//;//^/AUVERGNE.
See Dauphin, (Tw/W ^/Clermont, etc.
ROBERT, Co««/o/AUVERGNE.
See RoiiERi', C(«/«^(?/ Boulogne r?W Auvercne.
ROBERT, (TrwM/^/AUVERGNE.
Se4 Robert, Count (/Clermont, etc
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 49I
JEAN, Z)//,{v,/AUVERGNE.
See J KAN, Duke of Bekri and AUVERGNE.
JEAN, / 'icomte of AUVILAR.
See Jean, Count ^ Armagnac, etc.
JEAN, Count of AUXERRE.
Sec Jean de Chalon, etc.
HUGUES D'AUXY, " Domiinis de Aisiaco."
19,318. [a.d. 1230,] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct, impression. 24 in. [cxxix. 50.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberl-:, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse galloping. The
armorial bearings of the shield are apparently : chcquy, two
barrulets.
S: S' HVGONIS DNI De AISIACO
D'Arcq, No. 1259, with description of a countcrsenl : a shield of arins,
as dcstribcd above, and legend : fi> S' HVGONIS DNI De AISIACO.
HENRI D'AVAUGOUR, of Bretagne.
19,319. [a.d. 1 23 1.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxix. 51, 52.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are: a chief, AVAUtioUR. In the fore-
ground, below the horse, a branch of foliage.
® • S' • HeNR * ICI D€ AVAVGOR.
U. A smaller round counterseal. il in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv.
* SVB • M60 • SCVTO : esT • MeVM • S6CReTVM.
D'Arcq, No. 1260.
BERTRAND, Count of h^TS^lAAt^O.
See BertRAND, Lord of BaUX.
492 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GAUTIER D'AVESNES, Count of Blois, husband of
Margukkite de Champagne,
heiress (/Thibaut, Count of Blois.
19,320. [a.d. 1228.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
slightly chipped. 3 in. [cxxix. 1 14, 115.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : bendy
of six, Avesnes. Horse springing.
ii:- SIGILL' WALTGRI : DOMINI : 06 : AV6SNIS : COMITIS :
BLeSGNSlS.
II. A smaller round counterseal. i^^ in. diam. A shield
of arms of early shape, as described in the obv.
© CLAVIS : SIGILLI.
D'Arcq, No. 960 ; Trt'sor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pi. xi., fig. I.
JEAN D'AVESNES, son ^/MARGUERITE d'Avesnes,
Countess of Flanders and Hai?iaiclt.
Seco)ui Seal.
19,321. [A.n. 1526.] Sulph. cast from a good, somewhat
chi]ipcd, impression. 3 in. [cxxxi. 67.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and capa-
risons are : a lion rampant, FLANDERS.
«H S' lOH'IS : De ; AVeSUI : FILM FLANDRI6 6T HAYOH.
COMITISSe.
Beaded borders.
The legend of the seal probably owes its peculiar language
to the fact that Jean d'Avesnes was the son of Bouchard
d'Avesnes, Archdeacon of Laon, ami Marguerite, Countess of
Manders. The marriage was annulled by the Roman Court,
but the Pope legitimatized this son.
Trhor, Sc. dcs Gr. Fciidat.. pi. viii.. Til,'. 5 ; D'Aici], No. 626, wiih
description of ;i counterseal : a sliield of amis ; Fl.ANDKRS, anil legend :
+ CLAVIS SIGILLI.
JEAN, ZrW^/ AVESNES.
^tt'jEAN DE ClI.VriLLON, CclDlt of V>\X)\'>, ctc.
FRANCE : — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 493
EDOUARD I, Count of BAR.
19,322. \ciii. A.D. 1330.] Sulph. cast from a chipjicd
impression. 3 in. [D.C., F. 159.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
crested with a wyvern or dragon, sword, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial
bearings of the shield and caparisons are : cruzily fitch)', two
bars or parrs (fish), Bar. Inner border engrailed with (leury
cusps.
M : eOVARDI : [COMIITIS : D6 MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 804, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms :
B.\R. Within a rosace, and legend: + CONTRAS ■ COMITIS : D6 :
BARRO.
JEAN DE BAR, Chevalier, brother of HENRI III.,
CoiDit of Bar-lc-Duc, son of Count TlliBAUT II.
19,323. [a.d. 1304] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 1 J in. [cxxix. 59.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, ar-
morially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are: BAR (see No. 19,322) within a bordurc
engrailed.
. . OH'IS • MILITIS : FIL' : COMITIS
D'Arcq, No. 802, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as in the olrv., and legend : + S6CR6TVM • M6VM.
THIBAUT II., Count of BAR-LE-DUC.
Second Counterseal.
19,324. [a.d. 1272.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I-i- in. [cxxix. lOi.]
A shield of arms : crusily fitchy, two bars or parrs (fish)
addorsed, Bar.
® S' ■ SeCRETI • COMITIS • BARRI • DVCIS.
D'Arcq, No. 797, with description of the obv. : an equestrian figure
with the background seme of crosslets for Bar, and legend : S' • TH60-
BALDI : COMITIS : BARRI : DVCIS.
ANTOINE, Dulr of BAR.
See Antoine, Duke of Cai.ahria, etc.
494 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JEAN DE BAUGENCY, m the OrL'annois, Chevalier.
19,325. [a.D. 121 5.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 2f in. [cxxix. 66, 67.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk and continuous
coif of mail, surcoat, sword, and shield of arms, as in the rev.
Horse springing.
^~ SIGILLVM : lOH'NS : DG • BALG€NCIACO.
R. A smaller shield of arms. i| in. diain. A shield of
arms : chequy, a fess, Baugency.
© S' lOH'IS D6 BAVGGNCIACO.
Apparently unknown to D'Arcq.
BERTRAND, Lord pfEAMY. (Bancium),
near Aries in Provence, and Count of Avellino, in Italy.
Leaden Bulla.
19.326. [13th cent] Leaden, much corroded. About
14 i'l. [.xx.xviii. 134.]
0. An estoile of sixteen points, the charge of the shield of
arms of Des Bau.x, of Provence, etc.
!© S' • BeRTRAMDl : DOMIHI : BAVCII :
R. To the 1. In armour, with round helmet, sword, and
shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons arc : a
cross of Toulouse.
6T : COMITIS : AVCLLINI :
19.327. Copijcr electrotypes from the obv. and reiK of
No. 19,326, when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
15> iC.]
RAIMUND DE BAUX, BAUCIS, or BAUCIO,
Prince of Orange.
Raimund III., A.D. 1335-1340 ; Raimund IV.,
A.D. I34O-1393.
Leaden Ihilla.
19.328. Leaden, imperfectly imi)resscd, corroded. About
\\ in. when pcifect. [xlviii. 61.]
(/). To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, helmet,
sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. Tlic armorial bearings of the shield and
c.iparisons are : a hunting-horn stringed and garnished,
OKANCE.
ffii B . . . I DG B ^ [a hunting iioni] *
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 495
U. The hunting-horn, stringed and garnished, as borne in
the arms of OuANiiE.
* RA D6 BA PRINC6PS AVRA.
Beaded borders.
• 19,329. Copper electrotypes of the olw. and rev. of
No. 19,328, when in better preservation, [cxiv. 51, 52.]
RAIMUND DE BAUX, a!. BAVCIO, and BAUCO, IV.,
Prince of Orange, A.D. 1340- 1393.
Leaden Bulla;.
19.330. Leaden, much corroded. About i^ in. when
perfect, [xxxviii. 155.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, liclmct,
sword, shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially capari-
soned. The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons
are : a hunting-horn, Orange, as before.
«! RA • DC BAVCO DGI GRA PNCCPS AVRASICe.
li. A hunting-horn, ORANGE, as before.
e= RA • De BAVCO : DGI : GRA ; PNGEPS AVRASICG.
Beaded borders.
19.331. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 19.330, when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
47, 4S.]
Anotlier type.
19.332. [.VD. 1348.] Leaden, corroded: indistinct. About
\\ in. [xxxviii. 156.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, helmet
crested with the hunting-horn of Orange, sword, and shield
of ar:ns, as before. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned,
as before.
BVLLA • DN'I R' D' BAVCIO : PN'CIPIS AVRAI. (0
H. The hunting-horn. Orange, as before.
I D : BAVCIO PRNC . . . RASICe.
Beaded borders.
19.333. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,332, when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv.
49. 50.]
ROGER, Vicomts of BEARN.
See Roger Bernard, CoidiI (^/Foix. etc.
496 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
IMBERT DE BEAUJEU, Lord of Mcmtpcnsicr,
in Aitvcigiic ; Constable of France.
19,334. [a.d. 1271.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped,
impression. 2-|- in. [cxxix. 70, 71.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
hehnet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, ar-
morially caparisoned and crested with a fan-plume. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons arc : billetty, a
lion rampant. In the field of the seal, at the sides of the
head, two small quatrefoils.
. . . MB'TI • D' ■ BeLLOIOCO : DNI • MOTIS ■ PACERII •
CONeSTABVL'l • FRA ....
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-J- in. diam. A shield of
arms : a dolphin hauriant cmbowed, DAUrniNS OF Au VERGNE,
from whom Ymbert was descended on his mother's side.
* secRexv • ymbti • d' • bll'oioco ■ congsta
and continued in the field • bvli • FRANClf:.
Trdsor, Sc. des Comm., etc., pi. xv., fig. 10 ; D'Arcq, No. 194, where
errors in the description of the heraldry by Anselmc, vi., 81, and Trt'sor,
I. c, are pointed out.
GUALERANNUS DE BELLOMONTE.
^^^ Vol. II., p. 245, Nos. 5666-566S.
ROBERT DE BELLOMONTE.
See Vol. II., p. 246, Nos. 5672, 5673.
CHARLES, Count r/BEAUMONT-SUR-OISE.
See Charles, Dnke of Orleans, etc.
JEAN, Count of BEAUMONT,
2 nd brother of M A TV 1 1 1 1. U 111.
19,335. [a.d. 1 2 17.] Sulph. casts from a good impres-
sion. 2^ in. [cxxix. 81, 82.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, tunic, nal-topi)ed
helmet, .sword, pryck-spur, and shield of arms : a lion rampant,
Beaumont. Horse springing.
^ S' lOH'IS : COMITIS : BetLIMONTIS :
li. A smaller round counterseal. 1 J in. diam. A shield of
arms of early shape : a lion rampant, as in the obv.
D'Arcq, No. 1056.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 497
MATHIEU II., Omnt 0/ B-EAUMONT {Dcanmo7it-suv-Oise).
19.336. [a.D. 1170.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2| in. [c.xxi.\. 74.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, conical helmet with
nasale, sword, and shield. Horse pacin;^.
«i SIGILLVM • MATHEI • COMITIS ■ D€ • MONTE.
D'Arcq, No. 1050.
MATHIEU III., aw«/(/ BEAUMONT
{Beaumont-snr- Oise).
First Seal.
19.337. [.\.D. 1177. J Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-i- in. [cxxix. 75.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, tunic, conical helmet
with nasale, sword, convex shield with a bordure.
*■ SIGILLVM • MATH€I ■ COMITIS • BeLLIMOCNT]IS.
D'Arcq, No. 105 1.
Second Seal.
19.338. [a.D. 1 189.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3 in. [cxxi.x. ^^, 78.]
0. To the r. In armour, with coat of mail, flat-topped
helmet, pryck-spur, sword, and shield of arms : a lion
rampant, Bli.\UMONT. Horse springing.
^ SIGILL- • MATHEI • COMITIS ■ DE • BELLEMONTIS.
R. A smaller round countcrscal. \\ in. diam. A heart-
shaped shield of arms, as in the obv.
«: S' MATHEI COMIT' BELLEMONT.
The letters HE conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 1052 ; Trt'sor, Sc. des Cr. Feudal., pi. xx.xi., fig. 4.
LOYS, Count of BEAUMONT.
See LoYS, Duke of Orleans, etc.
LOYS, C(?««/('/ BEAUMONT.
See Lovs, Duke f/TouRAINE, etc.
PHILIPPE, Count of BEAUMONT.
Sec PiiiLirrii, Diikc r/ OkLKANii, etc.
VOL. V. 2 K
498 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RAOUL DE BEAUMONT, domimis Bercorensis,
al. Bercerantm, Lord of Bressuire, in Poitoii.
19,339. [a.D. 1242.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2i in. when perfect, [cxxix. 83.]
To tlie 1. With tunic, conical cap, on the r. fist a hawk.
Horse pacing.
^ SIGI Fl DNI B6RC . . GNSIS.
{Sig'illum Radulfi, domini Bercorensis.)
D'Arcq, No. 1370, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms :
ermine, an eagle displayed, and legend : SIG . . . RADVL NTG.
Counts (/BEAUMONT-SUR-OISE.
^^•(jMathieu II., III., Co««/.s- <;/ Beaumont.
WILAUME DE BEAUSAC,
al. GUILLAUME DE BEAUSART {Willdmus de Bella
Sartii). of Picardy, Chevalier.
19,340. [a.D. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2f in. [cx.xi.x. 85.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword scabbard, and shield of arms, with strap slung
over the shoulder : ermine, a lion rampant conto7irnL
© S' WlLAVMe DG BGAVSAC.
D'Arcq, No. 1374, vvith description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv.
JEAN, Z^rrf(/BEC THOMAS.
See Jean de Tournebu, etc.
AIMERI BECHET, Chevalier,
Lord of Laiides and Vouille, of Poitiers.
19,341. [.v.D. 1269.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, indis-
tinct impression. 2 in. [cx.xi.x. 87, 88.]
0. To the r. In armour, witli hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet crested with a lion, sword and sliicld of arms. Morse
sj^ringing, armori;dly caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons arc : a lion rampant, within a
bordure bezantt'c.
(JH : S' AIMCRI : BeCHGT :
H. A shield of arms, as described in the obv.
".-k S' : AIMeRI : BeCH6T : CHeVALGR : SIR€ : DG : LANDGS.
D'Arcq, No. 138J.
FRANCE: — EQUKSTRIAN SEALS. 499
RAOUL BERCHARD, Chevalier,
DomiuHS de Breciiliis, al. Berceiircs, PoiLm.
19,342. [a.)). 1259.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression. [c.\.\ix. 192, 193.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, tunic, helmet,
.sword and shield of arms, as described on the rev. Horse
springing.
>fi! S' • RCADIVLPHI • B'CHARDI • Djsil • D€ • BR€CVL . .
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms : bendy of six, a bordure engrailed.
* S' • RADVLPHI • DNI • B'CHARD.
D'Arcq, No. 1397.
BERCORENSIS, Dcminus.
See Raoul de Beaumont.
JEAN, Duke ^/BERRI r?/;^/ AUVERGNE,
yd son p/ John, King of France, A.U. 134O-1416.
19,343. [.^.D. 1365.] Suiph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion, injured by pressure, indistinct in places. About 3-f in.
when perfect, [cx.xix. 97, 9S.]
}). To the r. In armour, with helmet crested with a double
fleur-de-lis, sword, and shield of arms. Horse with fan-plume
and armorial caparisons. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons arc : FRANCE (ANCIENT), within a bordure
engrailed, Berri. Background diapered with an arabesque
pattern enclosing quatrefoils, from which spring campaniform
flowers.
SIGILLVM lOHANNIS Fl CDIVCIS B1TVRI6
er ALveRNie.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Within a carved quatrcfoil
panel.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 419.
GUILLAUME DE WErSYLMYi-E., Lord of Muelenbecca
or Mettlebccke, near Courlray, Chevalier.
10,344. [a.D. 1236.] Sulph. cast from a good, slightly
chipped impression. 2^ in. [c.xxi.x. 102.]
'i'o the r. In armour, with h.iubcrk of mail, surcoat, sword,
flat-topped helmet, and shield of arms. Horse sprmging,
2 K 2
500 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a fcss hn'tessiY.
® : S : WILL'Ml : DG : B6TVN1A : DNl : DG : MV6LeNB6CCA.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 1419, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms,
as in the obv., and legend : . . CReTVM • MGVM.
DANIEL, Lord of BETHUNE.
See Daniel, yJ7w//D'ARRAs, etc.
GUILLAUME, Lord of BETHUNE.
See GuiLLAUME, Avoiu' of Av^KiK^, etc.
NICHOLAS DE BEVERI, a!. BEUVRY,
('/ F/aiidcrs, C/tcvalier.
19.345. [? A.D. 1220.] Sulph. cast from a good impres-
sion. 24- in. [cxxix. 109.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : quarterly. Horse
springing.
^ SIGILL' MICHOLAI MILITIS D6 BeVERl.
D'Arcq, No. 1423.
MAHIUS, Lord of BIAUVOIR,
al. MATHIEU DE BEAUVOIR, of Plcardy, Chroalier.
19.346. [.\.D. 1260.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f in. [cxxi.x. 86.]
To the r. In armour, willi hauberk, surcoat, helmet crested
with three plumes or banners, sword, and shield of arms.
Morse springing, caparisoned. Tlie armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : a lion rampant within a bordure
indented.
© S' • MATH6I ; MILITIS : DOMINI DE BIAVVOIR.
D'Arcq, No. 1380, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms,
as descriljed in the obv.
I
CHARLES, Count of BLOIS.
See Charles, Duke (j/Orlean.s, etc.
GAUTHIER, Count of BLOIS.
SeeG.\\J\'\nv.\< V)'Avesne.s, Count, etc.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 50I
HUGUES, Counts of Blois.
Sec HuGUliS v., VI., DE CiiATlLLON, Counts, etc.
JEAN, Counts of -ZI^OTS,.
See Jean ue Chatillon, Count, etc.
PIERRE, Count of BLOIS.
See PiEKKi;, Count of ALExroN, etc.
THIBAUT VI., Count of BLOIS and CLERMONT.
19.347. [.vaj. 1 21 3.] Green, inoltlcd ; chipped, imperfect,
originally fine. 3 in. Ajjp. to a charter by strands of loose
green silk. [Add. ch. 35,813.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with flat-topped helmet, sword,
scabbard, pryck-spur, and shield of arms : diapered lozengy,
each lozenge enclosing a small cross, a bend bctw. two
cotises engrailed, for CHAMPAGNE (?) Horse springing.
© CS' • THeo;BALDI • COMITIS • BLGCSIS • €]T • CLARIMONTIS.
II. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield
of arms of early shape : si.K garbs in orle.
«! SeCR6TVM • SIGILLI.
Cf. U'.-\rcq, No. 958.
19.348. [a.D. 1213.] Suiph. cast from a good, chipped
imi)rc.ssion. [cxxix. ill, 112.]
p. ^' S' • THeOBALDI • COMITIS • BLGSIS • €T • CLA . . . ONTIS.
H. ■^ secReTVM • sigilli.
D'Arcq., No. 958.
ALPHONSE DE PORTUGAL,
Second Husband of tlie Countess Matiiilde ;
Count of BOULOGNE.
19.349. [a.D. 1241.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipped at the edge. l\ in. [cxxix. 135.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : per pale, dex. FRANCE (ANCIENT), sin.
barry of six, within a bordurc (dimidiatcdj Dam. MARTIN.
ALFONSVS : FILIVS : RGGIS : P0RTVGAL16 : C0M6S BOLONie :
Beaded border.
U'.-\rcq, No. 1063, with description of .1 counterseal : a shield of arms :
per pale, dex. Fr.\NCE (Ancient), sin. barry of si.\, within a bordure
(dimidiated), Ua.MMAktis.
502 CATALOGUE OF SEALS. -
PHILIPPE, Count of Boulogne.
See Philippe of France, Count, etc.
RENAUD, or REINALD,
Count of BOULOGNE and DAMMARTIN,
Husband of Ida, Countess of Boulogne;
son of Alberic II., Count of DAMMARTIN.
19.350. \circ. A.D. 1 200.] Dark-green, mottled : chipped,
imperfect. 3 in. [L. F. C. vi. 3.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
[helmet broken offj, sword and shield of arms : barry of si.x
within a bordure, Dammartin. Horse springing.
SIGILL' . . . NALBI . . O . . TI3 • BOLO . . .
R. A shield of arms of early shape, the bearings as
described on the obv.
^ SECRETV ALDI . . MITIS • BOLONIE.
19.351. Sulph. casts from obv. and rev. of No. 19,350.
[D. C, D. 153, J 54.]
19.352. [a.d. 1204.] Sulph. casts from another impression,
chipped, indistinct, [cxxix. 128, 129.]
0. ®i SIGI REINALDI COMITIfS B30LON1 . .
R. S« SEORETVM REINALDI COMI LONIE.
D'Arcq, No. 1059 ; Trc'sor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pL x,\vi., fig. I.
ROBERT, Connt (/BOULOGNE and AUVERGNE.
19,353. [circ. A.D. 13 14-1326.] Bronze-green : fine, now
much chipped. Originally app. to a deed, from which it has
be:;n taken, by woven cords of red and green silk. 3 in.
[xl. 5]
0. To the r. In armour, w ilh hauberk of mail, tunic or
surcoat, helmet (with crest broken off but liie mantling
remains), sworil chained to the wrist, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, with fan-plume and armorial caparison.s.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons arc : the
gonfanon of AUVLRCNL.
CK SIGILLVM : ROB6RTI : COMITIS : BOLOCNI6 ; eX : ALW6RNie.
Beaded borders.
B. A smaller round countcnseal. i|in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Betw. two IrefoiJcd sprigs of
ivy or other foliage. Within a carved and pointed quatrcfoil
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 503
panel, ornamented along the inner ed^c with .snial
quatrei\)i!s.
* 9T : S' : ROBERTI : COITIS : BOLON16 : Z : ALVGRNie.
WILLIAM, Co/ni/ of BOULOGNE, etc.,
youngest son of STEPHEN, King of England.
A.D. 1 1 46- 1 159.
See Vol. II., p. 278, Nos. 5S99, 6000.
ARCHAMBAUD IX., DE BOURBON,
Zorrt'tf/ BOURBON and MONTLUgON,
19,354. [a.D. 1247.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2~- in. when perfect, [cxxi.v. 136, 137.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short
surcoat or tunic, flat-topped helmet with crest (if any) broken
off, sword and shield of arms. Horse galloping, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : a lion rampant, within an orle of eight
escallops, BoURBON (An'CIENT). In the field, on the 1. h.
side, over the horse, an impression of an antique oval
intaglio gem : — Eros, winged, holding a NiKE, at his feet a
shield.
ARCH6I ej : MONTIS :
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i ; in. diam. A banner
flag, on a lance, charged with five human hands coupcd at
wrist, erect, in saltire.
S6CRGTVM • ARCH' ■ De • BORBON.
D'Arcq, No. 446 ; Trdsor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pi. xxiii., fig. i.
EUDES, Lord of BOURBON.
See EuDES UE Bourgogne.
FRAN9OIS LOUIS DE BOURBON,
"Prince de Cotity, Prince du Sang, Pair de France''
19,355. [a.D. 1 685- 1 709.] Leaden casting from the
matrix. 3! in. [Slo. ch. xxxiv. 45.]
To the 1. In plate armour, with plumed helmet, short
mantle, sword in scabbard, baton in the r. h. Horse spring-
504 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ing, armorially caparisoned and with plated armour. The
armorial bearhigs are seme-de-lis, Fr.\NCE (ANCIENT) on the
breast and flank a shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two
and one, BOURBON-CONDE. The arms of BoURBON CONTY
resemble those of BoURBON CONDE, with addition of a
bordure. Ensigned with the coronet of a Duke. All on a
mount replenished with military trophies.
FRANCOIS ■ LOVIS DE BOVRBON • PRINCE • DE • CONTY •
PRINCE • DV • SANG • PAIR • DE FRANCE.
19,356. Sulph. cast from No. 19,355. [D.C., H. 84.]
19,356*. Copper electrotype from No. 19,355. [cxxiii. 12.]
LOUIS, Z^V7/^'/ BOURBON.
See Louis, Count of La Marciie, etc.
MANASSIERS, Lord of BOURC,
See Manassiers de Retesle.
BOURGOGNE, or BURGUNDY.
Charles "Le TEmeraire," Duke of BURGUNDY,
Lot/tier, Brabant, Limburg, and Luxembourg ;
Count Palatine of Flanders, Artois and Burgundy ;
Count of Hainault, Holland, Zeeland, and Nanuir ;
Marquis of the Holy Empire ;
Lord of B rise, S alius, and Jil alines, etc.
19,357. [a. I). 1468.] Red: fine, the edge somewhat
injured. 4^ in. [Cott. ch. xl. 54.]
0. On a mount replenished with herbage, flowers anil
foliage, among which are placed three pairs of flints and
steels, component parts of the Collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece, and three small animals, apparently weasels
or squirrels, courant, the Duke, to the r., in armour of plate,
cap-a-pie, coat of arms, conical helmet wreathed and crested
with a double fleur-de-lis, sword, and shiekl of arms. Horse
springing, crested with ostrich plumes and armorially capari-
soned. The armorial bearings of the coat, shield, and
caparisons are : —quarterly ; 1,4, DucHY OK BURGUNDY
(Modern), 2, 3, per pale, dex.. Duchy oe Burgundy
(Ancient), sin. [sa.] a lion rampant [or], armed and langued
[gu.], Duchy ok Brabant (Ancient), over all an escut-
cheon, a lion rampant, DuciiV oF LlMliURCi. In the back-
'•round or flekl, below the Duke's arm and over the horse,
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. SOS
three shields of arms, in a horizontal row: — dex., COUNTS OF
Flanders (Modern), mid.. Counts of Burgundy
(Modern), sin., Counts of Artois (Ancient).
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle : — S' « ItavoU « Set * gv.ttui * burguuDtc *
lotli.iringif « livabanrtf * Itmbuvgtf ® ft * lu.vfml)urgic *
Uiirts * jf lauUnc * artijffit & ImiguuDic * jjalattni ® ijan=
nomr *
Inner circle: — i)oUant>ir « jfrlanUic * ft * namufft *
fomttts * fafn « tinpfi'it * mavfijtonts * DSi « fvifir *
Df « ratints « ft « Ilf * mffijUnta.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. On a mount,
replenished with flowers and foliage, a lion sejant, accroiipi,
bearing on the shoulder a shield of arms, as described for the
Duke's shield in the obv., and on its head a helmet with
mantling of foliage and crest a double fleur-de-lis. Around
and on this design are set three shields of arms : — (i) dex.,
coiicIu\ Counts of Burc.undy (Modern) ; — (2) sin., coiic/uf,
Duchy of Brabant (Ancient) ;— (3) In base, Counts of
Artois (Ancient).
• rontra=:ftgtUum.
Uredius, Sig-illa Comitum Flamiric, p. 94 ; Trdsor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal.,
pi. xvi. {obv. only) ; D'Arcq, No. 486, (from a fragmentary impression).
EUDES DE BOURGOGNE, soti of HuGUES,
Duke of IUii\e;niidy ;
[Ccttnl (f Never s, Aiixerre, and Ton tier re\ ;
Lord of Bourbon by right of his wife MaH-A-UT,
dan. of Archambaud X.
19,358. [a.D. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a fine, chipped im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 146.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with sword, and small round
convex shield ; the head bare. Horse springing.
* S' ODONIS . . . [BOR3BONII FILII HVGONIS DVCIS
BVRGVNDI6.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 447 ; Tn'sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Feudal., pi. xiii., fig. 6.
506 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EUDES or OTTO V., Cimnt Palatine of BURGUNDY,
Lord of S alius.
19.359. [a.D. 1 291.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
3 in. [cxxix. 148, 149.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberl<, short tunic or sur-
coat of arms, helmet with spike or tuft, sword, and shield of
arms. Horse springing, crested, and armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the coat, shield, and caparisons are :
billetty, a lion rampant, BURGUNDY-COMTfi.
ei SIGILLVM : OTHONIS : COMITIS : PALATINI : BVRGVNDI6 :
Z : DOMINI : SALIN6NSIS.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv.
CONTRAS' OTHONIS COMITIS PALATINI BVRGVDI6.
D'Arcq, No. 493 ; Trc'sor, Sc. des Or. Fciidat., pi. xiii., tii^. 2.
19.360. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect impression
ol\}n^ obv. ovXy. [cx.xix. 150.]
S» . . IGILLVM : OTHONIS : COMITIS : PALATIN . . . VRG . . .
DOMINI ; SALIN6NSIS.
EUDES IV., Duke and Count of BURGUNDY.
19,361. [a.D. 1348.] Sulph. cast from a fine, chipped im-
pression. 3i in. [cxxix. 153.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
^pajilihes, helmet crested with a fan-plume, sword chained to
the shoulder, and shield of arms. Horse springing, with fan-
plume, and armorial caparisons. The armorial bearings of
the shield, I'paulib'es, and caparisons are : bendy of six, a
bordure, BURGUNDY (Anctent).
SIGEILILVM S ODONIS ! DVCIS I BVRGVNDI6.
Beaded borders.
Trhor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., \t\. xiv., fig. i ; D'Arcq, No. 473 ; with
description of a counterseal : a shield of arms, as described in the obv.
and lesend : CONTRA • S' • ODONIS • DVCIS • BVRGNDIG.
HUGUES IV., Z)///v (y BURGUNDY.
Second Seal.
19,362. [a.D. 1234.] Sulph. ca.st from a fine impression,
slightly chipped. 3 in. [cxxix. 143.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
lopped helmet, sword, and shield of arms ; bendy of six.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. $0?
within a bordure, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT). Horse springing,
tail twisted, poytrail ornamented with ball pendants.
SIQILLVM : HVQONIS : DVCIS : BVRGVNDie.
7>•Ac^ Sc. iks Or. FemUt., pi. xiii., tig. 4 ; U'Arcq, No. 469, with
description of a cuiimcrscil : impressions of three engraved gems, and
legend : SeCRCTVM : DVCIS.
JEAN, Count of BURGUNDY.
iVt'jEAN DE ChAlon, Count, ctc.
PHILIPPE " Le Hanii" 4th son of JOHN King of France,
Duke of BURGUNDY, Count Palatine of Flanders,
A r tots, and Ihtr gundy, Lord of Salins, Count
of Retkel, and Lord of M alines.
Second Seal.
19,363. [a.D, 1389] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression. 4 in. [xlvii. 1384, 1385.]
p. To the r. In armour, with plate armour for the body,
helmet crested with a double fleur-de-lis, sword, and shield of
arms. Horse springing, crested with the double fleur-de-lis,
as above, and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ; I, 4, seme-de-lis
within a bordure compony, DucHY OF BURGUNDY (Modern),
2, 3, bendy of si.x, within a bordure, DuciIY OF BURGUNDY
(Ancient). Background diapered lozengy with large reticu-
lations, and in the interstitial spaces of each horizontal row of
lozenges a principal charge derived from the armorial bear-
ings of the Duke as set forth on this seal. On the 1., in the
space betw. the horse's body and the rider's arm are three
shields of arms in a row : dex., (i) COUNTS OF BURGUNDY
(Modern) ; mid., (2) Counts of' Artois (Ancient) ; sin.,
(3) Counts of Flanders (Modern). On the r. h. side
below the horse's head a fourth shield of arms : two rakes in
pale, for RetheL. For description of these four shields of
arms, see next seal, No. 19,364.
S' • PHI • FILII : RGGIS : FRANCie : DVC : BVRGODI6 : COIT' :
FLADRI6 : ART6SII : Z : BVRGODie : PALATINI : DNI : D' :
SALINIS : COIT : ReGISTGSTeN : Z : DNI : MASCLI6.
K. A smaller round counterseal. i -,?;!■ in. diam. A shield
of arms, ^^s described for the Duke's shield in the obv. Crest
508 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
on a lielmet, out of a ducal coronet a double fleur-de-lis,
above which are three sun-stars, Betw. four shields of arms :
dcx., (i) Counts of Flanders (Modern) ; (2) Counts of
Burgundy (Modern): sin., (i) Counts of Artois (An-
cient) ; (2) Rethel. In the field betw. the shields the
initial letters of P. M M. P. _P. M. for PHILIPPE and his wife
Marguerite, Countess of Flanders and Artois, daughter of
Louis III., Count of Flanders.
Can-ed borders ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
Laing, MS. Catal., Nos. 404,, 405 ; Uredius, .S/jfi/la Comihim Flandrie,
Brugis, fol., 1639, p. 65 (the shield in the counterseal misplaced) ; Tr^sor,
Sc. des Cr. Feudal., pi. xiv., fig. 3 ; D'Arcq, No. 476.
19.364. Another sulph. cast from the same impression of
the obv. only. [D.C., G. 80.]
Third Seal.
19.365. [a.D. 1403.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 4^ in. [cxxi.x. 157, 158.]
p. On a mount of small trees, with three goats or other
animals browsing, the Duke to the r., in armour, with hauberk
of mail, surcoat, rowel spur, conical helmet with peculiar hinged
vizor, wreathed and crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword, and
shield of arms. Horse crested and caparisoned armorially. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ;
I, 4, Duchy of Burgundy (Modern) ; 2, 3, Duchy of
Burgundy (Ancient). In the background two flowering
sprigs ; the initial letter jp, twice repeated ; and in the space
over the horse's back, a row of three shields of arms : (1)
billetty, a lion rampant crowned, contourm', for Counts of
Burgundy (Modern) ; (2) sem6-de-lis, a label of three
points. Counts of Artois (Ancient) ; 3, a lion rampant
{amhmrnc) for COUNTS OF Fla>;ders (Modern).
S' • pl)i trgiis • fv.inroiit • fili) • Ourts • liuigiitiir • romit' •
flantivir • aill)fst| • z • timgntiir • palatini • lint(i> • Or •
falmis • ft • Df • macl)liiua.
Carved borders.
\\. A smaller round counterseal. 1 1 in. diam. A shield
of arms couchc. as borne by the Duke, and described in the obv.
Crest on a helmet with wreath and lambrequin, a double fleur-
de-lis. Accompanied with three shiekls of arms couclu's : dcx.,
(i) Counts of Burgundy (.Anitent) ; (2) Counts of
Artois (Ancient), sin., Counts of Flanders (Modern).
Tile backgrounil ai^pears to be faintly diapered lozengy, or
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. SC9
with a reticulated pattern, and the initial letters: — p. m._
IH. p. p. tn. are introduced in the vacant spaces.
Urcdius, Sij^t//ii Ct»nitn»i Flandrie, Bnigis, fol., 1639, p. 69 ; Trhor,
Sc. des Or. Feudal., pi. xiv., tig. 4 ; D'Arcq, No. 477.
PHILIPPE "Le Bon" Duke of BURGUNDY, Count
Palatine of Flaiidfrs, Artois, and Burgundy, Lord of
Salins and of 3Ialines.
19,366. [a.p. 1424.] Pla.ster cast from a fine impression
in the French Archives Nationales. 4', in. [lix. 56.]
O. To the r. In armour, with plate body armour, or coat
of arms, with large sleeve, short tunic, helmet with projcctinj^
vizor, wreathed, mantled and crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword
and shield of arms. Horse rearing up, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the coat of arms, shield and capari-
sons are : quarterly ; 1,4, DucilV OF BURGUNDY (MODERN) ;
2, 3, Duchy of Burgundy (Ancient). Over all an escut-
cheon charged with the arms of the COUNTS OF FLANDERS
(Modern). In the shield the seme-de-lis in the first and
fourth quarters is reduced to three fleurs-de-lis, two and one.
The escutcheon is placed in the caparisons on the breast and
at the tail of the horse. In the field or background, in the
space betw. the sleeved arm of the Duke and the back of the
horse, two shields of arms: dex., Counts OF BURGUNDY
(Modern), sin., Artois.
Legend on ribbons : —
*' • pl)iTtppt • Duns • burgttnliif • romttts • flanOnr •
artffii • rt • ijurgtiuDif • pahittm • flni • Dc • ;saUuis • rt •
fit ' marijlinia.
Carved borders ornamented with small fleurs-de-lis along
the inner edge.
R. A smaller round counterseal. ia in. diam. On a
mount ornamented with herbage, a lion sejant, accroupi, on its
shoulder a shield of arms, as described for the Duke's shield
in the obv., and on its head a helmet with ornamental mant-
ling of foliage, and crest a fleur-de-lis. Below two smaller
shields of arms : dex., COUNTS OF Artois (Ancient), j/«.,
Counts of Burgundy (Modern).
Carved border, ornamented with small fleurs-de-lis along
the inner edge.
Wailly, Elhnens, vol ii., pi. N, fig. 3 ; Tr^sor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal.,
pi. XV., fig. 3 iobv.. OTiVj) ; Urcdius, Sigilla Comilum Flandric, p. 76;
JJ'Arcq, No. 481 (from a fragment only).
510 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ROBERT II., Duke of BURGUNDY.
\C/iaviierlain of France ; titular King of Thcssalonica^
19,367. [a.d. 1273.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3| in. [cxxix. 147.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and capa-
risons are: bendy of six, within a bordure, BURGUNDY
(Ancient).
«■ sigillvm : rob6rti : dvcis • ! bvrgvndie •
D'Arcq, No. 740, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described in the obv., within a rosace ; I'rc'sor, Sc. ties Gr.
Feudat., pi. xiii., fig. 7.
JEAN DE 'BOJJ'RGOG'^'Z, of Biirguudy, Seignetir.
19,368. [a.d. 1301.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f in. [cxxix. 152.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short surcoat
or tunic, closed helmet, sword with peculiar quillon or guard,
and shield of arms. Horse galloping, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : an
eagle displayed, a label for difference.
© S' : DNI : lOHANNIS I DC \ BVRGVNDIA I «= • <S> ■
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 1509, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the vbv., and legend : S' DNI • I • D6 ■ BVRGVNDIA.
RENAUD DE BOURGOGNE, Coimt of Montbdiard.
19,369. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2i- in. [cxxix. 520.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, cap-shaped helmet top])cd with a ball or knob, sword,
scabbard, and shield of arms slung to the neck by a strap.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bear-
ings of the shield and caparist)ns are : an eagle displayed,
Counts of Burgundy (Ancient).
>» s' ■ rgn • d' ■ bvrgvndia • comitis • mont • biligard.
Beaded borders.
DWrcq, No. 335, with description of a cotmtciseal ; w shicM <if
arms, as deseriljcd in tlie obv., uiiliiu a c.irved [LUiel, and legend :
+ CONTRASIGILLVM • R • D€ • BVRG'.
FRAN'CIC :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 51I
HUGUES DE BOVILLE, or BO\JVIIj1.-E, Lord 0/
Milly, Chamberlain of t/ie King.
19,370. [a.D. 1 291.] Suli)h. casts from a good, much-
chipped impression. !■?■ in. [cxxix. 118, 119.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet with crest broken off, sword and shield of
arms. Horse sprincjing, with fan-plume, and armorial capari-
sons. The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons
are : on a fess, three annulets, BOUVILLE, of Normandy.
[i- S' • H3VG0NIS : DC DNl : [06 :] MILLIACO : MILITIS.
li. A smaller round countcrseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Within a cusped panel of
eight points.
S! 9TS' • HVG' ■ D€ • BOVILLA • DNl • MILLIACI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 243.
CHARLES, Duke of BRABANT.
See Charles, Diike f?/ Burgundy, etc
JEAN DE BRAINE, Count of Vienne and Mdcon,
husband of Alix, Countess of Mdcon.
19.371. [A.D. 1223.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. 2|- in. [cxxix. 486, 4S7.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : chevronny.
Horse springing.
S' • lOHl'S • D6 • BRANA • COiS • [D6 ■ V]ieN6 • Z --De • MASCON.
R. A smaller round countcrseal. i-^^^ in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv.
iJ:SeCReTVM lOHANNIS D€ BRANA.
D'Arcq, No. 504.
PIERRE DE BRAINE, of the Soissonuais, Chevalier.
19.372. [a.D. 1238.] Sulph. casts from a good impres-
sion. 2i in. [cxxix. 172, 173.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : chequy, a
canton ermine, Braine. Horse springing.
4= SIGILLVM ; PeXRI : D6 : BRANA :
512 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
It A smaller round counterseal. I|in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
e» secReTVM : m€vm.
D'Arcq, No. 1547.
RADULPHUS, Dominns de BRECULIIS.
See Raoul Berchard.
RAOUL, Z();v/(/BRESSUIRE.
See Raoul de Beaumont.
DUKES OF BRETAGNE.
ARTHUR I., Plantagenet, Count of Anjon and Earl of
Richmond. Posthinnons son of GEOFFREY PlantagENET,
third son ij/" Henry II., King of England.
First Seal.
19,373. [a.D. 1 199.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 3I in. [cxxix. 174.]
To the r. In armour, with surcoat, spur, and sword, the
head bare. Horse pacing.
Legend in bizarre capitals, with some letters conjoined : —
* S' ARTVRl : D . . . . ITANN : COMITIS : ANDEG : Z : DIVITIS :
MONTIS.
Pearled or beaded borders.
D'Arctj, No. 532 ; 7'rc'sor, Sc. des Gr. Fciidot., pi. xvii., fig. 2.
Second Seal, as Duke of Brctagnc and A quitaine, Count of
Anjon and Earl of Ricliinond.
19,374. [a.D. 1202.] Sulph. casts from a fine, very im-
perfect impression. About 3 in. when perfect, [cxxix. i8i,
182.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long sur-
coat, flat-to])ped helmet, pryck-spur, banner and lance, and
convex shielil slung by the strap over the shouldci'. Horse
springing.
i» ITANNI6 • 6T ■ AQVITANie «<
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 513
U. Resembles the obv., with substitution of a sword in the
r. h., in place of the lance.
* ARTVR' COMeS AND6GAV OND'.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 533 ; Trdsor, Sc. ties Or. Feudal., pi. xvii., fig. i.
ARTHUR OF BRETAQNE, ^/fl'^j^ j<;« o/ jEAN II.,
Duke of Breiagtie.
19,375. [a.D. 1296.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion, somewhat indistinct. 2^ in. [cxxix. icSj, 184.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet with crest a wyvern winged, short mantling,
sword, and shield of arms. Horse galloping, armorial ly
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : chequy, a canton or fmnc-quartier, ermine,
BretaGXE, within a bordure engrailed for difference.
. . SIGILLVM : AR . . . . I : PRIMOG6I : •■ I : DVCICS : BRIJTANNie.
K. A smaller round counterseal. 14- in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv. on foliage. Within a carved
triangular panel of three lobes, with pairs of subsidiary cusps
betw. each lobe, and outside the panel three countersunk
sixfoil openings betw. small arcades.
9TS' • ARTVRI • PMOGeNIT • DVCIS • BRITANie.
D'Arcq, No. 540; Trdsor, Sc. tUs Gr. Feudal., pi. xviii., fig. i.
CONAN, " Le Petit." Duke of Bretagne, and Earl of
Richmond, A.D. 1165-1171.
19,376. Plaster casts from an imperfect impression in
possession of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, [civ.
48,49-]
For description see other examples in Vol. III., pp. 256,
257, Nos. 5757-5760.
D'Arcq, No. 531.
GEOFFREY, Duke of BRETAGNE.
See Vol. II., p. 336, No. 6318.
JEAN I., ''Le Roux" Z?///f-^ r^/ BRETAGNE,
Earl of Richmond.
First Seal.
19,377. [a.D. 1238.] Sulph. casts from a fine, very im-
perfect impression. 3 in. [cxxix. 177, 178.]
VOL. V. 2 L
514 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped hehnet, sword, and shield of arms : chequy a
canton ox franc-quartier, ermine, BretagnE. Horse spring-
ing, the /i?j'/;-rt// ornamented with ball-pendants.
^ S' • lOH'IS : DVCIS : BR COMITIS : RIGHMONTIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ secReTvivi MevM . ..
D'Arcq, No. 536.
Third Seal.
19,378. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. casts from a fine, chipped im-
pression. 3 in. [cxxix. 179, 180.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse gallop-
ing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : chequy, a canton or franc-qtiartier,
ermine, Bretagne.
■^ sigicllvm: : iohamhis ; dvcis : britannig :
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
S= S' 1 ■ DVCIS • BRITAN • AD ■ LITTGRAS ■ CLAVSAS •
N TVM.
Tri'sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Feudal., pi. xvii., ng. 5. D'Arcq. No. 538. For the
Second Seal, see id. No. 537.
JOHN, Duke of BRETAGNE, A.D. 1279.
^t'^JOHN DE DrEUX.
JOHN, Did-e of BRETAGNE, A.D. 1 306-1334.
See]ow^ DE Dreux II.
PIERRE " Mauclerc" Duke of BRETAGNE
and Earl of Rieluiioitd.
19,379. [a.d. 1220.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
edge chipped. About 3 in. [cxxix. 670, 671.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex shield of arms : chequy,
Dri;ux, a canton, or fraiic-qiiartier, ermine, BRETAGNE.
Horse springing, tiic poytrail ornamcnteil with small globular
j^ondants.
tj: S' • PeXRI ■ DVCIS ■ BRI1TA1NNI6 ■ €T • COMITIS :
RIGHMONTIS.
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 515
H. A smaller round coiintcrscal. i\ in. diani. A shield of
arms, as described in the (>/>::
«> : S6CR6TVM : M€VM :
D'Arcq, N'o. 534 ; Trifsor, Sc. ties Or. Feudal., pi. .wii., fig. 3.
19,380. [a.D. 1220.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression, with chipped cdijje. [cxxix. 175, 176.]
0. C • S' PeXRI • DVCIS • BRITAN RICH'MON . . .
H. * : SeCRETVM : MeVM :
STEPHEN, (Tw/w/p/BRETAGNE.
19,381. [a.D. 1093-I137.] Plaster casts from the original
impression, very imperfect, in possession of the Dean and
Chapter of Westminster. About 3 in. when perfect, [civ.
18, I9-]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, and lance-
flag, the head bare. Horse pacing.
Legend wanting.
ANI
R. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long con-
ve.v: shield, and lance. Horse pacing.
Legend wanting.
HUMBERT, Prince of BRIANgON.
See Humbert II., Dauphin ^/ Viennois, etc.
THIBAUT, Coimt Palatine of BRIE.
See Thibaut, Count Palatine of Chamtagne, etc.
THIBAUT, Count Palatine of BRIE.
Sec Thibaut, Count Palatine of Tko^zs, etc.
ROBERT BERTRAND VII., DE BRIQUEBEC,
Cluvalicr, Lord of Briqucbcc, Marcschal de France.
19,382. [a.D. 1338.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
2i in. [cxxix. 186, 187.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, helmet crested with a wyvern, sword chained to the
shoulder, I'paulicres, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
crested with a wyvern, annorially caparisoned. The armorial
2 L 2
5l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bearings of the shield, I'paulitres, and caparisons are : a lion
rampant, Briquebecq.
S' ROBGRTI : BTRANNI : MILIT : DNI : DG : BRIQVeBeC :
MAR6SCALLI : FRACie.
The letters ER and AN arc respectively conjoined in the
second and third words.
Beaded borders.
H. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
C- CONTRA • S' • DNI • DG BRIQV6B6C.
D'Arcq, No. 220 ; Iresor, Sc. dcs Comm., pi. x., fig. 8.
BERNARD III., Vko7>ite of BROSSE,
al. Briiciec, in Poitmi.
19,383. [a.D. 1193.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2f in. [cxxix. 188.]
To the r. In armour, with tightly-fitting hauberk or tunic,
conical helmet, banner-flag and long conve.x shield, with
some uncertain heraldic charge thereon and with central
spike. " II semble qu'on y pourrait voir un losange," D'Arcq.
SIGILLVM BGRNARDI VIC6COMITIS BRVLieC.
D'Arcq, No. 1104. ^
GUIDO BUTICULARIUS.
See Guy IV. de Senlis, Bouteiller de France.
ANTOINE, Ditkc of CALABRIA, LORRAINE,
ami BAR -LE- DUG, Marquis de Pout-d-Alunsson,
Count of Provoicc and Vaudanont,
son of RENii II., Duke of Lorraine, etc.
19,384. [a.D. 1 508- 1 544.] Red: very imperfect. Origin-
ally appended to a document by a broad parchment label.
About 4 in. when perfect, [xlviii. 44.]
0. To the r. on a marshy mount replenished with herbage.
In plate armour, with helmet crested with a l)ar or parr
fish for BaK, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned, and crested with a plume of feathers.
The armorial bearings of the shield of arms and caparisons
are : — Coupe, the chief part party in four quartcrings, the
base part in two, viz. : i. barry of eight, KiNCDOM OK IIUN-
gauy ; 2. seme-de-lis, a label of five pendants, Kingdom of
Naple.S ; 3. a cross potenct'e ali'sce of Jerusalem, betw. four
.similar crosslets, KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM ; 4. four pales,
FRAN'CE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. JI/
KiNi.DOM OF AragoN ; 5. sem6-de-lis, within a bordure,
AnjoU ; 6. cruzily fitchy, two bars or pans (fish) addorsed,
Bar ; over all an escutcheon charged with, on a bend three
alerions " poses dans Ic sens de la bande " LORRAINE.
Background replenished with the crosses patriarchal of
Lorraine.
rS' ■ ANTJHONII ; [D' : G' : CALABR; : LOTHOR' : ET : BAR' :]
OVC'S : PONTISCMGN' : MAJRQ' :<BVrE : VAVOEMON' : CO[MITISJ.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. On a
marshy mount replenished with herbage, an angel with
e.xpanded wings, hoUling up before him a shield of arms, as
described in the obv.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 791, where the armorial bearings arc displayed in a
different manner on a seal attached to a deed dated a.d. 1501.
HUGO DE CANDAVAINE, al. HUGUES DE
CANDAVENA, or CAPDAVEINE, Count of St. Pol.
19.385. [Late 12th cent.] Red, partly discoloured : origin-
ally fine, now imperfect. About 2.',- in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 47 G. 8.]
To the r. In a long tunic or loose dress, holding a falcon
on the r. h. Horse pacing.
* SIGCILUVM COMITIS . VGO O PAVLO.
Cf. U'Arcq, No. 361, for a different seal of this count.
19.386. Sulph. cast, from No. 19,385. [D.C., D. 87]
HUGUES DE CARDAILLAC, of Qiiercy.
19,387. [a.d. 1243.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 in. [c.xxix. 198, 199.]
f). To the r. In armour, with flat-topped helmet, sword,
and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and trappings are : a lion
rampant, within an orle of roundles, cf ]VL\RQUIS DE CAR-
DAILLAC.
^ : SIGILL' : VGONIS : DG ; GARDALIAGO :
R. A long shield of arms with rounded base, as described
in the obv.
* : SIGILL' : VGONIS : Dg : CARDALIACO :
U'Arcq, No. 1243.
BAUDOUIN CARON DE RUME.
Std RU-Mi:, Bandoniii Caroii de.
518 CATALOGUE OK SEALS,
ROGER, F/6-(7w^^^/CASTELBON.
See Roger-Bernard, Count of Foix.
GIRALDUS, Domimis de CASTELLO NOVO,
See GiRALDUS Amici.
ROSTAGNUS, Lord of CASTELNAU,
See RosTAGNUS de Sabrano.
WILLELMUS, Dominiis de CASTRO-RADULPHI,
See GUILLERME DE CHAUVIGNY.
HUMBERT, Marquis ^/CESANE,
See HUiMBl'.RT II., Daiiphi)i of Vieniiois, etc.
GEAUFROI CHABOT(?) Burgess of Tours.
19.388. [a.d. 1246.] Sulph. casts from a fragmentary
impression. I^ in., but larger when perfect, [cxxix. 162, 163.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberlv of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet [sword], and shield of arms (see
rev.). Horse springing.
Legend broken away.
W. A shield of arms : three cJiabots (fishes), two and one ;
of the arms of ChaboT of I'oictou, Burgundy and Bretagne.
Legend broken away.
,Cf. D'.4rcq, No. 1671.
JEAN DE CakljOtH, called Count of Auxerre,
Lord of Rochefort.
19.389. [a.d. 1297.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 207.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse springing
(plumed .') and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bear-
ings are : a bend, Cn.\LUN', and AuxisKKK.
ix S' lOHIS • D' ■ CABIL' • DCI • COMITIS ■ AVTISSIODOR ■
DNI RVIPeFORT'.
D'Arcq, No. 512, with description of ;i coinUcrsc.il : a shield of .irms,
.ns described in tlic <)/'T'., witliin m qiuulrilobc, and legend ; + S' ■ lOHlS •
De ■ CABIL ■ COMIT' • AVTISS'.
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 519
JEAN DE CHALON, Couitt of Burgundy,
Lord of Salins.
19.390. [a.d. 1239] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. About 3 in. [cxxix. 144, 145.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with surcoat or tunic, flat-topped
helmet, banner of four streamers on a lance, and shield of
arms : a bend, Counts OF Ch.vlon. Morse springing, with
caparisons of an early kind, charged with the arms, as on the
shield.
* S' • IH'IS ■ COMITIS • [BVRlGVNDie • eX • DNI ■ SALINESIS.
B. A smaller round counterscal. i| in. diam. To the r.
In armour with hauberk of mail, flat-topped helmet, sword,
and shield of arms, as described in the obv.
* S' • IH'IS ■ COMITIS • BVRGVDI6 • Z • DNI • SALINESIS.
This Jean de Chalon is not generally reckoned among the
Counts of Burgundy. Probably he was on!)' a claimant to
the dignity.
IJ'Arcq, No. 491.
JEAN DE CHALON, Sire dd A Hay.
19.391. [a.d. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a good, imperfect
impression. About 2| in. when perfect, [cx.xix, 208.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, crested with the attires of a stag, sword,
scabbard, and shield of arms. Horse springing, crested as
above, and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : on a bend an estoile, for
Cll.VLON, etc.
[* SIGILLVJM : lOHANCNlS :] De . . . DOMINI : D6 : . . . . AY :
D'.\rcq, No. 1680, with description of a counterseal : impression
of an engraved stone, a lion rampant, brisc' d'uii lambel, and legend :
+ S : I : D6 : CAB1LON6.
PIERRE, Z(;/-,/(7/CHAMBLY, Chevalier,
Chamberlain of France.
19,392. [a.d. 1294.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2-,^,y in. [cxxix. 211.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, tunic or sur-
coat, cpaulitre of arms, conical helmet with fan-plume, sword,
and shield of arms. Horse springing, crested with a fan-
plume, and armorially cajjarisoned. The armorial bearings
520 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of the (.'pauliire, shield, and caparisons arc : three escallops,
two and one, Chambly (A^•CIENT).
© : S' : PeTRI • DOMINI : DC : CHAMBLIACO : MILITIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 245, with description of a counterseal : u sliicld of arms,
as described in the obv., within a rosace, a wavy sprig of foUage in place
of the legend.
PIERRE DE CHAMBLY,
Lord of Viar flies in the Dept. of Seiiic-et-Oise,
Chamberlain of France, Chevalier.
19,393. [a.d. 1302.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. About i-^ in. when perfect, [c.xxix. 212, 213.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, tunic or
surcoat, ^paulih-e, conical helmet with lambrequins, the crest
broken off, sword chained to the shoulder and hanging loose
behind the horse, lance and banner flag of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the epaulib-e, banner-flag and caparisons, are : three
escallops, two, and one, Chambly (Ancient).
. . . PieRR6 D6 CHANB SIRe D€ VIRM
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Within a double quatrefoil
panel, carved and elaborately traced. With legend in very
small letters on the small inner ring of the panel.
D'Arcq, No, 247 ; Trc'sor, Sc. dcs Commmus, etc., pi. iv., fig. 4 {obv.
only).
HENRI, Count of CHAMPAGNE.
See flENki OK Navarre, Count, etc.
THIBAUT, " The Posthumous:' " The Great;'
Count Palatine of CHAMPAGNE and Brie.
19,394. [a.d. 1226.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
3-J- in. [cxxix. 215, 216.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex shield, on which
are faint traces of a bend, for Cn.\Ml'A(;NE. Horse springing.
In base, below the horse the impression of a small antique
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 521
oval intaglio engraved gem signet, bearing a gryllus or
phantastic creature.
«< SIGILL' ; THeOBALDI : COMITIS : CAMPANIC : 6T BR16 :
PALATINI.
The letters TH in Thcobaldi are conjoinetl.
It An oval counterseal. I|X i ;! in. The impression of a
fine antique oval intaglio engraved gem, bearing a winged
NiKL, or Victory, to which a Genius is presenting a shield or
trophy of arms. Or perhaps TllETIS arming ACHILLES.
* PASSAVANT Le MGILLOR.
This legend is the war cry, cri d'anncs, of the counts of
Champagne.
D'Arcq, No. 572 ; Tn'sor, Sc. des Cr. Feudal., pi. xix., fig. 2.
THIBAUT, Count Palatine of CHAMPAGNE.
Scx TiiiBAUT, Count Palatine c/ Troves, etc.
HERVEE DE CHAOURCE,
of Champagne, Clievalier.
19.395. [.\.D. 1269,] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
\\ in. [c.xxix. 219.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, fiat-topped
helmet, with fan-plume, sword, and convex shield of arms.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial
bearings of the shield and caparisons are : barruly, cf Cha-
worth and Chaw . . orz, Vol. II. p. 631, Nos. 8512, 8515.
* S' HGRVCI De CHAORCGS MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 1723, with description of a counterseal : a shield of the
arms described in the obv., and legend : + S' DNI ; HeRVGI : D6
CHA0RC6S.
RENAUD,
Zor</ ^/CHARENTON and MONTPAUCON.
19.396. [a.d. 1277.] Sulphur cast from a fine impression.
2j- in. [cxxix. 220.]
To the 1. With long loose dress, head bare, on the 1. h. a
falcon close. Horse pacing.
S= SIGILL' RAINAVDI ■. DNI CHARGNTONII 6T
MONTISFALCONIS.
D'.^rcq, No. 1732, with description of a counterseal : a falcon, or
eagle rising ! cssorante), and legend ; * RGNAVT DG MV'FAVCV".
522 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19,397. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect impression,
[cxxix. 660.]
£: SIGILL' RAINAVDI : DN ONII 6T
MONTISFALCONIS.
CHARLES, Cojint of CHARTRES.
See Charles, Count </ Valgis, etc.
CHARLES, (fc;««/^/ CHARTRES.
See Charles IL, of Valois, Count, etc.
PIERRE, Co7i)it of CHARTRES.
Sec Pierre, Count of Alen^on, etc.
GEOFFROI, Lord (7/ CHATEAUBRIAND,
of Brctagne, Chevalier.
Second Seal.
19.398. [a.D. 1247.] Sulph. cast from a fine, chipped im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect, [cxxix. 226.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat and
flat-topped helmet, crested with a fan-plume, sword, and con-
vex shield of arms, slung by a strap over the shoulder : scme-
de-lis, CoUNT.s OF CH.vrEAUBRlAND (Modern). Horse
springing, the /(yV/v?// ornamented with ball-pendants.
S' : GAVFRIDI : DNI : De : CASTRO
Tri!sor, Sc. dcs Comiii. etc., pi. xviii., 11;;. I ; D'.-Vrcq, No. 1755, with
description of a countcrseal : a shield ol' arms, as described in the obv..
and legend : + SeiCRGTVJM : GAVFRIDI : 06 ; CASTRO : BRieNDI.
Another Seal.
19.399. [.\.l>. 1269.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 24 in. [cxxix. 234, 235.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, cap-shaped helmet with fan-pliune, sw-ord and shield of
arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The ar-
morial bearings of the shield are : six flciirs-de-lis, three, two,
and one ; — those of the caparisons scme-de-lis.
S' GAVFRIDI DOMINI • D6 : CASTRIO ■] BR[I€NCII1 MILITIS :
VRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 523
U. A small round counterscal. i| in. diiim. A shield of
arms : six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one, for scmc-dc-lis
Counts ok Chateauhriand (Modp:rn).
* cotra ■ s' ■ g • dni • dc ■ castro b'i6ncii.
D'Arcq, No. I/JS-
HUGUES v., Vicomte 0/ CUkT-EAXJBVN.
19.400. [a.D. 1 189.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2 in. [cxxix. 197.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short .surcoat
or tunic, conical helmet, scabbard, in the r. h. a sword uplifted
over the head, in the 1. h. a long convex shield of indistinct
arms : perhaps, barruly, an orlc of martlets. Horse pacing.
* SIGILLVM • HVGONIS • VISCCCOMITIS • DG • CASTRIDVNO.
U'Arcq, No. 979.
ALARD DE CHAtEAU-GONTIER,
0/ Aiijoit, Chevalier.
19.401. [a.D. 1 2 14.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. About 2^^ in. when perfect,
[cxxix. 229, 230.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long sur-
coat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex shield, slung by a
strap over the shoulder. Horse springing.
* S' AALARDI ; DE : CASTRO : . . . . Rl.
H. A shield of arms of early shape : chcvronny of six, or
according to modern parlance, three chevrons, ChAteau-
GONTIER.
*! CSIGILUVM : AALARDI : DE : CASTRO : GONT".
D'Arcq, No. 1764.
GUILLERME, Lord of CHAtEAUROUX,
Sec GUILLERME DE ClIAUVIGNY.
GAUCHER I., DE CHATILLON,
L ord of Crecy, in Valois.
19,402. [a.D. 1258.] Sulph, cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2f in. [cxxix. 245, 246.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse spring-
ing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : three pales vair, a chief, CHATIL-
LON, differenced with a label of five points.
[* S' GiALCHGRI ■ 06 ■ CASTCLLlOUe : DUI ■ DG ■ CReCIACO.
524 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
^.. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the oh'.
* SeCRGTVM GALCHCRI.
D'Arcq, No. 1786.
GAUCHER DE CHATILLON,
Lord of la Toter and of Danipicrre.
19.403. [a.D. 1308.] Sulph. casts from a fine, very imper-
fect impression. About 2-^ in. when perfect, [c.xxix. 236,
237-]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short sur-
coat, conical helmet, sword chained to the shoulder, and
shield of arms. Horse springing, crested with a wyvern, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are: three pales vair, a chief, CHATILLON, in
the de.xter chief a lion passant. Within a cusped or engrailed
panel.
GAL LIONIS : DM . . . . OVR *<
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. On foliage. Within a cusped
panel of six points.
>& S' • SeCRETI • G • DOMINI • D6 TVRRO.
D'Arcq, No. 577.
GUI III. DE CHATILLON, Count of St. Pol.
19.404. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
31 in. [cxxix. 631.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse spring-
ing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : three pales vair, a chief, ChAtil-
LON, charged with a label of five points for difference.
S' GVIDONIS : DG CASTeLLIONE COMITIS : SCI : PAVLI.
Trt'sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Fcudat.. pi. xxiv., tii;. 4 ; D'Arcq, No. 367, with
description of .1 countcrsenl : a sliield of anus : three garbs, two and one,
and legend : + SIGILLVM ■ SGCRCTI ■ Mei.
HUGUES DE CHATILLON, son of GAUCHER,
Cojiut of St. Pol; afterw. HUGUES V., Count.
19,405. [a.D. 1221.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped im-
pression. 2-J- in. [cx.xix. 200.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, llat-
topi)ed helmet, sword, aiul shieltl of arms : three pales vair,
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. $25
a chief, ChAtillon, with a label of seven points in chief.
Horse springini:;, twisted tail.
* S' • HVGONIS ■ FILM • COXITIS SCI • PAVLI.
D'Arcq, No. 365, with description of a cotintcrscal ; a sliiold of arms,
as Jescribed in the obv., and legend : + HVGO DG CASTCLIONe.
HUGUES v., DE CHATILLON,
Count of St, Pol [and of Blois].
19,406. [a.d. 123a] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2^' in. [cx-xix. 629, 630.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword chained to the
shoulder, and long convex shield of arms, suspended by
a strap to his shoulders. Horse .springing, armorially
capari.soned. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : three pales vair, a chief, Ch.\TILLON, charged
with a label of four points for difference.
SIQILL' HVGONIS D6 CASTELLIONG GOMITIS SCI PAVLI.
B. A small round counterseal. i J in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ %• COMITIS SANCTI PAVLI.
D'Arcq, No. 362 ; Trisor, Sc. des Cr. Feudal.., pi. xxiv., fig. 2.
HUGUES VL, DE CHATILLON,
Count of St. Pol [and of Blois].
19,407. [a.d. 1289.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
31 in. [cxxix. 612,-]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted sur-
coat, helmet crested with a fan-plume, sword and shield of
arms, slung by a strap to the shoulders. Horse springing,
crested with a fan-plume, and armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : three
pales vair, a chief, Ch.\TILLON.
SIGILLVM : HVGONIS : DG : GASTILLIONe : COMITIS : SCI •
PAVLI.
'frc'sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Fcitdat., pi. xxiv., fig. 6 ; D'Arcq, No. 36S, with
description of a counterseal : a shield of arms : three garbs, two and one,
and legend : + SeCRCTVM • SIGILLI • M6I.
JEAN DE CHATILLON,
Count of Blois, Lord of Avesncs.
19,408. [a.d. 1257.] Sulph. casts from a fine, chipped
impression. 3; in. [cxxix. 239, 240.]
526 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : three pales vair, a chief,
ChAtillon.
s' • lohis ; d6 ; cast6lli0ne i comitis ; bl6s6n ; dni i-
D' AVeNIS:
R. A smaller round counterscal. i^ in. diam. A shield
of arms : cruzily, a bend cotised.
«: SIGILLVM : SeCRETI : Mei :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 961 ; Trhor, Sc. des Or. Feudal., pi. xi., fig. 3.
JEHAN DE CHATILLON,
Lord of Danipierre, Chevalier.
19.409. [a.D. 1335.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
somewhat chipped. 2^ in. [cxxix. 245, 246.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, helmet crested with a pair of large curved horns, sword
chained to shoulder, shield of arms. Horse springing, crested
with a pair of large curved horns, and armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons arc ;
three pales vair, a chief, Ch.VTILLON, charged with two lions
passant affroiitcs, for difference. Background guilloched with
an irregularly dispo.sed pattern of diapered lozenges, each
interstice containing a small pellet.
AN D6 CHA . . . ILLON : CHR : SIR6S DG DAMPieRRC.
li. A smaller round counterscal. \-^ in. diam. A shield
of arms, concha, as described in the ohi\ Crest on a helmet
and mantlings or volets, a demi-swan rising.
S' • I6HAN • D€ • CHAST6LLON ■ CHR.
D'Arcq, No. 1797.
JEAN DE CHATILLON, Count of St. Pol.
19.410. [\.D. 1340.] Suljih. cast from a good impression.
3,1 in. [cxxix. 635.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted sur-
coat, helmet with lambrequins and crest, a stag's head ;
sword chaincxl to shoulder, i'pauliire, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, crested as the rider, and armorially capari-
soned. The armorial bearings of tiic i'paiiliht\ shield, and
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 527
caparisons, arc : CllATILLON, with a label of five points for
difference.
^ s' t ioha: + NNis: oe scASXELLioes coins isci : pavli.
Trt'sor, Sc. dcs Or. Feudal., pi. xxiv., (ig. 7. U'.-\rcq, No. ^3, with
description of a coiintersc.il : a shield of arms : indistinct, and legend :
+ S6CR6TVM ■ SIGILLI • MGI.
GUILLERME DE CHAUVIGNY,
Lord (dc) Castro Radulpki, or Clidteatiroux.
19.411. [a.D. 12 17.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. 2J in. [cxxix. 248, 249.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped iielmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse spring-
ing, the poytraii ornamented with ball pendants, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a fess fusily, in chief a label of six points,
for Ch.vuvigny, which farnily bears five fusils in fess.
C! SIGILL' • DOMINI : CASTRI : [RADV]LPHI.
R. A shield of arms, as described in the obv.
* SIGILLVM [: GVllLLeRMj : DG : CALVINIACO :•
U'Arcq, No. 1819.
DAUPHIN, Count ^/CLERMONT (Z//^/ AUVERGNE.
19.412. [a.D. 1199.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. 2| in. [cxxix. 252, 253.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, sword, and convex shield,
held by the guige or interior strap, and showing only the
inner side. Horse pacing, i\\e poytraii ornamented with ball
pendants.
>e SIGILL.. tClOMITIS CLAROMONTIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i \ in. diam. A dolphin
hauriant in pale, in reference to the arms of the DaUPHINS
d'Auv'ERGNE, \\7., or, a dolphin plumed, azure.
SIGILLVM DELFINI.
D'Arcq, No. 399.
GUILLAUME, Count of CLERMONT in Auvergne,
son of Dauphin, Count of Auvergne.
19.413. [a.D. 1 199.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
2| in. [cxxix. 255, 256.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, tunic or
short-skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex
shield, only showing the inner side. Horse springing.
* SIGILLVM • W ■ COMITIS • CLAROMONTIS.
528 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A long
shield of arms of early shape : two lions passant in pale,
coiitouruiK
D'Arcq, No. 383.
LOUIS, Count of CLERMONT.
See Louis, Count of La Marche, etc.
PHILIPPE, Count of CLERMONT.
See Philippe of France.
RAOUL DE CLERMONT,
Lord of Ailly, in Picardy, Chevalier.
19,414. [a.d. 1203.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. [cx.xix. 254.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short surcoat
or tunic, cap-shaped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : five
garbs in cross. Horse springing.
SIGILL' RADVLFI DE CLAROMONTE.
D'Arcq, No. 1849, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the ebv., and legend : Si 6r DOMINI DE AlLl.
RAOUL DE CLERMONT,
Lord of Ncslc, Coiistablc of I''raiice.
19,415. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2-;- in. [cx.xix. 258, 259.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet crested with a fan-plume on which is a lion rampant
contoiimt', queue fourch^e, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : two bars addorsed, on a
field seme of trefoils slipped, Nksle, or Neeli.E.
S' RADVLPHI ; De : CL De : NIGELLA.
Beaded borders.
ft. A smaller round counterseal. 1; in. diam. y\ shield
of arms, as described in the olyv.
© CONT • S ■ RADVLPHI DNI ■ D6 ■ NIG6LLA.
L>'Arcq, No. 195 ; cf. No. 3057.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 529-
ROBERT, Count of CLERMONT and AUVERGNE.
Second Sectl.
19,416. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2j ill. [c.\xix. 257.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. l^Iorsc sprinixinjj.
armorially caparisoned. The armorial hearings of the shield
and caparisons are: the gonfanon of AUVKRGNE.
S' : ROBCRTI : COMITIS : CLAROMONTIS : 2 : ALVGRNie.
D'.Arcq, No. 3iS8, with description ofji countcrseal : a shieUi of arms,
as in the <;^t/., and legend :+ seCRETV R' COMITIS ALVGRNie.
THIBAUT, Omit of CLERMONT.
See Thibaut, Count of Blois and Clermont.
GUY, Zwt/^/ COGNAC.
See Guy de Lusignan, etc.
FRANgOIS LOUIS, Pn7ice of CONTY.
See Fran(;ois Louis Bourbon.
GALCHER, Z(V7/(/CRECY, in Valois.
See Galcher de Chatillon.
HUGUES DE COUFLANS,
Chcoatier, Lord of Prisi or Prccy, Champagne.
19,417. [a.d. 1289.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
2i in. [cxxix. 269, 270.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armori-
ally caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : billetty, a lion rampant, over all a baton,
Couflans.
S' A HV€ De COVFLANS : CHEVALieR SIRG D6 PRISI.
Rt. A smaller round countcrseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
* S' HV6 • De COVSFLANS CHGVALeR.
D'Arcq, No. 1S79.
VOL. V. 2 M
S30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARLES, Lord of COUCY.
See Charles, Duke of Orleans, etc
ENGUERRAND III., Lord of COUCY, in Picardy.
19,418. [a.d. 1 220.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect. The lower part broken
off. [cxxix. 266, 267.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms, slung
round the neck by a strap : barry of six, vair and [^«.],
CouCY. Horse springing.
SIGILL' IN CCIGVCIACI.
R. A small round counterseal. I^V in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv., slung by a strap from the
central battlement of the top tower of a triple-towered castle,
masoned and embattled.
© SIGILLVM ; secReTi i
D'Arcq, No. 1904 ; 2 rdsor, Sc. dts Comm., pi. xii., fig. 2.
THOMAS DE CO[UCY], CJievalier.
19,419. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the fragment of a brass matrix in the Dept. of
British and Mediaeval Antiquities. About 2^ in. when perfect,
[c.xxxv. 58.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, flat-topped
helmet, [sword] and shield of arms. Horse [springing],
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : three bars vair, over all a bend, CoucY.
1 * S' THOVMAS DC CO . . .
Beaded borders.
Soc. lie Sphrag. tie Paris, torn, iii., p. 238.
JEAN DE COUDON, nl. CUDUN,
of Picardy, Chevalier.
19,420. [a.d. 1220.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-^ in. [cx.xi.K. 268.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
top[)ed helmet, sword, ami convex shield of arms : a fess.
Horse springing.
>» SIGILL' lOHANNIS DE CVDVN.
D'Arcq, No. 1924, willi description of a countcrsc:il : a shield of .irnis,
.-IS described in the cbv., and legend : . . . lOHIS DG CVDVN.
FRAN'CK:- EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 531
SIGER DE COHnT'Rkl, of FhimL'fs, Chci'alier.
19,421. [a.D. 1237.] Siilph. cast from a cliippcd impres-
sion. 2^. in. [cx.xi.x. 276.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse sprinsijing-,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : three chevrons, Courtray.
* SIGILUVJM • SIGGRI • DE • CVRTRACO.
D'.Arcq, Nos. I940, with error in description of the armori.il bearings,
which is said to be " un bandd " ; and description of a counteracal : a
shield of arms, effaced : a lion ramjjant, and legend : + CV
CSIIGILLI • SIGeRI. Cf. No. 10,367.
AMAURI DE CRAON, al. CREDONE.
19,422. [a.D. 1223.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2iin. [cxxix. 724, 2S2.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat cap-shaped helmet, sword, pryck-spur, and convex shield
of arms, slung by a strap over the shoulder. Horse spring-
ing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : lozengy, Cr.'VON.
S-: SIGILLVM AMAVRICI [D6 CJReDONE.
R. A shield of arms of early shape : lozengy, Craon.
4= SIGILLVM : AMAVRICI : De : CRCDONe •
D'Arcq, No. 292.
MAURICE, Lord of CRAON, and of Sabh'.
Second Seal, as Seneschal of A njoii, Maine, and Touraitie.
19,423. [.\.D. 1277.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression, ajin. [cxxix. 280, 281.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
crested helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : lozengy, Craon.
. . . MAV . . . ENeSCAL' AND6G' • CCGNOM1ANNI6 ■ Z .
li. A smaller round counterseal. i ; in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
* CONTRAS' • MAVRICII ■ DOMINI • DC : CRGDONIO.
Beaded borders.
D'.^rcq, No. 296.
2 .\J 2
532 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BAUDOUIN DE CREQUI, of Picardy, Chevalier.
19,424. [a.d. 121 5.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 659.]
To the r. In armour, witli hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, fiat-topped helmet, sword, and convex shield of arms
(see description below of the counterseal), slung by a strap
to the shoulder. Horse springing, ornamental poytrail.
^ SIGILLVM BALDGVINI DG CR6KI.
D'.\rcq, No. I95S, with description of a countersonl : a shield of arms :
a crt'quier, or wild prune tiee, in canting allusion to the name of the
bearer, and legend : + SeCRGTVM MGVM.
ALARD DE C^O\'S>lL,1J&^, of Cambr his, in Flanders.
19,425. [a.d. 121 l] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxix. 285.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, and convex shield of arms : lozengy, for
Croisilles, of Artois, which family bears ten lozenges, four,
three, two, and one. Horse springing.
•^ SIGILLVM ALARDI DE CROSILLES.
D'Arcq, No. 1969, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the rev., and legend : + CLIPeVS ALARDL
ARNOUL DE CYSOTNG, of Flanders, Chevalier.
19,426. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2i in. [cxxix. 25 l]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat or tunic, fiat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arm.s.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bear-
ings of the shield and caparisons are : bendy of six.
fit S' ARNVLPHI • DOMINI -06 lO.
D'Arcq, No. 1984, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv., and legend : + CLAVIS seCRGTI.
HEELIN DE CYSOING,
Chevalier and luirvii if J ■'landers.
19,427. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^- in. [cxxix. 265. J
To the r. In armoiu-, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat or tunic, cap-shaped helmet with fan-plume, ef'anlilre.
swcrd, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 533
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield, ^paulibre,
and caparisons are : bendy of six, or three bends.
"& S' H6LLINNI ♦ DOMINI » De CISONIO « MILITIS • eX •
BARONIS FLANDR' O
Beaded borders.
U'Arcq, No. 1985, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as ilescriboil in the c/t'., within a panel of six points, and legend :
+ SeCRCTVM • HeLLINI • DNI • D6 ■ CISONIO.
JEAN DE CYSOING, al. DE GISONNEO,
of Flanders, Chevalier.
19,428. [a.d. 1221.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxix. 201.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : bendy
of six, for ClSOlNG. Horse springing.
^ SIGILLVM • IOHANNIS ■ Q • GISONNEO.
Beaded borders.
I)'.'\rcq, No. 1986, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms:
cfiaced.
RENAUD, Count of DAMMARTIN.
See Renaud, Count of BOULOGNE and Dammartin.
SIMON DE DAMMARTIN, Count of Ponthieii.
19.429. [a.d. 1230.] Sulph. casts from a good impres-
sion. 2\ in. [cxxix. 640, 641.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet horned and with streamers, sword and
shield of arms ; barry of six, a bordure, Dammartin. Horse
springing.
SIGILLVM SIMONIS COMITIS PONTIVL
B. A smaller round counterseal. i|in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ SeCRCTVM ■ SIGILLI.
D'Arcq, No. 1068 ; Tresor, Sc. tics (Jr. Faulat., pi. x.xvi., fig. 5 {obv.
only.)
19.430. [.\.D. 1234.] Another sulph. cast from a good im-
pression, [cxxix. 642.]
p. SIGILLVM SIMONIS COMITIS PONTIVL
19.431. Sulph. cast of the ret', only, [cxxvi. 59.]
H. f^. S6CR6TVM ■ SIGILLI.
534 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GAUCHER, Lord of DAMPIERRE.
See Gaucher de Chatillon.
GUY DE DAMPIERRE, Z^r^ 0/ 5/, Just, of Flanders.
19.432. [a.d. 1249.] Sulph. casts from a very imperfect
impression. About 2i^ in. when perfect, [cxxi.x. 295, 296.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberlv of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse spring-
insf, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons arc : a lion rampant, with an orle of
fleurs-de-lis. Over the horse's neck an impression of a small
antique oval intaglio gem : a deity or genius, to the r.
seated.
^ VSTI :
R. A small oval counterseal. i-j-V X I in. Impression of
an antique oval intaglio gem : Hercules, seated to the r.
es SeC'TV GVIDOrs D' dapstra.
D'Arcq, No. 1991.
GUY [DE DAMPIERRE],
son of the Count of FLANDERS,
19.433. [.'V.D. 1279.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
2-iV '"• [civ. 8.]
To the 1. With long flowing dress ; a falcon on the 1.
wrist, held by long jesses or sewells ; in the r. h, a staff or
baton. Horse pacing.
«?. : S' GVIDONIS :•: FILM ■■■■ COMITIS ••; FLANDRI6 :
Beaded borders.
GUY [DE DAMPIERRE], Connt of FLANDERS,
Marquis of Namtir.
[Same person as last ?]
19.434. [a.d. 1294.] Yellow or uncolourcd : originally
fine, now imperfect. About 2i '"• when perfect. [Add. ch.
12,634.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
tunic or surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and .shield of
arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armo-
rial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a lion rampant,
Flanders.
C*] S' ■ GVIDIONIS ; COMITIS n FLANDRlie : CT ; MARCHIONIS :
NAMVCeNI,
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 535
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ S6[CR6TV : GlVIDON' : COMITIS : FLANDRIG :
D'Arcq, No. 6J9 ; Trisor, Sc. des Gr. Feiidat., pi. viii., tig. 6. Urcdius,
Sigg. Contm. Flandr., p. 46 (with the lion of the armorial bearings on
both obv. and rev. langued, which is incorrect).
19.435. [A.n. 1290.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
[cxxxi. 72, rA
0. This shows several parts which are broken off in the
original impression, No. 19,434.
9 S" • GVIDONIS ; COMITIS ; FLANDRie ; 6T = MARCHIOtNIS i
NA[MVC6N.
H. * SeCRETV : GVIDON' : COMITIS : FLANDRie :
D'Arcq, No. 629.
Cojinterseal only.
19.436. \ciyc. A.D. 1294.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a
good impression, [xlvii. 1061.]
«: SeCRCTV : GVIDON' : COMITIS : FLANDRIE.
Laing, MS. Caial., No. 398.
JEAN [DE DAMPIERRE], son of GUY,
Count of FLANDERS and Marquis of Namur.
19,437. \circ. A.D. y^^o?^ Plaster cast from a fine impres-
sion. 2\ in. [civ. 9.]
To the 1. With long flowing dress ; on the 1. wrist, a falcon
rising with expanded wings, and held by the jesses. Horse
pacing.
* • S' : lOHANIS : FILM GVID' : GOITIS \ FLAND : Z : MARCH \
NAMVRC6NS.
Beaded borders.
JEAN, Lord of DAMPIERRE.
6V^Jean de Chatillon.
LOUIS, son of Robert de DAMPIERRE, etc.
See Louis of Flander.s, Count, etc.
MARGUERITE DE DAMPIERRE,
Countess of Flanders ;
dan. of BaUDOUIM IX., Count of Flanders ;
sister of the Countess Jeanne/
wife of GUILLAUME DE BoURBON, Lord of Dampierre.
19,438. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2^ in. [cxxxi. 65.]
536 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the 1. In long vestments, with flat head-dress, holding
a falcon on the 1. wrist. Horse pacing, the poytrail orna-
mented with small ball pendants.
S' MARGAR[ETE ■ SORORIS • COJMITISSE FLANDCRE31/IS1S.
D'Arcq, No. 623, with description of a countcrscal : a shield
of arms : a lion rampant, Fr.ANDERS, and legend : e> FILIE • COMITIS •
FLANDRIE. Engr. in Uredius, Sigilla Comitum Flandria, p. 35 ;
Trcsor, Sc. des Gr. Feiidai., pi. viii., fig. 3.
ROBERT DE DAMPIERRE, eldest son of GUY,
Count of Flanders; Count of NEVERS.
19.439. [.\.D. 1294.] Yellow or uncoloured : originally-
fine, now very imperfect. About 3-i in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 12,634.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, [helmet and sword broken off] and shield of arms.
Horse springing, [crested with a feather-plume], and armo-
rially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : a lion rampant, Fl.vnders, differenced with
a label of three points.
[©] S' ■ RE0B6RT1 • PRIMOGeNlTI • C0M1T1]S FLANDRlie •
COMITIS • NIVeRN6N.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A shield of
arms : a lion rampant, Flanders, as described in the obv.,
but with a label of five points.
^ SeCRGTV • ROB'TI ■ COMITIS • NIVeRN.
Beaded double borders.
Uredius, Sigg. Cotnm. Flamli:, p. 50 ; D'.\rcq, No. 873, but gives only
two pomts to the label on the shield in the obv.
19.440. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
[cxx.xi. 70.]
0. This shows the helmet, sword, and crest of the horse's
head, which are broken off in the original impression.
No. 19,439-
ffii S' ROB6RTI ■ PRIMOGGNITI • COMITIS FLANDRIG-
COMITIS • NIVGRNGN.
li. © S6CRETV • ROB'TI ■ COMITIS • NIVCRN.
BAUDOUIN DE T) KRGl^S, of Bcauvoisis.
19,441. [a.d. 121 3.] Sul|ili. t.isl fmni a chipped impression.
2-J in. [cxxix. 31. J
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 537
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat or tunic, flat-topped hchnct, sword scabbard, and
shield slung by a strap round the neck. Horse galloping.
* SIGILLVM : BAVDVUNI] DC DARGIIS.
D'Arcq, No. 3cx)4.
Comes DIVITIS MONTIS.
See Dukes of Bretagne,
GERARD, Seigneur of DONZENAC.
See GtRARD DE Ventauuur.
HENRI, Provost of DOUAI.
See Henri de Hondescote.
JEAN DE DREUX,
Duke of Bretagne, Earl of Richmond. A.D. 1 279.
5^^ Vol. n., p. 275, No. 5884.
JEAN DE DREUX II.,
Duke of Bretagne, Earl of Richmond, etc. A.D. 1315.
^^^ Vol. n., p. 27s, No. 5885.
PIERRE DE DREUX, son ^/ROBERT II.,
Count of Dreux and Braine.
19,442. [a.d. 12 12.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 J in. [cxxix. 312, 313.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, scabbard, and kite-shaped
shield of arms : chequy, Dreux, a franc-quartier ermine.
Horse springing.
© SIGL' P6TRI FILM GOMITIS ROB'TI DROG' E BRAN.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
* SeGReTVM : P6TRI.
D'Arcq, No. 725 ; Trcsor, Sc. da Or. Pcttdat., pi. x., No. 3 {obv. only).
538 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19,443. [a.D. I200.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 2i in. [cxxix. 306, 307.]
©SIGL'-PeTRI FILII COMlTIS ROB'
ii. © : SeCReTVM : PeTRI :
ROBERT II., Couni of DREUX.
19,444. [a.D. 1202.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2A in. [cxxix. 308, 309.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, flat-topped
helmet, sword, scabbard, and shield of arms : chequy, a
bordure, Dreux. Horse springing.
SIGILL' COMlTIS • ROB6RT1 • DR0C6NSIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ CONFIRMA HOC DEVS.
D'Arcq, No. 721 ; Trisor, Sc. dcs Cr. Feudal., pi. x., fig. i {obv. only).
ROBERT DE DREUX, j<7« ^/ ROBERT II.,
Count of Dreux and Braine ; afterw. ROBERT III., Count.
19,445. [.-\.D. 12 1 2.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 2i;- in. [cx.xix. 310, 311.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, scabbard, and shield of arms : chequy, DreuX.
Horse springing.
® SIGL' ROBTI FILM COMlTIS ROB'TI DROC 7 BRAN.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
*i SeCRGTVM ROBeRTI.
D'Arcq, No. 726 ; Trhor, Sc. des Cr. Feudal., pi. x., tig. 4 {obv. only)
ROBERT III., Count ofD-RmjX, Lord of Si. Wah'ry.
19,446. [a.D. 1225.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3 in. [cxxix. 314, 315.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
tunic or surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of
arms slung to the shoulders with a strap. Horse springing,
armorially cajiarisoncd. The armorial bearings of the shield
arc: chequy, a bordure, DreuX ; — those of the caparisons:
a li(jn rampant, debruised by a bdton, St. Valery.
S' ■ ROB'TI COMIS DROCe DNI ■ SCI ■ WALERICI.
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 539
It. A smaller round counterseal. I;' in. diam. A shield
of arms : chcquy, DuEUX.
D'Arcq, No. 728 ; Trhor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., pi. x., fi<j. 2.
HUMBERT, Qmiit of EMBRUM.
See Humbert II., Dauphin of VIENNOIS, etc.
Comitcs ENGOLISME.
See Counts of Angoul£me,
LOUIS II., Count ^/^TAMPES.
19,447. [a.d. 1361.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
3,' in. [cxxi.x. 326, 327.]
0. To the r. In armour, with plated body armour, helmet,
horned and crested with a dragon (?), short sword, and shield
of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : seme-de-
lis, for France (Ancient), a bdton ermine for difference.
Background diapered with a pattern of quatrefoils and cusped
octagons, enclosing respectively quatrefoil flowers and lions'
faces.
Carved borders ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
■^ » SlGILLVM J» LVDOVICI 4 COMITIS * STAMPARVM © *<
R. A smaller round counterseal. \~ in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv. Within an engrailed
border.
© COTRAS • LVDOVICI • COMITIS ■ STAMPARVM.
D"Arcq, No. 703 ; Trdsor, Sc. dcs Cr. Feudal., pi. xxiii., fig. 5.
HENRI, Count ^/EU, " Comes Augi,"
Earl of Eii'e in the Peerage of England.
19,448. \teinp. Henry II.] Light-brown or uncoloured :
very imperfect, indistinct. 2^ in. [L. F. C. xxii. 5.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, round cap-shaped
helmet, shield. Hor.se galloping.
* SIGILL
540 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOHN, A,th Earl of EU, or Ewe, " Comes Aiigi."
19,449. [a.d. 1 165.] Red: fine, the edge repaired, ett
C2ivette. 31 in. [Egert. ch. 371.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail with con-
tinuous coif, surcoat, broad sword, round convex shield orna-
mented with a bordure, stirrup, pryck-spur. Horse galloping.
Legend arranged partly in the field : —
S I
G IL
LVM.
fi= IOHANN6S : GOMES : AVGI.
JOHN, \th Earl of EWE, so?i and heir of Henry,
'^rd Earl of Eive in the Peerage of England.
ol>. A.D. 1 1 70.
19,450. [Late 12th cent.] White, or uncoloured, faced
with red. About 2| in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 83 C. 25.]
To the r. In armour with hauberk of mail with continuous
coif, surcoat, sword, round convex shield, stirrup, and pryck-
spur. Horse galloping. Legend arranged in the field : —
S I
G IL
LVM.
The remainder broken away.
GERAUD, Co?mi of FEZENSAC.
See GERaud, Connf of Armagnac, etc.
JEAN, Cojiut of FEZENSAC.
See Jean, Count of Armagnac, etc.
ALAN (FILIUS COMITIS), son of Count Henry.
See Alan, Count of Pentiiievre.
BERNARD DE FIRMITATE, al. DE LA FERTE,
of Maine, Chevalier.
19,451. [a.d. 1 2 16.] Sulph. ca.st from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression, 2\ in. [cx.xix. 335.)
FRANXE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 541
To the 1. In armour, with flat-topped helmet, sword, and
shield of arms: two lions passant in pale, (crowned?), for
La FerTI'-:. Horse pacing, the poytrail ornamented with
ball pendants.
«i SIGILLVM ■ BCeRJNARDI • D6 • FIRMITATG.
D'Arcq, No. 3153.
BAUDOUIN, Count of FLANDERS and HAINAULT.
19,452. {circ. A.D. 1203, 1204.] White, discoloured : ori-
ginally fine, now imperfect. About 3;' in. when perfect.
[L. F. C. xxii. 4.J
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a
lion rampant, FLANDERS. Horse galloping, the poytrail
ornamented with ball pendants.
SI D
H. A smaller round countcrseal. i^ in. diam. The Count
to the r., as described in the obv., but without the sword, in
place of which he holds a lance-flag horizontally before him,
breast-high. Horse galloping.
© ex HAlNOle.
Beaded borders.
L'rcdius, Sii^i^. Coiiim. Flandr., p. 26, where the Icfjcnd of the obv. is
given : SIGILLVM BALDVINI COMITIS FLANDRie.
CHARLES, Count Palatine of FLANDERS.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
FERNANDO OF PORTUGAL, son of Kins; Sancho I. ;
Count of FLANDERS and HAINALT,
by right of his ivife Jeanne,
dan. of Count Baudouin IX.
19,453. [a.d. 1226.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
2^ in. [cxxxi. 61, 64.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a lion
rampant, Flanders, slung by the strap over the shoulders.
Horse springing, with ornamental /"(y^T?;/.
SIGILL' • FGRNANDI • COMITIS ■ FLANDRIE.
R. A smaller round shield of arms, i^ in. diam. A shield
of arms : three chevrons, or chcvronny, H.ainault.
^ eT coMes • HAiNOie.
D'Arcq, No. 621 ; Tresor,Sc. ties Or. Feudal.^ pi. viii., fig. i. Urcdius,
Sigg. Comin. /■land., p. 28.
542 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GUY, Count of FLANDERS, etc.
See Guy de Dampierre, Coimt, etc.
JEANNE, Countess of FLANDERS and HAINAULT,
dau. of Count Baudouin IX. ;
wife of Fernando of Portugal.
19,454. [a.d. 1241.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
23- in. [cxxxi. 66.]
To the 1. In long flowing robe, holding a falcon on the
1. wrist. Horse pacing, with embroidered and fringed saddle-
cloth.
^ S' : lOHANNE • COMITISSE ■ FLANDRIE ! ET • HAINOIE.
Uredius, Sii^g. Coiiiin. I'landr., p. 29, with countcrseal : a shield of
arms : a lion rampant, FlaxiiERS, and legend : + S6CR6TVM MeVM
MIGHI. D'Arcq, No. 620, from an impression dated A.u. 1236.
LOUIS OF FLANDERS,
Count of NEVERS and RETHEL,
son of Robert de Dampierre,
Count of Flanders, etc.
Countcrseal only, of the Second Se.xl.
19.455. [a.d. 1315.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. i| in. [cxx.xii. II.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, FLANDERS. Within an
elaborately carved rosace.
«: CONTRA • SIGILLVM ■ LVDOVICI • COMITIS • NIVeRNCNSIS.
Tr^sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Feudal., pi. xii., tig. 2 (with erroneous expIannti'iT
of the last word in the legend of the obv. to signify licgis 'J'hes<z{uran'us)
irdsorier dii Koy). D'.^rcq, No. 876 ; with description of the obT., an
equestrian figure of the Count, on a dia])ered background, and legend :
S' : LVDOVICI : PRIMO : G6NITI : COIT' : fLAND : COIT' : NIVN :
€T; R€GISTH€ST.
LOUIS, Count of FLANDERS and NEVERS.
19.456. [a.d. 1322.] .Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3; in. [cxxxi. 74, 75.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short sur-
coat or tunic, helmet with crest : a dragon betw. two long
straight horns, sword chained to the shoulder, t'pauliire, and
shield of arms. Horse springing, crested with a dragon, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield,
i'paulicre, and caparisons are: a lion rampant, FLANDERS.
!M. S' «< LVDOVICI «< COMITIS *< FLANDRie /^ GT «< NIVGRNEN' «<
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 543
R. A smaller round countcrseal. i^ in. diani. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv. Betw. three small lions.
Within a pointed qiiatrefoil panel enclosed in a carved border
ornamented with small iiiiatrcfoils along the inner edge.
* : CONT • S' • LVDOVICI • COlT' • FLANDRI6 ■ €7 ■ NIVeRNGN.
Beaded borders.
D'.Vrcq, No. 640. The illustr.ition in Uredius, Si's^^^. Comm. Flandr.,
p. 54, is intended for this seal, but erroneously drawn ; TrJsor, Sc. des
(Jr. Feiiddi., pi. ix., tig. 2.
MARGLERITE, Countess of FLANDERS.
See Marguerite de Dampierre.
PHILIPPE, Count Palatine of FLANDERS, etc.
See Philippe Le Hardi, Duke of BURGUNDY, etc.
WILLAUMES, or GUILLAUME OF FLANDERS,
son of Guy, Count of FLANDERS.
19,457. [a.D. 1294.] Yellow or uncolourcd : originally
fine, now imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
12,634.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short tunic
or surcoat, helmet, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a lion rampant, FLANDERS, differenced
with a bendlet or baton.
© SIGILLVM : GVILLGLMI ; FILM : CCOMITIIS 1 FLAND[RI6].
Be. A smaller round counterseal. i ] in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ 9TS • G • FILM ■ COMITIS • FLANDRie.
D'Arcq, No. 632 ; from an impression dated A.D. 1305.
ROGER-BERNARD IIL, Count of FOIX,
Vicomte of Castelbon,
son of Count ROGER and BrUNISSENDE DE CaRDONNE.
19,458. [a.D. 1276.] Sulph. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2 in. [c.xxi.x. 94.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, tunic, helmet with fan-
plume, lance, and shield of arms. Korse springing, with fan-
plume, and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the .shield and caparisons arc: three pales, Foi.\. In the
544 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
field, on the r., behind the rider, a sm.-ill shield of arms : three
chanions in chief, for his maternal arms of CardoNNE.
C" S' • ROGeRII B Dei GRA GOMIT . . FVX MIT •
CASTRO, and in the field at the side of the rider's head Bl.
D'Arcq, No. 665 ; Trisor, Sc. des Gr. Feudal., p. 12, col. 2.
Second Seal of the above,
as Count of Foix, Vicomtc of Bt'arn and Castelbon.
19,459. \k.V). 1 291.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect, [cxxix. 95, 96.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, tunic or
surcoat, [helmet broken off], sword and shield of arms. Horse
springing, with fan-plume and armorial caparisons. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ;
I, 4, paly, for FoiX, 2, 3, two cows passant in pale, BtARN.
In the field on the 1. over the horse's flank, a shield of arms :
Cardonne, see No. 19,458.
. . . . B' Dl • GRA • COM IS ■ B6ARNII • €T • CAST . . .
R. A smaller round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A shield of
arms : quarterly ; I, 4, paly, for FoiX, 2, 3, a cow passant,
for B£arn.
S' ROGGRll ■ B' • COMITIS • FVXI.
D'Arcq, No. 666 ; Trc'sor, Sc. dc's Gr. Feudat., pi, xii., fig. 5.
BEATRICE, Countess of FORCALQUIER, etc.
Sec Beatrice, Countess of Provence, etc
CHARLES, Gw/z/r)/ FORCALQUIER.
See Charles, Count (/Anjou.
GUILLAUME, Count of FORCALQUIER,
in Provence.
Leaden Bulla.
19,460. \cin: A.D. 11 50-1208.] Leaden bulla, palinated.
A]>]). h)- strands of red silk, r; in. [x.xxviii. 141.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with cap-shaped helmet, sword,
spear, and convex kite-shaped shield. Ihirse springing.
f» SIGILLVM Wl : COMITIS :
• li. To the 1. With long dress, hUon or short staff in the
r. h., on the 1. wrist a falcon. Horse pacingover hilly ground ;
in the foreground a hare or r.ibbit.
* F0RCALCARI6MSIS.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 545
19,461. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 19,460. [cxiv. 21, 22.]
JEAN DE PORMENSELE, Chevalier.
19,462. [A.n. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
24 in. [cxxix. 343.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted sur-
coat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : chcquy,
a label for difference. Horse galloping;.
SIGILLVM • lOANNlS ■ DG ■ FORMENSGLe.
D'Arcq, No. 2223, with description of a counterscal ; a shield of arms,
as described in the obx>.
CHARLES OP PRANCE {sonof]o\m,
Duke of Noniiaiidv ) ; grandson of the King of France,
and DAUPHIN OP VIENNE,
afterw. (1364) King Charles V.
19.463. [a.d. 1352.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
ll in. [cxxix. 774.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short tunic
or surcoat of arms, helmet crested with an ornamental fleur-
de-lis, sword chained to the shoulder, rowel-spur, and shield
of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield, coat of arms, and caparisons
are : quarterly ; i, 4, Franxe (Ancient), 2, 3, Dauphiny.
Within a carved border or panel of tracery in cusps.
C- : S' • KAROLI : PR1M0G6NITI : PRIMOGeNITI : FRANCOS. :
REGIS : DALPHINI : VieNN€NS' :
H. .\ smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv. Betw. two birds. Within a
carved cinquefoil panel ornamented with open work.
C- 9T' ■ S' • KAROLI ■ D€ ■ FRANCIA ■ DALPHINI • VIGNN :
D'Arcq, No. 606. A'oie. — This seal, although used in A.n. 1352, must
have been made before a.d. 1350, in which year Jean, Duke of Nor-
mandy, had succeeded to the throne of France, and therefore Charles,
the Dauphin of Vicnnois, was no longer " Primogenitus Primogeniii
Regis," but " I'rimogenitus Regis." The author of the Trhor, overlook-
ing this fact, states that " Le mot primogeniti a dt^ xi'^X.i deux fois dans
la Idgende, par une erreur dont on trouve d'autrcs exemples," Sc. des Or.
feudal., p. 2, pi. ii., fig. i.
Seal as Duke of NORMANDY, Dauphin of Viennois.
19.464. [a.d. 1359.] Sulph. casts from a good but chipped
impression. 3V in. [cxxix. 573, 574.]
VOL. V. 2 N
54^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, cuirass or
tunic, helmet cron-ncd and crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword,
and shield of arms. Horse, with crest chipped off, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are: quarterly; i, 4, FRANCE (Ancient)
within a bordure, DuCHY OF NORMANDY, 2, 3, Daupiiiny.
Background diapered lozengy, with a reticulated pattern of
chains or sprigs ; with an eagle rising with expanded wings
in each interstitial space.
S' • KAROLl • PRIMOGGNITI • RGGIS • FRACie • DVCIS •
N0RMAI6 • DeLPHINI • VI6NN6NSIS.
Carved borders.
li. A smaller round counterseal. i-^ in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the o/>z'., within a rosace, and legend :
+ COTRA • S • KL'I • PIVIOG6ITI • RGGIS ■ FRACI6 • DVCIS •
NORMANie.
D'Arcq, No. SS3 ; Trc'sor, Sc. i/is Or. Feudat., pi. iii., fig. 2.
19.465. [a.d. 1360.] Sulph. casts from another good im-
pression, [cxxix. 361, 362.]
19.466. Another sulph. cast from a good imi^ression,
of the obv. only, [cxxix. 773.]
JEAN OP FRANCE, /?///v?^/ NORMANDY,
Count of AiijoH and Maine {afteriv. King John II.).
19,467. [a.d. 1347.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3i in. [cxxix. 571, 572.]
(^. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long sur-
coat, helmet horned and crested with a dragon, cpaulib-e of
arms, sword chained to the shoulder, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, crested like the rider and armorially cai^ari-
soned. The armorial bearings of the i^pan/iirc, shield, and
caparisons are : France (Ancient), within a bordure.
S' • IGH'IS : PRIMOGeiTI : RCGIS : FRACOR' : DVCIS :
NORMENOR • COITIS : ANDGGAVie : eX : CENGMAN.
li. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A .shield
of arms, as described in the oh'. Above the shield an eagle
rising with expanded wings ; at each side a lion guardant,
addorsed. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small (juatrcfoils.
» 9T ■ SIGILL' : IGH'IS : DVCIS : NGRMeNOR' : COiTIS :
AND6GAVI6 : CT : CCNOM.
D'Arcq, No. S81 ; Tit'sor, Sc. dcs Gr. Fciuhit., pi. iii., fig. 1.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 547
LOUIS OF FRANCE, son of PHILIPPE II, AuGUSTE,
King of France ; aflerio. JCing LoUis VIII.
19.468. [a.d. i2i6.] Dark-£;recn : fine, very imperfect
2:1 ill. ulicn perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 37.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted
surcoat, flat-topped hchnet, sword, and sliield of arms:
France (Ancient). Horse springintj.
* SIGILU'VM • LVDJOVICI • F[ILII ■ R6GIS • FRANCUe.
R. A smaller oval counter.seal. I-ptX't't i'l- A heart-
shaped shield of arms: FRANCE (ANCIENT).
Beaded lx)rdcr on riv.
19.469. Sulph, cast from the o/'v. of No. 19,46s, when it
was in more perfect preservation. [D.C., E. 198.]
* SIGILLVM ODOVICI • H E.
19.470. [a.I>. 1214.] Sulph. ca.st from a chipped, imperfect
impression of the o^>v. only, [c.x.xi.x, 346.J
p, © SIGILLVM • LVDOVICI ■ FILM ■ REGIS ■ FRANCI6.
D'Arcq, No. 1S6 ; 'J'r^'sof, S-l. <ics Or. I'cuddt., pi. i., fig. i.
19.471. Sulpli. cast from a good impression of \}a.crev. only,
[c.v.x. 32.]
19.472. Another, from another impression. [D.C., E. 321.]
This has been inadvertently attributed (No. 28,07.8) to the
countcrseal of Louis VIII., king of France, but it appears to
more nearly resemble the countcrseal used by Louis before he
became king. The beaded border does not ap|x;ar on the
royal counterseal. See No. 18,077.
PHILIPPE OF FRANCE,
calleii " Hurepcl" or Kndepean,
Son of Ki)ig- PiiiLri' Augustus ;
Count ^/BOULOGNE and CLERMONT,
frs( /tnsiaud of Mathiluk, Countess of Boulogne.
19,473. [a,d. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2\- in. [cxxix. 132, 133]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topixxl helmet, sword, and shield of arms : France
^Ancient), with a label of three points in chief for difference.
e SIGILLVM : PHILIPI : FICLUI : R6GIS : FRCANClie •.•
B. A smaller oval counter.seal. i ', x i in. diam. A fleur-de-
lis of France. Betw. the initial letters : P ■ H.
D'Arcq, No. 1062 ; Ti-isor, Sc. des Or. Feudal., pi. xxvi., fig. .\.
2 N 2
54S CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PHILIPPE OF FRANCE, son of St. Louis ;
afterw. King Philitpe Le Hardl
19,474. [a.d. 1267.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3 in. [cxxix. 347.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted tunic
or surcoat of arms, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of
arms. Horse springing, crested with a fan-plume, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the coat,
shield and caparisons are: semc-de-lis, FRANCE (ANCIENT).
© : SIGILLVM ; PHILIPPI i DNI ; REGIS i FRANCORVM i
PRIM0G6N1TI ;
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 187, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv. ; TrJsor, St. tics Gr. Feiidai., pi. i., tig. 2.
CHARLES, Lord of FRISE.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc
GUILLAUME, Count of FRISIA.
Sec Guillau.me, Count of Hainault, etc.
HUMBERT, Lord of the Barony of PUCIGNIACI.
See Humbert II., Dauphin of Viennois, etc.
HUMBERT, Count Palatine of GAP.
See Humbert II., Dauphin ^/Viennois, etc.
ANSEL DE GARLANDE, al. GALLANDE,
Lord of Tournani, or Tour)ian-tn-Brie.
Counterseal of an Eqtiestrian Seal.
19,475. [a.d. 1187.] Suli^h. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. I in. [cxxix. 369.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a lion rampant.
D'Arcq, No. 2263, with description of llic obv. The owner of the
seal in armour, on a horse, and legend : .... LL' A . 6LLI DE
GARLANDA.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 549
ANSELM DE GARLANDE, al.
ANSELLUS DE GhlA.-^-^T)\k, Dominus de Turnomio,
Lord of Touriian-cn-Brie.
19.476. [A.D. 1269.] Siilph. casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [cxxix. 366, 367.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
tunic or surcoat, flat-topped hchnct, .sword, rowcl-spur, and
shield of arms. Horse springing, arniorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a
lion rampant.
SI S6LMI • D6 : GGRL
R. A smaller round countcrseal. i in. ilium. A lion rampant.
Not on a shield.
D'Arcq, No. 2261.
RAYMUND GAUCELME, Lord of Uzh, in Languedoc,
Chevalier.
19.477. [a.D. 1295.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. lA in. [cxxix. 372.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, and shield of arms. Horse galloping, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings are : a lion rampant.
C> S' • RAYMVNDI • CADeLMI • DNI • VC€TI6 • MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 3799.
JOHANNES DE GISONNEO.
6Vt'jEAN DE CYSOING.
EUDES, A(?r^/^/ ORANGEY, of Champagne.
19.478. [a.U. 1375.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2 in. [cxxix. 3S0.]
To the r. In armour, with plate body armour, helmet
crested with a pair of wings, sword chained to the shoulder,
and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a
lion rampant, for GRANGE. Background replenished with
sprigs of foliage and flowers.
: seeL • evDes : siRes • dg • grangc . .
U'Arcq, No. 2315.
HENRI v., Co2uit of GRANDPRE.
First Seal.
19.479. [A.n. 121 3.] Sulph. casts from a fairly good im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 3.S1, 382.]
55° CATALOGUE OF SEAIS.
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat or tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword and shield
of arms [indistinct.] Horse springing.
© SIGILL' • H6NRICI • COMITfS - DG • GRANDIPRATO.
R. A smaller round counterseal, en cuvette. I| in. diam.
A shield of arms : three, bars (or according to D'Arcq, barry
of eight). Cf. the arras of Counts of Grandpre, viz. burele, or
barruly.
* SeCRGTVM • esT.
D'Arcq, No. 578.
Second Seal.
19,480. [a. D. 1217.] Sulph. casts from a ^ood inrjpression.
3 in. [c.Kxi.x. 3S3, 384.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms ;
five bars, or barruly, COUNTS OF GRAXDrRF, Horse
springing,
54 SIGILLVM • COMITfS • HENRICl • DG • MAGNOPRATO.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. dtam. A shield of
arms : barruly of twelve.
© : SeCReTVM : 6ST :
D'Arcq, No-. 579.
HUMBERT, Count of GRESIVAUDAN.
See Humbert II., Dauphin ^/VlENNOlS, etc.
LOUIS, Lord of GVISIL.
See Louis, Duke </ Anjou.
BAUDOUIN, CoiC7itofRKmAXi-L'V.
See BauuuUIX, Count of Fla.N'UEKS, etc.
CHARLES, Count of HAINAULT.
See CllAKLiis, Duke of I5urgundy, etc.
FERNAANDO, Count of HAINAULT.
See I'KRNANIJO, Count if I'LANUEUS, etc.
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 55 1
GUILLAUME, Count </HAINAULT, Holland, Zealand,
and Frisia.
Counlcrscal of second Seal.
19,481. [a.d. 1314.] Siilph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion, li- in. [cxxxi. 90.]
An eagle displayed ; on its breast a shield of arms :
quarterly ; four lions rampant, two and two, Hainault.
* S' • GVILL'I • COIS ■ HAYN : HOLL' : Z6LANDie : AC : DNI :
FRIZie :
D'Arcq, No. 654, with description of an equestrian obv., legend
resembling that described above.
JEANNE, Countess of HAINAULT.
.S'tv Jeanne, Conntess c/ Flanders, etc.
EUDES, Lord ofYLPiM., in Picardy, CJievalier.
19,482. [a.U. 1223.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 2' in. [cxxix. 387, l'&'il\
0. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, skirted
surcoat or tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex
shield of arms : three crescents, two and one. Ham. Horse
springing.
* SIGILLVC • ODONIS ■ DO]MINI • De • HA.
H. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
£1 • SeCR€TVM • ODONIS ■ DE ■ HAM.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 2353 ; Trisor, Sc. des Comm., etc., pi. ii., fig. 5 {pbv. only).
AUBERT DE HANGEST, of Picardy.
19,483. [a.d. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2' in. [cxxix. 392. J
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat or tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of
arms : a bend within a bordure compony.
^ SIGILLVM • AVBGRTI • D6 • HANGGST.
D'Arcq, No. 2357.
ROBERT, Lord of HAQUEVILLE.
See RuDliKT DE I'oissv, Chevalier.
552 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JEAN, Lord of HARNES, Chevalier.
19.484. [a.d. 1 29 1.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
2{r in. [cxxix. 394]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
crested with a fan-plume, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : a lion rampant, queue foiircht'e,
for Harnes.
S' lOH'IS • DN! • D6 ■ HARN6S.
Beaded borders.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 2374.
MICHEL DE HARNES, of Artois, Chevalier.
19.485. [a.d. 1214.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
2f- in. [cxxix. 393.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, helmet of cap shape with horns or plumes, sword,
and shield of arms slung by a strap round the neck : an
inescutcheon, in chief a label of six points.
® SIGILLVM • MICHAELIS DE HARNES.
D'Arcq, No. 2375, from an impcrfL'Ct impression attached to a det'd
dated a.d. 1229, \vith a counterseal ; a shield of arms, as described in the
f^t/., and legend :+ SIGILL' MICHA6L1S D€ HARNGS.
GILLES DE HODENC, al. GILO DE HOSDENC,
of Bcanvoisis, Chevalier.
19.486. [.\.D. 1205.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1 1 in. [cxxix. 399.]
Oval, nearly round : to the r. In armour, with hauberk,
long-skirted surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, sword, and convex
shield. Horse .springing.
© SIGILLV : GIL6 : D6 ; HOSDEG.
D'Arcq, No. 2414.
JEAN DE HODENC, HOSDENC, al. ODAN,
of Le Beaiivoisis, Chevalier.
19.487. [A.D. 1200.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct,
chipped impression, i^ in. [cxxix. 398.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk o{ mail, long-skirted
surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, swortl, and conve.K shield. Horse
pacing.
>!i> SIGILLVM lOHANNIS D6 ODAN.
D'Arwi, No. 2415.
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 553
CHARLES, Count of HOLLAND.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
GUILLAUME, Count of HOLLAND.
Sec GuiLLAUME, Count of IIainault, etc.
HENRI DE HONDESCOTE, al. HONDSCHOOTE,
Provost of Douai, Chevalier.
Second Seal.
19,488. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2.V in. [cxx.xi. 88.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-sl<irted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms : an
escutcheon ; slung round the neck by a strap. Horse
springing.
^ S' H6NRICI : PR[eP]OSITI : DC : DVACO.
This should follow No. 19,055, among the Local Seals.
D'Arcq, No. 5186, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv., and legend : + CLAVIS SIGILLI.
JOHANNES DE HUNDISCOTE, al.
JEAN DE HONDSCHOOTE, of Flanders, Chevalier.
19,489. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 24 in. [cx.xi.x. 391.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms: (ermine,
within a bordure .') cf. HondscHOT. Horse springing.
«: S' : lOHANNIS : D6 : HVNDISCOTE :
D'Arcq, No. 2424, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv., and legend : + SIGILLVM : seCReXI.
PHILIPPE DE HONDSCHOOTE, al HONDESCOTE,
of Flanders, Cluvalicr.
19,490. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2i in. [cxxix. 121.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, lance en arret, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and housings are : ermine, a bend.
>S S' DOMINI PHILIPPI D6 HONDGSCOTe.
D'Arcq, No. 2420.
554 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PIERRE DE HOONDSCHOOTE, of Flanders, Chevalier.
19.491. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat in-
distinct impression. 2^- in. [cxxix. 402.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : ermine within a bordure.
© SIGILL' : PETRI : D6 : HONDeSCOTe : MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 2427.
GUILLAUME DE HOSTKERKA, al. HOSTEKERQUE,
of Flanders, Chevalier.
19.492. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2 in. [cxxi.x. 404.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, .short surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : billetty, a
chevron, or bend sinister. Horse springing.
tS S' • WILL6LM1 DCei HOSTeKeRKA.
D'Arcq, No. 2430.
RICHARD DE HUMETIS, al. HUMEZ, Constable of
Normandy, A.D. 11 54-1 180.
6"^^ Vol. II., p. 307, Nos. 6124-6128.
GUILLAUME DE HUMMETIS, HUMETO, HUMEZ,
or DU HOMET, Constable of Normandy, A.D. 1180-1189.
See Vol. II., p. 308, No. 6130.
GUILLAUME DE HUMETO, al. DU HOMET,
Constable of Normandy
19,493. [A.D. 1235.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. i-H; in. [cxxix. 389, 390.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, conical helmet, sword and shield of arms:
probably intended for a bordure bezanly, IIUMKZ. Horse
s])ringing.
" t'siGILL' ■ WILL'I • D€ • HVMGTO ■ CONeSTABVL'.
i{. A smaller oval counterscal. I^ x I-L in. Impression of
an antique oval intaglio gem : a horseman riding to the I.
>]!= WILLGLIMI • De ■ HVMGTO.
D'Arcq, No. 324 ; sec \(il. 11., i). 308, No. 6129, ;in oii,i;in.il iiiipi-cssion
oflhcsamc seal :is above, bill very iiii|}circtl. No. 6130 is an cailicr
seal.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 555
BEATRICE, Marchioness of ITALY, etc.
See Beatrice, Countess of Provence, etc.
GAUCHER DE JOIGNY, al. lOVIGNIACHO, Chevalier.
19.494. [a.U. 1231.] Sulph. casts from a fine, chipped
impression. 3| in. [cxxix. 413, 414.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, crested with a tower (?),
ermine, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : ermine, a lion rampant. Background
replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage, tendrils and flower-
buds.
SIGI ALCHeRI • De • lOVIGNIACHO *>
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obi\
* SeCR6TVM • GALCHGRI • DG • lOVIGNIACO.
U'Arcq, No. 2490, from an imperfect impression, att.ichcd to a deed,
dated .\.l'. 1217.
ARNOUL DE LAND AST, al. LAND AS, of Flanders,
Chevalier.
19.495. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-j^ in. [cxxix. 427.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, large rowel-spur, sword and
shield of arms : a bordure. Horse springing.
SIGILLVM ■ ARNVLPHI • DE • LANDAST.
D'Arcq, No. 2527, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described in the obv., and legend : + CLAVIS SIGILLI.
19.496. [a.d. 1244.] Another sulph. cast from a good
impression, slightly chipped, [cxxxi. C)j^
SIGILLVM • ARNVLPHI • DE LANDAST.
AIMERI, Lord of LANDES.
See AlMERi Bf.ciiet.
GUI VI. DE LAVAL, " Le Jeiine" ai GIDO DE LAVAL,
junior, A.D. 1 200.
See Vol. II., p. 315, Nos. 6178-6182.
556 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARLES, Duke of LIMBURG.
See Charles, Duke ^Burgundy, etc.
ADEMAR v., Vicomte ^/LIMOGES.
19.497. [a.d. 119S.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 2f in. [cxxix. 444, 445.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with short surcoat or tunic, cap-
shaped helmet, sword in scabbard, lance-flag, and convex
shield, cither plain, or with very faint traces of heraldic
charges. Cf the rev. Horse springing.
© SIGILLVM • ADGMA .... CeCOMITIS • L6MOVICGNSIS.
R. A smaller round countcrseal. if in. diam. A convex
shield of arms : per pale, dex. a lion rampant (?), sin. bendy.
© secReTM • A • uewo vicecoMiTis.
D'.^rcq, No. 767.
GUILLAUME, Lord de LINERIIS, al. LIGNI^RES,
of Berri, Chevalier.
19.498. [a.d. 121S.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-i in. [cxxix. 443.]
To the 1. In armour, with short tunic, sword in .scabbard,
cap-shaped helmet, short spear, shield showing rim only, and
horn (■•) behind the shoulder. Horse pacing.
^ SIGILLVM GVILLeRMI D6 LINGRIIS.
D'Arcq, No. 25S6.
DREUX, Lord of LOCHES.
See Dreux de Mello.
CHRISTOFRE DE LONGIN, L.ord of Rakon
in Franche-ComttK
19,499. [15th cent] Plaster ca.st, tinted red, from the
matrix. 2 in. [xliii. 173.]
To the r. In armour, with plate body armour, short
tunic or surcoat, mantle, helmet crested with three ostrich
I)lumes, rowel-spur, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned, on a broken field rc-
plcnishctl with foliage and flowers. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : a bend, for LONJON of
Gnietiiic.
Legend on a ribbon : —
cnftofir : tif : longin : rlifb.iliri' : ffignriiv : Or :
FRANCE: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 557
ENGUERRAN, Count of LONGUEVILLE.
See Enguerran de Marigny, etc.
ANTOINE, Dtikc of LORRAINE.
See Antoine, Duke of Calabria.
CHARLES, " Le Hardi" Duke of LORRAINE, etc.
19.500. [a.d. 1406.] Sulph. casts from a chipped im-
prossicin. 3-V in. [cxxix. 456, 457.]
(). To the 1. In armour, with coat or cuirass of arms,
helmet crowned and crested with an casjle rising with
expanded wings, and sword. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the coat and capa-
risons are: Lorraine, as described in No. 19,501. Back-
ground with a quatrefoil reticulation enclosing quatrcfoil
roses and other designs. Within a cusped panel or border.
*tgiUuiu : ftarolt : Duris : loHjoringic : [rt : marrijton]iB.
K. A smaller round countcrseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. Within a carved trefoil panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
D'Arcq, No. 7S6.
FREDERIC, d. FERRI III., Duke of LORRAINE, etc.
First Seal.
19.501. [a.d. 1264.] Sulph. casts from a fine, chipped
impression. 3f in. [cxxix. 450, 451.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with short surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, lance flag with banner of arms and two long
streamers, and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the banner, shield
and caparisons arc : on a bend, three alerions {i.e. " aiglettes
sans bee ni pattes"), Lorraine.
S' : FReOeRICI : DV[CIS : LOT]HORINGie : GT : MARC[H10]NIS.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round countcrseal. 2 in. diam. To the r.
In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword and shield of arms, as described in the
obv. Horse springing.
^ SIGILLVM : SeCRGTI.
D'Arcq, No. 780.
558 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Third Seal.
19.502. [a.D. 1 316.] Siilph. cast from an imperfect, indis-
tinct impression, 2\ in. [cxxix. 452.]
To the 1. In armour, with short surcoat, mantle, t'pdulihr,
helmet crested with a fan-plume, lancc-flag of arms en arret,
and shield of arms. Horse springing, crested as the rider,
and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
^paiiliire, flag, shield, and caparisons are : LORRAINE, as
described in No. 19,501.
D6RICI •;• D G16 GT •:• MARCHIONIS.
D'Arcq, No. 7S2.
JEAN I., Diikc of LORRAINE, etc.
19.503. [a.d. 1367.] Sulph. casts from a good, imperfect
impression. 1% in. [cxxix. 453, 454.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, cuirass or
coat of arms, crowned helmet, crest broken off, sword chained
to the shoulder. Horse springing, crested with a plume, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the cuirass
and caparisons arc : LORRAINE, as described in No. 19,501.
Background diapered lozengy, with an eagle rising with
expanded wings in each interstitial space.
Carved border ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
: SIGI[L]LVM : lOCH] lONIS.
E. A smaller round counterseal. i^in. diam. A shield
of arms : LORRAINE. Within a carved and pointed cinquefoil
l-iancl, ornamented along the inner edge with small cjuatre-
foils.
es CONTRASIGILLVM ■ lOHANNIS • DVCIS ■ LOTHOR' • €T •
MARCH'.
D'Arcq, No. 7S5.
CHARLES, Dtike of LOTHIER.
See Charles, D?ike </ Burgundy, etc.
JEAN, Vicomte of LOUM AGNE.
^Vt' Jean, Count (/ Arma(;nac,
GUY DE LEZIGNAN, or LUSIGNAN, Son of
1 1 l:gues IX., Count of La Marchc ; Lord of Cognac.
19,504. [a.d, 1260.] Dark-green: a fragment. [Add.
eh. 32(/j.]
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 559
For description see next seal.
(5. This fragment only contains tlic body and leg of the
rider, and part of the body and neck of the horse.
Legend broken off,
li. Imperfect countcrscal. Part of the shield of arms.
[LEJZINIACCO].
19.505. [a.D. 1268.] Brown : originally fine, now imper-
fect. About 2-L in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 1,297.]
0. To the r. With flowing dress, or cotle liardie, and bare-
headed, holding with the r. h. a small hunting dog on the
horse's back ; a hunting-horn, attached to the neck by a
cord, hangs behind him. Horse springing.
|& : SLL : [GIVIDONIS : [De : LeZ]INIA[CO : DOMIINI : DG :
ICOMIPNIACO :
11. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A shield
of arms : barruly, a label of five points for difference,
LUSIGNAN.
© S' : SeCR€TI : GVIDONIS ; DG : LGZINIACO :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 2638, from an impression attached to a deed bearing date
A.D. 1258.
GUY DE LUSIGNAN, Lord of Cognac, or Coyec.
19.506. [.\.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indistinct
impression. 2-^ in. [cxxix. 440, 441.]
p. To the r. With flowing dress, or cotte hardie, and bare-
headed, holding with the r. h. a small hunting dog on the
horse's back ; a hunting-horn, attached to the neck by a cord,
hangs behind him. Horse springing. In base, an estoile of
twelve points.
© S' GVIDO . . . [DG • UGZINIAC[0] • DOMINI ■ DG . . . NIALGIO.
H. A smaller round countcrscal. Il in. diam. A shield of
arms: barruly, six lioncels rampant in orle, for LUSIGNAN.
t^ SIGILLVM ■ SGCRGTVM.
U'Arcq, No. 2641.
GUY DE LUSIGNAN, son of Count HUGUES IX.
Sec Guy DE Marciiia, Chevalier.
HUGUES DE LUSIGNAN X., Count of Angoulhne,
and of La Marche.
19,507. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression,
chippetl. 3 in. [cxxix. 437, 43S.]
560 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
p. To the r. With flowing dress, or cotte hardie and bare-
headed, holding with the r. h. a small hunting dog on the
horse's back ; a hunting-horn, attached to the neck by a cord,
hangs behind him. Horse springing, the /i^jY/'rt// ornamented
with ball pendants.
^ SIGILL' : HVGONIS I De i LeZINIACO ; COMITIS ; eWGOLISME •
H. A shield of arms : barruly, LusiGNAN. Betw. wavy
sprigs of tendrils and arabesque foliage.
* SIGILL' ; HVGONIS ; DE : L6ZIN1ACO I COMITIS ; MARCHie ;
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 834.
HUGUES DE LUSIGNAN XII., Count of La Marche
and A iigouLine.
19,508. [a.d. 1259.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 2-i- in. [cxxix. 448, 449.]
0. To the r. With long flowing dress and bare-headed,
holding with the r. h. a small hunting dog on the horse's
back : hunting-horn attached to the r. arm. Horse statant.
[5=] S' • HVGONIS • DE • LGZIGNG • COMITIS : MARCHie : GT :
CNGOLISMG.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. A shield of arms :
barruly, LusiGNAN.
© secReTVM MevM.
D'Arcq, No. S42.
CHARLES, Duke of LUXEMBOURG.
See Charles, Duke 0/ Burgundy, eic.
JEAN, Count of MACON.
5^^ Jean de Braine.
HENRI, Count DE MAGNOPRATO.
See Henri, Count of GKMmvVit.
HARDOUIN DE MAILLI, of Poiciou, Chevalier.
19,509. [a.d. 1273.1 Sulph. cast from a good impression,
2 in. [cxxix. 468.J
FRANCE : — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 561
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-sklrtcd
surcoat, hchnct, sword, and shield of arms. Horse sprini^ing,
armorialiy caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons arc : barry ondee, of six.
S' • HARDVINI • De • MAILLI : MILITIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 2656, with description of a countcrseal : a shield of arms
as described in the obv., and legend : + : seCRGTVM : M€VM :
JEAN, Couut of MAINE.
See Jean of France, Duke, etc.
LOUIS, Co7int of MAINE.
See Louis, Duke of Anjou, etc.
GUILLAUME MAINGO, al. GUILLERMUS MANGOTI,
Lord of Siugcrcs in Auiiis, Chevalier.
19.510. [a.D. 1 27 1.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2J in. [cxxix. 474, 475.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat, fiat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms.
Horse springing, with square bit, and armorialiy caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : fretty
of six pieces, vair.
SIGILL' : WILLELMI . MAENGO : MILITIS :
The letters A E in Maettgo are conjoined.
R. A shield of arms, as described in the obv. Within a
cusped si.xfoil panel.
* SIGILLYM : DOMINI : SYRGGRIARVM :
D'.Arcq, No. 2665.
HUGUES DE MALAUNAI, aL DE MALO ALNETO,
of Nonnaiidy, L hcvalicr.
19.511. [a.u. 1209.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2^ in. [cxxix. 461, 462.]
O. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, I'paulih-e, a back-plate, sword, scabbard,
and shield of arms : three chevrons, over all in chief a label
of five points, Malaunoy.
^ SIGILL' HVGONIS : DG MALAVNOI.
VOL. V. 2 O
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv.
Si SIGILL' HVGONIS 06 MALAVNOL
D'Arcq, No. 2672 ; Trhor, Sc. des Comm., pi. xii., fig. 10.
GUILLAUME DE MALDEGHEM, al.
WILLIAM DE MALDENGHAN, or MAUDENGUIEN,
of Flanders, Chevalier.
19,512. [a.D. 1244.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-1- in. [cxxxii. 3.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a cross
betvv. twelve martlets (in each canton two and one), for
MaldegHEM. Cf. the arms of Maldeghem, Counts of
Spain and of the Holy Empire, viz., a cross betvv. twelve
martlets in orlc. Horse springing.
S= S' • WILL'I : MILITIS : 06 : MALDeGH€M.
D'Arcq, No. 2674, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv., and legend; + SeGR6TVM : WILL'I : D6
MALD'.
CHARLES, Zrv-(^(/MALINES.
See Charles. Duke ^/Burgundy, etc.
PHILIPPE, Zw-rf^/M ALINES.
See Philippe Le Hardi, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
HUGUES, Count ofLK MARCHE.
See Hugues de Lusignan, Cotint, etc.
LOUIS, Count ofLK MARCHE, and of Clermont,
Lord of Bottrlwn, Chain brier de France.
19,513. [a.D. 1325.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect, injured
impression. About 2>v in. when perfect, [cxxix. 261, 262.]
0. To the r. In armour, with short surcoat, helmet
mantled, horned, and crested with a ciniit'r.fleur-de-Usi', epau-
liire, sword, shield of arms, and lance flag. Horse springing,
[crested as the rider], and armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield, cpauliire, flag, and caparisons,
FRANCE : — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 5^3
arc : semc-dc-lis, a bAton in bend, BoURBON. The back-
ground diapered lozen^')'.
UVDOVICVS ; COMeS : M . .] CL DOMINVS
BJORBOVNGNSIS.
K. A smaller round counterseal. i\ in. diam. Scm6-de-lis,
a baton, for BoUKlsON. Not on a shield.
Trdsor, Sc. des Gr. Feiidat., pi. xxiii., fig. 3 {pbv. only).
CHARLES, Z'/^/rr/MARCHE.
5a' Charles, Duke of Lokr.mnk, etc.
GUY DE MARCHIA, Chevalier, also called
GUY DE LUSIGNAN, son ^/HUGUES XL, Count of
Mar die and Angotileine.
19,514. [.\.D. 1240.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2 J in. [cx.xix. 298, 299.]
p. To the r. In flowing dress, or cotte hardie, head bare,
holding with the r. h. a small hunting-dog on the horse's
back ; behind him the hunting-horn (attached to the arm or
neck). Horse galloping.
© S' • GVIDONIS : D6 MARCHIA : MILITIS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. J-f in. diam. A shield
of arms : barruly, an escarbuncle.
* SeCRGTVM GVIDONIS.
D'Arcq, No. 837.
FREDERICUS, DUX MARCHIONIS.
See Frederic, Z'///-i?f/ Lorraine, etc.
JOHANNES, DUX MARCHIONIS.
AV(? Jean, Duke </ Ldrr.mxe, etc.
ENGUERRAN DE MARIGNY III., Count of Lojigiievillc,
Royal Chamberlain.
19,515. [a.O- 1310.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 2{, in. [cx.xi.x. 479, 4S0.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat or tunic, cpaitliere of arms, helmet crested with a
2 ') 2
564 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
wyvern betw. two long straight horns, lambequins, sword
chained to the shoulder, and shield of arms. Horse spring-
ing, crested with a wyvern, and armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the cpaulitre, shield, and caparisons are :
two bends, Marigny.
S» S' : INGeRRANI : DNI : D6 : MARR6GNIAC0 : MILITIS.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. |- in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the olm., concha. Helmet with lambre-
quins, and a wing charged with the two bars of the shield.
Behind the shield, on the dex., a dexter hand, holding a banner
flag of the same arms.
COTRA : S' : ING : DNI : DG : MARReCR : MIL'.
D'Arcq, No. 248 ; Trcsor, Sc. cks Comm., pi. xi., tig. 7 {obv. only).
HUMBERT, Lord of the Barony of MELLENT, or
MEULAN.
See Humbert H., Dauphin (/ Viennois, etc.
GUALERAMNUS, Count of MELLENT, MEULAN, or
MEULENT.
19,516. [l\Iid. 1 2th cent.] Red: imperfect, indistinct.
2| in. [L. F. C. xxii. 3.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with projecting nasale, sword, and long conve.K shield with
central spike.
[SlIGILLVM • GAL6RAMI DE
Cf. D'.Vrcq, No. 716.
GUALERANNUS, Count of WS,lAJS,Wli, in Normandy,
Earl of Worcester, son f/ ROBERT DE Bellomonte, etc.
See Vol. H., p. 245, Nos. 5666-5668.
ROBERT DE BELLOMONTE, Count of MELLENT ///
Normandy, etc.
■ See Vol. H., p. 246, Nos. 5672, 5673.
DREUX DE MELLO, Jiivcnis, Lord of Laches in Tourainc.
19,517. |a.ii. i-:iy.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2 ; ;; in. when perfect, [cxxix. 501, 502.]
FUANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 365
0. To the I. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat or
tunic, flat-topped hehnot, sword, and shield of arms : two bars
betw. eight martlets in orle, Mello, in chief a label of
five(?) points for difference. Horse springing, ornamental
poytiail.
>& SIGILLVM : DROGONCIS : D6 r M]6RLO : IVVGNIS.
H A smaller round counterseal. rj in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
«! SeCReTVM • DOMINI • D6 ■ LOCH6S.
B^RAULT DE MERCCEUR, of Auvergne, Chevalier.
19.518. [a.U. \22C)\ Sulph. cast from a chipped im-
pression. 2^ in. [cxxix. 506.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, cap-shaped helmet, sword and shield of arms : three
bars, in chief a label of five points. In base, beneath the
horse a fleur-de-lis.
* SIGILLVM • B€RALD[I • DG MGRCORIO.
D'Arcq, No. 2794, with description of a counterseal: a shield of arms;
three bars, vair. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis ; at each side a
cinquefoil.
BERAULT DE MERCCEUR, of Auvergne, Chevalier.
19.519. [a.D. 1247.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct impres-
sion. 2^- in. [cxxix. 477, 478.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial
bearings of the shield and caparisons are : three bars vair,
IVlERCacUR.
\.^~ SJIGILL D . . . . RCORIO.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-fV in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ M6RCORIVM.
The legend is the war-cry of the family.
D'Arcq, No. 2795.
BERAULT DE MERCCEUR, of Auvergne, Chevalier.
19.520. [a.D. 1 301.] Sulph. casts from a good but
chipped impression. About 2f in. when perfect, [cx.xi.x.
507, 508.]
p. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat, helmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
S66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the shield and caparisons arc : three bars vair, MERCOiUR.
Background diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern,
having a pellet within each interstitial space.
s' : B6 . . . . Di e mil:iti]s.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
^ COTRA ■ S' • BGRAVDI : DNl : M6RCORII.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 2796.
RAOUL DE MEULENT, Chevalier.
19,521. [a.D. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2\ in. [cxxix. 513.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword with damascened blade,
and shield of arms : chequy, COUNTS OF MtULAN. Horse
springing.
^ S' RADVLPHI • D£ • MeVLCNT.
CHARLES, Duke of MILAN.
See Charles, Duke of Orleans, etc.
HUGUES, Lord of MILLY.
See HUGUES DE BOVILLK.
HUMBERT, Lord of the Barony ^/MONTAUBAN.
^Vtv Humbert H , Dauphin (?/ Viennois, etc.
RENAUD, Cw/z/Z^/MONTBELIARD.
See RfiNAUD DE BOURGOGNE, Count, etc.
INGELRAM, or ENGUERRAND DE MONTCHEVREIL,
L hei'dlier.
19,522. [a.D. 125;.] Sulph. casts from an imperfect,
indistinct impression. About 2| in. when perfect, [cxxix.
521, 522.]
0. To the r. In armour, wilii haulierk of mail, short sur-
FRANCE:— KQUKSTRIAN SKALS. 567
coat, flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms, very
indistinct ; cf. the arms in the rev. Hor£c springing.
«i S' ING€RANNI ■ De • M
H. A smaller rouiul ci)untcrscal. i ] in. diam. A shield
of arms: two mullets or cinqucfoils in fcss, on a chief a label
of five points.
t^ SeCR6TVM • ING6RRAN' ■ D' MOCH6VRL.
Cf. D'.\rcii, No. S070.
MATHIEU, Comes dc MONTE.
See Mathieu, Count (/Beau.mONT.
LAMBERT, Seigneur dc MONTEIL.
Leaden Bulla.
19.523. [13th cent.] Leaden, very much oxidised.
I {r in. [xx.xviii. 151. J
p. To the 1. In armour, with Jiaubcrk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, and long shield with obscure armorial bear-
ings. Horse springing.
11. Legend in four horizontal lines separated by three
parallel lines or strokes : —
■ S • LA_BeRTI :_-DNI : MO TILII :
Beaded borders.
19.524. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of No.
19,523, when in a better state of preservation, [cxiv. 41, 42.]
GERARD, Zt^/'^r^/ MONTEIL.
See GtRARD Adkmar.
See Gerald Aemar.
GUIGO, Zw-a'iy" MONTEIL.
See GUIGO Adzemar.
HUGUES, /:«-«'(/ MONTEIL.
See HuGUES Adzemar.
Sec HUGUES Ademar.
568 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JEAN DE mon'V¥A^5CO^^, of Fraiii/ic-Comh', Chevalier.
19,525. [a.D. 1 301.] Sulph. cast froiii a fairly good im-
pression. I in. [cx.xix. 525.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, hehnet, sword
and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial hearings of the shield and caparisons are : two
bars, addorsed, MONTFAUCOX.
■^~ lOLIATeMANT • MGNVOIS.
(jfnliatement vfen vois.)
D'Arcq, No. 2899.
RENAUD DE MONTFAUCON.
See RLnaud, Lord of Charenton.
AMAURI VI., C<w«/'(/MONTFORT.
19,526. [a.D. 1230.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. 3-i in. [cxxix. 523, 524.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, fiat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms.
Horse springing, aimorially caparisoned. The armorial bear-
ings of the shield and caparisons are; a lion rampant, queue
fourchce, COUNT.S OF MoNTFORT.
© SIGILL' : AMALRICI : COMITIS : [MONTHS : FORTIS.
B. A smaller round countcrseal. i-| in. diam. An early-
shaped shield of arms, as described in the obv.
D'.\rcq, No. 710.
GUILLAUME, Lord of MONTFORT.
See Guillaume L'Archeveque.
SIMON DE MONTFORTI, Lord of Moutfort in France (?)
See Vol. II., p. 322, No. 6234.
ADOMAR, /.(Wfy- MONTIGNAC.
Sec Adomar Di'; Valence.
ARCHAMBAUD DE MONTLUC, al. MONTELUCIO.
19,527. \circ. A.D. 1202.J Sulph. cast Irom a chipped im-
pression. 2j in. [cxxix. 530.]
FUANCF, :~EQUESTRIAN SEALS 569
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-
shaped helmet, sword, and convex shield. Horse springing.
* SIGILLVM : ARCHIMBALDll : DE : M30NTE : LVCIO :
D'Arcii, No. ;;927, with ilcscription of a countersc;il : a shield of arms :
a lion rampant, queue JourclUe.
ARCHAMBAUD, Lord of MONTLU9ON.
See AkCHAMiiAUD IX., Lord of BuURBON.
HUMBERT, Lord of the Barony of MONTLUEL.
^Vt.' Humbert l\., Dauphin of Yui'S'Hovs,eU.
MATHIEU II., Lord of MONTMORENCY.
19.528. [.\.U. 1202.] Sulph. casts from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2j- in. [cx.xix. 531, 532.]
O. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-
skirted surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and convex shield
of arms slung to the neck with a strap : a cross betw. four
alerions, MoNTMOKi'.XCY. Horse springing.
* SIGILL' • MATHEI • D6 • MONTeMORGNCIAGO.
R. A smaller round countcrseal. IJ- in. diani. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
D'Arcq, No. 294.2, from an impression .attached to a deed dated
A.D. 1 193.
Second Seal.
19.529. [a.d. 1203.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
21 in. [cx.xi.x. 533.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a cross betw. four alerions, MoNT.^IORE^■CY.
SIGILL' MATHEI DE MONTE MORE[NGI]AGO.
D'Arcq, No. 2943, with description of a counterscal : a shiekl of arms,
as described in the otiv., and k-gend : + SEGRET ■ MATHEI • DE •
MORENGIAGO. TrJsor, Sc. t/es Comm., pi. iv., tig. i.
Seal of the above as Constable of the King of France.
First Seal.
19.530. [a.d. 1 2 19.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. About 3 in. when perfect, [cxxi.x. 516, 517.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-
skirted surcoat, flat-to])ped helmet, sword, and shield of
arms, slung to the shoulder with a strap. Horse springing.
570 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a cross betw. sixteen alerions for MONT-
MOREN'CY, having been altered from the older coat of arms
(see No. 19,528), in A.D. 12 14.
[5= S' MATHEI ■ DE • MONTEMORENC]IACO • CONSTJABVL'
[• DOMllNI • REGIS FRtANClEJ.
Beaded border.
R. A shield-shaped counterseal. i-j^^ X i^ in. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
TrJsor, Sc. des Coiiim., pi. iv., fig. 2 ; D'Arcq, No. 192, from an
imperfect impression attached to a deed dated A.D. 1224.
JEAN IV., DE MONTOIRE, Count of Venddvie.
19,531. [.\.D. 1230.] Sulph. casts from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2f in. [cx.xix. 760, 761.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short sur-
coat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a chief,
over all a lion rampant, PROVINCE OF Vendome. Horse
springing, the poytrail ornamented with ball-shaped pen-
dants.
S= SIGILLV . . . OH'NIS : COMITIS : VINDOCINI.
B. A smaller oval counterseal. i|-Xl-|in. Impression of
an antique oval intaglio gem of the Byzantine period,
engraved with the design of two angels standing face to face,
supporting betw. them a long cross. With faint traces of
an engraved legend overhead.
^ lOH'eS ; COM€S : D€ : VINDOCINO.
D'Arcq, No. 98S.
YMBERT, Zorrf<7/MONTPENSIER.
Sec Ymbert DE Beauieu.
EDWARD, Count of MONTISSOROLLIUM {or
MONTREUIL ?J tVc A.D. 1325.
See Vol. II., p. 335, No. 6316.
EDWARD, Count r/ MONTREUIL.
See lUJWARl), Prince of Wales, etc.
Vol. II , pp. 220, 221, Nos. 5549, 5550.
FRANCE :—KQUESTRIAN SEALS. 571
HELLIN DE MORTAGNE, ^/i^'rtw^^/j, Chevalier.
19,532. [a.D. 1237.] Sulpli. cast from a good, chipped
impression. 2^ in. [c.xxix. 538.]
To the r. In armour, witli hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms : a right
hand and arm vested in a long maunch [holding a fleur-de-lis],
in chief a label [of four points]. Horse springing.
* SIGILLVM • H6LLINI ■ De ■ MO . . . GNg.
D'Arcq, No. 2981, with description of a coiiiitcrscal : a shield of arms,
as described in the ob''., "un dextrochtre au fanon, niouvant i dextre, et
tenant une tleur-de-lis, accompagne d'un lambel de quatre pendants."
JOHN, Count c/MORTAIN, aftiv. JOHN, King of England.
See Vol. II., p. 337, Nos. 6^21-6127.
PIERRE, Count ^/MORTAIN, o?- MORTAING,
Second son of Charles Le Maiivais, King of Navarre.
19,533. [a.D. 1404.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3 in. [cx.xix. 556, 557.]
p. To the r. In armour, with coat of arms, helmet, crested
with a bunch of plumes, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, crested with a fan-plume, and armorially caparisoned.
The arinorial bearings are : quarterly ; i 4, an escarbuncle,
Navarre ; 2, 3, seme-de-lis, a bendlet or hdtoii, EvREUX,
within a bordure for difference. Background diapered lozengy
with a reticulated pattern, having a slipped and leaved flower
in each interstitial space.
If : Bcrl : jjicitc -^ : fib : Or : roi? : 0c : naUarrc :
route : Df : moitaing.
The letters flr arc in each instance conjoined.
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller round counterscal. i {- in. diam. A branch,
couped, with two leaves, and between them a large fig or
other fruit, charged with the arms, as described in the obv.
D'Arcq, No. 901.
GUILLAUME, Z^rt/^/MUELENBECCA.
Sty GUILLAUME DE BeTHUNE.
CHARLES, Count of NAMUR.
See CiiARi.i;.s, Duke of BURGUNDV, etc.
572 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GUY, Marquis of NAMUR.
See Guy de Dampierre, Count of Flanders, etc.
PHILIP DE NANTEUIL, Chevalier.
19,534. [a.D. 1 220.] Sulj)!!. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. [cxxi.x. 551.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat or tunic, cap-shaped helmet, sword, scabbard, and
shield of arms, slung by a strap to the shoulders : si.x fleurs-
de-lis, three, two, and one, Nanteuil. Horse springing.
S= SIGILLVM • PHILIPPI • DG ■ NANTVeL
D'Arcq, No. 3036, with description of a counterscal : a shield of arms :
three fleurs-de-Hs, two and one.
PHILIPPE, Zot-^^/ NANTEUIL -LE-HAUDOUIN.
See Philippe de Pacy.
GALTERUS DE NAPIS, Miles.
See Gauthier d'Annapes.
RAIMOND, /;;//!'t'r)/NARBONNE.
See Raimond VII., Cou}it ,f TuULOUSE, etc.
HENRI OF NAVARRE, Count of Ron ay. son of
ThiUAUT IV., Count of Champagne, afteriv. (1270), Count of
Champagne, and King of Navarre.
Second .Seal.
19,535. [.\.D. 1269.] Sulph. casts from a good, chipped
impression. 3 in. [cxxix. 553, 554.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, siiort-skirted
surcoat or tunic, helmet crested with a small flag, sword and
shield of arms slung by a strap to the shoulders. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the sliield and caparisons arc : a bend colised, ClIAMPACMC ;
in chief over all a label of five points.
S' : H6NRICI ! FILM ; . . . IS • NA COWIITIS ■
De ; ROI/IASCO.
U. .\ smaller round countorseal. I;- in. diam. A shield
of arms, as df^cribed in the oln: Background diapered
FRANCE :— liQUESTKlAN SEALS. S73
lozengy with a reticulated pattern, having a rose in each
interstitial space.
^ S' H6NR1CI ; FILIl : ReGIS : [NAV;ARe.
Beaded borders.
D'.Arcti, No. 5S7 ; Trisor, Sc. dcs Gr. Feudal., pi. xix., fig. 4
{obv. only).
GAUTIER III., Lord of NEMOURS,
Mtiis/ial of France.
19,536. [a.d. 1365.] Suli)h. casts from a good impression.
2^ in. [c.x.xix. 560-1.]
0. To the r. In armour, witli hauberk of mail, short sur-
coat or tunic, flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms.
Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial
bearings of the shield and comparisons are : three bars gemel.
Nemour.s.
s' galt€ri • dni ■ d' ■ ngmosio ■ margschalli ■ frangie.
R. A smaller round counterscal. iJ- in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
# siGiLLVM • seoReTi.
D'Arcq, No. 216 ; Trhor, Sc. dcs Comm., pi. xii., fig. 11 {obv. only).
JEAN, Lord of NIGELLE, a/. NESLE, husband of
EUSTACHIA, Lady of X'csle in Picardy.
19,537. [a.d. 1232.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2^- in. [cxxi.x. 567, 568.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, flat-t >pped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a lion
passant. Horse springing, poytrail ornamented with ball
pendants.
SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : DOMINI : NIGGLLg.
R. A smaller round counterscal. i J in. diam. A shield
of arms, as described in the obv.
^- secRervM : MevM.
D'Arcq, No. 3052.
RAOUL, /.(?;'«' (/NESLE.
See Raoul de Clekmont.
THIBAUT, Sire DE NEUFCHATEL, of Franc/ie-Comtl
Chevalier.
19,538. [a.d. 1 301.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impre.s.sion.
;; in. [cxxi.x. 565.]
574 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, short tunic or surcoat,
fan-plumed hehnet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, fan-plumed, and armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a bend,
Neufchalet, etc. Above the shield, the impression of a
small antique oval intaglio gem, the design imperfect.
S' THGOBAR . . . [D10M[IN]I NOVICASTR . .
D'Arcq, No. 3061.
HERVEE, CcHut of NEVERS.
19,539. [a.D. 121S.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3 in. [c.xxxii. 8.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long-skirted
surcoat, helmet with back-ties, sword, and convex shield.
Horse springing, /cyV/vr// ornamented with ball pendants.
<^ SIGILL' • H6RV6I • COMITIS • NlVeRNGN.
D'Arcq, No. S65, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms,
as described in the obv., and legend: + S' .... HGRVei • DNI •
DANNACI.
LOUIS, Count of NEVERS.
See Louis, ^/Flanders, Count, etc. No. 19,455.
LOUIS, Count of NEVERS.
See Louis, Count </ Flanders, etc. No. 19,456.
ROBERT, Count of NEVERS.
See Robert de Dampierre, Count, etc.
BERNARD, Vicomte of NIMES.
See Bernard Attox.
CHARLES, Duke of NORMANDY.
.SV^ Charles ok France, /^///v, <r-/t.
HENRY, Duke of tlu NORMANS.
See Henry I., Kiui; of England, etc., \\<\. I., jip. 7, S,
Nos. 31-42.
KRANCli /--EQUUSTKIAN SEALS. 575
HENRY, Dnke of the NORMANS.
See Henrv II., King of England, etc., \oI. I., pp. 10-13,
Nos. 55-78.
See Henrv, sen of Henry H., King of England, etc.
Vol. I., p. 13, No. 79.
HENRY, Duke of the NORMANS, etc., nftcnv. Hknrv H.,
Ki):g if England.
See Vol. H., p. 337, Nos. 6320-6322.
HENRY, " Junior^ King of the English, Dnke of the ■
NORMANS, and Count of the Angcvins, son of Henry H.,
King of England.
Seal for Normandy and A njoii.
.9ft' Vol. I., p. 13, No. 79.
19,539*. .Another sulph. cast. [D.C., A. y^]
HENRY, Diil:e of NORMANDY.
See Henry III., King of England, etc.. Vol. I., pp. 15-17,
Nos. 100- 1 18 (two types).
JEAN, Duke of NORMANDY.
5<?^ John, King of England, etc.. Vol. I., p. 15, Nos. 91-99.
JEAN, Duke of NORMANDY, etc.
See Jean of France, Duke, etc.
RICHARD, Dnke of the NORMANS.
See Richard I., King of England, etc., Vol. I., pp. 13, 14,
Nos. 80-90. (Two types.)
STEPHEN, Duke of the NORMANS.
See SteI'HEN, Ki)ig of England, etc., \'ol. I., pp. 9, 10,
Nos. 43-53. (Two types.)
576 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WILLIAM, " Patronus NORMANNORUM."
See WiLLLVM I., King of England, etc., Vol. I., pp. 3, 4,
Nos. 15-21.
MILES, Lord of NOYERS, of the Auxerrois,
Chevalier.
19,540. [a.d. 1330.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-1- in. [cxxix. 569.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, short-skirted
surcoat, helmet, ^paulitre, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : an eagle displayed, NoYERS.
«= S' • MILONIS ■ DOM[IN]l €> NOGRIORVM «> [<3> MIL]ITIS «'«'
D'Arcq, No. 3087.
JEAN DE ODAN.
5^^ Jean de Hodenc.
Princes of ORANGE.
Sec Raimund de Baux, III., IV.
CHARLES, son of Duke LOUIS, Duke of ORLEANS, and
Valois, Count of Blois and Beaumont-SUR-Oise,
Lord of Coney, etc.
First Seal.
19.541. [a.d. 1410-U.] Red: a small fragment. [Add.
ch. 2417.]
0. Only part of the body of the horse.
Legend wanting.
H. Destroyed.
19.542. [a.d. 1412.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 243.]
p. Only part of the tail and hind legs of the horse, with
some of the caparisons, is left.
ft : 1)
R. W.mting.
19.543. [a.d. 1412.] Red: an indistinct fragment. [Add.
ch. 341 1.]
0. Part of the body and legs of the rider, and of the body
of the horse.
Legend broken off.
FRANCK:— EQUESTRIAN SKALS. 577
R. Part of the couiitcrseal, containing the helmet, crest, and
de.x: supporter.
19.544. [a.d. 141 2.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3419.]
p. Only part of the caparisons of the horse.
brUtm
It. Wanting.
19.545. [a.p. 1412.] Red: a small fragment. [Add. ch.
3422.1
p. Only part of the legs of the horse.
Legend broken off.
H. Wanting.
19,54G. [a.d. 1413.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3141.]
0. Part of the hind quarters of the horse, the feet, tail, and
armorial caparisons.
ft : iicUi
R. Wanting.
19.547. [a.d. 1413.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3144.]
p. The hind quarters of the horse, with armorial capari-
sons, and part of the diapered background.
Legend broken off.
R. The counterscal of arms, coiichi', with crest, helmet, and
si)i. supporter. Very indistinct.
19.548. [a.d. 1413.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch,
3452.]
p. Only part of the legend.
tcllim
R. Wanting.
19.549. [a.d. 1413.] Red: a small fragment. [Add. ch.
431 !•]
p Part of the capari-sons, background, and legend.
R. Wanting.
19.550. [a.d. 141 3.] Red: very imperfect. [Add. ch.
25.837.].
p. Hind quarters, legs, tail, and part of the armorial capari-
sons of the horse. With a small part of the diapered back-
ground.
*< rt • I)
R. Part of the counterseal, with the sin. suppoiter. Very
indistinct.
VOL. V. 2 r
5/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.551. [a.D. 1414] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 1406.]
p. Part of the liind legs, tail, and caparisons of the horse.
«< ct : be
li. Wanting.
19.552. [a.D. 1414.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
1407.]
0. Only the central part with the body of the horse ; part
of the tail, etc.
B. Wanting.
19.553. [a.D. 1414.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3145.]
0. Part of the tail, and armorial caparisons of the horse.
Ct
R .Wanting.
19.554. [a.D. 1414.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3459.]
0. Central portion only, containing the body of the horse
with the armorial caparisons.
Legend broken off.
B. Wanting.
19.555. [a.D. 1415.] Red : small fragments. [Add. ch. 261.]
0. Only the remains of the legend :—
ijcl
B. Wanting.
19.556. [a.D. I4I5.[ Red: very imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 1408.]
0. Part of the body and leg of the rider, the body, hind
legs and part of the armorial caparisons of the horse. Portion
of the diajicrcd background.
B
B. Imperfect counterseal. About i-^V '"• diam. A shield
of arms, conclic : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, in chief a
label of as many points, for ORLtAN.S. Crest on a helmet,
broken off Supporters, two harpies or sirens, with expanded
wings.
D'Arcq, No. 943 ; with legend : S • UaVOlt • .lUVflt . . . HfW •
ft B • ft • lirllimontiB • ronntts.
19.557. [A.D. 141 5.] Red : a fragment. |Add. ch. 2804.]
0. ( )nly the remains of the Icgcntl.
limo ....
it. Wanting.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 579
19.558. [a. I). 1415.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
3153-]
0. Part of the diapcrcil background.
im
U. Wanting.
19.559. [A. a 141 5.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 3156.]
p. Part of the tail of the horse.
«< ft • brUtm
R. Wanting.
19.560. [a.D. 141 5.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3420.]
p. Part of the tail and armorial caparisons of the hor.se.
«< ft • faclltm
H. Wanting.
19.561. [a.D. 141 5.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3462.]
p. Only parts of tiic legend.
mo ....
U. Wanting.
19.562. [..\..D. 141 5.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3466.]
p. Only the hind leg, tail, and part of the armorial capari-
sons of the horse.
«< ct • iirlltmon . . .
R. Small part of the counterseal, very indistinct.
19.563. [A.n. 1415.] Red; fragments. [Add. ch. 3470.]
«< f t • [icljltmo . . .
R. Wanting.
19.564. [a.D. 141 5.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4316.]
p. Only the remains of the legend.
. . *< ft • irl
R. Wanting.
19.565. [A.D. 1415.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4321.]
p. Only the remains of the legend.
[-« c]t • [l)rI]Itmo . . .
R. Wanting.
19.566. [a.D. 1416.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 264.]
p. Only portion of the legend.
«< ct
R. Wanting.
2 V 2
580 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.567. [a.D. 1416.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 265.]
\l). Only part of the body, legs and tail of the horse, with
the armorial caparisons.
A« ft • trll
R. Wanting.
19.568. [a.D. 1416.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 267,]
p. Only portion of the legend.
ft • iifllim .....
R. Wanting.
19.569. [a.D. 1416.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 4326.]
p. Central part, with body and leg of the rider, part of the
body and armorial caparisons of the horse.
Legend broken off
R. The counterseal, very imperfect and indistinct.
19.570. [a.D. 1417.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 2609.]
0. Only part of the hind legs of the horse.
Utm
R. Wanting.
19.571. [a.D. 1417.] Red : small fragments. [Add. ch.
3485-]
0. Only portion of the legend.
limo
* »
R. Wanting.
19.572. [a.D. 1417.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3493.]
p. Only part of the armorial caparisons of the horse.
ct • bdlim
R. Wanting.
19.573. [a.D. 1419.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 77.]
0. Part of the hind legs, tail, and armorial caparisons of
the horse.
rUirn
U. Wanting.
19.574. [a.D. 1420.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3538.]
p. On!}' part of the tail antl armorial caparisons of the
horse.
Legend broken off.
U. Wanting.
FRANCU: :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 581
19.575. [a.D. 1420.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3547.]
0. Part of the body of the horse from the centre of the seal.
Legend broken off
K. Wanting.
19.576. [a.D. 1421.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 297.]
p. Part of the mantle of the rider ; and body, legs, and
armorial caparisons of the horse.
«< ft • [lj]dl
It. Small part of the countcrseal, very indistinct.
19.577. [A.V. 1421.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 298.]
0. Only portion of the legend.
A^ rt • b
B. Wanting.
19.578. [a.D. 1421.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 303.]
0. Part of the body and leg of the rider ; bod)', hind legs,
tail, and armorial caparisons of the horse.
«< . . . I)
R. Parts of the counterseal, very indistinct.
19.579. [a.D. 1421.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 3549.]
p. Central part, with part of the body, r. arm, and shield
of the rider ; and hind legs, tail, and part of the armorial
caparisons of the horse.
ii^ rt • b
B. Small part of the counterseal.
19.580. [a.D. 1422.] Red : fragments. [Adtl. ch. 308.]
p. Portion of the body, hind legs, tail, and armorial capari-
sons of the horse.
*< f t • il
R. A small part of the counterseal, very indistinct. Only
the sin. supporter.
19.581. [a.D. 1422.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3560.]
p. Only part of hind legs, tail and armorial caparisons of
the horse, and some part of the diapered background.
*< ft
R. Wanting.
19.582. [A.D. 1422.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3561.]
p. Part of the body and legs of the rider, and of the body
of the horse with armorial caparisons.
Legend broken off
S82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. Small part of the counterseal ; the shield of arms, and
dex. supporter.
19.583. [a.D. 1427.] Red : fragment. [Add. ch. 334.]
p. Hind part and legs of the horse, with some portion of
the armorial caparisons and diapered background.
. . *< Ct
H. Wanting.
19.584. [A.D. 1427.] Red: fragment. [Add. ch. 339.]
0. Part of the horse and of the diapered background.
Legend broken away.
R. Wanting.
19.585. [a.D. 1430.] Red : fragments, [Add, ch, 3659.]
p. Only remains of the legend.
«< ft • 1)C
R. Wanting.
19.586. [a.D. 1430.] Red : a small fragment. [Add. ch.
3672.]
0. Only remains of the legend,
.,..,>«rt'l)
R, Wanting.
19.587. [A.n. 1430.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch, 4374.]
\). Part of the body of the horse with the armorial capari-
sons.
ct • lirUtmo .
R. Wan tine
. .
'&•
19.588. [a.D. 1431.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 1444.]
p. Only remains of the legend.
*< ft • b
R. Wanting.
19.589. [a.D. 143 1 ] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3685.]
\). Part of the hind legs, tail, and armorial caparisons of
the horse.
Legend broken off.
R. Wanting.
19.590. [a.D. 143 1.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 36S6.]
(,). Part of tlie armorial caparisons of the hor.se.
Legend l)r<iken off.
R. Wanlin'r.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. S^S
19.591. [a.D. 1431.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 3688.]
p. Parts of the armorial caparisons of the horse.
Legend broken otlf.
H. Wanting.
19.592. [a.D. 1431.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 3691.]
0. Part of tlic armorial caparisons of the horse.
Ct • 1)
R. Wanting.
19.593. [a.D. 1432.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3250.]
0. Part of the body of the horse, with the armorial capari-
sons.
>* tt ■ licUim .....
H. Wanting.
Second Seal.
19.594. [a.D. 1444.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3} in. [c.xxix. 585.]
To the r. In armour, with plate body armour, helmet
crested with a fleur-de-lis, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
.springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one,
in chief a label of three points, for ORLEANS. In the back-
ground, over the back of the horse, a semicircular redoubt,
lunette, or enceinte, embattled and fortified. The background
replenished with sprigs of three flowers or buds slipped on
one stem and enfiled with a label.
^tgillti feavolt aurfltanrns z u.ilrrit Diirts aftcii blcP
brUtmotq} romitis ac Dni : couciari h=.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved and ornamented
with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
D'Arcq, No. 994, with description of a countcrsc.il, see No. 19,601 ;
Trhor, He. des Or. Feudat., pi. xi., lig. 8 {pbv. only).
19.595. [.V.D. 1436.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3172.]
0. Portion of the centre, with the body of the horse
armorially caparisoned, and a piece of the carved border
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend broken off.
H. Small part of the counterseal, as described further on,
No. 19,601, part of the shield, the 1. wing and 1. hand of the
angel, and the !. h. side flower.
584 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.596. [a.D. 1436.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3796.]
p. Part of the armorial comparisons of the horse.
[romt]tt9 ac Ont
Carved border ornamented with small quatrefoils along
the inner edge.
R. Wanting.
19.597. [a.D. 1437.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3806.]
0. Part of the body and mantle of the rider, the body and
armorial caparisons of the horse.
ac Dili : r
Carved border as described before.
R. Small portion of the counterseal, with the r. wing of
the angel and the flower on the r. h. side.
19.598. [a.D. 1437.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 3820.]
0. Only part of the body of the horse with armorial
caparisons.
Legend broken off.
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described further on, No.
19,601.
19.599. [a.D. 1437.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 4403.]
0. Part of the armorial caparisons of the horse, and of the
ornamented background.
tia ar lini : rou
Carved border as described before.
R. Wanting.
19.600. [a.D. 1437.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4405.]
p. Small portion of the legend only:
ts
R. Wanting.
19,601. [a.D. 1437.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4410.]
p. Central portion, with the b(jdy and leg of the rider, and
body of the horse with armorial caparisons.
Legend broken off
R. Small round counterseal : \cry imperfect. About
1-,"^;- in. when perfect. A winged angel, bending forward.s,
and supporting before him a shield of arms ; three lleurs-de-
lis, two and one, in chief a label of as many points, for
Okl£ans. Overhead, clouds with streams of railiancvl
issuing therefrom. On each side of the shield a sprig or
FRANCE:— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 585
branch of three Marguerite flowers, slipped together, and
labelled.
IVArcq, No. 495, where the angel is described to be " sous un
pavilion."'
19.602. [a.d. 1438.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 4419.]
O. Parts of the body and shield of arms of the rider, and
of the body of the horse with the armorial caparisons.
Legend broken off.
R. Portion of the countcrseal as described, with the shield
of arms, the hands of the angel, and the 1. h. side flowers.
19.603. [a.d. 1440.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 3897.]
0. The body of the rider, part of the body of the horse
with the armorial caparisons, the eiicei)ite or fortress in the
background over the horse, and some of the flowers of the
ornamentation of the background.
q^ comt[tts]
Inner border cabled, outer bordef carved and ornamented
with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
H. Imperfect counterseal as described in No. 19,601.
19.604. [a.d. 1441.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4432.]
(3. Part of the armorial caparisons of the horse, with the
enceinte or fortress above it, and some of the flowers orna-
menting the background.
romttts ar Diii :
Inner border beaded.
BL Very small portion of the counterseal, as described.
No. 19,601.
19.605. [a.d. 1443.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3975.]
p. Part of the body of the rider, and of the body of the
horse with the armorial caparisons.
romittg
Borders, as described before.
B. Imperfect counterseal, as described in No. 19,601.
19.606. [A.D. 1442.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 1498.]
p. Part of the armorial caparisons of the horse, the
enceinte or fortress, and the flowers ornamenting the back-
ground.
[co]mttiis ac lini : c
Carved and cabled border as before.
B. Wanting
586 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.607. [a.D. 1444.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 3997.]
0. A small piece of the centre of the seal.
R. Part of the counterscal, as described before in No. 1 9,60 1,
part of the shield of arms, the r. arm, and the r. wing of the
angel.
19.608. [a.D. 144?.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 2624.]
p. Only a small part of the hind legs of the horse.
Legend broken oft".
R. Wanting.
19.609. [A.D. 1445.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 4002.]
0. Only the remains of the legend.
But
H. Wanting.
Counterseal used alone.
19.610. [a.D. 1444.] Red : imperfect, en placard. [Add.
ch. 3982.]
The angel holding the shield of arms ; with the clouds
overhead, as described in No. 19,601.
19.611. [a.D. 1444.] Red: fragmentary, ^«/i/^Mr^. [Add.
ch. 3984.]
Only the shield of arms, the hands of the angel, and part
of the clouds, remain.
Third Seal.
for the Duke as Duke of Orleans, Milan, and I 'alois ;
Count of Blois, Pavia, and Beaumont ;
Lord of Asl and Coney.
19.612. [a.D. 1450.] Red: very imperfect. About 3; in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 2627.]
0. To the r. In armour, with plate body armour, with
armorial damascene-work [sword], rowel-spur, mantle, and
shield of arms. Horse armorially caparisoned. The armorial
bearings of the various parts are : cpiartcrly ; i, 4, OrlK/VNS
(three fleurs-de-lis in the shield, l)ut semd in the other details) ;
2, 3, a guivre in pale swallowing a child, DUCIIV OF MiLAN.
The background replenished with flowering sprigs.
Legend broken off
H. A smaller round counterseal. i,V in. diam. An angel,
with nimlnis, and cxjiandcd wings, holding with both hands
before him a shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4, OklI'.ANS (three
fleurs) ; 2, 3, Milan, as described in the obv. Overhead are
clouds and streams of radiance as in the counterscal of the
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 587
second seal (see No. 19,601), of which this is a copy to a great
extent. At each side are pomegranates or other fruits slipped
and leaved.
Border ornamented with small quatrefoils along llie inner
edge.
This seal is not described by D'Arcq, nor figured in the Trt!sor, being
apparently unkno>Yn to the several authors of these works.
LOUIS, or LOYS, son of King CHARLES V., of France;
Duke of ORLEANS, Count of Valois and of Beaumont.
For earlier seals of this personage,
See LoYS, Duke o/Touraine.
19.613. [a.D. 1392.] Red : fine, .sharp, now very imperfect.
About 31 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 2863.]
p. To the 1. In armour, with coat of mail, tunic of arms,
plate armour on the leg, helmet, shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield, tunic, and caparisons are : France (Ancient),
a label of three points, OrlEans. The crest is broken off;
it was a double fleur-de-lis. Background diapered with a
quatrefoil pattern enclosing alternately a lion's or leopard's
face, and an eagle rising.
ftc : z : liclUmotis : fuvc
The letters fac and pc are respectively conjoined.
The full legend of this seal is recorded by D'Arcq thus : —
e> : * : hiOobirt : rrgt's : fmnrorum : ftlii : fiuciia : aurc*
Uan : roiiutis iJ.ilf ftc : z : irlUmotts : super : ijfaram.
Beaded borders, with a carved border of small quatrefoils
enclosing the legend.
B. A smaller round counterseal. l-i^ in. diam. A shield
of arms, couche: OrlE.-VN.S, as in the obv. Crest, on a helmet
with short lambrequin, out of a coronet of four fleurs-de-lis in
.sight, a double fleur-de-lis. Supporters, two eagles rising
with expanded wings.
D".Arcq, No. 941.
19.614. [a.D. 1 392.] Red : fragments only. [Add. ch.
2073]
('). Part of the hind quarters and legs of the horse, and
of the diapered background.
fic : z : bflltmo
B. Only part of the border of the counterseal remains.
S88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.615. [A.D. 1392.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
2078.]
0. Only the horse's tail, and part of the diapered back-
ground.
f if : z : iiclltmotts
B. Destroyed.
19.616. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fragment. [Add. ch. 2079.J
0. Only the hind legs and tail of the horse, and part of the
diapered background.
fic : 2 : iflKmo ♦
H. Destroyed.
19.617. [.\.D. 1392.] Red: a small fragment. [Add. ch.
2081.]
0. Part of the tail of the horse, and diapered background.
he : 2 : btUim
R. Destroyed.
19.618. [A.D. 1392.] Red: fragment. [Add. ch. 2082.]
0. Only the body of the horse.
Legend wanting.
R. Destroyed.
19.619. [A.D. 1392.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 2088.]
0. Hind part and legs of horse, with the armorial capari-
sons, and part of the diapered background.
..... ftc : z : IrUimott
R. Part of the si/i. supporter.
19.620. [a.D. 1392.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2089.]
0. Only i)art of the body and hind legs of the horse ; and
part of the diapered background.
Iltinotts
R. Destroyed.
19.621. |a.D. 1392.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2090. 1
0. Part of the tail of the horse and armorial caparisons,
and part of the diapered background.
flit
R. Destroyed.
19.622. [a.D, 1392.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2091. )
FRANXE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 589
0. Only the hinder half of the horse with the armorial
caparisons, and part of the diapered background.
• • * • • Itr 2 z • uf •••*«•*••••••*•*
H. Destroyed.
19.623. [a.d. 1392.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2092.]
0. Part of the hinder half of the horse with the armorial
caparisons, and part of the diapered backt^rtuind.
fic : z : l)[rUiJmotis : r
R. Only part of the border.
Carved borders.
19.624. [a.d. 1392.] Red : fragment.?. [Add. ch. 2571.]
p. Part of the body and tail of the horse, with the armorial
trappings, and part of the diapered background.
Iltmotts : ritp
R. Destroyed.
19.625. [a.d. 1392.] Red: originally fine, sharp, now im-
perfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 2710.]
0. To the 1. In armour, with coat of mail, plates on the
leg, mantle, rowel-spur, etc. Horse springing, armorially
caparisoned. The armorial bearings on the caparisons are :
Orl£an.s, vi::., FRANCE (ANCIENT), with a label of three
points. The back of the saddle also has three small fleurs-
de-lis. Background diapered with a quatrcfoil pattern, con-
taining alternately a lion's or leopard's face and an eagle
rising.
fit : z : brUtmotiB
Beaded borders.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-;^ in. diam. A shield
of arms, coiichc : ORLEANS, as before. Crest on a helmet,
with a short lambrequin, out of a coronet of four fleurs-de-lis
in sight, a double fleur-de-lis. Supporters, two eagles rising
with expanded wings.
Carved border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
19.626. [a.d. 1392.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2870.]
0. Body, legs, and armorial caparisons of the horse and part
of the diapered background.
fic : z : bcUimoti
R. Imperfect counterseal as described in Nos. 19,613;
19,625.
590 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.627. [a.D. 1392] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2873.]
Q. Part of the centre of the design, with part of the diapered
background.
lifUtmotts : fiipcr
R. Destroyed.
19.628. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2875.]
p. The body and hind legs of the horse, and part of the
diapered background.
Legend wanting.
R. Counterseal very imperfect : only part of the shield of
arms remains.
19.629. [a.D. 1302.] Red : very imperfect. [Add. ch.
2877.]
0. The body and leg of the rider, body and armorial
caparisons of the horse.
fir : H : icUim
R. The counterseal, as before described, very indistinct,
and chipped at the top.
19.630. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2S79.]
p. Lower part of the body of rider, body, hind legs and
tail of the horse.
: H : tfll
R. Very imperfect, indistinct.
19.631. [A.D. 1392.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2SS1.]
p. Only the hind legs of the horse, and part of the diapered
background.
ftc : z : btWi
R. Destroyed.
19.632. [a.D. I392.[ Red: fine, .sharp fragment. [Add.
ch. 2882.J
p. Only the hinder part of the horse with the armorial
caparisons, and part of the diapered background.
fic : z : tirUimoti
R. On the 1. h. side, remains of the counterseal.
19.633. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fine, sharp fragment. [Add.
ch. 3213]
p. Body and leg of rider, hind (]\iartcrs, legs, t;ul, and
armorial trappings of Uic liorse, with part of the diapered
background.
fir : z : brllimot
FRANCE : — EgUESTKIAN SEALS. 59I
R. Counterseal as described in Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625, fine,
sharp.
19.634. [a.d. 1393.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch 2574.]
p. riie bodj', r. arm and leg, and shield of arms of the
rider, body, tail, and armorial caparisons of the horse, and
part of the diapered background.
IItmoti» : Tti))
R. Imperfect counterseal, as before described.
19.635. [a.d. 1393.] Red: good, very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 2891.]
0. Heads of the rider and the horse broken off. Top, r. h.
side, and bottom, wanting.
ftc : z : brnimotis : fu[ptv : yfara] . . .
R. The counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
19.636. [a.d. 1393.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2900.]
0. Centre only of the design, with a small part of the
diapered background.
cUtmotts : Tu
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ;
19,625.
19.637. [a.d. 1393.] Red: indistinct fragments. [Add.
ch. 2907.]
0. Body of the horse with armorial caparisons.
motis : f
R. Fragmentary counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ;
19,625.
19.638. [a.d. 1393.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2909.]
p. Only the centre and 1. h. parts of the design.
fir : H : lirUimot
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ;
19.625.
19.639. [a.d. 1393.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2910.]
0. Pieces of the centre and r. h. side of the design.
r : H ; t)fl
R. Part of the counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ;
19,625.
592 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.640. [a.d. 1394.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2130.]
0. The rider with shield of arms, head feroken off, body
and armorial caparisons of the horse, and part of the
diapered background.
«••••••* ^ft uni ••♦♦♦♦♦•» •«•»*••*«
R. The counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
Part of the dex. supporter broken away.
19.641. [.■'i.D. 1394.] Red: good, .sharp fragments. [Add.
ch. 2133.]
0. The centre and 1. h. parts alone.
ftc : z : hflltmotts : flip
R. The counterseal, somewhat imperfect, at the top 1. h.
part, as described in Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
19.642. [a.D. 1394.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2136.]
0. Very little remains.
R. Part of the shield of arms and sin. supporter of the
counterseal, as described in Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
19.643. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2577.]
0. Hind quarter and armorial caparisons of the horse, and
part of the diapered background.
lirllunotts : fuprr . . . •
R. Small portion of the counterseal, as described before,
Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
19.644. [A.D. 1394] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2717.]
O. Body and armorial caparisons of the horse, and part of
the diapered background.
cllimotts : f
R. The counterseal, very imperfect, as described in Nos.
19,613; 19-625.
19.645. [a.D. 1394.] Red : very imperfect, [Add. ch.
2914.J
0. The heads of the horse and rider, and other parts at
top, bottom, and r. h. side broktn off.
fif : H : lirUimotis
\\. The counterseal, somewhat indistinct, as described in
Nos. 19,613 ; 19,625.
19.646. [a.D. 1394.] Red: very imperfect. [Adtl. ch.
2(JI7.J
FRANCE : — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 593
0. The body of the rider, with helmet, sword, and sliicld of
arms of Orleans, as before, but tlie horse's body is alone
left, the other parts missing. Part of the diapered back-
ground.
Otis : ftiprr : i>faiam . .
U. The countcrseal, as described before in Nos. 19,613,
19.625.
19.647. [a.D. 1394.] Red : fragmentary, originally fine,
sharp. [Add. ch. 2920.]
)). The upper part of the rider, with the shield of arms,
the hinder part of the horse with the armorial caparisons, and
the diapered background.
fir : z : icllt
R. Imperfect countcrseal, as described in Nos. 19,613,
19,625.
19.648. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2924.]
0. Parts of the rider with the shield of arms, and of the
body of the horse with armorial caparisons, and a small
portion of the diapered background.
ftc : z : bcUimotiB : fu
R. Countcrseal, somewhat imperfect, as before.
19.649. [a.D. 1394.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 2925.]
p. Parts of the rider, with the shield of arms, the horse
with armorial caparisons, and the diapered background.
..... fic : z : Iirlltmotts
R. The countcrseal, cracked and imperfect, as before
described.
19.650. [a.D. 1394.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 2927.]
p. Only parts of the body, hind legs, and tail of the horse,
with the armorial bearings, and of the diapered background.
fic : z : bfllimotiss : fuprr : i?
R. A small piece of the countcrseal, as described.
19.651. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fine but very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 2929.]
p. The centre only, with the rider, the body of the horse
with armorial trappings, and part of the diapered back-
ground.
fic : z : brUimotis : fuprv : ij
R. The countcrseal, as described belorc in No. 19,625.
VOL. V. 2 ()
594 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.652. [a.D. 1394.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2931.]
p. Body of rider, with shield of arms, body of horse with
armorial caparisons, etc.
rtf : H : . . ntotis : f . . rr : j
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described before.
19.653. [a.D. 1394.] Red: very imperfect. [Add. ch.
2933-]
0. Centre and 1. h. side only, with part of rider and shield
of arms, body of horse with armorial caparisons, and
diapered background.
iit : z : irntmotts : fuprr :
B. Counterseal, indistinct, as described before.
19.654. [a.D. 1394.] Red : fragmentary, originally fine.
[Add. ch. 2935.]
0. Head and part of the shield of arms of the rider, hind
quarters, legs and tail of horse with the armorial caparisons,
and part of the diapered background.
fif : z : bfllimotts : fttprr : nfiiram .
R. Fragment only of the counterseal, as described before.
19.655. [a.D. 1394.] Red : very imperfect. [Add. ch.
2937O
0. Centre and 1. h. side only, with body of the rider with
shield of arms, body of the horse with the armorial
caparisons, and part of the diapered background.
ftc : z : lirUtmotis : fuprr : j»r . . . .
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described before.
19.656. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 4256.]
0. Only the centre part with body and legs of the rider,
body and neck of the horse, witli the armorial caparisons,
and a small part of the diapered background.
fic : z : brllimotiQ : fu
R. Counterseal, as described before.
19.657. [a.D. 1395.] Red : fine, very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 2145.]
0. Centre and r. h. side only remaining, as before.
.... ffic : z : hrUtmotio : f
R. Imperfect counterseal, as described ])efore, Nos. 19,613,
19,625.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 595
19.658. [a.d. 1395.] Red: fragment. [Add. ch. 2154.]
0. Centre, and portions of the legend only.
. . ualc[rif : z :] lirllimotiB : f u . . .
R. Small portion only of the counterseal, as described
before, Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.659. [a.d. 1395.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2162.]
0. Centre only.
Legend wanting.
R. Small part of the counterseal, with the shield of arms,
helmet, and dex. supporter, as described in Nos. 19,613,
19,625.
19.660. [A.D. 1395.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2163.]
0. Centre only.
Legend wanting.
R. Small piece only.
19.661. [a.d. 1395.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2169.]
i). Body and tail of horse, and part of the diapered back-
ground alone.
c : z : bfUimotia : ritp
R. Counterseal wanting.
19.662. [A.D. 1395.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2I73-]
0. Part of the diapered background only, with the sword of
the rider.
[bElItmoltis: ru[pcr : fflfaram .
R. Counterseal wanting.
19.663. [A.D. 1395.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 2176.]
0. The hind legs of the horse, and part of the diapered
background alone.
. [u]alf[rir]
R. Wanting.
19.664. [a.d. 1395.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
2181.]
0. Tail of the horse, and part of the diapered background
alone.
: z : l)cn[t]mott(i :
R. Wanting.
2 Q 2
59^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.665. [a.D. 1395.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2188.]
p. Shield of arms of the rider, body, hind legs, and tail
of the horse with the armorial caparisons, and part of the
diapered background.
[comttjts : icalfftc : z : brnimotts : rupf[r] . . .
B. Imperfect counterscal, as described before, Nos. 19,613,
19,625.
19.666. [a.D. 1395.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2192.]
0. A small piece of the centre and parts of the legs and
armorial caparisons of the horse, with part of the diapered
background.
R. Small portion of the counterseal, as described.
19.667. [a.D. 1395.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
2725.]
Iltmo ... yrr
R. Wanting.
19.668. [A.D. 1395.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 2963.]
f). L. h. part showing the hind part and armorial capa-
risons of the horse, with part of the diapered background.
fit : z : irnim[o]tis : fu
R. Small portion of the counterseal, as described above,
Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.669. [a.D. 1395.] Red: very imperfect, but originally
fine. [Add. ch. 2964.]
0. Centre and 1. h. side. The head of the rider, and head
and forepart of the horse, broken away.
: H : brUimotis : fupfr : yCir . .
R. Only the crest and si//, supporter of the counterseal.
19.670. [a.D. 1395.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
3215-]
0. Legs and tail of the horse, and part of the diapered
background.
. . ■ fir : z : lirll
R. Wanting.
19.671. [a.D. 1395.] Red: fragmenlar)'. [Add. ch. 3373.]
{). Body of the horse with armorial caparisons, r. arm and
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 597
part of the sword of the rider, and portion of the diapered
background.
f : z : brllimottB : fuprr : pf
R. Imperfect countcrscal, as described before.
19.672. [a.D. 1395.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 4259.]
fie : z : tirUtm
R. Destroyed.
19.673. [a.D. 1395.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 14,062.]
0. Body of the horse with 'armorial caparisons, and part of
the leg of the rider.
R. Lower part of the counterseal.
19.674. [a.u. 1395.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
14,082.]
bill
R. Destroyed.
19.675. [.VD. 1396.] Red: a fragment of the centre.
[Add. ch. 1 5 17.]
0. Body and leg of the rider, and body of horse with the
armorial caparisons.
Legend destroyed.
R. Counterseal, somewhat injured and indistinct, as de-
scribed before, Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.676. [a.D. 1396.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2733.]
p. Central part only.
fic : z : bcIUmotis : Cupcr
R. Counterseal, very imperfect.
19.677. [a.D. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2734.]
0. Body of rider, and part of the horse with the armorial
caparisons.
tis : ruprr .........
R. Counterseal, very imperfect and indistinct, as described
before, Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.678. [a.D. 1396.] Red : fragment. [Add. ch. 2735.]
p. Central part only.
Legend destroyed.
R. Wanting.
598 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
19.679. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2971.]
p. Central part only.
Legend wanting.
B. Small portion of the counterseal.
19.680. [a.d. 1396.] Red: a small fragment. [Add. ch.
2973-]
0. . . walc
B. destroyed.
19.681. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2974.]
0. Centre, and part of the 1. h. side only.
ftc : z : b
B. Small portion of the counterseal.
19.682. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2975.]
j3. Centre, and part of the 1. h. side only.
6cn
B. Small portion of the counterseal.
19.683. [a.d. 1396.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 2976.]
0. Centre only.
Legend destroyed.
B- Minute portion of the counterseal.
19.684. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2978.]
j3. Parts of the centre and 1. h. side.
fic : z : brUtmo
B. Counterseal, very imperfect.
19.685. [A.D. 1396.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2979.]
0. Centre only, with a minute portion of the legend.
Tic : z
B- Very imperfect counterseal, as described before, Nos.
19,613, 19,625.
19.686. [A.D. 1396.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 2981.]
0. Centre part only.
Legend destroyed.
B. Wanting.
19.687. [A.D. 1396.] Red: a fragment. [Add. ch. 2983.]
0. Centre part only.
Legend destroyed.
FRANCE :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 599
R. Very indistinct portion of the connterseal, as described
before, Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.688. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 2985.]
p. Centre part, and a small portion of the legend.
. . . uaUlit :
B. Imperfect counterseal.
19.689. [a.d. 1396.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 2987.]
0. Centre, with body of the rider, body of the horse with
armorial caparisons, and part of the diapered background.
. . . ualrfic : z : iirlltmo
H. Imperfect, indistinct counterseal.
19.690. [A.D. 1396.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2789.]
0. Centre and part of the legend only.
. . . ualtlit : H : bell
B. Very imperfect, indistinct counterseal.
19.691. [A.D. 1396.] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
296S.]
fit : z : . . . motia : fu
B. Wanting.
19.692. [A.D. 1396.] Red : very imperfect. [Add. ch.
2970.J
0. Body of the rider, body, legs and armorial caparisons
of the horse, and part of the diapered background.
fic : z : farll
R. Counterseal injured, indistinct.
19.693. [A.D. 1396.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 2991.]
p. Portions of the centre and 1. h. side of the seal.
. . . ualrfte ; z : btlli
R. Small portion of the counterseal.
19.694. [a.d. 1396.] Red : small fragments. [Add. ch.
2996.]
p. Body of the horse.
. . . ualf fi[e]
B. Destroyed.
19.695. [a.d. 1396.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
2997.]
600 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Central part, with body and leg of rider, and body of
the horse with the armorial caparisons.
Legend wanting.
li. Small indistinct portion of the counterseal.
19.696. [a.D. 1396.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 3220.]
0. Part of the body and legs of the horse, and part of the
diapered background.
fic : z : brll
R. Wanting.
19.697. [a.D. 1396.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 3395.]
0. Central part only and part of the legend.
ualfftr : z : hrUimot
B. Counterseal, injured, very indistinct.
19.698. [a.D. 1396.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 4251.]
0. The hinder part of the horse with the armorial capa-
risons, and part of the diapered background.
. . roimtis : unlrric : z :
R. Small portion of the counterseal, as described before.
19.699. [a.D. 1396.] Red, mottled: a fragment. [Add.
ch. 11,382.]
0. Body of the rider, and horse with armorial caparisons.
Legend destroyed.
R. Counterseal, somewhat injured, indistinct, as described
before in Nos. 19,613, 19,625.
19.700. [a.D. 1397.] Red: small fragments, fine, sharp.
[Add. ch. 2234.]
0. Body, legs, and tail of t 
