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CATALOGUE
OF
SEALS
IN THK
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS
IN THS
BRITISH MUSEUM
BY
W. DE GRAY BIRCH, LL.D.,
Assistant in ths Dbpt. op MSS.
VOLUME VL
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
SOLD AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM;
AND BY
LONGIAANS AND Ca, 39 PaTBRNOSTEB Row ; BBBNABD QVARITCH, 15 PICCADIU.Y ;
ASHBR AND Co., I3 BEDFORD STREET, COVENT GARDBN ;
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., Patbbnostbr House,
Charing Cross Road ; and
Hknry Frowde, Oxford University Press, Amen Corner:
London.
1900.
[All rights resefved,\
CATALOGUE
or
SEALS
IN THK
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS
IN THE
BRITISH MUSEUM
BY
W. DE GRAY BIRCH, LL.D.,
Assistant in ths Dbpt. op MSS.
VOLUME VL
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
SOLD AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM;
AND BY
iONGMANS AND Co., 39 PATERNOSTER RoW ; BERNARD QVARITCH, I5 PICCADIU.Y ;
asher and co., i3 bedford street, covent garden ;
Kkcan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., Paternoster House,
Charing Cross Road ; and
Hkney Frowde, Oxford University Press, Amen Corner:
London.
1900.
\AU rights reserved, \
LONDON:
PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, Limitsiv
.STAMFQKO 8TRBST AND CHAKING CROM.
-•Tv-
f'T'MiVZ OF CONTENTS.
â–º Europe {continued).
SEALS OF DENMARK ..
••
••
tAam
I
SEALS OF GERMANY
••
Sovereigns 5
Austria •• 91
Bavaru • •• • •• 99
Bohemia • los
Brandenburg 11 1
Brunswick iiS
Hungary ^ 119
Prussia 129
Saxony 133
Wurtemberg 139
Queens Consort 145
Royal Offices and Officers :— 147
Secreta, and Signets of Sovereigns •• •• •• •• 147
Judicial Seals, Seals of the Judgment of the King's or
Emperor'^ Court {Hofgerichts St€gel) ; the SigUlum Pacts
{Jjmdffiedens SUgtt)^ etc. • •• 149
Duchies of Lorraine or Lothier, etc •• 156
Royal and Imperial Mines •• • 157
Ecclesiastical Seals :— .. •• «• • 158
Tr^es 158
Munster •• • •• •• 160
Garden • 160
Cologne •• •• •• 161
Coblenz 162
Mainz •• .. •• 163
Frankfort •• • 166
Worms » .. •• ^ •• 167
TABLE OF CONTENTS. vH
â– â– â– ' â– - â– I
Italy {amiinued) : — pagb
Proctor in the Papal Court .. .. .. •« 357
Prothonotary Apostolic .. .. •• .. •• 357
dcnoe •• •• •• _•• •• •• •• 33
Subdeacon ,. .. .. •• .. •• 35^
oAvOY •• •■•• •• ■< •• •• •• •■339
Venice, Doges .. .. •• 3^S
Ecclesiastical Seals : — .. ,, ,. .. .. .. 393
iEmonia, al. Citta-nuova .. .. .. .. .. 395
Albano.. .. .. .. .. .• .. .. ^ 396
Bisaccia .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 396
Bisignano .. .. .. .. ,. ,. .. ••. 397
Bologna .. «, .. .. .. •• 397
^« (U/X iC •• «• •• •• •• •■•• •• •■. jTw^
Castello, aL Olivolo .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 398
Cesena .. .. .. ,. •• 399
Ferentino •• .. .. .. .. .. •• ... 399
Ferrara .. .. .. ,. 399
Foligno .. .. .. .. «. .. .. •• 400
\xcnoa •• •• •• •• •■•• •• •• •• Aoo
.... • ^
Giesolo, Equilio, or Jesolo .. •• .. ^ y* •• .« 401
vjrado •• ■■•• •• •■■• ■• •• ••. 4^*
. Lodi 402
Mantua .. •• •• .. »• r* •• ^/02
Manana .. •• ** •• .. •• •• 4^3
Messina .. .. .. .. ., .. .« .. 403
Monreale .. .» .. .. .. 403
Motula .. .. 403
Nebbio 404
Oppido 404
Palermo .. ,. .. ., .. 404
• • • . ■• •
Potenza •• .. 405
Syracuse •• •• •• •• •• ,> •• •. 4^5
Torcello • .. .. .. .. .. 406
Venice and Dalmatia .. .. 406
Vicenza 4* .. .. .. .. • 407
Uncertain •• »• •• •• •• •• •• •• ^/yj
Bishops in Partibus Infidelium,^ and of Foreign, Eastern,
Asiatic and Oriental Sees, mostly attached to Offices in the
Papal Court, etc : — » 409
Actium .. .. •• •• .. •• •• .. 409
Alleriensis Episcopus ... 409
$
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
IX
Italy {continued) : —
Siirrensis Episcopus..
Tartopolensis Episcopus
Thessalonica ..
Tiniensis Episcopus ..
Tinopolensis Episcopus
X jr X C ■• • • • •
Vallona
Vpspnim or Bosporus
Vrohensis Episcopus
Zante ..
Monastic Seals..
Religious Orders
Local Seals
Heraldic Seals
Representations of Saints, etc
Seals bearing Miscellaneous Devices .. .,
PACB
421
421
421
422
422
422
423
423
423
424
42s
434
437
442
4S4
456
SEALS OF THE NETHERLANDS:
BELGIUM AND HOLLAND
State Seals
Offices and Officers
Ecclesiastical Seals : —
Li^ge .. .. ..
Toumay or X)oomik . ,
Utrecht
Monastic Seals
Local Seals
Equestrian Seals
Figures of Noble and Illustrious Ladies
Heraldic Seals
SEALSf'BEARikO MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES ..
SEALS OF NORWAY ..
SEALS OF POLAND ..
461
.. 463
.. 465
.. 467
.. 467
.. 468
.. 469
.. 470
.. 476
.. 509
.. 523
.. 527
.. 587
.. 591
.. 597
SEALS OF PORTUGAL ..
.. 601
X TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PACS
SEALS OF RUSSIA 605
Czars 607
Royal Offices 611
Heraldic Seals 612
KING OF SERVIA
,. 615
SEALS
OF
SPAIN : 617
Casti
U and Leon
• 617
Sovereigns
•
. 619
Privy Seal, Secretum
•
. 635
Ecclesiastical Seals :-
■^ •
. 637
Burgos .. .
• •
. 637
Compostella ••
• »*
. 637
Osma •• ..
• •
. 638
Seville
• ••
. 639
Toledo
• •
. 639
Inquisition
• • •
. 640
Monastic Seals
• •
• 642
Local Seals
• • 1
*
. 644
Equestrian Seal
• •«
. 647
Heraldic Seals
• â–
. 648
Aragon .
. 6si
Majorca^ or The Majorcas
. 657
Navarre ..
• •
• •
. 661
SEALS OF SWEDEN
••
•• 673
SEALS OF SWITZERLAND
677
Ecclesiastical and Monastic Seals
Local Seals
Equestrian Seals
679
682
689
TABLE OF CONTENTS. xl
PAGB
SEALS OF TURKEY 691
constantinoplb 694
Cyprus 694
Moldavia 694
RouMANiA .. 69s
Asia 697
AimocH 699
jlPuESXJS •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ^^99
Jerusalem and The Orient 701
Jewish Seals 705
■♦ â–
Africa .. 709
Patriarch of Alexandria .. .. •« 711
America •. •• .. .. 713
United States 715
Confederate States 71$
New England 715
Massachusetts .. .. •• .. .. •• •• .. 716
Pennsilvanla 717
Georgia 717
j5RA2IL •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 7^7
La Plata 718
MEXICO •• •• •• •• ■• •• •• •• ••7^^
KING OF NEW ZEALAND ,. .. 719
Appendix 723
Alphabetical Index to the Whole Volume 733
Xll TABLE OF CONTENTS.
LIST OF PLATES.
Plate i. Germany.— Seals of Sovereigns. viHth to xiith century.
Plate ii. Germany.— Seals df Sovereigns, xiith to xvth century.
Plate ill. Germany.— Seals of Sovereigns, xivth to xviiith
century.
Plate iv. Germany. — Ecclesiastical and Monastic Seals, etc.
Plate y* Germany. — Local Seals, xiiith to xviiith century.
Plate vi. Germany. — Equestrian and Heraldic Seals, etc.
Plate vii. Leaden BULLiE of Popes, viith to xvth century.
Plate viii. Leaden BULLiE of Popes, xvth to xviith century.
Plate ix. Italy.— Princes ; Doges of Venice, etc. xth to xvth
century.
Plate X. Italy.— Cardinals, Papal Officers, etc. xiiith to xvith
century.
Plate xi. Italy.— Ecclesiastical and Monastic Seals, etc
xiiith to xviith century.
Plate xii. Italy.— Local and Heraldic Seals, xiiith to xviith
century.
Plate xiii. Netherlands. — State Seals, xvith and xviiith centuries.
Plate xiv. Netherlands. — Ecclesiastical and Monastic Seals.
xiith to xviith century.
Plate XV. Netherlands.— Local Seals, xiiith and xivth centuries.
Plate xvi. Netherlands. — Local Seals, xiiith to xviiith century.
Plate xvii. Netherlands.— Seals of Noble Personages, xiiith
centiuy.
Plate xviii. Netherlands.— Heraldic Seals, etc. xiith to xvith
century.
Plate xix. Spain, etc.^Royal BuLLiE. xiith to xivth century.
Plate XX. Spain, etc. Royal BuLLiE and Seal, xivth to xvith
century.
Plate xxi.' SPAIN, etc.— Episcopal, Monastic, Equestrian and
Heraldic Seals.
Plate xxii. Spain. — Local Seals, xiiith to xvth century.
Plate xxiii. Seals. of Norway, Poland, Switzerland, etc.
Plate xxiv. Seals of Servia, Moldavia, and Jerusalem.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EUROPE {continued).
I
DENMARK.
Prior of a Religioiui Order in Denmark.
Probably the Prior Provincial of the Order of Carmelites
or Dominicans.
21,108. [15 cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix preserved in the Department of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 14 X i in. [cxxiv. 177.] •
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and arm issuing from the
sinister, holding a conventional fleur-de-lis of elaborate design,
on which are perched two birds reguardant.
«i 3' • PRIORI8 • D€ - DAN6MARCHIA.
SocUU de Sphragistique de PariSy voL iv., p. 282.
The Danish Legation in London.
Letter Seal.
21,109. [Modern]. Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from matrix, if X H ^o- [xlix. 54.]
Oval : on a plinth or corbel a shield of arms : a cross pattie .
bordered, cantoned with four great quarterings ; i. semi of
hearts, three lions passant in pale, crowned, Denmark ; 2.
two lions passant in pale, Sleswick ; 3. Coupi^ a, three crowns,
two and one, SWEDEN (ANCIENT) ; b. per pale, dex. a fish
erect, crowned, Iceland, jiV/., coupi^ a. a paschal lamb,
Gothland ; b. uncertain, Holsatia (?) ; 4. Coupi, a. semi
of hearts, a lion passant ; b. a dragon, Vandalia. Over
VOL. VL B
2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
all an escutcheon, quarterly ; i. SchaUMBERG ; 2. Stor-
MARN; 3. DlTMARSCHEN ; 4. uncertain. Over all, again, an
escutcheon, of which the charges are obliterated. The shield
is ensigned with a royal crown, and supported by two savages,
girt and crowned with ivy, leaning on clubs. In base portions
of the collars, with the badges, of the Orders of the White
Elephant, and of the Danebrog.
REGIS ■DANI£ - LEGATIO ■LONDINI.
Cf. Add. MS. 31,966, foL 30,
I
GERMANY.
B 2
GERMANY.
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
CHARLElfiAQNE, or CARL L, '' Der Grosser
A.D. 768-814.
21,110. Plaster cast tinted green, from good impressioR.
About If X l-iV in. [xli. i.]
. Oval: impression from an oval intaglio engraved stone.
A busty draped, turned to the r. in profile.
-•• XPE PROTEGE OAROLVM REQE FRANC.
The N in Franc is formed with one perpendicular stroke,
with V added, thus : IV.
D'Arcq, Collection des Sceaux^ etc., Paris, 3 torn., 1863, No. 15.
('.* This work is comprised among the Inventains et Documents publiis
par Ordre de VEmpereur^ and is referred to in this volume under the
reference ^ D'Arcq.") Trisor de Numismatique et de Glyptique; Sceaux
des Rois^ etc., foL, Paris, 1834, pL i., fig. 8 ; Brit. Mus, Photographs^
pL 1012, fig. I. See also Catal, of Seals in BriL Mus,, vol. v.. p. iii,
No. 18,059, where a cast of an impression of the same seal is described
in the series of Sovereigns of France, and plate iv., where the same is
figured. Charlemagne, son of Pepin Le Bref, ''r^unit toute la Monar-
chie Frangaise en 771 et fut cooronn^ Empereur en 800," Peeffe!,
Histoire d*Allemagne^ 1754, p. 22.
LXmWia L, or LOUIS '' Le Debonnaire^'
A.D. 813-840.
21^111. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
i| X I in. [xli. 2.]
Oval : a bust, draped, turned to the r. in profile. The
drapery fastened over the L shoulder by a fibula ; open crown
or coronet ; spear ; and top part of a circular shield
-•• HLVDOVVICVS REX.
Brit, Mus, Photographs, pi. xoi2y fig. 2.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal, as Emperor.
21,112. [A.D. 8i6.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from some-
what indistinct impression. i^V X i-i- in. [xlL 3.]
Oval: a bust in profile to the r., crowned with laurel,
drapery fastened over L shoulder with a fibula. Perhaps
from a Roman intaglio.
-•• XPE PROTEGE HLVDOWICVM IMPERATORE".
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 17 ; Trisor, pL i., figs. 10, 11 ; Brit, Mus, Pkotozr^
plL 998, ^%, \\\ 1012, ^%;, 3. See also Catal. of Seals in Brit. Mus.^
voL v., p. II 2, Nos. x8,o6i ; 18,062.
HLOTHABinS, or LOTHAB L A.D. 840-855.
21,113. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
\\ X If in! [xlL 4.]
Oval : impression of an antique irr^^ular-oval intaglio gem.
Bust in profile to the n, crowned with laureL Perhaps a
portrait of Caracalla or Alexander Severus.
-I* XPE ADIVVA HLOTHARIVM AVQ.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 20 ; Trisor^ pL L, -fig. 12 ; BriL Mus^ Photographs,
pIL 998, fig. 12, loii, fig. 4. See also Catal, 0/ Seals in Brit, Mus.^
voL v., p. 112, No. 18,063. -
Another Seal, as King of the Franks.
21,114. Plaster cast from good impression. i\ X i^ in.
[xlL 5.]
Oval : a bust to the r. in profile, draped, the head bound
with a chaplet of laureL
-I* XPE ADIVVA HLOTHARIVM REG.
Brit. Mus. Photographs, pL 1012, fig. $.
LOUIS, or LUDWIO IL, King of the
Romans, etc. A.D. 843-876.
21,115. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
but legend very indistinct. \\x \\ in. [xli. 6.]
Oval : a bust in profile to the L, filleted with a laurel
chaplet From an antique intaglio gem or precious stone.
-I* XPE PROTEGE H ICVM REQEM.
Pearled border incuse.
Brit. Mus. Photographs, pi. 1012, fig. 6.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS
LOUIS, or LUDWIO IIL, of Germany.
Rex Saxonia et Romanorum,
A.D. 876-882.
21,116. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impression.
If X H in. [xli. 7.]
Oval : a bust in profile to the L, helmeted (?), in the r. h. a
lance, held obliquely behind the head. From an antique
oval intaglio gem.
-I- XPE PROTEGE HLVDOICVM REGEM.
Carved border incuse.
Brit. Afus. Photographs^ pi. 1012, fig. 7 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,881, from
original appended to a document, dated a.d. 878.
CAROLUS in. "Z^ Gros:' al. CARL, '' Der Dicke^
King of SwabiUy A.D. 876 ; King of Italy ami
Emperor, A.D. 881-888.
21,117. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
I-}- in. The handle of the matrix, formed like a fleur-de-lis,
is impressed on the cast [xli. 8.]
A bust in profile to the 1., hair tied with ribbons, chaplet
of laurel, the drapery fastened up on the r. shoulder ; buckler
or shield, the upper part, which is rounded, only shown ;
lance with flag of three streamers.
KAROLV8 IMPERATOR.
Brit, Mus. Photographs, pL 1012, fig. 8 ; D'Arcq describes a seal and
a leaden bulla of this Sovereign, neither of which agrees with the above.
â–²RNOLF, or ARNULF, son of Carloman,
King of Bavaria and Italy ; Duke of Carinthia,
A.D. 880 ; King of Germany, A.D. 888 ; crowned
Emperor of Rome, A.D. 896 ; ob., A.D. 899.
21,118. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
i|. X If in. [xli. 9.]
Oval : a bust in profile to the r., hair tied with a fillet of
laurel ; drapery fastened with a round buckle on the r.
shoulder, circular shield showing only the upper part ; short
spear.
ARNOLFVS REX.
Brit, Mus, Photographs, pi. 1012, fig. 9.
CATALOGUE OF SEAL&
LOUIS» or LUDWIO IV., {sonutimus called
LUD WIG HL), «* Das Kind," King of Germa^,
A J). 899-91 1.
21,119. Plaster cast, tinted green, firom very indistinct
impression. \\ in. [xlL la]
A bust in profile to the x^ cooped at the breast, draped,
filleted with a laurd cfaaplet ; drcular shield with central
boss or spike; lance or spear in then 11, held over the shoulder
obliquely.
HLVDOVICV8 REX.
BriL Mms. Pkoiagr^ks^ pL 1012, fig. 10 ; I^Aroq describes (N<k 10,882)
a leaden bulla of this So v ciei gi i, the last of the Carkmngian dynasty.
CHUONSADUBy or CONBAD L, Count of Francama^
elected King of Gemumf^ A.D. 912 ; ob.^ A-Dl 919.
21,120. Plaster cast, tinted green, firom good impression.
\\ in. [xlL 1 1.]
A half-length figure of the King, profile to the r., wearing
an open crown of three fleurs-de-lis on a jewelled circlet ; in
the r. h. a lance flag with two streamers ; in the L h. a circular
convex shield with central boss.
-Â¥ CHVONRADV8 REX.
BriL Mms. Pkotcgrapks^ pL 1012, fig. 11. The art of this seal is
interesdng as it shows the blending of the bte Byzantine style with the
nascent native German fcelii^ which gradnalfy becomes more ^parent,
while the former disappears.
Another Seal
21,12L Plaster cast, tinted green, firom somewhat indistinct
impression, i-f^ in. [xlL 12.]
Similar in design to, but slightly smaller than the preceding
seal, Na 21,120. The proportions of the details are different
to those already described. The crown or coronet has no
fleurs-de-lis. _
♦ CHYONRAD\8 REX.
The second v in Chuonradus is represented by an
oblique stroke united to the end of the S.
Brii. Mus, Photographs^ pL 1012, fig. 13.
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
HEINRIOH L, " The Fowler;' Duke of Saxony, A.D. 912 ;
elected King of Germany, A.D. 919 ; ob., A.D. 936.
21,122. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct im-
pression. -With mark of the handle. i|^ x i\ in. [xli. 13.]
Oval : a bust in profile to the r. ; hair in a broad fillet ;
drapery fastened over r. shoulder with a fibula.
«i HENRIC REX.
The matrix, apparently of precious stone, has been set in
an indented edge of metal.
Brit. Mus, Photographs, pL 1012, %.%, 13.
OTTO I., elected King of Germany, A.D. 936 ; ob., A.D. 973.
21.123. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression, en
placard. 2j- in. With mark of the handle, [xli. 14.]
A half-length figure of the King, in profile to the r. ; coronet
or broad fillet ; drapery fastened up over r. shoulder ; in the
r. h. a lance-flag with three streamers ; in the 1. h. a circular
convex shield with central boss and radiating lines of metal,
alternated with groups of studs.
«iOTTO Dl QRA REX/*
The matrix, apparently consisting of a precious stone, has
been set in a metal edge with engrailed or toothed rim.
Heineccius, Dt Vett, Germanorum SigilL, Francof., 1709, f., p. 90,
mentions a seal anterior to this, and states that this occurs in charters
dated A.D. 937 and 945. Brit, Mus, Photographs, pL 1012, fig. 14;
Zyllesius, Defensio S, Maximini, iii., pp. 16-18, with charters dated
A.D. 960, 953 ; also a variant in Collection of Charters, p. 6. Cf. Schil-
lingk, Antiguitates Archiepiscopatus Magaeburgensis, %n front,, Jenac,
1684.
Another seal of OTTO L, " the Great J^ as Emperor, A.D. 962.
21.124. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
en placard. 2f in. [xli. 1 5.]
A half-length figure of the Emperor, full-face, bearded;
with open crown of three points or fleurs ; in the r. h. a
sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound
of large dimensions.
*iOTTO IMPERATOR AVQVSTYS.
Brit, 3ft4S. Photographs, pi. 1012, fig. 15 ; Zyllesius, Defens, S, Maxi-
mini, iii., p. 22, from a charter dated a.d. 965.
lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OTTO IL, King of Germany^ A.D. 961 ; Emperor^ A.D. 967 ;
succeeded in A«D. 973 ; ob^ A.D. 983.
Seal^ as Emperor.
21,125. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
en placard, 2\ in. [xli. 16.]
A half-len^h figure of the Emperor, full-face, bearded ;
diadem or bonnet with three pearled points ; toga of flowing
drapery fastened over the r. shoulder with a fibula ; under
dress, or paludamentum, with embroidered sleeves ; in the r. h.
a staff, with knob at top ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound
surmounted with a cross.
*iOTTO IMP AVG.
Brit, Mus. Photographs^ pL 10 12, fig. 16 ; Zyllesius, Defens, S, Afaxt-
mifUf p. 26, from a charter dated A.D. 974 ; Collection of Charters, p- 12 ;
D'Arcq, No. 10,883.
OTTO nL, Emperor Electa A.D. 982 ; Emperor^
A.D. 983 ; ob,, A.D. 1002.
Seal, as Emperor,
21.126. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
en placard, Zt i"- [^1*- ^70
The Emperor, full-face, standing on a mount or globe of
the world, (the upper part only shown) ; crowned, draped
with tunic and mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in
the r. h. a long spear ; in the 1. h. a mound.
«OTTO Dl GRATIA ROMANORV IMP AVG.
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pL 1012, fig. 17.
A nother seal^ as King of Germany,
21.127. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impression,
en placard. 24 in. [xli. 18.]
A half-length figure of the King, full-face, with open crown
of three points, tunic, and toga or mantle gathered up on the
r. shoulder and fastened with a fibula ; in the r. h. a sceptre
fleury ; in the 1. h. a mound or orb.
OTTO DF CRACIA rex.
Brit. Mus. Photographs, pL 1012, fig. 18 ; ZyllesiuSy /. c, p. 28, from a
deed dated A.D. 99a
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. II
HEINRICH IL, " U Boiteux ; " Duke of Bavaria ;
elected, A.D. 1002 ; ob.^ A.D. 1024.
21}128. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
24 in. [xli. 19.]
The King, full-face, with crown of three points ; tunic,
mantle fastened up with a brooch or fibula^ over the r. shoulder ;
in the r. h. a sceptre fleuT'de-lisi, in the 1. h. a mound on
which is marked a cross ; seated on a cushioned throne,
carved front, rectangular footboard, no back.
•f HEINRICHV8 Dl QRATIA REX.
Brit. Mus, Photographs, pi. 1012, fig. 19.
OHUONRADnS, or CONRAD XL, Duke of Franconia ;
King of Germany, A.D. 1024 ; ob,, A.D. 1039.
21,129. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good, but imperfect
impression. 2\ in. [xlL 20.]
The King, full-face ; with open crown of three points, tunic,
mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a
sc^^Xxe fleurHU'lisi \ in the 1. h. a long staff, the head broken
off; seated on a cushioned throne, carved front, rectangular
footboard.
+ V8 Dl QRATIA REX.
Brit, Mus. Photographs, pL 1013, fig. i ; Zyllesius, /. c, p. 34.
HSINRIOH m., Elect King of Germany, A.I>. 1026 :
consecrated, A.D. 1028 ; succeeded, A.D. 1039 ; ob,, A.D. 1056.
Seal, as King.
21,130. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
en placard. 3| in. [xli. 2i.]
The King, full-face, bearded ; cap-shaped crown with fillet
and hoop, and three points or fleurs : tunic, mantle fastened
on the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre topped with an eagle
rising contourni, with opened wings ; in the 1. h. a staff or
sceptre with knob on the top ; seated on a cushioned throne
with rectangular footboard.
fii HE1NR1GV8 TERTIV8 "Dl QRA REX.
Brit, Mus, Photographs, pi. 10 13, fig. 2.
12 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sealf as Emperor, A.D. 1039-1056.
21^131. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression, en placard, 3-^ in. [xlL 22.]
The Emperor, full-face, crowned, mantle fastened up over
the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. an orb or mound surmounted with
a cross ; in the 1. h. a long sceptre or stdiS fleur-de-lis^ \ seated
on a throne with two round-headed panels in the front, and
projecting footboard.
« HEINRICV8 UI QT^A TERCINS ROMANORVM
IMPERATOR AVQ.
The V in Tercius consists of an oblique stroke joined to the
end of the S. The letters OR in Imperator are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 10,884, describes a seal of the emperor, attached to a
document dated 1057, with a different legend, viz. : -i- HEINRICVS Ul
QHA ROMANOR' IMI^R AVQ.
Smaller Seal^ as King.
21,132. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2\ in. [xli. 23.]
The design of this impression resembles No. 21,130, but from
a different matrix, and the proportions of the details not the
same. _
ti HEINRICVS TERTIVS "Dl QRA REX.
Brit, Mus. Photographs^ pL 1013, fig. 3.
HEINRIOH IV., elected King of Germany, A.D. 1053 ;
succeeded, A.D. 1056 ; crowned, A«D. 1084 ; ob., A.D. iio6.
Seal, as King.
21.133. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression
with mark of the handle. 3^ in. [xli. 24.]
The King, full-face, crown of three points ; tunic, mantle
fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre topped
with an eagle, contourni\ in the 1. h. an orb or mound sur-
mounted by a cross ; seated on a throne with two round-
headed panels in fron^ and projecting footboard.
« HEINRICVS Dl GRA REX.
Cf. Brit. Mus. Photographs, pi. 1013, figs. 4, 5.
Another Seal.
21.134. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression
with mark of the handle. 2\ in. [xli. 25.]
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 3
The design of this seal is very much like that of the
preceding seal, No. 21,133, with variations in the proportions
of the details, which are smaller.
ti HEINRICVS m GRA REX.
Collection ofSeals^ pi. 5 ; Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pi. 1013, fig. 4.
AnotJur Seal, as King.
21.135. Plaster cast, tinted green, from ^ good impression.
3 in. [xli. 26.]
The King, full-face, crowned as before ; tunic, mantle
fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre topped
with a bird ; in the L h. an orb or mound surmounted by a
cross ; seated on a throne ornamented with two round-headed
panels in front, and projecting footboard.
ti HEINRICVS Dl GRA REX.
, Brit, Mus. Photographs, pL 1013, fig, 5 ; c£ also Hdneccius, pIL vi.,
fig* 5 ; vii., fig. I ; Zyllesius, /. r., p. 43.
»
Another Seal, as King.
21.136. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
24. in. [xli. 27.]
The design of this seal resembles* that of the two preceding
seals, but from a different matrix, and the proportions of the
detajb vary slightly.
• HEINRICVS Dl QRA REX.
Cfl Heineccius, /. c, pL vi., fig. 6. For the Imperial Seal of Heinrich
IV., see Uredius, Geneal. FlatuL^ p- 12 ; Zyllesius, /. ^, p. 50.
Smaller Seal^ as King.
21.137. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2^ in. [xli. 28.]
Similar in design to, but smaller than, the preceding seal of
this sovereign.
4- HEINRICVS REX.
RUDOLF, Duke of Swabia, King of Germany, and Emperor,
A.D. 1077 ; ob., A.D. 1080.
Seal, as King.
21,138. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression. 3| in. [xli. 29.]
The King, full-face, wearing a crown of three points or
fleurs, with straps hanging down at the ears ; mantle fastened
14 cataijogue of seals.
over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a short sceptre topped with a
ball and eagle close contoum/\ in the L h. an orb or mound
surmounted by a small cross ; seated on a cushioned throne
without back, ornamented with rows of studs and two tiers of
round-headed arches, two arches on each side ; feet on a
projecting ledge or footboard.
• RVDOLFVS • D.I • GRA • REX.
Beaded borders.
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pL 1013, fig. 6.
HEIMBIGH lY., used by HEIHRICH V.,
elected King of Germafg^^ A.D. 1099 ; succeeded^ A.D. 1 106 ;
ob^ A.D. 1 125.
Seal^ as Emperor.
21,189. Plaster cast, tinted green, from a good impression,
with mark of the handle. 3f in. [xlL 30.]
The Emperor, full-face ; with crown of three fleurs ; long
tunic, mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a
sceptre fleur-de-lisi \ in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted
with a cross ; seated on a carved throne, cushioned, the ends
ornamented with heads of animals, in the front panel two
round-headed arches and strips of moulding.
«i HEINRICVS Di QRA ROMANORVM llll IMPR AVG.
Edge or border of seal slightly pearled.
Zyllesius, /. r., p. 50 ; Heineccius, /. c,y Tab. vii., fig. 3 ; Brtt, Mus,
Photographs^ pL 1013, fig. 7.
LOTHAR XL, Le, JXL, Duke of Saxony, a.d. i 106 ; elected
Emperor^ A.D. 1125 ; ob., A.D. 1137.
Seal, as King.
21,140. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression, en placard, with mark of the handle. 3| in.
[xli. 31.]
The King, full-face, with crown as before described from
previous sovereigns, mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder,
in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lis/ ', in the 1. h. an orb or
mound surmounted by a cross. He is seated on a cushioned
throne without back, ornamented with two round-headed
arches.
• • LOTHARIVS D€l GRATIA TERCIVS ROMANORVM R€X.
ColUctioH of Charters, pi. 7, from impression attached en i>lacard to a
deed bearing date a.d. 1139.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 1 5
Seal^ as Emperor. A.D. 1 133.
21yl4L Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped impression.
31 in. [xli. 32.]
The Emperor, full-face, with crown of three fleurs, and
having two hanging straps each with three ball-shaped
pendants ; long tunic, mantle fastened up over the r.
shoulder; on the r. h. a long sceptre ^if«r-^-/w/; in the 1. h.
an orb or mound surmounted with a cross. The monarch
is seated on a cushioned throne, without back, ornamented
with two small round-headed arches ; feet on a projecting
footboard.
* • LOTHARIV8 • D3I 0RATIA R M IMPR • AVQ.
_ ♦
C£ Heineccius, /. ^, Tab. vii., fig. 4. This author explains the title
Urtius^ and comments on the appendages at the sides of the crown,
pp. 100, lOI.
CUNRADUS or CONRAD XL, U. IXL, Duke of Franconia,
elected Emperor^ A.D. 1 1 38; ob^ A.D. 115Z
Seal^ 4is King.
21^142. Plaster cast, tinted g^een, from good impression.
2| in. [xli. 33.]
The King, full-face, with tall mitre-shaped crown of three
fleurs, and two hanging straps each ornamented with three
ball pendants ; mantle tx)rdered with embroidery and fastened
up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre with five fleury
leaves at top ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted with
a cross. He is seated on a throne having an ornamental
back, enriched with cresting along the top, and diaper work
behind ; the front panel carved with two rows of round-headed
arches ; the feet on a projecting footboard.
«i CVNRADVS • D'l • QR'A • ROMANORV : REX • 11.
Brit. Mus, Photographs, pi. 1013, fig. 8 ; Heineccius, /. r., Tab. vii.,
fig. I. This author explains the title II., p. 102.
FRIEDRICH I.^ '' Barbarossa^' Duke of Swabia, A.D. 1 147 ;
elected Emperor^ AD. 1152 ; ob.y AD. 1190.
Seal, as Emperor.
21,143. Plaster cast, tinted green, from a good impression.
31 in. [xli 34.]
The Emperor, full-face, with crown as described for his
predecessor. No. 2 1,142 ; tunic, mantle with embroidered border,
fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury
surmounted with a cross pattie ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound
i6 cataijogce of seals.
surmoantcd hy a cross. Seated on a carved throne with
omaxnental back, inlaid with gems; and enridied with various
des^ns as round-headed arches* annulets^ etc. ; feet on a
projectiiig ledge or footboard.
0»: FREDERIC • DEI • GRA - ROMANO? IIIPERATOR • AVGCSL
BrzL JArf. Pkci^^r^ks^ pL 1013, Dg. 9 ; Hanecdiis, L c^ Tab. viii.,
6^. 3 ; ZyUesnB, /. c, pu 59 ; CoUectiam cf CJLxriers^ pL S, froim a docu-
nkst, daxed AJX 1 163 ; Uredios, GfueaL Fiuidr^ pL iS, etc
:i>ii
[GH VL, elicUd Kimg of Genmanj^ AJX 1 169 ;
succtrdfd^ A.D. 1 190 ; ob^ AJD. 1 197.
Stal^ as Kmg,
21444. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression with broken edge. 3 in. [xlL 35.]
The Kii^, fiill-face, with crown, as described for his
predecessors^ see Nos. 21,142, 21,143 \ embroidered dress ;
mantle with embroidefed border fastened up over the r.
shoulder ; in the r. h. -a lc»ig sceptie with three fleors-de^lis
along the stem, one above the other, gradually increasing in
WJt towards the one on the summit ; in the L h. an orb or
mound surmounted by a cross. Seated on a carved throne,
with pointed bade, finials, and ornamental ledge or footboard.
HEINRICVS - D€1 - QRACIA - ROMANOa - REX.
The letters OB in Romance are conjoined.
PHILIP, Primal cf Tmscanr^ A.D, 1 195 ; DuU of Swabia^
A.D, 1196 ; elected Emperor^ A.D. 1197 ; ob^ A.n, 1208.
Secd^ as King and Empa-or.
21445. Plaster cast, tinted green, 6x>m imperfect, indis-
tinct impression. 34^ in. [xli, 36.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with crown as described
before ; embroidered dress ; mantle bordered, fastened up
over the n shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre with triple fleurs,
as described on Na 21,144; in the L h. an orb or mound
surmounted with a cross. Seated on a carved throne, with
pointed back, finials topped with the cross, jewelled panels,
and ornamental footboari The design of tfie seal resembles
generally very closely that of the preceding seal
PHIUPP9 : DEI : GR TROM^NO:? • R€X •
€T - S€M|? > AVGVST*.
Hj-it. Mtts. Pk/if^cf'A/*ks, pi, 1014, %. I ; cf, * variant type in Uredius,
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 17
OTTO IV., Duke of Ardennes and Count of Poitou, A.D. 1 190 ;
elected Emperor^ A.D. 1 197 ; recognised by all
Germany y A.D. 1208 ; ob.^ A.D. 121 8.
Seal^ as King and Emperor.
21,146. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
31 ia [xll 37.]
The Emperor, full-face, crowned ; with tunic, and bordered
mantie fastened in front of the breast with a large fermail^
or brooch ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury topped with a cross ; in
the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross. Seated on
a throne without back, with carved front panel and footboard
slightly curved. In the background over the shoulders, on
the r. a sun-star, on the L a crescent moon.
« : D€l GRAGIA OTTO ROMANORVM IMPP6RAT0R :
€T : S€MP€R AVQVST» :
Brit, Mus, Photographs^ pi. 1014, fig. 2 ; Jleineccius, /. ^., Tab. viii.,
fig. 5, and see note on the design and details, ibid,^ p. 104.
FBIEDRIOH n., elected King of the Romans, a.d. i 196 ;
elected Emperor ^ A.D. 1212 ; King of Sicily ; ob.^ a.d. 125a
Seal, as King and Emperor.
21.147. Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 3:4- in. [xli. 38.]
The King-emperor, full- face, cap-shaped crown with fillet
and three fleurs, embroidered dress, and mantle fastened on
the breast ; in the r. h. a fleury sceptre topped with a cross ;
in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted with a cross.
Seated on an elaborately carved throne, with pointed back,
finials topped with fleurs-de-lis, feet on an arcaded foot-
board.
ft FRID€R1CVS • D€l • QRA - ROMANOigt • R€X •
7 • S€M^ • ACVGYSITNS.
In the field : €T • R€X • 8IGILI€.
The letters OR in Romanorum are a monogram, and the
third v in Augustus is composed of a single oblique line
forming a monogram with the final S.
Another Seal.
21.148. Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped, somewhat
indistinct impression. 3-J- in. [xli. 39.]
The King-emperor, full-face, crowned ; under-dress, >and
mantle fastened up over the breast in front ; in the r. h. a
vol. vl c
i8 cataijoguc of seals.
sceptre fleory topped with a cross ; in the L h.an orb or mound
sarmoiiiited bya cross. Seated oo an el^antly carved chair-
like throne, with rounded footboard.
• FRID6RICVS • Dl - GRA • ROMANOB - RCX - eT - 86^ •
AVGVST - er - R€X - SICIL'.
BriL Jims, Photographs^ pL 1014, fig. 3 ; Hemcccios, L c. Tabu zviL,,
Another StoL
21yl49» Plaster cast, tinted green, firom good, but chipped,
impression. '^\ in. [xlL 4a]
Resembles in genoal aspect the two preceding seals, but
simpler in design, and the proportions of details different.
The sceptre jE»r-ii!f-/u^l
« FRIDERICVS Dl GRA IMPERATOR ROMANORV
a SEIyLR AVGVST^.
The letters AV in AUGUSTUS are conjoined in monogranL
C£ Brii^ Mus. Photographs^ pL 1014, fig. 4 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,8^.
Later Seal, tu King of Jerusalem,
21450. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2| in. [xlL 41.]
This seal from the same matrix as the preceding, No. 2 1,149.
with addition of the words 3 R6X IERLM across the field.
Brit. Afus, Photographs^ pL 1014, fig. 4 ; Heineccios, /. c^ Tab. xviL,
fig. 2. See also a seal of the emperor described by D'Aicq, No. 10,889,
not represented in the series now under notice.
The Gohien Bulla.
21451. Plaster casts, tinted green, of the Golden Bulla.
2-jV in. [xli. 42, 43.]
0. The Emperor, King of the Romans, full-face, with capK
shaped crown, embroidered dress and bordered mantle
fastened over the breast ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-^^lisi ;
In the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross ; seated on
a carved throne with two finials in the form of orbs topped
with the cross.
FR€D€R1CVS D€l GRA ROMANOB R€X 3 S€M^ AVQVSTYS.
In the field at the sides, the continuation of the legend :
€T R€X SICIU6.
The lettering is reversed, and smaller than the l^end
round the seal. It seems to have been added later.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. I9
BL A representation of the City of Rome, in the form of an
edifice with triangular pediment on a tower of two storeys of
arcaded work, flanked by circular side towers. In the large
central round-headed doorway the inscription : —
AVR
EAR
OMA
Le. A urea Roma, The background is replenished with small
quatrefoils and flowers.
«• ROMA - CAPYT* MVNDI • R6QIT • ORBIS • FR6NA • ROTVNDI.
Brt/. Mus. Photographs^ pL 1014, figs. 5, 6 ; of. variants in Heineccius,
/. c^ Tab. ii., fig. i ; Uredius, Geneal. Flandr., p. 19 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,886,
from a document, dated A.D. 1235.
The Smaller Golden Bulla,
21jl52. Plaster cast, tinted green, of the obv. only of this
Golden Bulla. 14 in. [xli. 44.]
The Emperor of the Romans, King of Jerusalem and Sicily,
full-face, crowned ; in the r. h. the sceptre topped with the
patriarchal cross of Jerusalem ; in the 1. h. the orb or mound
surmounted by a cross. Seated on a chair-like throne with
projecting footboard.
Legend :^
fit FR1D6RIG' Ul QRA ROMANOR IMf ATOR 8Ef» AVQ'
continued in the field : —
ST' 3 REX 1€RL'€M 3 SIGIUE.
The words l€RL'€M 3 have been added apparently later.
Brit Mus, Photographs, pi. 1014, fig. 7 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,886, with
description of a reverse resembling the rev. described for the previous
golden bulla, No. 21,151, and bearing the same legend, attached to a
document, dated A.D. 1235. Cf. Uredius, Geneal, Ftandr,, p. 18;
Heineccius, /. r.. Tab. xix., fig. i.
HEINRIOH VIL, soft of the Emperor Frederic II.,
elected King of the Romans, AD. 1220; crowned,
A.D. 1222 ; ob.y A.D. 1236.
21153. Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped, indistinct
impression. 3-J- in. [xli. 45.]
The King, full-face, with crown ; mantle fastened over the
breast ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury topped with a cross ; in
the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted with' a cross. Seated
on a chair-like throne, with projecting footboard.
fiH€MRICVS Dl QRA ROMANORVM ReX 3 8€M^ AVGVSTVS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,888, from a deed, dated A.D. 1228.
C 2
20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal^ as Duke of Swabia.
21,154. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
[xli. 46.]
From same matrix as preceding seal, No. 21,153, with
addition to legend by placing across background Uie con-
tinuation : —
3 DVX 8— V€VI€.
BriL Mm, Photographs^ pi. 1014, fig. 8.
CUNRADnS, or CONRAD IV., elected King of the Romans,
A.D. 1237 ; succeeded^ A.D. 1250 ; ob.^ A.D. 1254.
Seal, as King Electa and heir of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
21jl55. Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped imperfect
impression. 2\ in. [xli. 47.]
The King-elect, full-face, with crown, mantle fastened in
front, sceptre ileur-de-lis6 and orb. Seated on a carved
throne with projecting footboard.
ti CDNRADJ • DCIVI • AVG'TI • IMPBIS FRiDlCI • FILP •
TTl ' GRA • ROMANOR • I - R€G€ - CLeCP.
continued across field of seal.
A HER€S • l€^UM.3
Some pairs of letters are conjoined.
Brit, Mus. Photographs, pi. 1014, fig. 9 ; Heineccius, /. ^., Tab. ix.,
fig. 2 ; Uredius, Geneat, Flandr,^ p. 19 ; Zyllesius, /. c,^ p. 60 ; Add. MS.
27,345. P- 79.
HEINRIOH VIII., " Raspon;' or " Raspe^' Landgrave of
Hesse and Thuringia^ Anticesar. A.D. 1246, 1247.
Seal, as King and Emperor,
21,156. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
l\ in. [xli. 41.]
The King-emperor, full-face, crowned and vested with royal
robes ; buckled baldric ; embroidered bordure to the mantle,
which is fastened up in front over the breast ; in the r. h. a
sceptre ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross.
Seated on a carved throne, with projecting footboard.
«i H€INRICVS • DEI - QRACIA • ROMANORVM • R€X -
€T • S€M* • AYQYSTV8.
Inner border engrailed, outer border beaded*
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 31
WILHXILM, Count of Hollandy Anticesar. A.D. 1247-1256.
Seal^ as King and Emperor.
21,157. Plaster cast, tinted green from good, but chipped,
impression. 3f in. [xli. 49.]
The King-emperor, full-face, long hair, with crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; vested in royal robes, with mantle fastened in
front over the breast with a zxMcSioxm. fibula \ in the r. h. a
sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis surmounted by a cross ; in
the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross. Seated on
a carved throne enriched with ball-shaped finials topped with
crosses, diapered screen-work, arcaded back, and crocketed
cresting ; the monarch's feet rest on a projecting footboard.
• S *S WILLELMVSg D€I8 GRACCIA g ROMA]NORYM :
REX S S€MP€R g AVGV8TV8.
Beaded borders.
Brit. Mus, Photographs^ pL 1014, fig. 10 ; Heineccius, /. r., Tab. ix.,
fi%. 3 ; Uredius, Geneal, Flandr.^ p. 36 ; of Add. MS. 27,345, if. 81, 82 ;
D'Arcq, No. 10,889, from a document, dated A.D. 125$.
RICHARD PLANTAOENET^ younger son of JOHN, King
of England; Duke of Cornwall ; elected Emperor^
A.D. 1257 ; ob., A.D. 1 27 1.
Sealy as King and Emperor.
21,158. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
31- in. [xli. 50.]
The King-emperor, full-face, curled hair, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; royal robes, the mantle fastened up over the r.
shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury with cross at the top ;
in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross. Seated
on an elaborately carved gothic throne with four finials, ball-
shaped, surmounted with fleurs-de-lis. Feet on a projecting
footboard.
\^ R1CARDV8 I D€l % QRACIA % ROMANORVM %
R€X { 8€MP€R % AVGVSTV8 %
'• 21,159. [A.D. 1257.] Red: fine, very imperfect. App. to
a deed by a plaited cord of red silk strands. [Add. ch. 1051.]
Legend broken away.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist, p. 95 ; Uredius, Geneal. Flandr., p. 13 ; Add.
MS. 27,345, f. 84 (see also a variant at f. 83 where the style appears to be
*^Romanorum in Regem EUctus ") ; D'Arcq, No. 10,890, from a document^
dated A.D. 1258.
22 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
*
ALFONSOi " Li Sage,'* King of Castile and Leofty
elected, A.D. 1257 ; abdicated, A.D. 1273.
Seal, as King and Emperor.
•
21^160. Plaster cast, tinted grey, from fine impression.
3^ in. [xliv. 156.]
The King-emperor, full-face, curled hair, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; with robes of majesty, the bordered mantle
fastened up over the r. shoulder with a buckle or brooch ; in
the r. h. a sceptre having two knops and surmounted by an
eagle or dome, displayed, with nimbus ; in the 1. h. an orb
or mound surmounted with a cross. Seated on a low bench-
like throne, without back, but having an embroidered cloth
thrown over it, and set on a rectangular dais shown in
false perspective.
Legend in ornamental capital letters : —
fii ALF0N8VS % D€l % GRACIA % ROMANORVM %
R€X S€MP€r5aVGYSTVS.
21,161. Another plaster cast, tinted green, from fairly good
impression, [xli. 51.]
Brit. Afus, Photographs, pi. 1015, fig. i ; Uredius, Geneal, Flandr,,
p. 16 ; D*Arcq, No. 10,892, from a document, dated a.d. 1266, with des-
cription of a rev, bearing a figure of the sovereign, "(y/^ de tnajestd^ on
the r. h. side a lion of Leon, the corresponding device on the 1. h. side
broken off, and legend : CASTILC • TOLTI • L€G . . . . • QALL6 •
HYSPL • COR . . . (Pastille, Toleti,Legionis,GaUicie,Hyspalis,Corduhe^
rex),
RUDOLPH I., son of ALBERT, Count of Hapsburg,
elected Emperor, A.D. 1273 ; ob,, A.D. 1291.
Seal, as King and Emperor,
21^62. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2| in. [xli. 53.]
The King-emperor, full-face, long curled hair, crown of
three fleurs-de-lis ; robes of majesty, the mantle fastened up
over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre fleury ; in the 1. h,
an orb or mound, surmounted with a cross. Seated on a
carved and cushioned throne, the feet drawn up so that only
the toes rest on the projecting footboard.
ti RVDOLFUS • DEI • GRACIA • ROMANORVM •
R€X • 8€MP€R • AYGYSTYS.
Beaded borders.
Zyllesius, /. c, p. 61, from a document, dated a.d. 1273 ; Add. MS.
27,345, f. 98 ; D'Arcq describes a seal on a document, dated A.D. 1289,
which may belong to this or the following type, probably the latter.
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 23
Another Seal,
21^163. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2|^ in, [xli. 52.]
Resembles generally the foregoing type, but the throne
more elaborately carved, the cushion of the throne larger, the
back and the front panel arcaded, the footboard carpeted
with wavy sprigs of ivy leaves, the sceptre longer, and the
ornamental ileury work more elegant
«i : RVDOLFUS : D€l : GRACIA : ROMANORVM :
R€X : 8€MPER : AVGVSTVS.
Beaded borders.
Brit. Miis, Photographs, pL 1015, fig. 2 ; Add. MS. 27,345, foL 86 ^, from
a document, dated A.D. 1290 ; Heineccius, /. r.. Tab. ix., fig. 4 ; Add. MS.
19,998, from a document, dated a.d. 1279 ; Week, Btschreibung v. Dresden^
p. 160, from a document, dated a.d. 1278.
The Golden Bulla.
21^164. Plaster casts, tinted green, fine impression of the
Golden Bulla, if in. [xli. 54, 55.]
0. The King-emperor, enthroned, designed after the manner
of the figure on the great seals, see Nos. 21,162 ; 21,163.
«* RVDOLFVS : Dl : QRA : ROMANOft : R€X : S€M^ : AVQVSTV^.
B. A conventional representation of the City of Rome, three
circular turrets with pointed roofs and round-headed windows,
set on a circular crenellated wall or enceinte^ having in the
base a double round-headed portal, with folding doors thrown
wide open, with ornamental hinges.
«i ROMA : GAPVD : MVNDI : R€G1T : ORBIS : FR6NA : ROTVNDI.
Beaded borders.
Brit. Mus, Photographs^ pi. 1015, figs. 3, 4.
ADOLF^ Count of Nassau ; elected Emperor^
A.D. 1 292 ; ob.y A.D. 1 298.
Seal J as King and Emperor.
21,165. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
31- in. [xli. 56.]
The King-emperor, full-face, long curled hair, crown of
three fleurs-de-lis ; mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ;
in the r. h. a sceptre fleury ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound,
surmounted with a long cross. Seated on a carved gothic
throne, with round-arched back, crested with crocketings and
enriched with tabernacle work, slender finials at the sides
24 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
topped with crosses, small cushion, diapered work in the
front panelling, and sloping rectangular footboard.
fii ADOLFVS : DEI I GRAGIA : ROMANORVM I
R€X : 8€MP€R : AVQVSTV8 I
Add. MS. 27,345, foL 87, from deeds, dated a.d. 1292, 1293, 1295, 1296,
1297 ; and Add. MS. 19,998, with date a.d. 1294.
ALBERT I., elected Emperor, A.D. 1298 ; ob., A.D. 1308.
Seal, as King and Emperor.
21.166. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3f in. [xli. 59.]
The King-emperor, full-face, long curled hair, with crown of
three fleurs-de-lis ; the mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ;
in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lis^ ; in the 1. an orb or mound.
Seated on a carved and cushioned throne with open work at
the back, the feet on a projecting footboard.
« ALB6RTV8 • D€l - QRACIA • ROMANORVM •
R€X • S€MP€R • AVQVSTVS.
Beaded borders.
21.167. Original impression, white, fine but chipped,
[xlix. I.]
. . LB€RTVS D€l • GRAGIA VM • R€X . . .
P€R • AVQV8TV . .
Uredius, /. c, p. 19 ; Add. MS. 27,34$, foL 88, with dates A.D. 1299,
1300, 1302 ; Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 23, with dates A.D. 1305, 1306.
HEINRIOH VIL, Count of Luxemburg, elected Emperor,
A.D. 1308 ; ob., A.D. 1 31 3,
Seal, as King and Emperor.
21,168. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3| in. [xli. 62.]
The King-emperor, full-face, curled hair, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the
r. h. a sceptre fleury ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted
with a cross. Seated on a carved throne with large trefoilecj
pointed arch, and tabernacle work at the sides, the front panel
ornamented with an arcade of pointed arches.
« H€INRICVS : D€l : QRACIA : ROMANORVM :
Rex S€MP€R : AVQVSTVS.
Uredius, /. c, p. 63 ; Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 25, from a document dated
D. 1310; Add. MS. 27,345, fol. " '
Brit. Mus. Photographs, pi. 1015
A.D. 1 310; Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 80, from a document of similar date;
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 2$
Another Seal,
21^169. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
3f in. [xli. 63.]
The design closely resembles that in the foregoing seal,
but not quite so large.
tiH€INRICVS : D€l GRACIA ROMANORVM
R€X 8€MP€R : AVGV8TVS.
Beaded borders.
Seal^ as Emperor.
21,170. Plaster casts, tinted green, from imperfect impres-
sion. 4 in. [xli. 60, 61.]
0. The Emperor full-face, curled hair, with imperial crown,
mantle fastened up on the breast ; in the r. h. a sceptre ; in the
L h. an orb or mound surmounted with a cross. Seated on a
low throne, or two lions statant guardant addorsed, with a
cloth of state thrown over their bodies. His feet rest on a
third lion, couchant reguardant
fii HENRICVS ': D€l : GR . . . A : ROMANORVM i
IMP
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. An eagle
rising reguardant with wings inverted
«i IV8T6 » IVDICAT€ ft FILM ft HOMINVM.-{/*J«/. Ivii, v. 2.]
Add. MS. 19,998, foL 26, from a deed, dated A.D. 13 12.
LUDWIO IV., or V., elected Emperor,
A.D. 1 3 14; Ob,^ A.D. 1347.
Seal^ as King and Emperor.
21,171. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4 in. [xH. 64.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with long curled hair, crowned ;
mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; in the r. h. a sceptre
fleur}^ ; in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross.
Seated on an elaborately carved cushioned throne, ornamented
with arcaded tabernacle work of pointed arches, and with
pointed iinials topped with fleurs ; the feet rest on a pro-
jecting footboard supported on a carved corbel or bracket.
« LVDOWIOVS • D€l • QRAGIA • ROMANORVM •
R€X • 8€MP€R • AYGYSTVS.
Beaded borders.
Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 92, with date A.D. 1314 ; Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 28,
with dates A.D. 1315, 1318, 1331.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal, as Emperor.
21,172. Plaster casts, tinted green, from chipped, indistinct
impression. 4 in. [xli, 65, 66.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, with imperial crown, mantle
fastened in front over the breast ; in the r. h. a sceptre topped
with a fleur-de-lis, and other ornaments ; in the 1. h. an orb
or mound. Seated betw. two eagles rising reguardant
addorsed, with wings inverted ; the feet rest on two lions
couchant facing towards each other.
R. A smaller round counterseai. I^ in. diam. An eagle
rising contourn^, with wings inverted.
« IV8Te • IVDICATg . FILII • HOMINUM :-{Psal. Ivii, v. 2.]
Beaded borders,
D'Areq, No, 10,896, from a deed, dated A.D. 1337. Cf. Uredius, /, c,
p. s8 ; Add. MS. 27,34;, foL 93, from a deed, dated a.d. 1339.
Tke Golden Bulla.
21,173. Plaster casts, tinted green, from good impression
of the Golden Bulla. 2 in. [xll 67, 68.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, crowned, holding sceptre and
orb, seated on lions, in somewhat similar way to that
described in No. 21,17a On an arcaded pedestal or hexa-
gonal column. The upper part of the inner border carved
with two cusps each ornamented with a trefoil.
+ LVD0VICV8 ■QVABTVS ■DSI ■QRACIA ■ROMANORVM •
IMPERATOR • SEMPER ■AVGV8TVS.
Border carved with trefoils.
R. An elaborately detailed bird's-eye view of the City of
Rome, with embattled walls. The Coliseum, a domed church,
water-course, and other points of much interest
*ROMA â– CAPVT- MVNDl â–
REGIT • GRBI8 ■FRENA ■ROTVNDl.
Border of pearls or pellets.
Heineccius, /. c. Tab. xiix., fig. 2 ; Add, MS. 19,998, foL 39, from an
example attached to a deed, dated A.D. 1330.
FRIEDRICH, " Der Schone" or FREDERIC HI.,
Duke of A ustria, titular King of the Romans, elected kS), 1314;
ob., A,D. 133a
21,174. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
31 in. [xli. 70.]
GERMANY : — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 2/
The King, full-face, wilh curled hair, open crown of three
fleurs-de-lis, with open mantle, sceptrfe, and orb ; seated, turned
slightly to the r., on a carved and cushioned throne orna-
mented with arcades and pointed iinials. The king's feet rest
on a lion couchant or dormant.
«i FR]D€RICVS ' D€l • GRACIA • ROMANORVM :
R€X •:• 8€MP€R : AVGVSTV8.
Beaded borders.
AdcL MS. 27,345, foL loi, from a deed, dated 13 17.
OtlNTHER, or OONTHIER, Count of Scftwartzburg,
elected Kingy A.D. 1347.
21,175. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4 in. [xli. 71.]
The King, full-face, with long curled hair, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis, mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; holding
sceptre fleury and orb surmounted with a cross fleury. Seated
on a carved throne, ornamented with arcades and short iinials.
The king's feet rest on a lion couchant guardant with queue
Jourchie,
« GVNTH6RVS \ D€l i GRACIA • ROMANOR' • R€X :
8€MP€R:iAVGVSTrV8.
Carved and beaded borders.
CARL IV., King of Bohemia^ eUcted Emperor, A.D. 1 347 ;
succeeded, A.D. 1347 ; ob., A.D. 1378.
Seal, as King.
21,176. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3^ in. [xli. 72.]
The King, full-face, with long hair, open crown of three
fleurs-de-lis ; mantle fastened up over the r. shoulder ; holding
the sceptre and orb or mound surmounted by a cross. Seated
on an elaborately carved throne, with arcades, and pointed
finials, with dragonesque gurgoyles at the sides. Within a
broad bordure of wavy sprigs of foliage ; on which, at each
side, a shield of arms : dex,, an eagle displayed, Germany
(Ancient), sin,, a lion rampant queue fourch/e passee en
sautoir, crowned, for BOHEMIA.
« KAROLV8 I D€l S GRACIA S ROMANORVM t R€X I 8€MP€R I •
AVGVSnrVS S €T S B0€MI€ I R€X t
Uredius, Geneal, Flandr,, pi. 66 ; Zyllesius, /. r., pi. 63, from a deed
dated A.D. 1354 ; Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 37, with annexed dates, a.d. 1348,
1350, 1351 ; Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 94, with annexed dates a.d. 1348, 1354,
1356. Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,898 ; Brit, Mm. Photographs^ pi. 1015, fig. 7.
28 CATAIXXJUK OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
21.177. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3i in. [xli. 74.]
Resembles, in a very close degree, the foregoing seal, but
somewhat smaller. The fidelity with which the details are
reproduced almost leads to the belief that the impression is
from the same matrix but that it has slightly shrunk from
some uncertain cause.
Seal^ as Emperor of the Romans aud King of Bohemia*
21.178. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
4 in. [xli. 75, 73.]
0. The King-emperor, full-face, bearded, with imperial
crown, mantle fastened over the breast with straps crossing
like a saltire ; holding a sceptre fleury and an orb or mound
surmounted by a cross. Seated on a throne, which is not
represented except by the rectangular footboard or platform
supported on three arches below the centre, on one of which is
the initial W, probably the first letter of the designer's name.
On each side of the emperor, an eagle rising reguardant
addorsed, with the exterior wing elevated, in its beak the
ring of a shield of arms : dex.^ GERMANY (ANClfiNT), ««.,
Bohemia, as described in No. 21,176.
<» Itarolttft Auartuft ISfutna iTAumte
Clemnttta ilomanoR Smperatoir Semper aittguCttt))
St Soemte iBUx«
The design displayed on this obv. marks a new and im-
portant departure in the chronology of indigenous German
art ; the treatment of details being in great contrast to all
that has gone before.
B. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. An eagle
rising reguardant with wings inverted.
«i IVST€ • IVDICAT€ • FILM • HOMINVM.--[/'Ja/. Ivii, v. 2.]
Beaded borders.
Uredius, GeneaL Fiandr,^ pi. 66 ; Heineccius, /. r.. Tab. ix., No. 5 ;
Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 42, with annexed date, a.d. 1355 ; Add. MS. 27,345,
fol. 9S, with annexed dates, A.D. 1356, 1357 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,900^ from a
document, dated, a.d. 1357.
The Golden Bulla of the King.
21.179. Plaster cast, tinted green, of the obv. only, of the
Golden Bulla, from fine impression. 2| in. [xli. 76.]
The King, full-face, crowned and with state robes» the
crossing straps of the mantle embroidered ; holding the
GERMANY:— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 29
sceptre and orb or mound. Seated on a carved throne with
side buttresses and pointed iinials ; the feet on a projecting
platform.
» KAROLVS • D€l • GRA • ROMANOR' • R€X •
8€M^ • AVGVSTVS.
To this is added, in the field, at the sides —
• €T • R€X • • BO€MI€.
Beaded border.
The Golden Bulla of t/ie Emperor.
21,180. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
2t in. [xli. 77, 78.]
0. The Emperor, crowned and with robes of majesty,
holding sceptre fleury and orb or mound surmounted with a
cross. Seated on a benchlike cushioned throne, without back,
the feet on a projecting platform or footboard. At each side
partly resting on the ends of the seat, a shield of arms : dex.
Germany (Ancient), sin. Bohemia, as in No. 21,176.
fr KAROLVS • QVARTVS • DIVINA • FAV€NT€ •
CL€M€NCIA • ROMANOR' • IMP6RATOR • S€M^ • AVQVSTV8.
With some pairs of letters conjoined in monogram (under-
lined), and in the field at the sides the addition of: —
• €T- BO€MI€- R€X.
R. An edifice of symmetrical design, representing in a
conventional manner the City of Rome, with central tower,
and two round towers at the sides. The central doorway
round-headed and across the opening the inscription in three
lines. .-AVR—6A R— OMA.
» ROMA • CAPVT • MVNDI •
R€QIT • ORBIS • FRCNA • ROTVNDI.
Beaded borders.
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pL 1015, figs. 8, 9 ; Heineccius, /. f., Tab. i.,
fig. 6 ; Add. MS. 19,998, foL 41 ; from a deed, dated A.D. 1355 ; D'Arcq,
No. 10,901, from impression attached to a diploma, dated AD. 1378.
Seal of CARL IV., as King of Hungary^ etc.
See under Hungary, Kingdom of.
Small Seal ; perhaps the Reverse of a Great Seal.
21|181. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2 in. [xli. 81.]
An eagle displayed, the wings opened and inverted.
•¥ lUroltui Attartuj) I9tbitta iTAufte
Clemida lloiiuift Imyator Sbnnp aug et Soem lUx.
Beaded borders.
30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WENZEL, or WENZESLATTS, elected King of the Romans,
A.D. 1376 ; succeeded, A.D. 1378 ; deposed^ A,D. 1400;
abdicatea, A.D. 1410; ob., A.D. 141 8.
21^182. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
3iin. [xli. 82, 83.]
J3. The King, full-face, with crown and robes of majesty,
sceptre and orb ; seated on a throne of gothic work, resem-
bling the details of the previous great seal of Carl IV.,
No. 21,176. Within a bordure of wavy sprigs of foliage, on
which rest two shields of arms, as described in the seal referred
to above.
ifi> S W€NZ€SL9 : D€l : GRACIA I ROMANORVM X R€X I
S€MP€R S AVQVSTVS S €T S B06MI€ : R€X I
Bu A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A double^
headed eagle, displayed, with wings inverted, the breast charged
with an octagonal escutcheon of arms of BOHEMIA. This is
the earliest appearance of the doppel-adler in the great seals
of Germany. The design is probably derived from overlaying
two eagles rising, used separately as imperial supporters in
the great seal of Carl IV. See No. 21,178.
Urcdius, /. c^ pL 67 {pbv, only) ; Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 46, with annexed
date, A.D. 1379 ; Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 96, with annexed dates, A.D. 1380,
1383, 1398 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,902, from a deed, dated a.d. 1399.
Seal, as King of Romans, and of Bohemia, etc.
21,183. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. 3:i^ in. [xli. 84.]
The King, full-face, with crown of three trefoils alternated
with two pearls ; royal robes, sceptre fleury in the 1. h., orb
in the r. h. Seated on a throne, with projecting platform or
footboard. Betw. two shields of arms : dex. Bohemia (re-
versed), sin. Germany (Ancient). Background replenished
with wavy sprigs of foliage. The reversal of the positions of
the sceptre and orb, and of the charge in the shield of arms
of Bohemia, as well as its transposition to the dex. side of the
design, are very remarkable. These results may, however, be
due rather to the error of the designer, than to an intentional
departure from the treatment of the subject
WUnttt\axi% « Det « gra « tontanottt • rex « bofiemfe •
rex * e[t] ♦ Dux ^-^ • • [Ccbt9ntt]?enrto« (?)
The last word of the legend is indistinct at the beginning.
The king was son of Anne, daughter and heiress of Henry II.,
Duke of Jauer and of Schweidnitz in Silesia, to which latter
title the legend appears to refer.
GERMANY .—SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 31
RUPERT, Elector Palatine,
elected Emperor^ A.D. i^qo \ crowned, K.D, 1401 ; ob,,AA>. 1410.
21,184. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
41 in. [xlL 89.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with long curled hair, crown
of three fleurs-de-lis ; with girdled tunic, mantle fastened up
over the r. shoulder ; holding sceptre fleury and orb or mound
surmounted by a cross. Seated on an elaborately carved
throne enriched with arcades and pointed finials, crocketed.
The feet rest on a projecting corbel, under the supporting
arch of which is a she-wolf in allusion to the Empire of ROME.
On each side of the corbel, a lion sejant reguardant, sup-
porting with the interior fore-paw a shield of arms (which
rests on a broad half-border running along the upper part of
the field ornamented with the design of a cross betw. two
birds addorsed reguardant, repeated many times). The
armorial bearings of the shields are \—dex. GERMANY
(Ancient), sin, , quarterly ; i, 4- a lion rampant crowned,
2, 3, lozengy, Electoral Palatinate.
fi : llttyertitD « Dtbfna • VMZtAz « tiemettm
tomanorttm • rex * Cemper • Augufta^*
The initial cross and the first, fifth, and sixth small estoile
stop enclosed in annulets.
Add. MS. 27,345, foL 97, with annexed dates, A.D. 1401, 1404.
A Counterseal,
21,186. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
i^ in. [xli. 91.]
An imperial eagle displayed with inverted wings.
f> Sb' ntymf * Set * gratia * tomanot • tegw •
tm^tx * attgu(tu
The initial cross enclosed in an annulet.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 50, with annexed date, a.d. 1402 (incorrectly
drawn).
21,186. Another cast from imperfect impression, [xli. 90.]
>» &" vujftvti • D anof « tegto «
(ntiper • auguftt
32 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JODOCUS, or JOSBK, Margrave of Moravia,
elected Emperor^ A.D. 1410. {Died same year,
before accession to throne.)
21,187. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
14 in. [xli. 94.]
An imperial eagle, displayed, with inverted wings, crowned,
Marquisate of Moravia.
Sb' * loSotf • Sri • stottA •tii*»9**»««
rt • Somtni • motaute.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
SIOI8HUND, King of Hungary, A.D. 1386, elected Emperor^
A.D, 1410 : crowned, A.D. 1414 ; ob., A.D. 1437.
Seal, as King of the Romans, and of Hungary,
Dalmatia, Croatia, Rama, Servia, Galicia, Locbmiria,
Cumania, and Bulgaria, Margrave of Brandenburg,
Heir of the Kingdom of Bohemia
and Countship of Luxemburg.
21,188. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
41 in. [xli. 96.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with crown and robes of
majesty, sceptre and orb. Seated in a gothic niche with
ogee arch, and side buttresses of architectural work, all richly
ornamented ; the back of the niche diapered lozengy with
fleurs-de-lis in the interstitial spaces. On each side of the
field, which is replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage and
flowers, two shields of arms : dex.^ i. GERMANY (ANCIENT
Kingdom) ; 2. Bohemia ; sin., i. Hungary (Modern) ;
2. Hungary (Ancient). On the angles of the carved plat-
form or footboard, two small shields of arms : dex. Luxem-
burg, sin. Dalmatia. For description of these arms, see
No. 21,189.
S^fgi(mttiiStt0 • Set • gra • romaMr « rex « Uxscf^ attguCf •
ae « Ii9ga • Dalma' • oroa' « tame « VvAz «
gaUteie • InDome'te • rttmae • bulgarteq : rex • marr^io •
iiraOemlittrgenr • necno • bofieme • et •
lueebttrgenr* ^ttviu
Several pairs of letters are conjoined in monogram.
Carved and beaded borders.
D'Arcq. No. 10,003, from a deed, dated a.d. 141 3, but reads the last
word of the legend eOQtett in error. Brit, Mus. Photographs, pL 10 16,
fig. 4 ; engraved in Ant. Week, Beschreibung v, Dresden, p. 180, with date
A.D. 1423. Drawn in Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 51, with annexea date A.D. 141 7,
and in Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 98, with annexed date A.D. 143 1.
GERMANY .-—SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 33
SeeU^ as King of the Romans^ and of Hungary ^ Bohemia^
Dalmatian Croatia, Cumania, Bulgaria ; Count of
Stiria, Carinthia, Camiola, and Luxemburg.
21|189. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
4 in. [xli. 95.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with long hair, imperial
crown, and royal robes, sceptre and orb ; seated in a carved
gothic niche with ogee canopy and side buttresses ; back of
the niche diapered lozengy, with a fleur-de-lis in each inter-
stitial space. On each side of the background, which is
replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage, two shields of arms :
dex. I. Germany (Modern Empire), 2. Bohemia; sin.
1. a cross patriarchal of Lorraine, Hungary (Modern),
2. barry of eight, HUNGARY (ANCIENT). On the angles of
the carved platform or footboard, two small shields of arms ;
iiex: barry, a lion rampant crowned, LUXEMBURG ; sin. three
leopards' heads crowned, KINGDOM OF Dalmatia.
«i S^tgibmtnStt^ « Bd • gra • tomanor • rex « Cmqp •
attSMttM • ae « fmngarie « iio|em(r «
Baltttatie • oroatte « tomaf * bttlgare • « « « •
xtx * rttrfe « tanntj^fe * tamfoir • et « Itttebutsnt « Dttx«
The short word before the second r^:i:in the legend appears
to have been taken out purposely.
A Counterseal.
21^190. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2 in. [xlL 100.]
An eagle displayed, with inverted wings. Above it, an
angel half-length, issuing from clouds, and holding the ends
of the wings.
-f S^tgtlniStt)) -f Bet -f gra 4- tomanor -f xtx -^ Cmqp •f
attguttttj) •¥ Bt -¥ littngarte -f 'tt -f rex 4-
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,904, from a deed, dated A.D. 141 3, where it is used
as a counterseal to No. 21,188, Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 53, from a deed,
dated A.D. 1420.
Seal, as Emperor^ King of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia^
Croatia, Rama, Servia, Galicia, Lodamiria, Cumania,
and Bulgaria; Heir of the Countship of
Luxemburg.
21,191, Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
5 in. [xli. 102, 103.]
VOL. VI. D
34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The Emperor, full-face, crowned with imperial diadem,
sceptre and orb, in tunic and cloak richly embroidered. Seated
on an embroidered cloth on two double-headed eagles, rising,
the exterior head reguardant, addorsed, his feet resting on
their tails, beneath which is a platform on two pillars ;
beneath them a shield of arms of Luxemburg. In the
beaks of exterior heads of the eagles, two shields of arms : dex.
Germany (Modern Empire), sin, Hungary (Modern) ; in
the exterior claws of the eagles, other two shields of arms :
dex, Bohemia (reversed), sin. Hungary (Ancient). In the
space at the left side of the face of the emperor, a cross
avellan^e. Within a carved panel or border.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(ij/ or Outer circle) :— SIGISMVNDV8 • D€I • GRACIA •
ROMANORVM • IMP6RAT0R • S€MP€R • AVGVSTVS • AC •
HVNGARI6 • BOH€Mie • DALMACI6.
{2nd line or Inner circle) :— * CR0ACI6 • RAM€ • S€RVI€ •
GALICI6 • LODOM€RI€ • C0MANI6 • BVLGARI€Q5 • R€X • €T •
LYC€MBVRG€NSIS • H€R€S.
R. A double-headed eagle of the German Empire, dis-
played, each head surrounded by a nimbus of disk-like form,
the wings inverted.
« AQVILA < €Z€CHI€LIS •
8PONS6 • MISSA • €ST • DEI • C€LIS -
VOLAT • IP9A • 8IN€ - M€TA •
QVO • N€C • VAT68 • N€C • PROPH6TA •
6V0LAVIT • ALCIV8. (Cf, Ezcch. xvii. 3.)
Several pairs of letters are conjoined in monogram.
Brit. Mus, PhotorraphSy pL 1016, figs. 2, 3 ; drawn in Add. MS. 19,998,
fol. 35, with annexed date, a.d. 1434, and in Add. MS. 27,345, ff. 99-100,
with annexed dates, A.D. 1437 (cf.the explanatory statements d Heineccius^
pp. 108-110).
The Golden Bulla of the Emperor, and Xing' of Hungary ^
Bohemia^ Dalmatian and Croatia.
21,192. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
2tV ^^- [x''- ^o6, 107.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, crowned, with robes of majesty,
sceptre, orb, and other insignia. Seated on a throne orna-
mented with floriated finials, his feet on a projecting footboard.
Legend in two concentric circles beaded, into which parts
of the design project.
(C7i//^r ^/ri;/^) :—8IGISMVNDV8 D€l GRA ROMANORV IMP6RATOR
8€MP AVGV8"P AC HVNGARI6.
{Infier a'rcle) i—BOHewe DALMACI€ CROACI€ Zc R6X.
R. A representation of the City of Rome similar to that
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 35
already described for the emperor Carl IV., No. 21,180, y. v.
The round-headed portal bears the inscription : —
AVR
€A' R
OMA.
ROMA <» CAPVT <» MVNDI «
R€QIT ^ ORBI8 ^ FR6NA « ROTVNDI.
Beaded borders.
Add. MS. 19,998, foL 58, from an impression appended to a deed, dated
A.D. 1437.
Small Seal or Counterseal.
21^193. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2iin. [xli. 108.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, each head
bearing a disk-like nimbus ; the wings inverted. In a
circular panel ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils.
L^nd in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— « SIQI3MVNDV3 ^ D€l ^ QRAOIA «»
ROMANORVM ^ IMP6RATOR ^ 8€MP6R.
{Inner circU) :— AVGVSTVS <» AG <» HVGARI6 ^ BOH€Mie «
DALMACI6 <» CR0ACI6 ^ Z" R€X <»
Add. MS. 19,998, foL 57, from an impression appended to a deed, dated
A.D. 1436.
'ALBERT IL, Duke of Austria^ King of Hungary, A.D. 1437 ;
elected Emperor y A.D. 1438 ; ob,y A.D. 1439.
Seal <w King of the Romans, Hungary , Bohemia, Dalmatia^
Croatia, Servia, Galicia, Lodomiria, Cumania and
Bulgaria; Duke of Austria and Luxemburg.
21494. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
chipped at the edge, somewhat indistinct in places. £^\ in.
[xlL 109.]
The King-emperor, full-face, with crown, robes of majesty
richly embroidered, sceptre fleury and orb or mound.
Seated on a canopied gothic throne with carved details and
columnar iinials. In parts of the work, viz., one on each
finial column, one on each side of the monarch's head, and
one at each side of the seat under a round-headed arch, are
six lions sejant ; each of which holds a shield of arms : i, dex.
to the sovereign's head, an eagle displayed, Germany
(Ancient Kingdom); 2, sin. barry of eight, Hungary
(Ancient Kingdom) ; 3, dex, to the sovereign's feet, five
eaglets, two, two and one, Austria {au dessous de FEnns) ;
4, sin. Grand-Duchy op Luxembourg ; 5, dex. column, a
D 2
36 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lion rampant contaurni crowned, BOHEMIA, sin, column^
three leopards' heads crowned, Dalmatia (Kingdom).
At the sides of the back of the throne, on two slender
columns, two kneeling figures holding scrolls inscribed with
an illegible legend. In base, on the arcaded front of the
dais or footboard, a shield of arms : a fess, the family arms,
or Hauswappen of the emperor.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle^ broken into by the design at the top) : — ALB6RT»
D€l : GRA : ROMANOR • R€X - 8€M^ : AVOTS : AC : HVNGARI6 :
BOH€MI€ : [>ALMACI€ : CROACI6 : RAM€ : 8€RVI€ :
GALICI€ : LODOMIRI€ :
{Inner circle^ broken into by the design at the top and bottom) i —
: COMANI6 : BVLGARIC? ^.R^X : AV8TRI6 : €T :
LVC€MBG€N : DVX.
Brit, Mus, Photographs, pi. 1017, fig. i.
A Counter seal or Small Seal, as King of the Romans,
and of Hungary, Bohemia, etc, Duke of Austria,
21,196. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2| in. [xli. 1 10.]
An imperial eagle displayed, the wings inverted. In a
circular panel with ornamental border, held up by an angel
half-length overhead with wings extended. On the border,
and on the ring intended for the legend, rest three shields
of arms, one at each side, and one at the base : dex, Hungary
(ANCiENT), sin. Bohemia, base, the Hauswappen of the
emperor.
aiSbmu' Bet gfA romao? _ xtx femp • augts * at __
t^ttffarte toemie at __ rex • « « Sttx auttne :
FRIEDRICH ni, Duke of Austria, elected Emperor,
A.D. 1440 ; ob,, A.D. 1493.
Seal of Majesty, as King of the Romans, Duke of Austria^
Carinthia, and Carniola, and Count of Tirol.
21,196. Plaster casts, tinted green, from good impression,
somewhat obscure in the legend. 5| in. [xli. iii, 113.]
0. The King, full-face, with royal crown, richly embroidered
robes of majesty, sceptre and orb. Seated on an elaborately
carved throne, with architectural canopy of one large and
four smaller flanking arches, with crocketed finials springing
from carved buttresses, and arabesque dais. On the sides of
the throne four shields of arms : dex, i. an eagle displayed, con-^
tourni, GERMANY (ANCIENT KINGDOM), (2. below) an eagle
displayed, contourni, for TIROL (?), sin. i. The Hauswappen^
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 37
2. a lion rampant, for Hapsburg. Outside the throne, from
t\ie projecting parts of the canopy on each side, a wavy scroll
or listen, that on the €Ux. being inscribed with the initial
letters, forming a sequence of the five vowels, viz.
These letters have been by some interpreted as signifying : —
Austrie Est Imperare Orbt Universo.
Others however explain them to stand for : —
(Cf. Heineccius, L r., pp. 109-I11.) From these scrolls on
each side depends a shield of arms : dex,y five eaglets, two,
two, and one ; AUSTRIA (au dessous de VEntis) supported by
an ape-like animal sejant, who is resting the shield on the
back of a lion guardant contourni, the tail betw. the legs.
These animals are set on a shield of arms : (reversed) per
pale, dex. three lions passant guardant in pale» sin, a fess ;
Carinthia, supported from below by a lion sejant guardant
set on the buttress. The corresponding design on the sin*
side has the scroll apparently plain — from it, a shield of arms :
a panther vomiting flames, Stiria, supported by an ape on
the back of a dragon or wyvem sans wings. These animals
are set on a shield of arms : an eagle displayed, for Carniola,
or Silesia, supported from below by a lion sejant guardant
on the dex. side.
Legend in two concentric circles, broken above and below
by the canopy and dais : —
(Outer circle) :— • 8IQILLVM • MAQ68TAT • FRID6RIGI • D€l •
QRA • ROMANORO • R€GIS • S(:MP€R • AVGUSTl •
DUClS - AU8TRI6.
{Jnner circle) isn • KARINTHI€ • €T • CARN10L6 Hk * • C0MITI8 •
Q5 • TIR0LI8 • Zc «fc «fc
Along the front edge of the dais, in somewhat smaller
letters, the continuation of the legend : —
QVI NATV8 €8T IN DI€ MATH6I 8CI (sic) AN DNI M CCCCXV.
The apparent reason for thus recording the natal day of
the emperor-king is, that, according to some writers, his birth
has been attributed, in error, to the 23 December, whereas the
date, sanctioned in this way by its inscription on the great
seal, is St Matthew's day, viz. 21 September.
B. An eagle, displayed with wings inverted. Four estoiles
in the field betw. the claws. In carved panel or border of
seven cusped points. Each point bears a fleur-de-lis at the
top. In each lobe or semicircular area thus formed i^ a
38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
shield of arms, couchi, with helmet, coronet, and crest : vis^
I. WiNDlSCH-MARCK; 2. uncertain ; 3. Ferrethe, or Phirdt ;
4. BuRGAU ; 5. KiBURG ; 6. Portenau ; 7. Alsatia- The
two uppermost spandrils, betw. the cusps and the circular
annulus of the legend, contain angels. In the remaining five
are dragons or wyverns.
The legend is preceded by a scroll or ribbon charged with
the mystic vocalia a*(*f«0*tlt, to which some reference
has been already made.
• AQUtLA t €S€CHI€LIS t
8PONS€ t MISSA t EST t D€ t C€LIS t
VOLAT t IPSA t SIN€ t M€TA t
QVO t N€C t VAT€S t N€G t PROPH€TA t
6U0LAUIT t ALCIU8 •. {Cf. Ezech. xvii. 3.)
BriL Mus. Photographs^ pi. 10 17, fig. 3 {rev, only).
Same Sealy with impression of a ring.
21,197. Another impression of the obv. only. [xH. 112.]
This bears the impression of the king's signet ring stamped
upon the dais or footboard betw. the feet. It is an octagonal
seal, about -f-X-i- in. bearing a device of four human faces in
profile conjoined into one head. In a beaded border.
Legend as described above, No. 21,196.
Brit, Mus, Photographs^ pi. 1017, fig. 2. Drawn with the rev, as de-
scribed above, in Add. MS. 27,^$, fols. 102, 103, from an impression
attached to a deed, dated a.d. 1442.
The Golden Bulla,
21^198. Gold : two plates united at the edges with a
narrow ring or band. 2\^ in. [xliii. i6i.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, vested in imperial robes, and
wearing the imperial crown; in the r. h. a sceptre with
floriated top ; in the 1. h. an orb surmounted with a cross.
Seated on a cushioned bench with projecting dais and
embroidered curtain behind. On the curtain are two shields
of arms: dex. a double-headed eagle displayed, German
Empire, sin. a panther vomiting flames, Stiria. In the
background two shields of arms each with a rose over it : dex.
Austria {Hauswappen): sin. ^xi eagle displayed, each wing
terminating in a trefoil, TIROL.
The legend, in Lombardic capital letters, contained in two
concentric circles enclosed in three carved borders.
{Outer circle) :— FRIDGRICVS : D€l • GRA • ROMANOR • I^ATOR •
8EM^ • AVG TS \ AVSTRI6 • 8TIRI€ • KARINTHI6 : €T
{Inner circle, broken at top and base by details of design) : —
« CARNIOL6 : DVX ♦ COM68Q3 : TIR0LI8.
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 39
The word i^ATOR appears to have been introduced in a
cramped manner into the space probably occupied originally
by the word R€X.
In outer circle of legend, the mystical vowels A • € • I • O • U
have been introduced after the last word €T, over the
sceptre. For the signification of these letters see No. 21,196.
R. A representation of the City of Rome, here conven-
tionally represented as a castellated building of archaic style,
derived from older prototypes used by previous emperors, sec
Nos. 21,151 ; 21,192, but of more elaborate detail. The door-
way is inscribed : AVREA • ROMA. Over the roof a scroll
bearing the five initial letters as above described.
The words of the legend following are separated from each
other by wavy scrolls of flowers and foliage : —
ROMA-CAPVT- MVNDI •
REGIT • ORBIS • FRENA • ROTVNDI.
The strands of purple silk, by which the bulla has been
appended to a document, pass through the interior substance.
BriL Mus, Photographs, pi. 1017, figs. 4, 5.
21|199. Cast in white metal ; apparently a silver alloy, of
the preceding bulla, [xliii. 71.]
21.200. Plaster casts, tinted green, from the Golden Bulla,
[xlL 116, 117.]
A small Seal, perhaps a CounterseaL
21.201. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine example.
2f in; [xli. 118.]
An eagle displayed, wings inverted. Over head the
initials K*t*i*i^*Vu Surrounded by a cordon of twelve
shields of arms, couches, (in the cusps or lobes of a panel of as
many points), separated from each other by wavy sprigs of
foliage. In each of the spandrils of the panel a fleur-de-lis.
The armorial bearings are: — i, AUSTRIA, Hauswappen;
2. Hapsburg; 3. Tirol; 4. Ferrethe, cU. Phyrtt;
5. BURGAU; 6. KiBURG; 7. Alsatia; 8, Windisch-
MARCK ; 9. Carniola; id. Carinthia; ii. Stiria;
J 2. AUSTKIK {au'dessous de I' Enns). Outside the panel and
partly on the annulus carrying the legend, two smaller shields
of arms : dex, PoRTENAU,j»r. AUSTRIA {aU'dessusdeTEnns).
8* • FRID6RIC! • D • G • RONORU • R€G— 18 •
S€^ • AUGUSTI • DUCfS • AUST€ • 8TIRI€ • KARINTHI6 •
'Z_CRNIOL€ • COITI8 ■TI'OU ^C.
Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 59, from an impression, appended to a document,
dated A.D. 1444.
40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Smaller Seal,
21,202. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2i in. [xlL 1 19.]
An eagle displayed, with wings inverted. Above its head
the initial letters a*e*i*0*IU Within a carved panel In
the ring or annulus for the legend four shields of arms
arranged in cross : i. Austria {Hatiswappen) \ 2. Duchy of
Carinthia ; 3. Tirol ; 4, Stiria.
Legend in two concentric circles :—
{fluter circle) :— SIGILLO" FR!D€R!CI : D€I : GRA : ROMANORUM :
R€GIS : S€MP€R : AUQUSTI : DUCIS :
{Inner circle) :— AU8TRI6 : 8TIRI6 : KARINTHI€ : €T :
CARN10L6 : COMITIS : TIR0LI8 : tC.
Seal^ as Emperor.
21,203. Plaster casts, tinted green, from good impression,
chipped at edge. 5| in. [xli. 120, 121.]
0. This is an altered state of the obv, of the seal of the
King^ described in No. 21,201. The differences most apparent
are : — the imperial diadem in place of the regal crown ;
(i.) to make room for this, the central arch of the canopy has
been cut away about half an inch and reiinished ; (2.) the
armorial bearings of th6 shield of arms of the Ancient
Kingdom of Germany, an eagle displayed, have been
altered to the arms of the MODERN Empire OF Germany, a
double-headed eagle displayed ; (3.) the word R€GIS in the
legend has been replaced with IMP€RAT0RIS. Betw. the
feet of the emperor on the dais is the impression of an oblong
octagonal signet seal, ^ x -[V ^^-^ bearing three shields of
arms : (i) the MODERN Empire of Germany ; 2. Austria
{Hauswappen\ and 3. Hapsburg, ensigned with the Imperial
crown, all betw. the mystical initial letters A • € • I • O • U, with
the letters F. H. {Fridericus Hapsbergensis), at the sides of the
cross topping the crown.
Legend, with the above-mentioned alteration, as in Na
21,201.
BL As described in No. 21,201, but with the alteration of
the eagle- of the kingdom, into the imperial double-headed
eagle ; each head with a nimbus.
Legend as described in No. 21,201.
Add. MS. 19,998. fol.6o,with annexed dates, a.d. 1452, 147 1 ; Add. MS.
27,345, fol. 104, with annexed date, a.d. 1469.
GERMANY. — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 4I
Small Seal^ or Counterseal^ A.D. 1472.
21,204. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
ia [xlL 122.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed with wings
iriverted, each head wears a nimbus. In the field three small
roses. In the annulus or ring for the reception of the legend,
five shields of arms, set apart at equal distances : — i. Austria
^Hauswafpen) \ 2. HapsbURG; 3. TIROL, or Carniola ;
4. Stiria ; 5. Carinthia.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circU) :— 8 • FRIDERIGI • DIVINA • FAVENTE •
CLEMENCIA l»S ROMANORVM t*: IMPERATORIS •
ijnnir circle) :— • SEMPER • AVGVSTI • ZC • AVSTRIE •
STIRIE • DVCIS • ZC • A€ I OV • 1472.
Another Seal^ A.D. 1472.
«
&1.,205. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
^in, [xli. 123.]
The design resembles that of preceding seal, but not from
the same matrix. In the annulus for legend five shields of
arms, as described in No. 21,204.
(Outer circle) :— 8 • FRIDERIGI • DIVINA • FAVENTE •
CLEMENGIA S*: ROMANORVM* S • t IMPERATORIS*
(Inner circle) :— SEMPER • AVGVSTI • ZG • AVSTRIE t • S
STIRIE %•% DVGI8 • ZG • AEI O V • 1472.
A later Seal, a,d. 1478.
21,206. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression
but somewhat indistinct in places. 2\ in. [xli. 124.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, the wings inverted The
heads without the nimbus. Within a broad fillet or bordure
on which are set, fourteen shields of arms, couchis : r. h. side,
1. Austria {Hauswappen) ; 2. Carinthia ; 3. Carniola (?) ;
4. Alsatia ; 5. KiBURG ; 6. Windisch-marck ; 7. Austria
{au-dessus de rEnns) ; 1. h. side, i. AUSTRIA (ANCIENT) ;
2. Stiria (?) ; 3. Tirol (?) ; 4. H apsburg (?) ; 5- Ferrethe
aL Phirdt ; 6. Burgau ; 7. Portenau. The bearings of
these shields are indistinct.
8' FRIDERIGI DEI QRA ROMANOR IMPERATOR' SEP
AVGVSTI AVSTRIE STIRIE ZG DVGI8 • 1478.
42 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MAXIMILIAN 1., Archduke of Austria ;
elected King of the Romans, A.D. i486 ; succeeded, A.D. 1493 ;
ob,, A.D. 1519.
Seal, as King.
21,207. Plaster cast from good impression. 3 in. [xli.
127.]
A shield of arms : Germany (Ancient Kingdom). En-
signed with a regal crown ; conjoined by four ornamental
briquets, (or component parts of the Collar of the Order of
the Golden Fleece, representing the steel strikers used with
a flint for producing fire), to as many shields of arms, two
on each side : dex. i. AUSTRIA (Hauswappeii) ; 2. a lion
rampant, perhaps for BRABANT, or FLANDERS (Modern) ;
sin, I. bendy of six, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES ) ;
2. Tirol. To the point of the shield of Germany is
appended by a double swivel bri.quet, the pendant badge
of above-mentioned Order. Background replenished with
flames.
L^end in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :-8' MAXIMILIANI -0:0- ROMANORVM •
R€G' • AR'DVC : AVST'E I DVC : BVRQVNDI6 : BRABANCI6 X
LVX€NBVRQ' : 2 • QH€LD'€.
{Inner circle) :- PALATINI : HANNO' COMIT' FLAND' •
TIROL' : HOLLAND' : LANDQRAVf t ALSA"" : SAC • IM^f •
MARCHI • Z • FRI8'.
{Sigillum Maximilianiy Dei Gratia Romanorum Regis, Archiducis
Austrie; Ducis Burgundie, Brabaucie, Luxemburgi, et Gheldrie; Pala-
tini Hannonie, Comitis Flandrie, Tirolis, Hollandie; Landgravii
Alsacie ; Sacri Imperii Marchionisj et Domini Frisie,)
Anot/ier Seal, as King.
21,208. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct im-
pression. 3 in. [xli. 128.]
A shield of arms : GERMANY (Ancient Kingdom). En-
signed with a royal crown. Supporters, two griffins. Above
supporters, and suspended by straps, two shields of arms,
couchisi dex, Austria (Hauswappen), sin, BURGUNDY
(Ancient Dukes). Below supporters, and pendant from
two briquets held by them, as many shields of arms : dex.
Flanders or Brabant ; sin, Tirol. Between these, on a
swivel, or caillou, enflamed, uniting the briquets, a Golden
Fleece, the badge or pendant of above Order,
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 43
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— 8' MAXIMILIANI : D€l : GRX : RO : R€QI8 :
S€MP€R : XVGVSTI : ARGHIDVCIS : KVSTRI€ :
DVCIS : bVRG : bRAbXN : STIRi€ : CXRiNTHI€ : KXRNIOL6 :
LVX€MB: €T :
{Inner circle) :— QH€LRI€ : COM^TIS : FLANDRI6 : TIROLIS :
PALATINI : HXNONI€ : HOLLAN : LANTQRAVI : €LSAGI6 : 8ACRI :
iMP6RII : MARCHIUTS : DOMIN : $ : FRIZie.
Cf. Uredius, Sig^, Com, Flandr.^ p. 119, with annexed date, a.d. i486 ;
Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 71, with annexed date, A.D. 1495 > ^'^^ ^^' 27,345,
foL 105, with annexed date, A.D. 1516.
The Golden Bulla.
21,209. Plaster casts, tinted green, from the Golden Bulla.
3 in. [xli. 1 29.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, with imperial diadem, robes of
majesty, sceptre, and orb or mound surmounted with a cross.
Seated on an elaborately carved throne, ornamented with
diaper and scroll work of the renaissance period. On each
side from back of throne a bracket juts out, carrying a
curtain ; and above, an arabesque ornament ; emperor's feet on
a large dais or platform, betw. two griffins sejant, as supporters.
In exergue, betw. two thunderbolts, a small circular panel,
bearing a monogram KJi which may be deciphered:
Maximilianus Ro- Wv L manorutn Imperator,
BL A shield of arms: Germany (Modern Empire).
Ensigned with an imperial crown. Supporters, two griffins.
Above them, two shields of arms, couchisy hanging from straps :
dex, Austria {Hauswappen), ensigned with an archducal
coronet, sin, barry of eight, for four bars, HUNGARY (ANCIENT),
ensigned with crown of St. Stephen. Below supporters and
conjoined to central or principal shield by briquets held by
them, two other shields of arms : dex. bendy of six, ANCIENT
Dukes of Burgundy ; sin. a lion rampant, Hapsb.urg,
Flanders, or Brabant. Betw. these, hangs the pendant
badge of the Golden Fleece, attached by a trefoiled caillou to
the two briquets.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{puter circle) :— : • : BVLLA AVREA MAXIMIUANI •
DEI • GRA • RO • EMPERATORI8 • SEMPER • AVGV8T • ARC»*IDVC •
AVSTRI6 • DVC « BVRG • BRABANT • STIRIE.
{Inner circle):— CARINTH • C*RNIOLE • LVC«MB'I •
GHELDR • PRINC • IN HABSPVRG CM- FL*NDRIE • TIROL' •
PALATINI HANON HOL •.
{Bulla aurea Maximiliani Dei Gratia Romawfrum Imperatoris semper
44 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OMgustL, Arckiducis Austrie^ Ducts BurgundU^ BrabamtU, Stiru^ Carin-
tkUy Carnwi€y Luxemburgi^ Gfuldrie^ Frincipis in Habspurg^ Comitis
FlandrUy Tirolis^ Palatini Hanonie^ HoliamHe.)
Many pairs of letters are conjoined in monogram.
Brii, Mus. Photographs^ pL 1018, figs, i, x
Seal^ as King of the Romans and of Hungary ;
Archdnke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy and Brabant ;
and Count Palatine*
21.210. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2| in. [xlL 131.]
An ornamental shield of arms: GERMANY (Ancient
Kingdom). Ensigned with a royal crown supported over the
shield by two angels kneeling, and encircled with the collar
of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Aromid this design are
set five shields of arms, couch/s, united by four briquets and
as many small pebbles or caiilouxi dex. i. four bars,
Hungary (Ancient) ; 2. Ancient Dukes of Burgundy ;
sin. I. Austria {Hamsxvapperi) ; 2. a lion rampant, for
Brabant ; base^ Tirol.
• S • MAXIMIL • ROMAN • ET • HVNQ • ARCHIDVC • AVST #
DVC • BVRQ • BRA • COM • PALA •
Another Seal.
21.211. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. 2-^ in. [xIL 132.]
A shield of arms : GERMANY (Ancient Kingdom), eu.^
as described in the preceding seal, Na 21,210, but from
different matrix, with varying proportions of details.
S • MAXIMILiANI S D : Q S ROM g €T o HVNQ S R€X o
ARCHIDX • AVST | BVRQVD % BR€T § DX | COM€S \ TIROLIS |
Add. MS. I9»98S, CoL 70^ from seal appended to document, dated A.D.
1494-
Smaller Seal.
21.212. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression. l-|-| in. [xli 134.]
A shield of arms: Germany (Ancient Kingdom).
Betw. four shields of arms, conjoined together by pairs of
stag's antlers : l. AUSTRIA (Hauswappen) ; 2. BURGUNDY
(Ancient Dukes) ; 3. Hafsburg, or Flanders : 4. Tirol.
Legend on a scroll : —
i^ IHaunmilunit - mmMMtrm - lU«iii * arr|a«c» «
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 45
21^213. Another plaster cast from somewhat indistinct
impression, [xli. 135.]
A Counterseal or Signet A.D. 1 507,
21,214. Plaster cast, tinted green, from imperfect impres-
sion. 14 in. [xli. 136.]
An eagle of the Kingdom of Germany, displayed. The
head surrounded with nimbus. The breast charged with an
escutcheon of arms : per pale, dex. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen\
sin. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes).
MAXIMILIANVS • RO MPER • AVQVSTYS • 1607.
Seal, as Emperor Elect,
21,215. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sioa l^ in. [xli. 141.]
A shield of anna : a double-headed eagle displayed with
nimbi, for the German Empire, charged on the breast with
an escutcheon, per pale dex. Austria (Hauswappen), sin.
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes). Ensigned with an imperial
crown, and accompanied at the sides and base with three
briquets. The whole design in panel of open tracery.
Legend on scroll : —
S' ELECT . . OMAN' - IMPEHATOR' MAXIMILIANI.
The title of Emperor Elect was adopted by Maximilan I.
in A.D. 1 508, in place of the hitherto used title of Rex Ro^
tnanarum^ borne by the sovereigns before their coronation in
Rome, The new title was confirmed by Pope Julius II.
MAXIMILIAN I., Emperor Elect;
and CHARLES, Archduke of Austria, his grandson;
afterw. (A.D. i^K)) Emperor Elect.
21,216. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4^ in. [xli. 142.]
The Emperor with the imperial insignia, and the Archduke
wearing the archducal coronet, and holding a sceptre and
large sword. Seated on a throne ornamented with carving of
the period of the renaissance, in the upper part of the back
a portion of the Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In the field on each side, two staves raguly in saltire,
ensigned with two indistinct initials. ? M. 0.
46 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Within a cordon of eleven shields of arms, viz., five on each
side, attached by a band or strap to, and depending from
one at the top : Austria {Hauswappen) ensigned with an
archducal coronet ; dex. I. HUNGARY ; 2. Dalmatia, each
ensigned with regal crown, 3. BURGUNDY; 4. BRABANT;
5. Luxemburg ; — sin. i. Castile and Leon quarterly ;
2. Croatia, each ensigned with a royal crown ; 3. AUS-
TRIA or LoTHARiNGiA ; 4, LiMBURG ; 5. Flanders or
GUELDRES,
8 •• MAX • IM^ATORIS • ELECTI • ET • KAROLI •
ARCHIDVC7 • AVSTRIE • PRiClPIS • HI8PANIARV • DVCV • BVRQ •
BRABAN • Z • COMITV • FLAN • Z •
Several pairs of letters are conjoined in monogram.
Engraved (with a counterseal) in Uredius, Sig, Com. Flandr,^ p. 145,
from a better impression, in which appears a motto, HALT MAS,
^^tene nunsuram^ engraved on the back of the throne; Brit. Mus.
Photographs^ pL 1018, fig. 3.
CARL v., King Elect of the Romans ; King of Spain, tJte
Sicilies ^ Jerusalem, etc, ; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of
But gundy ; Count of Flanders, etc. Elected Emperor
A.D. 15x9; ob,, A.D. 1558.
21;217. [a.D. 1519-1530.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from
good impression. 2\\ in. [xli. 143.]
Two shields of arms, en accolade : dex. GERMANY (ANCIENT
Kingdom) ; sin, quarterly ; i. CASTILE ; ii. LEON ; iii. quar-
terly in saltire, in chief and base four pales, in the flanks,
two eagles displayed, KINGDOM OF Sicily ; iv. Burgundy
(Ancient Dukes). Ensigned with a royal crown. The straps
of the shields interlaced. Background replenished with small
crosses and annulets of various dimensions. The inner panel
enclosing the design is partially cusped and carved
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— + CAROLVS • DIVINA • FAVEtE • CLEMETIA • E •
ROMANORVM • REX • SEMPER • AVQVST •
HISPANIAR • VTRIVSQ • SICILIE • ET • HIERLM • REX.
(Inner circle) : — ETC • ARCHIDVX • AVSTRIE • DVX •
BVRQVNDIE • COMES • FLANDRIE • TYROLIS • ETC • PRINCEPS •
SVEVIE • ETC.
Engraved in Uredius, Stg, Com. Flandr,, p. 165, from an impression
^pp. to a deed, dated a.d. 1520.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS^ 47
Seal^ as Emperor Electa ^pro Sacri Imperii Regimine^
21,218. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
5 in. [xli. 145.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, each head with
a nimbus ; on the breast a shield of arms ; ensigned with the
imperial diadem. In base two carved batons or perhaps
columns representing the " Pillars OF Hercules," around
which some of the tail feathers of the eagle are twined ; the
hinder claw of each foot is caught in a briquet and caillou^
component parts of the Collar of the Order of the Golden
Fleece. The shield of arms is : quarterly of four grand quar-
ters ; I. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile ; ii. lii. LEON ; 2. quarterly ;
i. four pales, Aragon ; ii. Kingdom of Sicily (see No.
21,217) ; iii. a cross of Jerusalem, KINGDOM OF JERUSALEM ;
iv. Kingdom of Navarre: these two quarters ent^s of
Granada ; 3. per fess, Austria {Hauswappen) and Bur-
gundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4. per fess, Burgundy (Modern
Dukes) and a lion rampant, for Brabant, on these last
two quarters an escutcheon, per pale, FLANDERS and TiROU
Legend on a scroll : —
CAROLVS Q • D • F • CLE • E • RO • IMP • &P • AVQ • AC • HI8P •
VTRI'5 8ICI • HI€R • HVNG • DAL • CROA • Z •
R€X : ARCHIDVX • AVST • DVX • BVRG • ^ SACRI • IMP • R6GIMI*-
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pL 1018, fig. 6.
Sealf as Emperor Electa and King of Spain.
21y219. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2 in. [xlL 149.]
An ornamental shield of arms : GERMANY (MODERN Em-
PlRiE) ; the breast of the eagle charged with an escutcheon of
Austria {Hauswappen), ensigned with an imperial diadem,
the labels of which hang down behind the shield and curl
themselves round the two PILLARS OF HERCULES in the base,
betw. which is a shield of arms: BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
DuKES), encircled by a Collar of the Order of the Golden
Fleece. In field on each side a shield of arms : dex. Castile,
sin, Aragon, each suspended by the strap and ensigned with
a royal crown of five trefoils. Above each of these two shields
are two briquets and a caillou \ below, one of each of these
devices.
Legend on scroll : —
CAROLVS o D c F o CL o €L€C o ROMANOR % IM4?ATOR o ap o
AVGV8TY8 AC » HI8PANIAB o R€X.
48 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal^ as Emperor of the Romans ; King of Spain^ Sicily
and Jerusalem ; Archduke of Austria.
21;220. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
34 in. [xli. 147.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, with nimbus on each
heady displayed. Ensi^ncd with imperial diadem. On the
breast a shield of arms: quarterly; i. quarterly ;.i., i v.
Castile ; ii. iii. Leon, entis with Granada ; 2. per pale, dex.
four pales Aragon, sin. Kingdom of Sicily, see No. 21,217.
3. per fess, in chief, Austria {Hauswappen\ in base, Bur-
gundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4- per fess in chief, Burgundy
(Modern Dukes), in base, a lion rampant for Brabant (?),
in the nombril point an escutcheon per pale, dex. Flanders,
sin. Tirol. Ensig^ed with an open crown or jewelled
coronet of five large trefoils alternated with four smaller ones.
Above diadem, on each side, a pair of staves raguly crossed
in saltire.
t • t CAROLVS • RO • IMPERATOR • 8^ • AVG * HISPANIAft •
VTRI • SIGILtE • HIER » ZC » ARCHIDVX • AV8.
Uredius, /. r., p. 189, from impression apo. to a document, dated a.d.
I $41 ; Add. MS. 19,998, foL 73, from a deed, dated A.D. 1530; Add. MS.
27,345, foL 106, from a deed, dated A.D. 1546.
Seal^ as Emperor^ *^pro sacri Imperii Regimine'*
21^221. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression. 2| in. [xli. 148.]
The design of the seal resembles in all respects that on
the larger seal, "pro sacri Imperii regimine," xli. 145, see
No. 21,218. The title of ^ electus'^ will be observed to have
been discarded in the legend : —
CAROLVS • Q • D • F • CL • RO • IMP • S^ • AVQ • AC • HI8P .
YTRI'q} 81CI • HI€R • « • R€X • ^ • SACRI • IMP • REGIM.
Seal^ as Emperor^ King of Spain and the Sicilies^ Archduke
of Austria^ and Duke of Burgundy.
21^222. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good, but im*
perfect, impression. 4-^ in. [xli. 15a]
The Emperor, full-face, with imperial robes, ermine tippet,
collar of an Order, and other insignia, open crown or diadem
of an emperor. Seated on a carved and canopied throne, on
each side, on a pillar (allusion being made to the Pillars
OF Hercules, one of the Royal devices or badges of Spain),
a shield of arms : dex. Germany (Modern Empire). En-
signed with imperial diadem, upheld by flying angel, sin. as
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 49
described in detail for xlL 147, No. 21,220, ensigned with
jewelled crown of five trefoils, also upheld by flying angeL
Each shield encircled with the collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece. In background, beyond pillars and below
collars, two wavy ribbons or scrolls inscribed : —
d€x. 8EMP AVGVS.
sin. PLV8 GVLTR,.
[CAROLVS] ROMANOR fPERATOR REX HISP..^
VTRIV89 GIGIL AROH A DVX BVRG'.
Brit. Mus, Photographs^ pL 1018, fig. 7 ; engraved with (a counterseal),
in Uredius, /. r., p. 182, for description of which see further on under
No. 21,223.
Caiintersealf used as a Signety or Small SeaL
21,223. [A.D. 1522.] Red: indistinct, injured in parts.
2\ in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. i.]
On an imperial double-headed eagle, a shield of arms
quarterly ; i. CASTILE quartering Leon, 2. AraGON, im-
paling Sicily, 3. Per fess, in chief Austria {Hauswappen\
in base Burgundy (Ancient Dukes), 4. Per fess, in
chief Burgundy (Modern Dukes), in base Brabant,
in the nombril point an escutcheon, FLANDERS impaling
Tirol.
The eagle ensigned with imperial diadem. In base the
legend or inscription : —
GES • CAR.
Inner border has two small cusped points at sides of
diadem.
21y224« Sulph. cast from above seal [D.C., H. 88.]
Cf. Uredius, Sigg. Camm. Flandr,, p. 182, where this seal is used as
counterseal to great seal described above.
Seal, as Emperor of the Romans^ King
of Germany, Castile, Leon, Granada, Aragon, Navarre,
Naples, Sicily, Majorca, Sardinia, the Islands of India and
Terra-firme, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lothier^
Brabant, Limburg, Luxemburg, and Gueldres, Count of
Flanders, Artois, Burgundy Palatine^ Hainaut,
Holland, Zeeland, Ferrette, Haguenault,
Namur, Zutphen, etc, etc,
21,225. Plaster casts, tinted green, from good impression.
4iin. [xli. 151, 144]
VOL. VI. E
50 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The Emperor, full-face, with imperial diadem, tippet,
collar, sceptre, orb, and other insignia. Seated on a carved
throne, ornamented with elaborate canopy, in central part of
top thereof a seated angel or cherub. Betw. the two PILLARS
of Hercules, each sustaining a shield of arms : dex. Ger-
many (Modern Empire) ensigned with imperial crown or
diadem ; sin. as described before, see No. 21,220, ensigned
with crown or jewelled coronet of five trefoils. In back-
ground, beyond the pillars, on each side an initial letter K,
for Karoltis. The design enclosed by, or set within, cordon
or orle of fourteen shields of arms, each ensigned with a
coronet : dex, i. quarterly ; i. iv. CASTILE, ii. iii. LEON ; 2. GER-
MANY (Ancient Kingdom) ; 3. Navarre ; 4. Valencia ;
5. Austria {Hauswappen) ; 6. Brabant ; 7. Flanders.
Sin, I. Kingdom of Sicvui \ 2. JERUSALEM; 3. Granada ;
4. Sardinia ; 5. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 6. Lim-
BURG ; 7. Tirol. Between the points of last of each side
two staves in saltire, raguly.
_ CAROLVS • RO • IMPERATOR HISPANIARVM •
VTRIVSQ 8ICILIE ZG R EX j^ ARCH • AV8TRIE • DVX • BVRQVND •
BRABAN' • CO : FL.
Be. A smaller round counterseal. 2\ in. diam. A shield of
arms : GERMANY (MODERN Empire). The eagle charged
on breast with shield or escutcheon of arms as described in
previous seal. Ensigned with imperial crown or diadem.
Encircled with collar of Order of the Golden Fleece, with the
pendant badge thereof hanging down into ring for legend.
In upper part of field, outside collar and crown, three sprigs
or staves raguly, saltirewisc.
CESAR • CAROLVS • Y : S6MPER • \ - AVGV8TVS :
REXiCATHGLICVS-i*
Cf. Uredius, /. c^ p. 169.
Altered State of the above.
21,226. [A.D. 1545] Red : fine, injured. [Cott ch. xvi. 24.]
0. Resembles preceding, but with variations in proportion ;
and in legend, where the word HISPANIAR' is contracted thus,
and the 5 in VTRIVS<b diflTerently formed from correspond-
ing letter in previous seal.
I
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 5 1
FERDINAND L, Archduke of Austria ;
King of Hungary and Bohemia^ A.D, 1 527 ;
elected King of the Romans^ AD. 1 530 ; succeeded^
AD. 1558; ob.^ AD. 1564,
Seal^ as King of the RomanSy Germany, Hungary y Bohemia^
Dalmatiay Croatiay Bosnia, Lodomiriay
Bulgaria, Sclavonia, Rama, and Servia ; Infante of Spain ;
A rchduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy, etc,
21y227. Plaster casts, tinted green, from a good impression.
5iin. [xli. 154, 155.]
0. The King, turned slightly to the L, in state, with all the
regal insignia. Seated on elaborate throne, with richly carved
canopy, on shell canopy of which an ornamental shield of arms :
Germany (Ancient Kingdom), ensigned with crown and
supported by two griffins, who also sustain a cloth embroidered
with briquets at back of tJirone. On each side of carved work,
an angel supporting a shield of arms : dex. per pale, dex.
Hungary (Modern), sin. (Ancient), ensigned with royal
crown of that Kingdom, sin. Bohemia, also ensigned with
royal crown. Below these on each side two angels or amorint
issuing, with ornamental shield of arms, each ensigned with
crown royal: dex. quarterly; i. Castile ; 2. Leon ; 3. Ar-
ragon ; 4. Sicily ; enti of Granada ; sin. three leopards'
heads crowned, Dalmatia. In exergue, on ornamental foot-
board, a sixth shield of arms : quarterly ; L iv. AUSTRIA
(Hauswappen) ; ii. iii. BURGUNDY. Ensigned with archducal
coronet and encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden
Fleece.
Legend within two concentric circles, broken at top and
base, and contained with inner wavy border : —
{Outer circle) i—FERDINANDVS • D • F • CL^ • ROM • REX •
S6MP • AVQVST_AC • GERMAN •
HVNG • BOEM • DALM • CROAT • BOSNE •
{Inner circle) :— LODOMERIE • BVLQARIE • __ SOLA VON .
RAM€ • SERVIE Q.
B. An eagle of the German Kingdom displayed with en-
grailed nimbus, on its breast an ornamental shield of arms :
Hungary (Modern) and (Ancient), impaled as in the obv.
Round the eagle, on broad band of richly carved foliage, an
orle or cordon of twelve shields of arms, each ensigned with
its proper coronet : — viz,, the Kingdoms of {top) i. CROATIA ;
{dex,) 2. Bosnia ; {sin,) 3. Lodomiria ; {clex) 4. two crowns
in pale; {sin,) 5. BULGARIA?; {dex,) 6, Marquisate of
Moravia ; {sin.) 7. Principality of Silesia ; {dex.) 8.
Lower Lusatia ; {sin.) 9. quarterly ; i. iv. Wurtemberg ;
E 2
$2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
li. ill. Bavaria (Ancient) ; (dez,) lo. Hapsburg; (sin.) n.
Tirol ; (dose) 1 2. Alsatia.
Legend in continuation of style from odv. : —
REX • INFANS • HI8PAN • ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BVRGVN •
MARCHIO • MORA • ETC • DVX • SLESIE •
WIRTEMB' • EC • COMES • HABSP • FLAND' • TIROL • ETC.
. The stops are ornamental carvings. Several pairs of letters
compounded by placing one letter within the preceding
letter, or united as a monogram.
Brit Afus. Photographs^ pi. 1019, figp. i, 2.
Seal^ as King of the Romans^ Hungary^ and Bohemia ;
Archduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy ;
Count of Tirol, etc,
21;228. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4| in. [xli. 1 56.]
A shield of arms : GERMANY (ANCIENT KINGDOM). The
breast of the eagle charged with an escutcheon of arms : per
pale, dex. AUSTRIA (Hauswappen), sin, Castile. Ensigned
with a royal crown. Supporters, two griffins. Encircled with
collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Outside this design,
an orle or cordon of eleven shields of arms, each ensigned
with its proper crown or coronet : {dex.) i. HUNGARY
(Ancient) ; {sin.) 2. Hungary (Modern) ; (der.) 3. Bo-
hemia ; (sin.) 4. Dalmatia ; (dex.) 5. Croatia ; (sin,) 6.
Bosnia ; (dex.) 7. Austria {Hauswappeti) ; {sin) 8. Bur-
gundy (Ancient Dukes) ; {dex) 9. Brabant ; {sin) 10.
Silesia (?); {bcLse) 11. Tirol.
Ferdinandvs • Dei • gracia • Romanor • HvNGARr>E •
et • BOEMi>E • etc • Rex • Archidvx •
AvsTRiiC • Dvx • BvRGVNDi>e • Comes • Tyrol' • etc.'
Engraved incorrectly in Uredius, GeneaL Flandr,, p. 133.
Smaller seal, as King of the Romans, Hungary,
and Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria ; Infante of Spain ;
Count of Tirol, etc.
21^229. \circ, A.D. 1556-1558.] Plaster cast, tinted green,
from somewhat indistinct impression. 3 in. [xli. 157.]
An imperial eagle, displayed, with nimbus. The breast
charged with an escutcheon of arms : quarterly ; I. HUNGARY
(Ancient) ; 2. Bohemia ; 3. quarterly ; 1., iv., Castile, ii.,
iii., Leon ; 4. per pale, dex, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DuKEs),
sin. Tirol : over all a small escutcheon of AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappeji). Shield encircled with collar of the Order of the
GERMANY: — ^SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 53
Golden Fleece and pendant badge, thrown over eagle's neck.
Background replenished with sprigs of arabesque foliage. In
base, under tail of eagle, two small initial letters, R. L
fi FERDINANDVS : D : G : ROMANORVM : REX: SEMPER :
AVQ : HVNQ : BOEM : ZC :
Rex : ARCHID : AVST : InF : HISP : OOM : TIROLL • ZC.
Sealj as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany, Hungary^
Bohemiaj Dalmatian Croatia, Sclavonia, etc.; Infante of Spain;
Archduke of Atistria ; Duke of Burgundy, Stiria, Carinthia,
Camiola, and WUrtemberg ; Count of Tirol^ etc.
21,230. \circ. A.D. 1558-1562.] Plaster cast from good im-
pression. 5 in. [xli. 158.]
An ornamental shield of arms: GERMANY (MODERN
Empire). On breast of eagle, an escutcheon of arms : per
pale, dex, AUSTRIA {Hauswappeti), sin. Castile. Ensigned
with imperial diadem ; encircled with collar of the Order of
the Golden Fleece, with pendant hanging down therefrom ;
and supported by two griffins. Background replenished with
arabesque foliage. Within a broad carved border or band,
a cordon of eleven shields of arms, all of which, except
that in base, are ensigned with their appropriate crowns,
coronets, or caps (dex) I. HUNGARY (ANCIENT) ; {sin)
2. Hungary (Modern) ; {dex.). 3. Bohemia ; {sin) 4-
Dalmatia ; {dex) 5. Croatia ; {sin) 6. Bosnia ; {dex)
7. Austria (Hauswappen) ; {sin) 8. BURGUNDY (Ancient
Dukes; {dex) 9. Brabant; {sin) 10. Silesia; {bas^
Tirol.
The legend within two concentric circles ; the inner border
narrow, carved with small quatrcfoils on its inner edge ; the
outer broader, carved with laurel foliage on which are set
Toses at r^[ular intervals.
{Outer circle) :— FERDINANDVS • DEI • GRATIA • ELEGTY8 •
RO • IMPERATOR • SEMPER • AVGVSTVS •
GERMANI>E • HVNGARI>e • BOHEMlyE • DALMATliC • CROATlyE •
8CLAVONI>e • ZC - REX.
{Inner circle) :— INFANS • HISPANIARVM • ARGHIDVX • AVSTRliC •
DVX • BVRGVNDI>e • STIRliC • CHARINTHI^ •
CARNIOUE • ET • WIRTENBERGiC • ZC' • COMES • TIROLIS • ZC
Add. MS. 27y34S> foL io8, from impression attached to deed, dated
A.D. 1559.
i
54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Golden Bulla of FERDINAND L, as King of the Romans ;
Hungary y Bohemia^ etc. ; Infante of Spain ; Archduke of
Austria ; Duke of Burgundy ; Count of Tirol, etc.
21y23L Plaster cast, tinted green, of the obv, only, from
good impression. 3-i- in. [xli. 160.]
A large shield of arms : Germany (Ancient Kingdom).
Eagle charged on the breast with an escutcheon of arms ; per
pale, dex. AUSTRIA (Hauswappen), sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
Dukes). Ensigned with a royal crown, and supported by
two cherubs or angels. On each side, a smaller shield of
arms : dex. quarterly ; i, 4. HUNGARY (ANCIENT), 2, 3,
Bohemia ; sin. quarterly ; I, 4. quarterly ; i. iv. CASTILE,
li. iii. Leon ; 2, 3. per pale, dex. Aragon, sin. Sicily. Each
shield ensigned with a crown and held up by exterior hand
of angel or cherub, who is holding the royal crown over
principal shield. In base, a shield of arms : quarterly ;
I, 4« Austria {Hauswappen), 2, 3. five eaglets displayed in
saltire, for AUSTRIA {au dessous de fEnns) ensigned with an
archducal coronet, encircled with collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece, and supported by two winged cherubs seated.
Background replenished with foliage. Above principal
crown, two small initial letters \A. O. probably initials of
designer or engraver.
•¥ FERDINANDVS • DtVINA • FAVENTI • FM • ROM • SEM •
AVG ' AC • HVNG - BOEM - EG • R€X • INF
HI8P • ARGHID • AVST • DVX • BVRQVN • EC • COM • TIRO • ETC.
Golden Bulla ^/FERDINAND L, as Emperor Elect;
King of Germany y Hungary ^ Bohemia^ Dalmatian Croatia^
and Sclavonia, etc.
21,232. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression
of the obv. only. 3| in. [xli. 1 59.]
The Emperor elect, full-face, with diadem, imperial robes,
and insignia. Seated on an elaborately carved throne, with
his feet on a geometrical pavement, platform, or dais with
round projection in front. At the back an embroidered
curtain of cloth of gold held up by the side pillars ; and on
the shell-shaped canopy an imperial double-headed eagle set
in chaplet of laurel leaves. On each side, on arms of throne,
a shield of arms : dex. HUNGARY (ANCIENT) ; sin. Bohemia,
each ensigned with its proper crown.
FERDINANDVS : D : Q : ELEC • ROM • IMP • SEMPER • AVQ : GER •
HVNG • BOHE • DAL • CROA • SOLA - ETC • REX.
Outer border floreated.
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Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Hungary and Bohemia ;
Infante of Spain ; Archduke of Austria ;
and Count of Tirol, etc.
21,233. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2f in. [xli. i6i.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigrned with imperial diadem ; the breast charged with
a shield of arms, encircled with collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece having its pendant badge, and ensigned with
royal crown. The arms are: — quarterly; i. Hungary
(Ancient) ; 2. Bohemia ; 3. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile ;
ii ill. Leon ; 4. per pale, dex. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES),
sin. per fess, Tirol and Brabant ; over all an escutcheon
of Austria (Hauswappen), Background replenished with
foliage.
FERDINANDV8 : D : Q : EL : RO : IMP : 8EMP : AVG :
QER : HVNQ : BOHEM : ZC . REX : INF : HI8PA : ARCHtD ;
AVST : ZC. com : TYROL : ZC.
Seal, as King of the Romans, Hungary, and Boliemia ;
Infante of Spain ; ArcJiduke of Austria ; Duke of
iBurgundy ; and Count of Tirol.
21,234. [a.D. 1534.] Red, 4 in. diam. ; on a saucer-shaped,
uncoloured mass. S| in. [Add. ch. 16,315.]
A shield of arms : Germany (Kingdom), the eagle charged
on breast with escutcheon per pale, dex. AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappen\ sin. BURGUNDY, ensigned with jewelled crown.
The shield supported by two amorini, wearing winged cap
and classic armour, who also sustain the crowns which ensign
two smaller shields of arms at side of principal shield. The
arms borne on these side shields are : dex, quarterly ; I, 4.
Hungary (Ancient); 2, 3. Bohemia; sin. quarterly;
1, 4. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile ; ii. iii. LEON ; 2, 3. per pale>
dex, Aragon, sin. SiciLY, ent^ of Granada. In base, a still
smaller shield of arms : per pale, dex. Austria {Hauswappen\
sin. an eagle displayed, for TIROL. Ensigned with a crown,
encircled with collar of the Golden Fleece, having its pendant
badge, and supported by two winged amorettes seated on
cushions. Above crown which ensigns principal shield are
initial letters : C. T. perhaps standing for CoMlTATUS Tyroli,
and if so, indicating purposes for which the seal was
intended.
* FERDI • DI • fa • CLE • ROR • SEJ? • AvQS • AC *
HvNQE . BOHEE . EC • Rex • Inf •
HiSPR . AlRCH] • AVSTE • DVX • BVRQE • EC - COM • TVROU\
56 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MAXIMILIAN II., crowned King of the Romans^
A.D. 1 562 ; elected Emperor, A.D. 1 562 ; consecrated King of
Hungary, A.D. 1563 ; succeeded, A.D. 1564 ; ob., A.D. 1576.
Seal, as King of the Romans and Bohemia, etc., used
in A.D. 1 562.
21,235. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
5 in. [xli. 162.]
A shield of arms : Germany (Kingdom), ensigned with,
royal crowns encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden
Fleece, having its pendant badge as before. Supporters,
two griffins. The breast of the eagle charged with an
escutcheon of arms: quarterly; i, 4. BOHEMIA; 2, 3. HUN-
GARY (Ancient) ; over all a second escutcheon of smaller
dimensions, per pale, dex, Austria {Hauswappen), sin.
Castile. The design surrounded by a broad border, except
at the upper part, bearing a cordon of twelve shields of arms,
five at each side and two in the base, each ensigned with
its own appropriate crown or coronet The arms are : — {dex.)
I. Bohemia; {sin.) 2. Hungary (Modern) ; {dex.) 3. Hun-
gary (Ancient) ; {sin.) ^ DalmatiA; {dex.) 5. CROATIA;
{sin.) 6. Bosnia ; {dex.) 7. Austria {Hauswappen) ; {sin.) 8.
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) : {dex,) 9. Styria ; (sin.) 10.
Carinthia ; {base dex.) Tirol ; {sin,) Silesia, or Carniola.
The legend is contained in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :--MAXIMILIANVS • II • DEI • GRATIA • ROMANORVM •
ET • BOHEMI/E • REX • SEMPER • AVGVSTVS •
ARCHIDVX • AVSTRIi€ • DVX • BVRGVNDIi€ • 8TIRIi€ • CARINTHI>C.
{Inner circle) :— CARNIOL/E • MARCHIO • M0RAVIi€ • LVCEMBYRGI -
AC • SYPERIORIS • ET • INFERIORIS •
8ILESI>e- DVX- MARCHIO • LYSATI/E-ZC • COMES • TIROLIS • Z.
Seat, cu Emperor Elect ; King of Germany^ Hungary,
Bohemia, Ddlmatia, Croatia, Sclavonia, Rama, Servia,
Gallicia, Bosnia, Lodomiria, Cumania, and Bulgaria, etc,
21,236. Plaster cast, tinted green, from obv, only of fine
impression, slightly chipped. 5|- in. [xli. 164.]
The Emperor elect, wearing imperial robes, and with
diadem, sceptre, and orb, face turned slightly to the r.
Seated, with feet on tasseled cushion, on finely carved throne,
with round-headed canopy supported on columns, of the
style of the Renaissance, and cloth-of-gold curtain at back.
In space under arch, but above tester and valance, a shield of
arms : Germany (Empire), ensigned with the imperial
crown, and supported by two griffins segreant Outside the
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columns, on each side an eagle rising, supporting an orna-
mental shield of arms ensigned with a crown : dex, per pale,
dex. Hungary (Modern), sin. Hungary (Ancient); sin.
Bohemia. Below these, and also on each side, a lion
rampant supporting a crowned shield of arms : dex. quarterly ;
I. Castile, 2. Leon. 3. Aragon, 4. Sicily, ^«// of Granada ;
sin. Dalmatia. Throne has two projecting semicircular
steps, diapered, and ornamented with embroidered carpet
On the lower step is set a shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4.
Austria {Hauswappen) ; sin. 3. Burgundy, ensigned with
archducal coronet, and supported by two winged putti seated
on step.
Legend in two concentric circles, with carved borders,
opened at top and base by the design.
{Outer circle) :— MAXIMILIANV8 -11-0:0: ELEC :
ROMA • IMPERA : SEMP' _ AVQ :
AC : GER : HVNGARIE : BOHE : DALMA : CROATIE :
[Ir^9mtr circle) :— SCLAYO : RAME : SERVIE : GALLfTIE • B08NE •
_ LODOMERIE CVMANIE - BVLQARIEqS REX.
The letters MA and IMP in outer circle respectively con-
joined. From incomplete character of legend it is evident
that this seal was provided with a counterseal or reverse^
carrying continuation of titles of the emperor elect in its
l^end.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany ^ Hungary ^
^oJiemia^ Dalmatia, Croatia^ Sclavonia, etc. ; Archduke of
Austria; Duke of Burgundy^ Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola^ and
Wiirtembergy etc. ; Count of Tirol, etc.
iX,237, Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
5 in. [xli. 165.]
A.11 ornamental shield of arms : GERMANY (Empire), the
field diapered, the breast of the eagle charged with an
escutcheon : per pale, dex. Austria (Hauswappen), sin.
Castile. Ensigned with imperial diadem, encijrcled with
collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, having its pendant
badge attached, and supported by two griffins segreant
Within a broad band or border containing a series of eleven
shields in orle, each ensigned with its appropriated crown,
coronet, or cap : {dex) i. HUNGARY (ANCIENT) ; {sin^
2. Hungary (Modern) ; {dex) 3. Bohemia ; (sin) 4 Dal-
matia; {dex) 5. Croatia ; {sin) 6. Bosnia ; {dex) 7. Austria
{Hauswappen) ; {sin) 8. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES) ;
\dex) 9. Brabant ; {sin) Silesia ; {base) Tirol. Cf. No,
21)230, which this seal resembles in many respects.
S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Inner circle) :— MAXIMILIANV8 • 8ECVNDYS • DEI • GRATIA •
ELECTV8 • ROMANORVM • IMPERATOR •
SEMPER • AVQVSTYS • QERMANI/E • HVNQARI>C • BOHEMIA •
DALMATI/E • CROATI/E.
ifluUr circle) :— 8CLAY0NI>C • ZC • REX • ARCHIDVX • AYSTRliC •
DVX ■BYRGVNDI/E • STIRI>€ • CARINTHI>€ •
GARNIOUe • ET- WIRTEMBERQ/E • ZC • COMES • TYROLIS • ZCV
Outer border carved with foliage.
Drawn in Add. MS. 19,998, fol. 80, from impression appended to
document, dated a.d. 1566; and Add. MS. 27,345, foL 109, appended to
document of similar date.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany ^ Hungary^
and Bohemia ; A rchduke of A tistria ; Duke of Burgundy ;
Count of Tirol^ etc.
21.238. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
4 in. [xli. 166.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
ensigned with imperial diadem, encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece, with pendant badge or fleece
appended thereto, and charged on breast with an escutch-
eon of arms : quarterly ; i. HUNGARY (ANCIENT) ; 2. Bo-
hemia ; 3. quarterly ; i. iv. CASTILE ; ii. iii. LEON ; 4. per
pale, dex. BURGUNDY (Ancient Dukes), sin. per fess in
chief, Tirol, in base Brabant ; over all an escutcheon of
arms: AUSTRIA {Hauswafpen), Shield ensigned, or eagle
gorged, with crown of five trefoils alternated with four pearls.
Ba^ckground diapered with arabesque foliage.
Legend within two borders, carved with foliage, the outer
broader and thicker than the inner one.
MAXIMILIANVS • SECVND' -0:0: ELECT» • RO • IMPERATOR •
SEM^ • AVGVsT' • GERMANI/E • HVNGARIi€ • BOHEMIyE_
fC REX • ARCHID • AVsT • DVX • BVR • ZC • Com TyR ZC.
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pi. 1020, fig. 4.
Golden Bulla^ as Emperor Electa King of Germany ^
Hungary J Bo/iemia, Croatia^ and Sclavonia ; Infante of
Spain; Archduke of Austria; Duke of Burgundy;
Marquis of Moravia ; Count of Tirol, etc.
21.239. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
31 in. [xli. 168, 169.]
0. The Emperor elect, full-face, with imperial vestments,
diadem, sceptre, orb, and other insignia. Seated on a carved
throne with shell-backed canopy, in which is represented the
imperial double-headed eagle displayed. The feet of the
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emperor set on diapered carpet laid on geometrical pave^
ment of semicircular dais which projects from the throne.
The sides of the throne are ornamented with two lions
couchant affronUSy at each side, on the carved work of the
throne, a shield of arms : dex. HUNGARY (Ancient) ; sin.
Bohemia ; each ensigned with its proper crown. All within
a panel or l)ordure of trefoiled cusps.
MAXIMILIANVS - II • D • Q • EL • RO • IMP • 8EM^ • AVQ • QER .
HVNQ • BOHE • CROA • SOLA • ETC REX.
B. An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with
nimbi, ensigned with imperial diadem, charged on breast
with escutcheon of arms: quarterly; i, 4. HUNGARY (AN-
CIENT), 2, 3. Bohemia ; surcharged with smaller escutcheon
of arms : quarterly ; I. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen) ; 2. Castile ;
3. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4 Aragon. This in
turn charged with escutcheon of still smaller dimensions
bearing arms of Tirol and Brabant, Flanders, or per-
haps Moravia, impaled. Shield encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece and ensigned with crown or
coronet of five trefoils.
INFANS • HISP • ARCHIDVX • AV8TRI>C • DVX • BYRQ • ETC •
MARCHIO • MORAVI/E • ETC • COMES • TIROL' ETC.
The letters ET in ETC are, in each case, respectively con-
joined in monogram.
Carved borders.
Obv. only, figured in Brit, Mus. Photographs; pL 1020, fig. 2.
Small Sealy as Emperor ; King of Germany^ Hungary ^ and
Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria ; and Count of Tirol.
21^240. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2^ in. [xli. 170.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, with nimbi, and en-
signed with diadem as before ; breast charged with shield of
arais, as described in No. 21,233, ensigned with coronet and
encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, to
which is attached customary pendant badge.
Background is replenished with foliage.
MAXIMILIANVS «» ll<» DEI <» GRATIA <» RO <» IMP <» SEM^ ^
_ kSQ. <» GERM <8> HVNG <» BOHEM «»
EC ^ REX ^ ARCHIDVX «» AVSTRI>C «» EC «> COMES «> TYROL'.
6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RODOLPH, or RUDOLPH IL, King- of
Hungary^ A.D. 1572 ; King of Bohemia and of the Romans^
• A.D. 1575 ; succeeded, A.D. 1576; 06., A.D. 1612.
Sea/f as King of the Romans, Hungary and Bohemia ; Arch-
duke of Austria; Duke of Burgundy ; Count of Tirol, etc.
21^241. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
SI in, [xH. 171.]
An eagle displayed^ with nimbus, for KINGDOM OF GER-
MANY, its breast charged with escutcheon of arms : quar-
terly ; I, 4, Hungary (Ancient), 2, 3. Bohemia, over alU
a smaller escutcheon of arms : quarterly ; i. per pale, dex,^
Austria {Hauswappen\ sin, BURGUNDY (Ancient Dukes).
2. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile, ii. iii. Leon, 3. per pale, dex,
Aragon, sin, Sicily, 4. indistinct, the point ent^ of
Granada. This is charged in its turn with escutcheon
of arms of still smaller dimensions : per pale, dex, TIROL,
sin. Flanders or Brabant. The principal escutcheon en-
signed with coronet of five trefoils. Background diapered
with sprigs of foliage.
« RVD0LPHV8 • II • DEI • GRATIA • RO • HVNQ • BOHE • ZC •
REX • A^CH'X • AVS • DVX • _
BVRGVNDJyE- ZC- COMES -TYROLIS ZG.
Border of foliage treated in classic style.
Sealy as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany, Hungary,
Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, and Sclavonia; Archduke of
Austria; Duke of Burgundy^ Stiria, Carinthia^ Carniola, and
Wirtemberg, etc, ; Count of Tirol, etc,
21^242. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
5 in. [xlL 172.]
The design of this seal resembles that of No. 21,237. The
principal difference being in shapes of principal shield and
some of the smaller ones. Fields in some cases diapered.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{fluter circle) :— RYDOLPHYS • 8ECYNDVS, etc., as in No. 21,237.
{Inner circle) :— 8CLAV0NI>€, etC, as in No. 21,237.
Border carved with foliage in classical style.
Seal, as before, but without the Collar of the Order of tlie
Golden Fleece,
21,243. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression,
[xli. 178.]
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This is from same matrix as preceding seal, but in place
of collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which there
encircles principal shield, there are here introduced a series
of four amorini on swags or festoons of foliage and flowers.
The lowest pair holding up ends of ribbons issuing from
mouth of a leopard's head at base.
L^end as before.
Drawn in Add. MS. 27,354, foL no, from impression appended to
deed, dated A.D. 1580 ; Brit. Mus, Photographs^ pL 1020, fig. i.
Seal, as Emperor Elect; King of Germany, Hungary,
and Bohemia ; A rchduke of A nstria ; Duke of Burgundy ;
and Count of Tirol, etc.
21^244. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
[xli. 174.]
This seal has been adapted to use by the Emperor Elect,
Rudolph, from matrix of No. 21,238, that used by Maximilian
II., by substitution of the name RVDOLPH in rather lai^er
capitsd letters than those of rest of legend. The collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece has also been removed, and the
plumage of imperial eagle carefully completed, so as to hide
alterations.
L^end ; —
RVD0LPHV8, etc., as in No. 21,238.
Small Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany,
Hungary, and Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of
Burgundy ; and Count of Tirol, etc.
21,245. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3} ia [xli. 175.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, with nimbi, displayed.
Ensigned with imperial diadem, as before. The breast charged
with escutcheon of arms : as described for No. 21,244* This
is ensigned with crown or coronet. Background diapered with
arabesque foliage. All within carved band or bordure.
RVDOLPHVS • SECVND' • D • Q • ELECT • RO - IMP • SEM^ •
_ AYQ • GERMANI/E • HVNGARI/E • BOHEMI^ •
ZC REX • ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BYR • ZG CO • TYR.
Several pairs of letters conjoined in monogram. Carved
borders of foliage.
Engraved in Uredius, GeneaL Comm. Flandr,, p. 137.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MATTHIAS, King of Hungary, A.D. 1608 ; King of
Bohemia, A.D. 161 1 ; elected Emperor, A.D. 1612 ; crowned
Emperor, A.D. 1612 ; ob., A.D. 1619.
Seal as Emperor Elect; King of Germany, Hungary,
and Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy ;
Count of Tirol, etc.
21,246. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
3; in. [xli. 176.]
The design of this seal very similar to that of No. 21,245,
bearing imperial eagle, charged with ornamental escutcheon
of arms, with smaller escutcheon, as in Nos, 21,238 ; 21,245,
ensigned with coronet as in No. 2 1 ,245, and encircled with coUai
of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Background diapered
with arabesque foliage. Within carved panel or band.
MATTHIAS- D :G : ELECT : RO â– IMP â– SEMfl - AVQ â– GERMANIC â–
HVNQARIf ■BOHEMIA ■ZC •
REX ■ARCHID • AVST ■DVX ■BVR fC CO ■TYR ■ZC.
Carved border of foliage.
The Golden Bulla of the Emperor Elect.
21,247. Plaster casts, tinted green, from fine impression.
3i in. [xli. 177, 178-]
0. The Emperor, with imperial insignia, seated, full-face,
on finely covered throne beneath rich canopy, above which
an ornamental oval escutcheon of the German Kmpire,
supported by two angels. At each side, on the carving,
an angel supporting in exterior hand an ornamental shield of
arms; dex. Hungary (Ancient), sin. Bohemia, and with
interior hand elevating the crown appropriated to these king-
doms respectively. Background replenished with arabesque
foliage, within carved border or band.
R, An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and imperially ensigned, charged on breast with ornamental
oval shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4, HUNGARY (AnCIENT),
2,3, Bohemia ; overall an escutcheon : quarterly ; i. AUSTRIA
(Hausuiappen) ; 2. Castile ; 3. Burgundy (Ancient
Dukes) ; 4, AragON. Over all another escutcheon ol
smaller dimensions : TiROL and Flanders impaled. Ensigned
with coronet
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Legend within two foliated borders (fontinued from the obv^.
ARCHIDVX • AVSTRI/E • DVX • BVRGVNDI>E • ETC MARCHIO •
MORAVI>€ • ETC • GOMES • TYR0LI8 • ETC.
The letters ET in ETC are conjoined in monogram.
Carved borders of foliage.
Cf. the Golden Bulla of the Emperor Ferdinand 11., Add. MS. 27,345,
iols. 112, \\2.b; UrediuSy Geneal, Comm, Flandr,^ p. 14a
Seal, for Bohemia^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany ^
Hungary^ and Bohemia; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of
Burgundy ; Margrave of Moravia^ Luxemburg^ and
Silesia ; Duke Margrave of Lusatia, etc,
21,248. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
41 in. [xli. 179.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigned with the imperial diadem. The breast charged
with ornamentally-shaped escutcheon of arms : quarterly ;
1, 4. Hungary (Ancient) ; 2, 3. Bohemia. Over all an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions : quarterly ; i. per pale, dex.
Austria i^Hauswappen), sin, BURGUNDY (Ancient Dukes),
2. quarterly ; i. iv. CastILE, ii. iii. LEON, 3. per pale, dex.
Aragon, sin. indistinct, 4. per fess, in chief, BURGUNDY
(Modern Dukes), in base, Brabant, enti of Granada.
This in turn charged with still smaller escutcheon of arms :
per pale, very indistinct, probably dex, TIROL, sin, FLANDERS.
The large shield or escutcheon encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece, and ensigned with crown of five
trefoils alternated with four small fleurs-de-lis, Betw. collar
and upper edge of the displayed wings, in field of seal
the initial letters : — S. B. {Sigillum Bohemia /). On each side
two amorini, or cherubic figures, the upper one supporting
two shields, the lower one shield of arms : viz., (fUx^ i. an
eagle chequy, crowned, Marquisate OF MoRAViA; {sin^
2. an eagle displayed crowned (on its breast a crescent
charged with crosslet, etc.), PRINCIPALITY OF SiLESiA ; (dex)
3. barry (for five bars), a lion rampant crowned, Grand-
DucHY OF Luxemburg ; {sin) 4. a bull passant (on a
mount), Lower Lusatia ; {dex) 5. a wall crenellated, etc.,
Marquisate of Upper Lusatia ; (sin) 6, per fess, in the
chief part a lion passant. Background diapered with arabesque
sprigs of foliage.
MATTHIAS • D • G - EL • RO - IM SEM^ • AVG • QER • HVNQ •
BOHEMliC • XC' REX • ARCHIDVX • AVST • DVX • BVRQ •
MARH • MORA • LVCEM • AC SYLES • DVX • MARCHIO • LVS ZC.
From introduction of rosette and sprig after first word of
legend it is probable that this seal has been adapted from a
t
t
64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
matrix used by a previous monarch. Carved borders, the
outer border with classical foliage.
Add. MS. 19,998, foL 85, from a seal appended to a document, dated
A.D. 161 2.
FERDINAND TL^ Archduke of Austria ; King of
Bohemia^ A.D. 161 7 ; King of Hungary^ A.D. 161 8 ; Emperor^
A.D. 1619 ; ob,, A.D. 1637.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany^
Hungary^ and Bohemia; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of
Burgundy ; and Count of Tirol^ etc.
21,249. Plaster cast from chipped impression. 4^- in.
[xli. 182.]
An ornamental shield of arms : GERMANY (Empire), the
breast of eagle charged with escutcheon of arms : per pale,
dex. Austria {Hauswappen), sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
Dukes). Ensigned with imperial diadem. Supported by
two griffins segreant. At each side an ornamental shield of
arms, of smaller dimensions, ensigned with a royal crown.
The armorial bearings of these shields are : dex. quarterly ;
I, 4. Hungary (Ancient), 2, 3. Bohemia ; sin. quarterly ;
I, 4. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile, ii. iii. LEON, 2, 3. per pale, dex,
Aragon, sin, Sicily. In base another shield of arms of
still less dimensions : quarterly ; I, 4. AUSTRIA {Hauswap^
pen), 2, 3. five eaglets displayed, two, two, and one, Austria
{au dessous de VEnns), Ensigned with archducal coronet,
and supported* by two lions. The whole design replenished
with fine diapering of arabesque sprigs and curved lines.
FERDINANDVS • II • D • Q - ELECTVS • ROMA • IMP -SEMPER •
AVG • GER • HVNQ • BCOHE : ZG • R]EX •
ARCHID • AVST : DVX • BVRG • 2' • CO : TYR0LI8 • ZC.
Carved borders, as before.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany, Hungary^
and Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria, Duke of
Burgundy ; and Count of Tirol.
21,250. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4 in, [xli. 183.]
Apparently a copy of No. 21,246, to which it bears con-
siderable resemblance. The imperial double-headed eagle
displayed, with nimbi ; the breast charged with carved
escutcheon of arms : quarterly ; I. HUNGARY (MODERN),
2. Bohemia, 3. quarterly ; L iv. CASTILE, ii. iii. LEON, 4 per
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pale, dex, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES), sin. per fess, in
chief Tirol, in base FLANDERS, or BRABANT, over all an
escutcheon of much smaller dimensions : AUSTRIA {Jiaus*
wappen)y ensigned with crown and encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece. The eagle is ensigned with the
imperial diadem as before. Within a carved band or border ;
the background enriched with diaper work of arabesque
foliage.
RERDtNANDVS : II : D : Q : EL : RO : IMP : 8EM|? : AYQ :
_ QERMANliC : HVNQARI>C': BCXHEjMl>E :
ZC : REX : ARCHID : AVST : DVX : BVR : ZC : CO : TYR : Gl.
Caxved border as before.
Add. MS. i9»998y foL 90, from an impression attached to a document,
^ed A.D. 162$.
Snail Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany^ Hungary^
and Bohemia^ etc.
il,25L Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2^111. [xli. 184.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with nimbi,
ensigned with imperial diadem, and charged on breast with
cscutdieon of arms: quarterly; i. HUNGARY (ANCIENT),
2. Bohemia, 3. per pale, dex. Austria {Hauswappen), sin.
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes), 4. quarterly ; i. iv. Castile,
ii iii. Lkon. Ensigned with crown of five fleurs-de-lis, etc,^
and encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
FERDINAN0V8 • II • D • Q • EL • RO • IMPER • 8 • A • QERM •
HYNQ . BOHE • REX • ARCH • AVST • DVX • BVR • CO • TYR'.
Canred l)order of classical foliage.
TEBDINAND IIL, King of Hungary^ A.D. 1625 ;
King of Bohemia, Ajy. 1627; King of the Romans, A.li. 1636;
succeeded, A.D. 1637 ; ob., A.D. 1657.
Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany ^
Hungary, Bohemia^ Dalmatia, Croatia, and Sclavonia ;
Archduke of Austria; Duke of Burgundy, Stiria, Carinthia,
Camolia and Wirtemberg ; Count of Tirol, etc,
21,252. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4{in. [xli. 186.]
The design of this seal closely resembles that of No. 21,242,
but is not from the same matrix.
FERDINANDVS • TERTIVS, etc., as in No. 21,242, q.v.
Uredius, Gemal. Comm, Flandr., pp. 141, 147; and Add. MS. i9>99S»
foL 94, from a seal appended to a document, dated 1640.
VOL. VL F
.66 CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
21^253. [a.D. 1639.] ^^^> <^n ^ thick uncoloured saucer-
shaped mass. Appended by gold threads, plaited, to a royal
grant of arms. [Add. MS. 21,966.]
Small Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany , Hungary^
and Bohemia ; A rchduke of A ustria, Duke of Burgundy^
Count of Tirol, etc.
21)254. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impressioa
4 in. [xli. 187.]
This^ seal is apparently from matrix of seal of Ferdinand II.,
No. 21,250, with alteration of II. into III. after Emperor's
Dame in legend.
Add. MS. 19,998, f. 9, from an impression attached to a document,
dated a.d. 1639.
Tke Imperial Seal for Bohemia.
/ 21,255. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
[xli. 188.]
. This seal is apparently from matrix of seal of Emperor
Matthias, No. 21,248, with alteration of name in legend, to :—
FERDINANDVS • 111.
. Add. MS. I9,9Q8, f. 92, from impression attached to document, dated
AD. 1638. Cf. also if. 88, 89.
r
A smaller Seal, as Emperor Elect ;
King of Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia, etc.
21,256. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
2-i- in. [xli. 1 89.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed with nimbi,
and ensigned with imperial diadem. On its breast an oval
shield of arms: quarterly; i. HUNGARY (ANCIENT) ; 2, BO-
HEMIA ; 3. per pale, dex, AUSTRIA {Hauswappen) ; sin. BUR-
GUNDY (Ancient Dukes); 4. quarterly, Castile and
Leon ; ensigned with crown and encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece, as before.
FERDINANDVS • III • D • Q • EL • RO • IMP • 8EMP • AVQ •
QER • HV>4Q • BOHE • Z •
REX • ARCHID • AVST • DVX • BYR • Z GO • 77^— .
Carved borders of foliage.
. Cf. No. 21,251.
Another Seal.
21,267. [a.d. 1 641.] Wafer, en placard, covered with paper
before impression. 2^ in. . [Add. ch. 6158.]
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Copy of preceding seal, not from same matrix, which,
however, it resembles in detail. Legend varies in a few
unimportant respects.
FERDINANDVS • III • D - Q • EL • RO • IMPER • 8 • A •
GERM - HVNGA • BOH • Z •
REX - ARCH • AVST • DVX • BVR • CO • TYR.
Carved borders of foliage.
LEOPOLD, King of Hungary, A.D. 1655 ; King of Bohemia^
A.D. 1656 ; Elected Emperor, A.D. 1658; ob,, A.D. 1705,
Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany,
Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Sclavotiia, etc, ;
Archduke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy, Stiria, Carinthia^
Carniola and IVurtemberg; Count of Tirol, etc.
21,258. Plaster cast, tinted g^reen, from fine impression.
5:J. in. [xli. 190.]
A finely carved oval shield of arms : GERMANY (Empire),
the breast of the eagle chained with small carved oval
escutcheon of arms : per pale, dex. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen),
sin. Castile. Encircled with collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece. Ensigned with imperial diadem. Supported
by two griffins reguardant Within two foliated borders, ten
small carved oval shields of arms en cordon, each ensigned
with its proper crown or coronet : {dex.) i. Hungary
(Ancient); {sin,) 2. Hungary (Modern); {dex,) 3. Bo-
hemia ; {sin,) 4. Dalmatia ; {dex.) 5. Croatia ; {sin)
6. Bosnia alias Sclavonia; {dex) 7. Austria {Haus-
wappen) ; {sin) 8. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT Dukes) ; {dex)
9. Hapsburg(?); {sin) 10. M0RAVIA(?). In base, below
pendant badge of the Golden Fleece, and partly on space
reserved for legend, a shield of arms : TIROL, not ensigned
with coronet.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— + LEOPOLDV8 + DEI • GRATIA • ELECTV8 •
ROMANORVM • IMPERATOR • SEMPER •
AVQVSTVS - GERMANI/E • HVNGARI>€ • DALMATI>€ • CROATI>€.
dinner circle) :— SCLAVONI/E • ZG' • REX • ARCHIDVX • AV8TRI>€ •
DVX • BVRQVNDI/E - STIRI>€ • CARINTHI/E •
CARNIOUE • ET • WIRTEMBERQ>€ • ZC'- COMES • TYROLIS-ZCV
Outer border elaborately carved with classical foliage.
Brit, Mus, Photographs, pi. 102 1, fig. i.
r 2
68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The Golden Bulla, as Emperor Elect
21.259. \circ. A.D. 1658-1687.] Plaster casts, tinted green,
from fine impression of the Golden Bulla. 3I in. [xli. 220,
221.]
J3. The Emperor, with imperial insignia. Seated on a
carved throne under a richly diapiered and carved baldachin
or curtained canopy supported by two Corinthian pillars ; on
the pediment an ovat shield of arms : German Empire,
carved and chased, supported by two angels, sitting on the
cornice. At each side of the carving, an eagle, in its beak
the loop which gathers up curtain of canopy. Below these,
and partly behind pillared balustrades, on each side, an angel
supporting with exterior hand an oval and ornamental shield
of arms: dex. HUNGARY (Ancient); sin. Bohemia, with
interior hand holding regal crown above shield. Emperor's
feet rest on tasselled cushion set on diapered carpet covering
projecting semicircular steps or dais ornamented with geo-
metrical designs, on which the whole tableau rests.
Legend betw, two carved or foliated borders : —
H- LEOPOLDVS • D • Q • EL • RO • IMP • BE • AVQ • QERMA •
HVNQARI>C • BOHEMI>C • DAL • GROA • 8CLA ETO REX.
R. An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigned with diadem. Charged on the breast with
ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4.
Hungary (Ancient); 2, 3. Bohemia; over all an oval
escutcheon of arms : quarterly ; i. Austria {Hauswafpen) ;
2. Castile ; 3. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4. Aragon.
Over all an oval of smaller dimensions chained with arms of
Tirol and Flanders impaled. Shield ensigned with royal
crown, held up by exterior hands of two angels seated on
ornamental carving of sides, with their exterior hands holding
the ends of collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which
encircles shield.
Legend within two carved borders of foliage : —
ARCHIDVX • AV8TRIi€ • DVX • BVRGVNDI/E • ETC • MARCHIO •
M0RAVI>€ ETC • GOMES TYROLIS ETC.
The letters ET in Etc are conjoined in monog^ram.
This bulla has been wrongly attributed to the Emperor
Leopold II., A.D. 1790-1792, according to inscriptions on the
back of the casts.
Another Sealy as Emperor Electa etc,
21.260. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4f in, [xli. 191.]
Apparently from same matrix, as No. 21,252, with the
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remarkable difTerence that the outer circle of l^end has been
cut down deeper, and the legend re*engraved, so that it
now. reads: —
LEOPOLDVS • DEI • QRATIA • ELECTV8 • ROMANORVM •
IMPERATOR • SEMPER • AVQV8TVS •
GERMANliC • HVNQARI/E - BOHEMI>E • DALMATI>E -
GO RATI >E {sic). {Inner circle\ as in No. 21,252,
Add. MS. 19,998, f. 96, from an impression attached to a deed, dated
AD. 1659; Add. MS. 27,345, f. 115.
21,26L [A.D. 1668.] Red, on an uncoloured saucer-shaped
ma^s. Appended by plaited silver threads to a grant of
Nobility. [Add. MS. 19,878.]
Seedy as Emperor Electa etc^for Hungary and Bohemia.
21,262. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
[xU. 192.]
The design of this seal the same as that in No. 21,250. The
matrix has been adapted by altering the Emperor's name in
legend, to —
LEOPOLDVS • D • Q • EL • RO • IMP • SEMP • AVQ • QERMAN1>E •
HVNQARliC • BOHEMI>C • REX •
ARCHID • AV8T • DYX • BYR • Zff • CO • TYR • CZ.
Another Seal.
21^263. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4f in. [xli. 193.]
The design of this seal similar to that of No. 21,249, but
from a different matrix, and among other differences has
collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece encircling shield of
arms of GERMAN Empire.
LEOPOLDVS • D • G • ELECTYS • ROMA • IMP - SEMPER!-
AVQ • QER • HYNQ • BOHE • ZC • _
REX • ARCHID • AVST • DYX • BVRG • CO • TYROLI8 • ZC.
Carved borders of foliage.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany ^ Hungary ^
Bohemia^ etc, ; Archduke of Austria^ Duke of Burgundy^
Margrave of Moravia, etc
Seal for Bohemia.
21|264. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression
4^ in. [xli. 195.]
The design of this seal resembles that of Nos. 21,248, 21,255.
70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and apparently from same matrix, with alteration of name
Emperor in legend : —
LEOPOLDYS • D • Q • EL • RO • IMP • SEMP • AVQ - QER •
HVNQ • BOHEMliC- ZG • REX •
ARCHIDVX.- AVST • DYX • BVRQ • MARH • MORAj LVG€M •
AG • 8YLES • DYX • MARGHIO • LYS • ZG.
Carved border of foliage.
Add, MS. 19,998, f. 97, from impression appended to deed, dated
A.D. 1659.
JOSEPH I., Hereditary King of Hungary^ A.D. 1687 ;
King of the Romans^ A.D. 1690 ;
succeeded to the Empire, A.D. 1705 ; ob., A.D. 1711.
Seedy as Emperor elect ; King of Germany y Hungary^
Bohemia, Dalmatid, Croatia, Sclavonia, etc. ;
A rchduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy, Stiria,
Carinthia, Carniola, and WUrtemberg;
Count of Tirol, etc.
21.265. [A.D. 1 7 10.] Red: fine. Appended by plaited
gold thread, and enclosed in turned box of walnut-wood.
4t in. [Egert. MS. 1502.]
The design of this seal the same as that of Nos. 21,252,
21,260. The outer circle of legend cut down and inscription
re-engraved, to read —
I0SEPHV8 DEI GRATIA, etc., as in Nos. 21,252 ; 21,260.
«
Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany^
Hungary, and Bohemia ; Archduke of A ustria ;
Duke of Burgundy, Count of Tyrol, etc,
21.266. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4 in. [xli. 196.]
Apparently from the same matrix as No. 21,262, with
alteration of name in legend to : —
* * lOSEPHVS, etc.
Add. MS. 19,998, f. 99) from impression attached to deed, dated
A.D. 1706.
CHARLES VI., king of Spain, A.D. 1703 ;
Emperor of Germany, A.D. 171 1 ; ob., A.D. 1740.
Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany, Spain, Hungary ^
Bo/ietnia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Sclavonia, Rama, Servia,
Gallicia, Lodomiria, Cumania, Bulgaria, etc.
21.267. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
5; in. [xli. 197.]
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The Emperor, full-face, with imperial insignia, seated under
finely carved canopy, on which an ornamental shield of arms :
Germany (Empire), imperially ensigned with diadem and
encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece,
supported by two griffins, and having in base an indistinct
motto on a scroll. On each side in the field, an eagle risipg,
holding in front a carved shield of arms, regally ensigned : —
dex. Hungary (Ancient and Modern), impaled, sin. Bo-
hemia. Below these, two lions on each side, supporting a
carved oval shield of arms, ensigned with proper crowns ; der.
Dalmatia, sin. Croatia. At the emperor's feet, and on the
two steps leading to throne, an oval shield of arms : per pale,
dex. Austria {Hai^swappen)\ sin. Burgundy (Ancient
Dukes), ensigned with archducal coronet, encircled as before,
and supported by two angels.
Legend: —
♦ CAROLV8 • Yl : D : Q • EL • RO • IM • 8EMP • AV • GER • HI8P -.
HVNQ • BQH : DAL " CROA : SOLA '
RAM>E - SERV • QALLi LODO CVMA • BVLGARI>E etc' REX.
Carved borders.
Brit. Mus. Photographs^ pL 102 1, fig. 3.
Seal^ as Emperor Electa King of Germany ^ Spain^
Hungary^ and Bohemia^ etc.
Seal for Bohemia.
21y268. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
[xli. 201.]
Apparently from matrix of No. 21,264, with alterations
in armorial bearings of principal shield of arms : here
quarterly ; i. CASTILE, 2. HUNGARY (ANCIENT), 3. per pale.
dex. Aragon, sin. SICILY ; 4. per pale, AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappen), sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES); over all an
escutcheon charged with arms of Bohemia.
CAROLVS • VI • D - G • EL • ROM • IMP • SEMP • AVG • GERM •
HI8P - HVNG • BOH • Ac. REX • ARCHID • AV8T •
DVX - BVRG • MARCH • MORA • LVOEM • AC - 8ILES • DVX •
MARCHIO • MORA • LVS • ZC.
Carved border.
Add. MS* 19,998, f. 102, from impression appended to deed, dated
A.D. 17 13.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect; King of Germany j Spain,
Hungary^ and Bohemia^ etc.
21,269k Plaster cast, tinted green, from good Jmpression.
4f in. [xlL 202.]
72 cataijogue of seals.
Resembles that of the emperor elect, Leopold, No. 21,263,
and from the same matrix with alteration of name in l^end : —
CAROLY8 - VI • D - G - ELECT • ROM • IMP - SEMP - AVQ -
GER - HISP - HVNG • BOH - 2C - REX •
ARCH • AV8T - DVX • BVR • COM • HABS • FLAND - TYR - ZC.
Carved border of foliage.
Seal^ as Emperor^ etc.; King of Spam^ and the
Archduke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy^
and BnUmnt; Count of Flanders^ etc.
21.270. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
4f in. [xlL 198.]
The Emperor, full-face, with imperial robes, crown, sword,
sceptre, orb and other insignia. Seated on a carved throne
beneath a baldachin with eagle rising over the emperor^s head,
and with its curtains upheld by two amorini standing on
pedestals and holding by the strap two ornamentally carved
shields of arms, each of which is ensigned with its appropriate
crown, and encircled with the collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece : dex. GERMANY (Empire), sin. quarterly ; i.
quarterly ; L iv. CASTILE, vl iiL Leon ; 2. per pale, dex.
Aragon, sin. Sicily ; these two quarters entis of Granada ;
3 and 4. taken together, quarterly; L AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappen\ il BURGUNDY (Modern Dukes), iiL Burgundy
(Ancient Dukes), iv. Brabant, over all an escutcheon of
arms : per pale, dex. Flanders, sin. Tirol. On dais or
platform, at each side a lion sejant reguardant, addorsed, the
interior paw resting on ornamental escutcheon of arms : dex.
a rose or cinquefoil, sin. the two Pillars OF HERCULES.
CAROLV8 • VI • D • G • RO - IM • HISP • UTR • 8IGIL • REX • Ac -
ARCH • AV8T • DUX • BURG - BRAB • COM6S - FLAND Ac.
Border carved with roses.
Seal, as Emperor ; King of Germany, Spain, Hungary^
Bohemia, the Sicilies, Jerusalem, and the Indies ;
A rchduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy,
Brabant, Milan, etc,
21.271. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
5^ in. [xli. 199.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed with nimbi,
ensigned with diadem, in the r. claw a sword and a sceptre, in
the 1. claw an orb or mound surmounted by cross. The breast
charged with large shield of arms, ensigned with crown and
encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The
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armorial bearings are :^<iuarteriy ; i. six quarterings, three,
and three, L HUNGARY (Ancient), ii. Hungary (Modern) ;
iii. Bohemia, iv. Dalmatia, v. Croatia, vi. Bosnia, over
all an escutcheon charged with arms of Austria {Haus--
wapperiS \ 2. quarterly ; i, Castile. ii. LEON, iii. Aragon,
iv. Sicily ; over all an escutcheon charged with the arms of
a lion rampant ; 3. quarterly ; L sabUy a lion rampant ; \\, three
lions passant in pale, SWABIA, iii. MarquisaTE OF THE
Roman Empire, iv. a Hon rampant ; over all an escutcheon
of arms : BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES), 4- quarterly ; L
Anjou ; il Jerusalem, iiL Navarre, with biton (?), iv. a
lion rampant, in the r. paw a cross. The Indies ; over all an
escutcheon of arms : quarterly ] L iv. a cross, CALABRIA, ii.
iii. two pales. The point (betw. the 3rd and 4th grand
quarters) per pale, dex, an eagle displayed MODENA (?), sin.
Milan.
carol • vi • d - q . rom • imp • 8 • a • qer ^hisp : hvnq :
boh : utr : 8ighyer : et indiaru : rx -
arc • d • aus - d - burq : bras : mediou : pr • 8uev : catal <
mar • 8 • r • i - com : hab8 • fl • tyr •
Carved border of foliage.
Another Seal.
21,272. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
41^ in. [xli. 200.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
ensigned with diadem, in the r. claw the sword and sceptre, in
the 1. claw the orb or mound surmounted by cross, as in pre-
vious seal, No. 21,271. The breast chained with large shield
of arms, ensigned with crown, and encircled with collar of the
Order of the Golden Fleece. The armorial bearings are the
same, as those described in No. 21,271, but the b&ton in
arms of Navarre appears to have been omitted in this seal.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(Outer circle) :— CAROLV8 VI • DEI • GRATIA • ROM • IMP • 8EMP •
AVQV8T - QERMANI>E • HI8PANIARV •
HYNQARIVE • BOHEMI>E UTRIUSQ • 81CILI>E HIER080LYMI •
ET INDIARVM < REX.
{Jnner circle) :— ARCHIDVX • AV8TRI>E • DVX • BVRQ • BRAB •
MEDIOLANI • PRINCEP8 • 8UEV • CATALONI>E •
MARCH • 8AC • ROM • IMP • COME8 • HAB8P • FLAND - TYROLI8.
Inner border foliated, outer border richly carved.
74 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARLES (ALBERT) VIL, of Bavaria^ Emperor Elect, etc,,
A.D. 1740 ; Emperor, A.D. 174^ ; ob,, A.D. 1745.
21,273. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4I in. [xli. 204]
An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with nimbi, and
ensigned with diadem. In the r. claw the sceptre and sword,
and in the 1. claw the orb or mound surmounted with cross,
as in No. 21,271. The breast charged with a shield of arms :
quarterly ; i, 4. lozengy bendy, ANCIENT BAVARIA ; 2, 3. a
lion rampant, crowned, for the Palatinate of the Rhine,
over all an escutcheon bearing orb or niound surmounted by
cross. Ensigned with ducal coronet, and encircled with collars
of the Orders of the Golden Fleece and of St George of Bavaria.
Legend on scroll : —
CAROLVS SEPTIMVS DEI • GRATIA : ELECTV8 ROMANORVM •
IMPERAT • SEMPER • AUGUSTUS • Ac.
Border carved with classic foliage.
FRANCIS L, Emperor, etc., ob,, A.D. 1765.
Seal, as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany
and Jerusalem ; Duke of Lorraine and Bar ;
Grand Duke of Etruria, etc,
' 21^274. \circ, A.D. 1740-1745.] Plaster cast, tinted green,
from fine impression. 5 j- in. [xli. 205.I
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
sword, sceptre, and orb or mound as before described.
Ensigned with imperial diadem, and charged on the breast
with shield of arms of eight quarterings, four and four:
I. Hungary (Ancient) ; 2. France with a label of three
points for DuKES OF Anjou, but perhaps intended for a
label of five points, Naples ; 3. Kingdom of Jerusalem •
4. Aragon; 5. Anjou ; 6. a lion rampant crowned r^»/£wr«/,
GUELDRES; 7. a lion rampant crowned, J ULIERS ; 8. two bars
addorsed, betw. four crosses crosslet fitch^es, BAR (COUNTS
AND Dukes), over all an escutcheon : per pale, dex, on a
bend three al^rions bendwise, LORRAINE, sin. five roundles,
two, two, and one, in chief [on] a roundle [three fleurs-de-lis,
two and one], MEPICIS. The shield ensigned with royal crown
and encircled with collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Legend on scroll : —
FRANCI8CU8 • D • Q • ELECTUS • ROM • IMPERAT • 8EMP-
AUQ • GERMAN : HIER08 • REX -
LOTHAR • BARR • ET • MAGNUS • HETR • DUX.
Border carved with classic foliage.
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Golden Bulla of the Emperor.
21,276. Plaster casts, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression. 4 in, [xli. 206, 207.]
0. The Emperor, full-face, with sceptre, orb, and other
insignia of Empire. Seated under a baldachin held up by
two Corinthian columns and surmounted by imperial crown.
Over the emperor's head two angels holding a wreath ; above
them three shields of arms, of ornamental shape, each en-
signed with crown : i. {centre) a wheel ; 2, 3. {sides) a cross,
Calabria. On each side, other three shields of arms, of
similar form, set on panelling of edifice. The armorial
bearings of these shields very indistinct Above these, on the
r. h. side, an imperial double-headed eagle with sceptre and
crown ; on the 1. h. side an eagle of the Ancient Kingdom
with similar insignia. Outside these, on a bracket on each-
side, a personified representation of Faith with chalice on the
r. h., and JUSTICE with sword and balance on the 1. h. Below
these, also on brackets, two lions sejant reguardant addorsed.
FRANCISCV8 : D : Q : ROMANORVM ft IMPERATOR ft
SEMPER ft AVQV8TVS.
R. An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with
nimbi, and ensigned with imperial diadem^ chained on the
breast with ornamentally carved shield of arms : the armorial
bearings similar to those described in No. 21,274. This shield
ensigned with royal crown, and on the carved work sit two
angels holding up the crown with one hand, and the ends
of collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece with the other.
Legend continued from obv. : —
ft GERMAN ft HIEROS ft REX ft LOTHAR ft BARR ft
ET ft MAGNUS ft HETRUR ft DUX ft
MARIA THERESIA, Empress, etc. ob.^ A.D. 1780.
Sealy as Empress ; Queen of Germany^ Hungary, Bohemia^
Dalmatia, Croatia, and Sclavonia ; Archduchess of
Austria J Duchess of Burgundy^ Upper and Lower Silesia,
Brabant, Milan, Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola,
Mantua, Parma and Placentia, Limburg, Luxemburg,
Gueldres, WUrtemberg; Margravine of the
Holy Roman Empire, Moravia, Burgau, Upper and Lower
L usatia ; Princess of Swabia and Transylvania ;
Countess of Hapsburg, Flanders, Tirol, Kiburg, Gorz,
Gradiska, and Artois ; Landgravine of .... ;
Countess of Namur ; Lady of Windischmark, etc.
21,276. [A.D. 1765-1780.] Red: fine. Cut from a docu-
ment to which it has formerly been app. by green silk and
I
76 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
silver thread ; and enclosed in a turned box of walnut wood.
51 in. [cxxxvii. 49.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with nimbi;
ensigned with imperial diadem : breast charged with shield
of arms of twenty-two quarterings, 6, 6, 6, and 4: i.
quarterly ; i. Castile, ii. Leon, iii. Aragon, iv. SiClLY ;
2. per pale, dex, Hungary (Ancient), sin. Hungary
(Modern) ; 3. Bohemia ; 4. Dalmatia ; 5 . Croatia ;
6. parti per fess, in chief on a river in less, bordered, a
marten passant, in chief an estoile of eight : Sclavonia, in
base, Bosnia, etc. Over all an escutcheon: Austria
(Hauswafpen) ensigned with crown. The shield ensigned
with crown. Outside the design a series of twelve shields of
arms, six on each side, en cordon^ each ensigned with
appropriate crown or coronet
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) I— lAkRXk THERESIA D Q IMP QER HUNG BOH
DAL GROA SLAV Ac REG ARGHID AU8T DUX BURG
8 A 1 SIL BRAB MED 8TYR CARIN CAR MAN FARM dk PLAG
LIMB LUG GELD WIRT MARCH.
{Inner circle) >-S R I MOR BUR 8 A I LU8 PR 8UEY A
TRANS COM HAB FLAN TYR FER (?) KYB QOR
GRAD A ART LANDQ BAL8 0) COM NAM DOM MAR 8T AY
POR NA ON SAL A MECH Ao Ao.
{Maria Theresia, Dei gratia^ Imperatrix Germanice Hungariet
Bohemia Dalmatia Croatia Slavonia^ etc, Regina, Archidux Austria^
Dux Burgunidia Superioris et Inferioris Silesia Brabantia Mediolani
Styria Carinthia Carniola Mantua Parma et Placentia Limburgi
Leccemburgi Gelria Wiirtembergiy Marchio Sacri Romani Imperii
Moravia Burgovia Superioris et Inferioris Lusatia Princeps Suevia et
Transsylvania Comitissa Habsburgi Flandria Tyrolis Ferretta {f)
Kyburgi Goricia Gradisci et Artesii, Landgravina .... Comitissa
Namurci Domina Marchionis • • • . Salinarum et Mechlinicty etc^ etc.)
Inner borders beaded, outer border carved with elegant
classical foliage.
Seal, as Empress Widow, etc., after A.D. 1765.
21^277. Red : good, indistinct in several places. 4^ in.
[xlviii. 49.]
p. The Empress, full-face, in imperial state, with sword and
orb. Seated on throne under baldachin or canopy, with flow-
ing curtains, supported by two Corinthian columns and sur-
mounted with imperial diadeiti. Her feet on a tasselled
cushion. Beneath the pavilion or tester two cupids hold a
wreath over head of empress. The back of the curtain
diapered with roses. At sides of throne, on pedestals, or
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. ^^
^ • n_i i_ I iM ■^^M- — iir-^ r^w— - ■-
plinths, emblematical figures of Justice, with sword and
balance, on the L h., and Peace with lance and olive branch
on the r. h. side. Below these, at each side, reclined against
the pedestals, two ornamental shields of arms, each ensigned
with its proper crown : dex, German Empire, an imperial
double-headed eagle, displayed, charged on breast with
escutcheon : per pale, AUSTRIA {Hauswappen) and BUR-
GUNDY (Ancient Dukes), ensigned with crown, sin. see
description, further on, of the rev.
MARIA • THERE8IA -0:0- ROM • IMPERATRIX • VIDUA -
REG • GERM • HVNG - BOH • Ao.
ARCH - A • DVX • BVRG - BRAB Ac. COM . FLAND.
R. A smaller round countcrseal of arms. 3-^3^ in. diam.
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi, and
ensigned with diadem as described in previous seals. The
breast charged with a shield of arms of eleven quarterings :
1st grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Castile, ii. Leon, iii.
Aragon, iv. Sicily. 2nd grand quarter ; per pale, dex, per
pale Hungary (Ancient), sin, Hungary (Modern), sin.
Bohemia. 3rd grand quarter, quarterly ; i. a lion rampant,
ii. a lion rampant, iii. Carinthia, iv. Krain or Carniola.
5th grand quarter, per fess an eagle displayed issuing betw. a
sinister and crescent moon in chief, and seven towers in base,
Grand Duchy of Transylvania; 6th, a lion rampant;
7th, a lion rampant ; 8th, tranche, or per bend, a lion rampant
crowned, and barry of four, GORICIA or GoRZ ; 9th, LOR-
RAINE ; loth, Tuscany or Medici; nth, Bar. Over all
an escutcheon charged with the arms of AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappen) and BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DuKES) impaled, en-
signed with a crown.
MARIA THERESIA D • G - ROMA . . . IMPERATRIX • VIDUA -
REG : GERM : HUNG : CBOHE] :
ARCH : A - DUX • BURG : BRAB : A COM - FLAND.
Carved borders.
21,278. Sulph. cast from very indistinct impression*
[xli. 211.]
REG : GERM : HUNG : BOHE :
ARCH : A - DUX • BURG
Seal, as Empress Widow ; Queen of Hungary and
Bohemia ; A rchduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy and
Brabant ; and Count of Flanders,
21^279. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 5 in. [xli. 212.]
78 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The Empress Widow, turned slightly to the r., with the
imperial insignia. Seated on throne under baldachin or
canopy, supported on two Corinthian columns and ensigned
with diadem. Within the canopy or tester, two angels over
back of throne, holding chaplet over the empress' head.
Outside, two other angels drawing back front curtain. Beneath
these, on each side, four carved shields or escutcheons of arms,
of ornamental shape, each ensigned with its proper crown or
coronet The armorial bearings of these shields somewhat
obscure. Outside these, on a pedestal or plinth, on the 1. h.
side a figure of JUSTICE with sword and balance, on the r. h.
side a figure of VICTORY or Peace, with lance and olive
branch. On lower steps, on the 1. h. side a carved shield of
arms : GERMANY (Empire) ensigned with a crown ; on the
r. h, side a lion sejant contoum/ regusirddLnt queue fourcA/e for
Bohemia, holding a carved oval shield or escutcheon of
arms : per pale, Sex:. Hungary (Ancient), sin. Hungary
(Modern).
maria • theresia • d • q • rom • imperatrix • vidva •
req : hunq • boh • a
arch - a • dux • burq • brab • & com - fland.
Carved border of foliage.
Seal, as Empress Widow ; Queen of Hungary, Bohemia,
DcUmatia, Croatia, and Sclavonia; Archduke of Austria;
Duke of Burgundy, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, etc
21^280. Plaster cast, tinted green, from a fine impression.
5 in. [xli. 213.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigned with imperial diadem as before. The breast
charged with large shield of arms of nine grand quarters
(three, two, and four), and ensigned with two coronets or
crowns, of an empress and a queen. The armorial bearings
of this shield are: — ist grand quarter, quarterly; i. HUN-
GARY (Ancient), ii. Dalmatia, iii. Croatia, iv. Sclavonia,
over all an escutcheon charged with the arms of Hungary
(Modern) ; 2nd grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Castile, ii.
Leon, iii. Aragon, iv. Sicily ; 3rd grand quarter, quarterly ;
an eagle displayed chequy, Marquisate OF MORAViA, ii. an
eagle displayed, etc., Silesia, iii. a wall crenellated or em-
battled of three pieces, Marquisate OF Upper Lusatia,
iv. an ox passant on a mount. Lower Lusatia, over all an
escutcheon charged with the arms of BOHEMIA ; 4th grand
quarter, coup^^ in chief an eagle displayed issuing, in dexter
chief a sun-star, in sinister chief a decrescent (for a crescent)
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 79
. moon, in base seven towers, four and three, a fess on the
coupi, Transsylvania (Grand Duchy) ; 5th grand quarter,
per pale, dex. three demi-ramures or antlers of a stag, lying
fesswise in pale, the points to the sinister^ WOrtemberg
(Ancient Counts), sin. three lions passant guardant
crowned, in pale, DuCHY OF SWABIA ; 6th grand quarter,
quarterly ; i. BRABANT, ii. FLANDERS or GUELDRES,
iiL Luxemburg, iv. Limburg, over all an escutcheon
charged with the arms of BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES)
ensigned with a ducal coronet; 7th grand quarter, per
pale, dex. MoDENA, sin. MILAN ; 8th grand quarter, a cross
piUie cantoned with four eaglets, DuCHY OF GUASTALLA,
these two quarters enth of six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and
one in pile, for the DucHiES OF Parma and Placenza;
9th grand quarter, quarterly ; 1. JERUSALEM, ii. TUSCANY,
iii. seme-de-lis, within a bordure compony, BURGUNDY (MO-
DERN DuKES), iv. Bar, over all an escutcheon charged with
the arms of Lorraine, ensigned with a ducal coronet Over
all, in honour point, or en abime^ an escutcheon of nine
quarters, three, two, and four ; i. a panther rampant, vomiting
flsimes. Duchy of Stiria, ii. per pale, dex, three lions pas-
sant guardant in pale, sin. a fess, DuCHY OF Carinthia,
iii. an eagle displayed, crowned, [on the breast a crescent
chequy] for Carniola al, Krain, iv. Hapsburg, v. an
eagle displayed, crowned, TIROL, or Frioul (?), vi. a bend
sinister betw. two lions passant in bend sinister, KiBURG,
vii. GORICIA, aL G6rz, viii. coupi^ a cross ancr^e, Gradiska,
ix. bendy of six, a pale, BURGAU, over all an escutcheon of
smaller dimensions charged with the arms of AUSTRIA
{Hauswappen\ ensigned with an archducal coronet
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(Outer circU) :— MARIA THERESIA - D-Q • ROM • IMP • VID • HVN •
BOH • DAL • CRO • SLAV -REQINA • ARCH • AVST •
DVX • BVRQ • STYR • GAR • CARN • M • PR • TRANS.
{Inner circle) :— MARCH • MOR • DVX BRAS • LIM • LVO • GEL •
WVR • SIL - MED • MAN • PAR • ETC •
PR • SVEV • COM • HAB • FLAND • TYR - HAN • GOR • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
JOSEPH n., Emperor Elect, A.D. 1765, ob., A.D. 1790.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect, King of Germany, Jerusalem,
Hungary and Bohemia, etc. A.D. 1780.
21^281. Recent impression in red wax. Cut from a document
to which it has been app. by a vellum label. 4f in. [xlviii. 50.]
80 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The Emperor elect, turned slightly to the r, with im-
perial robes, diadem, sword, sceptre, orb, mantle and insignia.
Seated on a throne chair under a baldachin or canopy with
escallops valance and curtains opened out and bunched up at
sides. Over baldachin, a royal crown. Behind throne, an
eagle with opened wings, in its beak a wreath which it is
about to place on the emperor's head. At each side in back-
ground two Ionic columns, on pedestals in the dado, and
betw. each pair, four small shields of arms arranged vertically
and ensigned each with its proper crown or coronet Below
these, on the dado and betw. the pedestals, on the r. h. side,
an imperial double-headed eagle displayed, ensigned with
diadem, and charged on breast with shield of arms : tierci en
pal, I. Austria {Hauswappen) ; 2. indistinct, perhaps LOR-
RAINE ; 3. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; on the 1. h. side
a lion rampant queue fourchie^ for BOHEMIA, holding a shield
of arms, per pale, dex. HUNGARY (Ancient), sin. Hungary
(Modern). The emperor's feet set on tasselled cushion, on
the semicircular projecting steps of dais, on which the throne
stands.
J0SEPHU8 II • D • Q • E • ROM • IMP • S • A • GERM • HIER -
HUNG • BOH • REX • Ac • ARCH • AUS •
DUX - BURG • LOTH • BRAB • LIM • LUG • GEL • M • D • HET •
M • P • TRANS • COM • HAB • FLAND • TYR • Ac.
Brit, Mus, Photographs^ pi. 1023, fig. i.
B. A smaller round counterseaL 3i in. diam. An imperial
double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi, and ensigned with
imperial diadem, in the r. claw a sword and sceptre, in the 1.
claw an orb or mound surmounted with cross. The breast
charged with a shield of arms of thirteen quarterings arranged
in four tiers, three, four, four, and two : i. per pale, dex.
Hungary (Ancient), sin. Hungary (Modern) ; 2.
quarterly ; 1. CASTILE ; ii. Leon ; iii. Aragon ; iv. SiClLY ;
3. Bohemia ; 4. Brabant ; 5. Limburg ; 6. Luxemburg ;
7. GUELDRES; 8. uncertain; 9. Hainault (Modern);
10. Artois; ii. Namur; 12. Marquisate of the Holy
Empire ; 13. three pales, for Malines ; — over all an escutcheon
charged with the arms of the German Empire. Over all,
en abtme, an escutcheon of arms : per pale, dex. per pale, dex.
Austria {Hauswappen), sin. Lorraine ; sin. Burgundy
(Ancient Dukes). The shield ensigned with two crowns as
before, and encircled with three collars of various Orders, the
most prominent being that of the Golden Fleece.
JOSEPHUS II • D • G • E • ROM • IMP • 8 • A • GERM • HIER •
HUNG • BOH • REX • Ac • ARCH - AUS •
DUX • BURG • LOTH • BRAB • LIM • LUC • GEL • M • D • HET •
MP- TRANS • COM • HAB • FLAND • TYR • Ac.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 8 1
21y262. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct im-
pression oi obv. only. [xli. 214.]
Seal, as Emperor Elect, King of Germany and Jerusalem ;
Co-regent and Heir of the Kingdom of Hungary
and Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy
and Lorraine ; Grand-Duke of Etruria ;
Marquis Prince of Transsylvania ; Marquis of Moravia ;
Duke of Milan, Mantua, etc.. Count of Hapsburg,
Flanders, Tirol and Gorz, etc.
21,283. [AD. 1773.] Red: fine. App. by gold threads
plaited, and enclosed in a parcel-gilt silver box, engraved on
outside of cover with imperial eagle, etc., charged on the
breast with a shield of arms : AUSTRIA (Hauswappen) having
the imperial initials J. 11. on the fess in the shield. [Egert
MSS. 1503, 1504.]
An ornamental shield of arms, ensigned with imperial
diadem ; supported by two griffins and encircled with collars
of the Order of St. Stephen ^-^wj/r^'a, Maria Theresi a
of Austria, dSid the GoLDEN FLEECE. The armorial bearings
of this shield are : an imperial double-headed eagle displayed,
with the nimbi, sword, sceptre, and orb or mound as before,
for the German Empire ; the eagle is charged on the breast
with a large ornamental escutcheon of arms of sixteen
quarterings : i. per pale, dex. Hungary (Ancient), sin.
Hungary (Modern) ; 2. quarterly ; i. Castile, ii. Leon,
iii. ARAGON, iv. SiCILY ; 3. JERUSALEM ; 4. BOHEMIA ;
5. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 6. Tuscany ; 7. Trans-
sylvania ; 8. Moravia ; 9. a lion rampant ; 10. Milan ;
II. Guastalla ; 12. Parma and Placentia; 13. Haps-
burg; 14. Flanders; 15. Tirol; 16. GOrz, or Goricia.
Over all an escutcheon per pale, dex, Austria {Hauswappen),
sin. Lorraine ; ensigned with an archducal coronet. Outside
the design, a series of thirteen small shields of arms, arranged
in orle, six longwise on each side, and one vertical in base,
each ensigned with its proper crown or coronet. The
armorial bearings of these shields are : (dex) i. Dalmatia ;
(Hn.) 2. Croatia ; {dex) 3. Sclavonia ; {sin) 4. Stiria ;
\dex) 5. Carinthia ; {sin) 6. SiLESiA ; {dex) 7. LUXEM-
BURG ; {sin) 8. Wurtemberg ; {dex) 9. Carniola, or
Krain; {sin) 10. Bar; {dex) 11. Swabia ; {sin) 12. BUR-
GAU; (base) per pale, dex. Upper Lusatia, sin. Lower
Lusatia.
VOL. VL G
82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
[Outer circle) :— lOSEPHVS II • D • G • ELECT • ROM • IMP • 8EMP -
AVG • GERM • ET - HIEROS • REX •
CORREG • ET • HERES • REGN • HVNG • BOHEM - ETC •
ARCHID • AVSTR • D • BVRG • ET - LOTHAR •
(Inner circle) :— MAGN • DVX • HETRVR • M • PRINC • TRAN8YLV •
MARCH • MOR • DVX • MEDIOL - MANTVAE ' ETC •
COMES • HABSBVRG • FLANDRIAE • TYROL • ET • GOR • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
Another Seal,
21^284. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression, [xli. 216.]
Similar to the above, but with shield of arms blank or veiled,
no escutcheon, and collar of the Order of St Stephen, obscure.
The use of this seal is explained by the words on back :
" mit Wartschild in der Trauer," as a sign of mourning for
his mother, Maria Theresia, A.D. 1780.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— lOSEPHVS II • D • G • ELECT • ROM • IMP • 8EMP •
AVG • GERM • ET • HIEROS • REX •
CORREG • ET • HERES • REGN • HVNG • BOHEM • ETC •
ARCHID • AVSTR ■D • BVRG • ET • LOTHAR.
{Inner circle) :— MAGN • DVX • HETRVR • M • PRINC - TRANSYLV •
MARCH • MOR • DVX • MEDIOL • MANTVAE • ETC •
COMES • HABSBVRG • FLANDRIAE • TYROL • ET • GOR • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany^
yeruscUem, Hungary^ Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Sclavonia,
Galicia, and Lodomiria ; Archduke of Austria ;
Duke of Burgundy, Lorraine, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola ;
Grand Duke of Etruria, etc.
21,286, Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
Si in. [xli. 217.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms, ensigned with
imperial diadem, and supported by two griffins standing on
carved consoles. The armorial bearings of the shield are : an
imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi ; on its
breast an escutcheon of arms of nine grand quarterings, three,
two, and four : ist grand quarter, quarterly ; L Dal-
MATIA, ii. Croatia, iii. Sclavonia, iv. per pale, dex, [a
trangle or barrulet betw. in chief a corneille], in base, three
antique crowns, two and one, Galicia, sin, two bars chequy,
Lodomiria, over all a small escutcheon per pale, dex, Hun-
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 83
GARY (Ancient), sin, Hungary (Modern): 2nd grand
quarter, quarterly ; i. Castile, ii. Leon, iii. Aragon,
iv. Sicily ; 3rd grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Marquisate
OF Moravia, ii. Principality of Silesia; iii. Upper
Lusatia, iv. Lower Lusatia, over all a small escutcheon
charged with the arms of BOHEMIA ; 4th grand quarter,
Tuscany ; 5th grand quarter, Duchy of Transsylvania ;
6th grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Brabant, ii. FLANDERS, or
GuELDRES, iii. Luxemburg, iv. Limburg ; the point ent^
with an impalement of two coats of arms, very indistinct, over
all a small escutcheon charged with the arms of BURGUNDY
(Ancient Dukes) ensigned with a coronet ; 7th grand
quarter, per pale, dex, MoDENA, sin, MILAN ; 8th grand
quarter, DuCHY OF GUASTALLA, these two quarters (7th and
*th) enUs in point with the arms of the DUCHIES of Parma
AND PuCENZA or Placentia ; 9th grand quarter, quarterly ;
i Burgundy (Modern Dukes), ii. Bar, iii. a Hon ram-
pant crowned, cantourni, iv. a lion rampant crowned, enti in
point with per pale, dex, an eagle displayed (?), sin, a wheel,
over all a small escutcheon charged with the arms of JERU-
SALEM, ensigned with a crown. This escutcheon bears over
all in honour point or en abtme, an escutcheon of smaller
dimensions, of nine quarterings, three, two, and four:
I. Stiria ; 2. Carinthia ; 3. Carniola ; 4- Wurtem-
berg ; 5. Swabia; 6. Hapsburg, or Fland£rs ; 7. Tirol ;
8. KiBURG ; 9. BurgaU ; over all a still smaller escutcheon
charged with the arms of Austria {Hauswappen), and
Lorraine, impaled, ensigned with archducal coronet. The
shield ensigned with two crowns and encircled with three
collars of Orders, as before described.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circU) :— I08EPHUS II D • Q • E * ROM • IMP - S • A - GERM •
HIER • HUNG - BOH • DAL - GRO • SLAV •
GAL • LOD • REX • ARCH • AUS • DUX • BURG • LOTH •
STYR • CAR • CARN • M • D • HET.
{Inner circle) :— M • P • TRANS • MARCH • MOR • DUX BRAB • LIM •
LVC • GEL • WUR • SIL • MED • MAN •
PAR • ETC • PR • SUEV • COM ■HABS • FLAN • TYR • HAN • ETC.
Car\'ed border of foliage.
Brit, Mus, Photographs^ pi. 1023, fig. 2 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,941, where in
the legend the author runs the abbreviated words GAL. and LOD.
together and explains the newly-coined word as Gallodics!^ and PAR.
is read PAV., and explained as /'tfwV? .'
G 2
84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LEOPOLD IL, Emperor Elect, A.D. 1790; ob.^ A.D. 1792.
Seal^ as Emperor Elect ; King of Germany, Hungary^
Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia^ Slavonian Galicia,
LodomiriOy etc.
21,286. Plaster cast from somewhat indistinct impression.
51 in. [xli. 219.]
This seal, although from different matrix, bears a
generally close resemblance to that described in No. 21,285.
The shield of arms however differs, z/i>. : ist grand quarter,
quarterly ; i. HUNGARY (Ancient), ii. Dalmatia, iii. Croa-
tia, iv. Sclavonia, over all a small escutcheon charged with
the arms of HUNGARY (MODERN), cf. No. 21,280; 2nd grand
quarter, Galicia ; 3rd grand quarter, LODOMIRIA ; 4th grand
quarter, quarterly ; i. M ARQUISATE OF MORAViA, ii. SiLESiA,
iii. Marquisate of Upper Lusatia, iv. Lower Lusatia,
over all a small escutcheon charged with arms of Bohemia ;
5th grand quarter, Transsylvania ; 6th grand quarter,
Wurtemberg; 7th grand quarter, quarterly; i. Brabant,
ii. Flanders or Gueldres, iii. Luxemburg, iv. Limburg,
the point enti with an impalement of two coats of arms, very
indistinct, over all a small escutcheon charged with the arms
of Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ensigned with a coronet ;
8th grand quarter, per pale, dex, MoDENA, sin, Milan ; 9th
grand quarter, DuCHY OF Guastalla, these two quarters
(8th and 9th) entis in point with the arms of the DUCHIES
OF Parma and Piacenza or Placentia; loth grand
quarter, quarterly ; i. BURGUNDY (Modern Dukes), ii. Bar,
iii. a lion rampant crowned, contourni, iv. a lion rampant
crown, entixxi point with per pale, dex, an eagle displayed, sin. a
wheel, cf No. 21,285, over all a small escutcheon charged with
the arms of Jerusalem, ensigned with a crown. This large
escutcheon bears over all in honour point, or eti abime, an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions, of nine quarterings, three,
two, and four: i. Stiria, 2. Carinthia, 3. Carniola,
4. SwABiA, 5. Hapsburg, 6. Tirol, 7, Gorz or Goricia,
8. Burgau, 9. a maltese cross, Teutonic Order, over all a
still smaller escutcheon, tiered en pal, i. Lorraine, ii. Austria
{Hauswappen), iii. Tuscany, ensigned with a coronet. The
shield ensigned with two crowns, as before, and encircled
with Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece embracing
collars of three Orders hanging down behind and below, viz,,
St. Stephen, Maria Theresia, and The Teutonic Order.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— LEOPOLDV8 • II • D • Q • E • ROM • IMP • 8 • A •
QERM • HVNQ - BOH • DAL • CRO -
SLAV • QAL • LOD • CHIER •] REX • ARCH • AV8 • DVX • BVRQ •
LOTH • 8TYR • GAR • CARN • M • D • HET.
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 8$
ilnntr circle) :—M • P • TRANS • MARCH • MOR • DVX BRAB - LIM
LVO ■GEL • WVR • 8IL • MED • MAN • PAR •
ETC • PR • 8VEV • COM • HAB3 • FLAN • TYR • HAN • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
FRANCIS IL, Emperor, A.D. 1792-1806.
Seal, as Emperor Elect; King of Germany ^ Hungary^
Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Sclavonia, Galicia^
Lodomiria, and Jerusalem, etc,
21.287. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression, [xli. 222.]
From the same matrix as that described in No. 21,286, for
the Emperor Leopold IL, with alteration of name in legend.
{Outer circle) :— FRANGI8GVS -11 D • Q • E • ROM • IMP • 8 • A •
GERM • HVNG • BOH • DAL • CRO •
SLAV - GAL • LOD - HIER • REX - ARGH • AVS - DVX BVRG •
LOTH • 8TYR • CAR • OARN • M • D • HET.
{Inner circle) :-^M • P • TRANS • MARCH • MOR • DVX BRAB • LIM •
LVG • GEL • WVR • SIL • MED • MAN •
PAR • ETC • PR • 8VEV • COM • HABS • FLAN • TYR ■HAN • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
SecUf as Emperor of Austria ; King of Jerusalem, Hungary,
Bohemia, Dalmatia^ Croatia, Sclavonia, Galicia,
and Lodomiria ; Arcfiduke of A ustria, etc,
21.288. [a.D. 1806-1835.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from
good impression. 5 in. [xli. 223.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : Empire OF
Germany, ensigned with imperial diadem, and supported
by two griffins segreant standing on carved consoles. The
shield bears an imperial double-headed eagle displayed (the
nimbi hitherto used in this respect omitted), each head
bearing a crown, for Hungary and Bohemia, in the r.
claw a sceptre and sword, in the 1. claw an orb or mound
surmounted with a cross as in former cases. The breast of
the eagle charged with a large rectangular escutcheon, the
lower comers rounded and the point only slightly indicated,
bearing eight grand quarters, three, two, and three : ist
grand quarter, quarterly ; i. HUNGARY (Ancient), ii. Dal-
matia, iii. Croatia, iv. Sclavonia, over all a small
escutcheon charged with arms of Hungary (Modern),
ensigned with its proper crown of St Stephen ; 2nd grand
86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
quarter, quarterly ; i. three points, ii. a lance-flag in bend
sinister, iii. a Maltese cross bordered, charged with small
escutcheon ornamented on outside with four fleurs-de-lis, and
bearing an eagle displayed, TEUTONIC Order, iv. uncertain,
within a bordure ; 3rd grand quarter, quarterly of five pieces,
two in chief and three in base ; i. MoRAViA, ii. SiLESiA, iii.
Upper Lusatia, iv. an eagle displayed, Duchy of Teschen,
V. Lower Lusatia, over all a small escutcheon charged
with arms of Bohemia ensigned with crown ; 4th grand
quarter, quarterly of six pieces, by twos ; i. Transsylvania,
ii. a Hon rampant crowned, in dex. chief a crescent, in sin. chief
an estoile, Cumania, iii. BOSNIA, iv. on a bend, bordered and
coticed a wolf passant, BULGARIA, v. a wild boar's head, the
snout to the chief, pierced with an arrow, in bend (in pale,
Rietstap) Servi A, vi. three horse-shoes, two and one, Raszia ;
5 th grand quarter, quarterly of eight pieces, four, two, and
two ; i. Castile, ii. Leon, iii. Sicily, iv. a Hon rampant,
crowned [holding a cross], The Indies, v. Aragon, vi. Jeru-
salem, vii. Anjou, viii. a cross, Calabria ; 6th grand
quarter, quarterly of nine pieces, three, two, and four ; 1.
LODOMIRIA, ii, an eagle displayed, iii. an eagle displayed
crowned, [the wings charged with semicircles trefoiled] Cra-
COVIA, iv. per pale, dex, three bars, sin. six roundles, two, two,
and two, v. a human heart ornamented or pierced with four
fleurs-de-lis in cross, vL an eagle displayed, DuCHY OF AUSCH-
WITZ (?), vii. an eagle displayed, DuCHY OF Zator (?), viii. an
eagle displayed, [crowned], PRINCIPALITY OF TRENT (?), ix. a
cavalier, armed cap-i-pii^ holding a sword aloft (holding a lance
in psle, Rietstap), DuCHY OF ZARA,over all a smaller escutcheon
charged with arms of Galicia, ensigned with royal crown ;
7th grand quarter, quarterly ; i. a goat passant, Marquisate
OF ISTRIA, ii, an eagle displayed, crowned, DuCHY OF Frioul,
iii. caup^, in chief a double-headed eagle displayed crowned,
in base a fess, over all the base part an anchor reversed,
Trieste, iv. per pale, dex. coup/, a cross ancr/e, Gradiska,
sin. trancA/, i.e., per bend, a lion rampant crowned, and barry
of six, GORICIA, or GORZ, the point ent/ with an antique
bonnet with strings crossed saltirewise, WindisCH-Mark ;
9th grand quarter, quarterly of six pieces, by twos ; i. partiy
dex. an eagle displayed (une demi-aigle, Rietstap), sin. two
pales, Austria above the Enns, ii. Stiria, iii. Tirol,
iv. Duchy of Carinthia, v. parti, dex. a lion rampant, sin.
a fess, coticed, DuCHY OF Salzbourg, vi. two keys in saltire,
wards to the chief, over all a small escutcheon charged with the
arms of five eaglets, two, two, and one, Austria below the
Enns. This large escutcheon is charged in honour point,
or en abtme, with a smaller escutcheon of similar shape.
GERMANY :— SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 8/
Herd en paly i. Hapsburg, ii. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen), iii.
Lorraine. The shield encircled and ornamented with collars
of Orders as described before.
FRANCISCUS • I : AUST : IMP : HIER : HUNG : BOH : DAL : QR :
SL : GAL : LOD : REX : A : A :
LOTH : SAt : WIRG : FRANC : DUX : 8TYR : CAR : CARN : M : D :
CRAG : M : P : TRANS : M : MOR : SIL : HAB : Ao.
Carved border of foliage.
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Protector of the Confederation
of the Rhine,
V. Vol. v., pp. 140-141, Nos. 18,135 ; 18,136.
'SBDINAND L, Emperor of Austria ; King of Hungary ^
Bohemia, Dalmatia, CrocUia, Sclavonia,
Galiaa, Lodomiria, Rama, Servia, Cumania, and Bulgaria^
A.D. 1835 ; abdicated^ A.D. 1848.
21,289. \circ. A.D. 1835, 183d] Plaster cast, tinted green,
from indistinct impression. 5:^. in. [xli. 224.]
The Emperor, with imperial regalia, seated on a throne,
with cushions at his feet and 1. arm, betw. two eagles under
a curtained canopy or baldachin, surmounted by an Imperial
crown and palm wreath. On each side in the field a carved
oval shield of arms : dex. ANCIENT and MODERN HUN-
GARY impaled, sin, Dalmatia, each ensigned with its proper
crown, suspended by ornamental wreaths. In the exergue
two other oval ornamental escutcheons of CROATIA and
SCLAVONIA, ensigned with royal crowns, betw. fls^ and
other trophies.
FERDINANDUS • I • D • F • CL • AU8TRI>E • IMPERATOR -
HUNQARIE • ET • BOHEM • HUlUS •
NOMINIS ■QUINTUS • DALM • CROAT • SCLAV • GAL • LODOM •
RAMAR • SERV • CUMAN • ET • BULQAR • REX • APOST.
Brit. Mus, Photographs^ pL 1023, fig. 4.
Another Seal,
21,290. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impressioa [xlL 225.]
The design copied, in inferior style of workmanship, from
that described for the emperor, Francis L, in No. 21,288.
FERDIN • I • AUSTRI>E : IMP • HUNQ • BOH • SLAV • DALM •
CROAT • GAL • LOD • HIER • R • A • A • DUX • LOTH -
SAL • WURG • STYR • C • C â– M • D • CRAG • M • P • TRANS • M • M â–
PR . BERT • MERQ • G • HABSB - DOM • VOLH • TERQ.
{Ferdinandus /., Austria Imperator; Hungarian Bohemia^ Slavonia,
Dalmatia J Croatia^ Galicia, Lodomiria^ Hierusaleniy Rex; Archidux
i
88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Austria; Dux Lotharingict^Salisburgi^ Wurtimbur^^StyritEy CarinihuEy
Carniolce; Magnus Dux Cracovia; Magnus Princeps Transsylvania ;
Marchio Moravia; Princeps Bertholdi \Burgdorf\^ Mercoria; Comes
Habsburgi; Dominus Volhynia, Tergest a {Trieste^,
Carved border of foliage.
Sealy as Emperor of Austria ; King Apostolic of Jerusalem ;
Hungary^ Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Sclavonia,
Galicia, and Lodomiria, etc,
21^291. \circ. A.D. 1835, 1836.] Plaster cast, tinted green,
from good impression. 5^!^ in. [xli. 226.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape, ensigned with
imperial diadem, and supported by two angels standing on
corbels. The arms are: an imperial double-headed eagle,
displayed, each head crowned, in the r. claw a sword and
sceptre, in the 1. claw an orb or mound surmounted with
cross. The breast charged with an escutcheon of arms :
quarterly of nine pieces ; ist grand quarter, quarterly of
five pieces, two in chief, and three in base ; i. Moravia,
ii. Silesia, iii. Upper Lusatia, iv. Lower Lusatia,
V. Teschen, over all a small escutcheon charged with the
arms of Bohemia, ensigned with its proper crown ; 2nd grand
c\}idirtQV, tierci en pal/i. Hapsburg, ii. AUSTRIA (Hauswappen),
iii. Lorraine ; 3rd grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Styria,
ii. Carinthia, iii. an eagle displayed, crowned, Carniola,
iv. per pale, dex. uncertain, sin. per pale, dex. a lion rampant,
sitL a fess, Duchy of Salzburg, over all a small escutcheon
charged with the arms of per pale, dex, AUSTRIA BELOW THE
Enns, sin. Austria above the Enns, (but very indistinct),
ensigned with a coronet; 4th grand quarter, per fess, in
chief, Transsylvania, in base, Raszia ; sth grand quarter,
quarterly ; i. three points, ii. a lance-flag in bend sinister,
iii. Teutonic Order, iv. an uncertain charge within a
bordure ; 6th grand quarter, quarterly of six pieces, by twos ;
i. an eagle displayed, ii. an eagle displayed, iii. an eagle
displayed, iv. an eagle displayed, v. an eagle displayed,
vi. Duchy of Zara, over all a small escutcheon charged
with the arms of an eagle displayed, ensigned with a coronet
(some of these quarterings bearing an eagle displayed must
be attributed respectively to Tirol, Trent, Cracovia,
Auschwitz, and Zator) ; 7th grand quarter, quarterly;
i. ISTRiA, ii. Trieste, iii. Frioul, iv. per pale, dex.
Gradiska, sin. GORICIA or GoRZ, the point ent/ with
Windisch-Mark ; Sth grand quarter, quarterly of seven
pieces, three, two, and two ; i. Castile, ii. Leon, iii.
Sicily, iv. Anjou, v. Calabria, vi. Aragon, vii. The
Indies, over all a small escutcheon charged with the arms of
GERMANY: — SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 89
Jerusalem, ensigned with royal crown. This escutcheon
ensigned with a crown. Over all, in honour point or en abtme^
an escutcheon of smaller dimensions, bearing eight quarter-
ings, three, two, and three : i. Dalmatia, ii CROATIA,
iii Sclavonia, iv. Bosnia, v. Servia, vi. Cumania,
vii. per pale, dex. Galicia, sin. LODOMIRIA, viii. SWABIA.
Over this again, a still smaller escutcheon bearing the
arms of Hungary (Ancient) and Hungary (Modern)
impaled.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circie) :— FERD1NANDUS • I • D • F • CL • AUSTRIVE •
IMPERAT • HIER • HUNG • BOH •
OALM • CROAT • SLAV • QAL • LOD • REX • AP • ARCH • AUST •
LOTH • SALISB • VIR • GEB • A IN • FRANC • DUX.
{Inner circle) :— DUX STYR • CAR • CARN • M • D • CRAG • M • P •
TRANS - MARCH • MOR • DUX • SAND • NASS •
LUB • SIL • Ao • P • BERCHT • MERC • COM • HAP8P • KYB • Ac.
Another Seed,
21,292. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
5:1- in. [xlL 227.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape, ensigned with
imperial diadem, and supported by two griffins. The armorial
bearings are : an imperial double-headed eagle, displayed,
each head bearing a crown, in the r. claw a sceptre and sword,
in the 1. claw an orb or mound surmounted by a cross,
charged on the breast with a large, nearly rectangular,
escutcheon of arms, with rounded comers of the base and
small point This escutcheon bears eight grand quarters;
1st grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Dalmatia, ii. CROATIA,
iii Sclavonia, iv. Transsylvania : over all an escutcheon
of smaller dimensions charged with the arms of HUNGARY
(Ancient) and Hungary (Modern) impaled, ensigned
with the proper crown ; 2nd grand quarter, quarterly of ten
pieces, four, two, and four ; i. AUSTRIA ABOVE THE Enns,
iL Salzburg, iii. Stiria, iv. Teutonic Order, v.
Tirol, vi. per pale, dex. an eagle, displayed, crowned,
Principality of Trent, sin. a paschal lamb or Agnus Dei,
Principality of Brixen, vii. an antelope {bouquetin)
rampant, COUNTS OF HOHENEMBS, viii. a gonfanon, COUNTS
OF Feldkirch, ix. ermine in pale, bordered, charged with
three navets, COUNTS OF Bregenz, x. in chief a scimetar,
in base a mount, COUNTS OF Sonnenberg, over all an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions charged with the arms of
Austria below the Enns, ensigned with an archducal
coronet; 3rd grand quarter, quarterly of five pieces, three
90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and two; i. Moravia, il Silesia, lii. Upper Lusatia,
iv. Duchy of Teschen ; v. Lower Lusatia, over all an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions bearing the arms of Bohemia,
ensigned with a royal crown ; 4th grand quarter, quarterly of
five pieces, two and three ; i. CUMANIA, ii. Bosnia, iii. BUL-
GARIA, iv. Servia, v. Raszia ; 5th grand quarter, quarterly of
eight pieces, two, three, and three ; i. Jerusalem, ii. Castile,
iii. Leon, iv. Aragon, v. The Indies, vi. Sicily, viL
Calabria, viiL Anjou ; 6th grand quarter, quarterly ;
L Tuscany, ii. Modena, iii. Parma and Piacenza, or
Placentia, iv. GUASTALLA, sometimes termed Gonzaga
OF Mantua, over all an escutcheon of smaller dimensions
bearing the arms of per pale, dex. Milan, sin, a winged lion
of St. Mark, holding an open book, etc, Venice, ensigned
with a crown or coronet ; 7th grand quarter, quarterly of ten
pieces^ four, four and two ; 1. Carinthia, ii. Carniola or
Ekrain, iii. Windisch-Mark, iv. Frioul, v. Trieste;
vl a goat passant, Marquisate of Istria, vii. Gradiska ;
viii. GORZ or GORICIA, ix. three bends, Ragusa, x. a lion
rampant, Cattaro, the point enti with Zara, over all an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions, bearing the arms of
Illyria, a galley, ensigned with an antique crown ; 8th
grand quarter, per fess in chief, LODOMIRIA, in base, per
pale, dex. an eagle displayed, sin, an eagle displayed, for two of
the three following, viz., Cracovia, Auschwitz, and Zator :
over all an escutcheon of smaller dimensions, charged with
the arms of Galicia, ensigned with a crown. This large
escutcheon is charged in honour point or en abtme, with a
similar but smaller escutcheon, tierci en pal ; i. H APSBURG,
ii. Austria {Hauswappen)^ iii. Lorraine. Below the shield
are collars of five Orders, and the shield itself encircled with
collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
FERDINANDV8 • I • D • Q • AV8T • IMP • AP08T • HVNQ • ET •
BOH - REX • HVIVS • NOMINIS • V • REX • LOMB •
YENET • QAL • LOD • ET • ILL • A • A ■DVX • LOTH • SAL • STYR
M • P • TRANS • M • MOR • COM • HAB3 • TYR • SICVL.
Carved border of foliage.
AUSTRIA.
I
AUSTRIA.
ALBERT^ Duke of Austria and Styria, etc.,
Count of Hapsburg and Kiburg, Landgrave of Alsace.
21^293. [A.D. 1338.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. About 4^ in, when perfect [cxxxi. 52.]
To the 1. In armour with tunic, mantle, lance-banner
bearing the panther of Stiria, and flat-topped helmet crested
with a plume of feathers, and shield of arms : a fess, AUSTRIA
{Hauswappen), Horse with plain caparisons, springing.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{puter circle) :— « ALB6RTVS • D€I • QRA • DCV3X • AVSTRI€ : Z •
STYRI6 • L€ • MARCHI6 • Z PORTV8NAO.
{Inner circle) :— NIS • COM€S • D' HAB8PVRCH • Z • KYBVRCH •
Z • LANTQRAVIVS • AL8AC1€.
Several pairs of letters conjoined. For lacunae in legend,
cf. a seal described by D'Arcq, No. 10,989, of Otto, brother
and co-duke, where the words are Dux Austrie, Styrie, et
Kartn[tA]yey dns Karn\i\ole, Marchie, etc
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,988.
LEOPOLD IV., Duke of Austria, etc., " Leupolt,
Hertzog ze Osterreich, ze Steyr^ ze Kernden,
vnd ze Karn, Graf ze Tyrol**
•21,294. [A.D. 1396.] Red. i^- in. Set in a saucer-shaped
uncoloured mass : fine, chipped. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 16,311.]
Three shields of arms, their bases converging to the centre :
I. Austria {Hauswappen), 2. Hapsburg, 3. Tirol. Within
a trilobe or trefoiled panel ornamented with tracery in the
spandrils.
* L60POLDV8 • D€l • QRACIA • DVX • AV[8]TRI€ • €T • CCQT'RA.
The letters ET conjoined.
Beaded borders.
i
96 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PHILIP, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy , Lorraine,
Brabant, Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola, Litnburg, Luxemburg,
and Gueldres; Count of Hapsburg, Flanders, Tirol,
Artois, Burgundy Palatine, Hainault,
Landgrave of Alsace, etc.
Counterseal.
21,301. [a.D. 1490.] Red : fine, chipped. 2 in. [Add.
ch. 1260.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i. Austria {Hauswappen^,
2, Burgundy (Modern Dukes), 3. Burgundy (Ancient
Dukes), 4. Flanders. Over all an escutcheon charged with
arms of Tirol, ensigned with hooped crown.
The shield ensigned with archducal coronet.
Legend on scroll or ribbon : —
CONTRA oai^o»j^o«^tl^Mo/KoMo 81Q1LLVM.
Cabled border.
ALBERT^ {son of the Emperor Maximilian,) and
ELIZABETH or ISABELLA {dau. of Philip IL of Spain),
Infantes of Spain, Archdukes of Austria, Dukes of Burgundy
and Luxemburg, Counts of Flanders, Artois, Holland,
Zeeland, and Namur, Lords of Frisia and Mechlin. .
21^302. [A.D. 1 599-162 1.] Sulph. cast from very im-
perfect, indistinct impression. 4-4- in. when perfect, [xlvii.
2281.]
The Archdukes in robes of state. Seated in a double niche
elaborately carved and ornamented with two angels on the
canopy supporting a shield of arms crowned and collared.
At each side four shields of arms united by knots. The seal
is figured, in a complete condition, by Uredius, Sigg. Comm.
Flandr, p. 282, with the following legend : —
ALBERT • ET • ELIZAB • HISP • INFANS • D • Q • ARCHID •
AVSTR • DVC • BVRQ • LVX • COM •
FLAND • ARTH • HOL • ZEL • NAM • DO • FRIZ • MECHL •
Laing, MS. CataL, No. 406.
21,303. Another sulph. cast from same imperfect, original
impression. [D.C., H. 69.]
AUSTRIA. 97
ALBERT AND SLIZABSTH.
Seal far the Duchies of Lothier^ Brabant^ and Limburg.
21^304. Bronze casting from the obv. of fine impression,
pierced for suspension. 4+ in. [xxxiv. 43.]
The Archdukes, in robes of state. Riding on horses to the
1. on a rocky mount replenished with flowers and foliage ; in
the background a distant view of a city. Overhead, four
shields of arms, crowned: i. AUSTRIA {Hauswafpen), 2. Lo-
THiER, 3. Brabant, 4, Limburg. In base, in the fore-
ground, a shield of arms: Marquisate OF THE HOLY
Roman Empire.
• s • alber • et • el18ab • hi8p • inf • d • q •
ARCHID • AVST ■DVC • BVRQ •
PRO • DVGAT ' LOTH • BRAB • LIMB • MAR • 8 • IMP.
Uredius, Sigg, Comm. Flandr,^ p. 283.
21.305. Sulph. cast from the foregoing, No. 21,304. [D. C,
H. 81.]
21.306. Leaden or pewter cast from the same, [cxxiii. 1 1.]
SIOISMUND FRANCIS, Archduke of Austria, Duke of
Burgundy, Bishop of Augsburg, Count of Tirol
21,307. [a.D. 1648.J Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. i|^ in. [cxxxi. 43.]
An ornamental shield of arms of many quarterings :
I. Hungary (Ancient), 2. Bohemia, etc., very indistinct.
Surmounted by an escutcheon, per pale, dex. AUSTRIA {Haus-
wappen\ sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DuKes). Ensigned
with crown.
SIQISMVNDVS • FRANC • D • Q • ARCHID • AVST •
DVX • BVRG • EPI • AVQ • COM • TYR.
D'Arcq, No. 10,996.
ARCBDUCHT OF AUSTRIA.
Letter Seal for the Countship ofFBJjBEIRGn^f).
21,308. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, cracked and indistinct. li X ^ in. [xlix. 80.]
Oval : on a torse or wreath a shield of arms, couch/ to the
sinister: AUSTRIA (Hauswappen). Supporters, two griffins.
Above the shield an embattled tower charged with a roundle,
on which is a gonfanon, perhaps for the COUNTS OF Feld-
VOL. VI. H
(
9? CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
KIRCH, whose arms are quartered in the imperial shield, see
No. 21,292. The whole design ensigned with a jewelled coro-
net of five trefoil leaves in sight
A MEMBER OF THE ROTAL FAMILY OF AUSTRIA.
Letter Seal.
21^309. [19th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, cracked and injured. i-jV X i4 ^^- [xlix. 80.]
On a torse or wreath, a shield of arms, cauch^ towards the
sinister side, supported or carried by two griffins. The bear-
ings are : a fess, Austria (Hauswappeti). Behind the shield,
an embattled and masoned tower, ensigned with a jewelled
coronet of five trefoils, and charged with a roundle or bezant
on which is a label of three points.
Another Letter Seal,
21^310. [19th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax. If X li in. [xli. 81.]
Oval : on a mantle lined ermine, looped or bunched up at
the sides with cords and tassels, and ensigned with a royal
crown, a cross pattiey bordered, on which is a shield of arms
of four quarterings : i. per pale, cUx. barry of eight, HUNGARY
(Ancient), sin, a cross of Lorraine issuing from a crown on
a mount, Hungary (Modern) ; 2. a lion rampant, queue
fourch^e, crowned, BOHEMIA ; 3. bendy of six, a bordure.
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes). 4. Counts of Bar. Over
all an escutcheon : a fess, AUSTRIA {Hauswafpen). Around
the shield the collar of the Order of the GOLDEN FLEECE
and that of LEOPOLD OF AUSTRIA Q).
BAVARIA.
H 2
BAVARIA.
RODUIiPHnS^ Count Palatine or Duke of Bavaria.
21^311. [a.D. 1308.] Brownish-white : a fragment About
3^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. S963.]
To the 1., [in armour] on a caparisoned horse, springing.
The armorial bearings of the caparisons are : on an escutcheon,
a lion rampant, PALATINATE OF THE RHINE.
8 • D€l - QRA • COM
LTTDOVICnS, or LOUISi Count Palatine^ Duke of Bavaria.
Secretum.
21^312. [a.D. 1308.] Brownish- white or uncoloured : very
imperfect About i\ x i in. [Add. ch. 5963.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : lozengy of twenty-one
pieces in bend, Bavaria.
»( S6RVA • S€GRC€T]VM • DVG
HENRT, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria.
21^313. [a.D. 1337.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
3f in. [cxxxii. 23.]
To the 1. In armour, with tunic, helmet crested with two
bulls' horns, " avec des accompagnements faisant soleil," sword
in its scabbard, shield of arms : PALATINATE OF THE Rhine,
and lance-flag with three long streamers, each charged with
letter M. Horse springing, caparisoned, with a shield of
arms : Bavaria, on the neck, and another : Palatinate of
THE Rhine, on the haunch. Over the head of the horse the
initial letter M.
H6INRICV8 • Dei • Q S • PALAT • R6N1 » ^ »
DVX • BAWARie «(
D'Arcq, No. 11,009.
102 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
ALBERT, Duke of Bavaria, Governor of Hainaut, Holland^
Zeelandj Lord of Frisia, Count Palatine of the Rhine.
21.314. [A.D. 1379.] Sulph. casts from good impression.
31- in. [cxxxii. 24, 25.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, sword
chained to the neck, shield of arms, helmet crowned and
crested with plume. Horse springing, armorially compari-
soned. The armorial bearings of the shield and comparisons
are: quarterly; i, 4, Bavaria, 2, 3, Hainaut. Within a
circular panel ornamented with a border of arabesque foliage.
8' DVCIS ■ALB'TI • D€ • BAVAR' • QVBNAT • HAYNOT€ •
HOLLAND' • Z€LAND' • €T - DNI • FRIZI6.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A double-
headed eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms : quarterly ; as described in the obv.
Sb' • oGberti * Hutit « hauuxit * totttitfo « palatini « xtni •
gttbemar * ^an • ^ofV « ler « et « « fti}k.
D'Arcq, No. 11,010.
FREDERIC, Duke of Bavaria, Count of Spanheim,
Count Palatine of the Rhine.
21.315. [a.D. 1456.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. i| in. [cxxxii, 26.]
A shield of arms, couchd\ quarterly; 1,4. PALATINATE OF
THE Rhine, 2, 3. Bavaria. Crest on crowned helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, a lion passant (?) betw. two
proboscides. Background diapered lozengy, with a small
fleur-de-lis in each interstitial space.
%' * Qiii * firOinlci * Qttc * baba'te ***
totttitfo * ixk ^ Qpanletou
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
D'Arcq, No. 11,017.
RXJFERTi Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria,
Count of Weiden in Bavaria.
21.316. [A.D. 1533.] Red. \\ in. Enclosed in a light
yellowish-brown or uncoloured mass. 2 in. [xlviii. 45.]
An ornamentally-carved shield of arms : lozengy in bend, of
twenty-one pieces, Bavaria (Ancient). Above the shield,
the date 1533.
. S • RVPERTI • CO : PAL : RENI • BAVARlyE • D • CO : VEIDE.
BAVARIA. 103
OTTO HEINBIOH, " Le Magnanime;' Count Palatine
of the Rhine, etc,
Secretum,
21.317. [A.D. 1556.] Red. 14. ia Enclosed in a brownish-
yellow or uncoloured saucer-shaped mass. 2 in. [Harl. ch.
43 B. 2 A,]
A lion affronti, the legs extended, supporting three shields
of arms: I. PALATINATE OF THE RHINE, 2. BAVARIA
(Ancient), 3. Holy Roman Empire, as before. In the
field the letters and date.
^ » H tt ^
O p
15-56
C.
Carved border of foliage.
21.318. Sulph, cast from Na 21,317. [D. C. H. 112.]
MAXIMILIAN, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of
Bavaria, Archsteward of the Holy Roman
Empire, and Elector.
21.319. [A.D. 1650.] Red. 2| in. App. by a plaited
cord of silver thread and blue silk. Finely preserved, in a
turned ivory box (without lid). 3^ in. [Add. ch. 13,284.]
A carved shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4, Bavaria
(Ancient), 2, 3, Palatine of the Rhine, over all an
escutcheon charged with an orb or mound surmounted by a
cross, for the ARCHSTEWARD OF THE Holy Roman Empire.
Surrounded by the collar and pendant badge of the GOLDEN
Fleece. Two crests, each on a helmet and mantling, issuing
from a ducal coronet, a lion sejant crowned, etc, as in the
shield, that on the dex, betw. two proboscides, with bars and
bells, lozengy as in the arms, for Bavaria (Ancient), that
on the sin. side betw. two wings lozengy as of the arms, for
Palatinate of Bavaria, etc. Supporters, two lions ram-
pant reguardant All within panel or border engrailed flory.
MAXIMIL : COM : PAL : RHE : VTR : BAVARI>E : DVX : SAC : ROM : .
IMPERII : ARCHIDAPIFER : ET : ELECTOR :
Ornamental embossed border.
D*Arcq, No. 1 1,033, ^in impression attached to deed, dated a.d. 1648.
21.320. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression, [cxxxii.
36.]
104 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EINODOH OF BAVARIA.
Legation to London.
Letter Seal.
21,32L [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, cracked, i-^ x i-jV in. [xlix. 52.]
Oval: on a corbel, a shield of arms: quarterly; I. a lion
rampant, crowned, queue fourckie, PALATINATE OF THE
Rhine ; 2. an emanch4 ol three pieces, issuing from the base,
FraNCONIA ; 3, bendy sinister of six, a pale over all,
Counts of Burgovia ; 4. a lion rampant crowned, COUNTS
OF VelDENZ, Over all an escutcheon, lozengy in bend of
twenty-one pieces, ANCIENT Bavaria. Supporters : two
lions rampant regardant, queue fourckie, each crowned. The
shield ensigned with royal crown.
LEGATION DE BAVI^RE.
and in base, in two tines : —
„ ^— LONDRE8.
Cabled twrder.
Legation to Frankfort-cn-the-Main.
Letter Seal.
21,322. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax {for royal mourning) from matrix, indistinct i^ x i-A
in. [xlix. 51.]
Oval : the design agrees with that described for the
L^atioR to London, No. 21,321,
K : B : QE8AND8CHAFT.
and in base, in two lines : —
IN _ FRANKFURT.
BOHEMIA. .
•^* For other seals of Kings of Bohemia, not included
in the following group, see Germany,
Nos. 21,176 to 21,292.
BOHEMIA.
WENCZESLAXJS, King of Bohemia; Prince or Duke of
Luxemburg and Silesia ; [King of the Rotnans^
A.D. 1 376 ; Emperor, A.D. 1 378 ; deposed^
A.D. 1400 ; ob,y A.D. 141 8].
21,323. Plaster cast, tinted green, from imperfect impres-
sion. 3^ in. [xli. 85.]
The King, full-face, with long wavy hair, crown of three
fleurs-de-lis in sight, royal robes and mantle fastened over
breast with quatrefoiled fermail, sceptre, and orb or mound
surmounted with cross. Seated on a carved throne orna-
mented with tracery and pointed finials. Within a cusped
border a panel of seven points, each elaborately traced with
trefoil opening, and having in the several spandrils a corre-
sponding number of shields of arms : i. Kingdom OF Bohe-
mia, 2. Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, 3. Lower Lusa-
TIA (?), 4, 5. broken away, 6. an eagle displayed, charged on
breast with crescent, etc,, for SiLESiA, 7. an eagle displayed,
Moravia.
. . . €n€z€slav8 • qvartvs • d€l • gracia • b06mi6 •
r bvrq6nsi8 • €t • 8l6zi6
MAXIUILIAN IL {Emperor of Germany). Seal^ as King
of Bohemia ; Archduke of Austria; Margrave of
Moravia ; Duke of Luxemburg and Stlesia ;
and Margrave of Lusatia, etc., circ. A.D. 1 562-1 575.
21,324. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
4 in. [xlL 163.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. BOHEMIA,
2, 3. Ancient Hungary ; over all an escutcheon of similar
shape, quarterly ; i. per pale dex. AUSTRIA (Hauswappen),
sin. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes), ii. quarterly ; 1., iv.
Castile, ii., Hi, Leon ; iii. quarterly ; per pale, dex. Aragon,
sin. The Indies, iv. per fess, in chief, five fleurs-de-lis for
Burgundy (Modern Dukes (?), in base, Brabant, ^«//in
point, Granada. Over all an escutcheon of smaller dimen-
108 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
sions charged with the arms of FLANDERS and TIROL im-
paled. The shield ensigned with royal crown, and encircled
with collar of the Order of the GOLDEN FLEECE. Arranged in
orle, or en cordon^ are six shields of arms, of similar form to,
but of less dimensions than, the central shield ; each separated
from the other by two finely designed branches tied together
saltire-wise, and consisting of foliage, flowers, fruit, and small
birds. The armorial bearings of these six shields are : {dex^
I. Moravia ; {sin^ 2. Silesia ; (^fer.) 3. Luxemburg ; {sin!)
4. Lower Lusatia ; 5. Upper Lusatia ; 6. per fess, in chief
a lion passant crowned.
« MAXIMILIANVS • D • Q • REX - BOEMI>E • ETC •
ARCHIDVX • AVSTRI>e • MARCHIO •
MORAVI>e - LVCEMBVRQENSIS • AC • SYLE-I>e • DVX • ETC •
MARCHIO LVSATI>e • ETC.
Drawn in Add. MS. 19,998, f. 79, from an original impression appended
to a document, dated A.D. 1561. The coronation of Maximilian, as King
of Bohemia, took place in A.D. 1 562.
QUEENS.
BEATRICE OF BOURBON, Queen of Bohemia.
21,325. [a.D. 1363.] Sulph. cast from very indistinct im-
pression. i\ in. [cxxxi. 54.]
On a tree, suspended by a strap, a shield of arms : per
pale, Bohemia and Bourbon. Supporters, two sirines or
mermaids, that on the dex. playing the harp, and vested in a
mantle of the arms of Bohemia, that on the sin, with a
violin, and in a mantle with arms of BoURBON. At foot of
tree, a greyhound, couchant, reguardant ; on tall branches, a
dove. Within panel or bordure of branches hooked together,
having four outer and four inner tufts of foliage.
8IQILLU : B€.^TRIC18 : D€l ^ GRACIA : R€QI^N€ : BO€MI€.
D'Arcq, No. 11,169.
V
ELIZABETH, Queen Consort of Bohemia ; daughter of
. James F/., King of Scotland^ and of Anne of Denmark^ his
queen ; Princess Palatine of the Rhine, and wife of
Frederic V. of Bohemia, Count Palatine of the
Rhine, Duke of Bavaria and Silesia, Elector, K.G,, etc.
Signet or ring Seal, circ. A.D. 1625.
21|326. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from indis-
tinct impression. | in. [xlvii. 109.]
BRANDENBURG.
BRANDENBURG.
[, Marquis of Brandenburg^ Archchamberlain of
Holy Roman Empire^ Prince Elector^ Duke of Stettin
and Pomeraniay etc,
128. [A.D. 1 5 19.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
2f in. [cxxxii. 28.]
shield of arms : an eagle displayed, BRANDENBURG,
four shields of arms of somewhat smaller dimensions,
;s : I. a sceptre in pale, for the Grand Chamberlain-
)F THE Holy Roman Empire ; 2. a griffin segreant,
^«/, Pomerania ; 3. a lion rampant ; 4. quarterly.
1 a carved quadrilobe or quatrefoil panel in which is
led a ribbon inscribed with the final part of the
foarfitm • D • g • xMXt^itH» • irattHAtttgii • %»txi •
li'ncqp' • fPorto * Ktftin * iioeraiife*
n the ribbon: —
cq, No. 11,07a
â– OROE WILLIAM, Marquis of Brandenburg, Arch-'
chamberlain of the Holy Roman Empire, Prince
Elector, Duke of Stettin, Pomerania, etc.
}29. [a.d. 1619-1640.] Sulph. cast from matrix or
impression. 34- in. [xliv. 157.]
t Marquis, in robes of state, with sceptre and sword
d on a carved throne with curtained canopy or
:hin designed in form of a crown, in which is an
holding two shields of arms. In the carving at the
an old man, and a damoiselle, holding up the cur-
At the sides, eight other shields of arms, making in
1, of which the bearings probably represent : — 1. h. side,
down: i. Cleves or ERFURT; 2. Stettin; 3. Pome-
K ; 4, Nuremberg ? ; 5. Hohenzollern ; r. h. side,
L. VI. I
114 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
going up : 6. Halberstadt ; 7. Lusatia? ; 8. Vandalia ;
9. Cassuben or Cassovia ; 10. Brandenburg (Mar-
quis ate).
Legend in two concentric ribbon circles : —
(Puter circle) :— GEORG • WIL • MARCH • BRADEBVRQEM -
8ACRI • ROMA1/II • IMPERII - ARCHICAMERARIi •
PRINCIPI8 ELECTOR • DVCI8.
{Inner circle) :— STETIMEM • POMERAMIE • CASSVBIE • SCLAVIE •
BVRGRAVIl • l/IVREBVRQEyi' • PRVGIE.
BRUNSWICK.
w
I 2
I
BRUNSWICK.
HEINRICH, the younger^ Duke of Brunswick
and Luneburg^ etc.
21,330. [a.d. 1 516.] Sulph. cast from somewhat indistinct
impression. i|^ in. [cxxxii. 29.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i. two leopards, passant in
pale, Brunswick ; 2. semi oi hearts, a lion rampant, Lune-
BURG ; 3. a lion rampant, crowned, Eberstein ; 4. a lion
rampant within a bordure compony, HOMBURG. Above the
shield the initial letter, H.
Legend on scroll or ribbon : —
» S o HINRICl : -»- : IVNIORI8 : -»- : DVCI8 : -»- : BRVN8WIC6N : •«- :
€T:<i>: LVN€BVRQ€N : <i> : €C :•«-:
D'Arcq, No. 1 1,044.
ERICH, the elder ^ Duke of Brunswick and LUneburg^
A.D. i470-i54a
21,33L [A.D. 1534.] Dark green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped uncoloured mass, i^ in. [Add. ch. 19,556.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i. BRUNSWICK ; 2. Lune-
BURG ; 3. Eberstein ; 4. Homburg. See No. 21,330. On
scroll or ribbon around the shield the inscription : —
+E+H+2+B+
(" Erichy Hertzog su Braunscvigk,^
ERICH| the younger, Duke (ff Brunswick and LUneburg,
A.D. 1528-1584.
21|332. [A.D. 1560.] Red: fine. i|^ in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped uncoloured mass. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 19,557.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i. BRUNSWICK ; 2. LiJNE-
burg ; 3. Eberstein ; 4. Homburg. Crest on a helmet
affronts, and ornamental mantlino^ of foliage, a horse courant,
before a tall plume of feathers, betw. two buffalo-horns
ornamented with bells.
Legend on scroll or strap : —
ERICVS • D • G • DV • BRVN • ET • LVNEBV.
Il8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHRISTIAN, LOXnS, Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg.
21,333. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
If in. [cxxxii. 30.]
An ornamental shield of arms of eleven quarterings, three,
three, three, and two : i. LUNEBURG, 2. BRUNSWICK, 3. Eber-
STEIN, 4. HOMBURG, 5. a Hon rampant, Diepholtz, 6. a
lion rampant, Lauterberg, 7. coupi^ in the chief two bears'
paws, in the base quarterly ; i. iv. barruly, or three bars,
Lauterberg (?), ii. iii. gyronny, Hoye and Bruchusen, 8. an
eagle displayed for DiEPHOLTZ again, 9. chequy, coupi^ in the
chief HOLSTEIN, in the base, barruly or three bars, LAUTER-
BERG, 10. a stag at speed, Clettenberg, ii. two bois-de-cerf
Reinstein and Blanckenberg. There are five helmets
over the shield, each with coronet or crown with ornamental
mantling and crests, in the centre that of Brunswick. Sup-
porters, two lions.
•.••8 CHRISTIANI • LVDOVIGI • DVGI8 • BRVSVICENSIS •
ET • LVNEBERGENSIS - fl^M^^
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,047.
*^* See also the seals of GEORGE L, GEORGE IL, and
George IIL, Kings of England, etc., Dukes of Brunswick
and LiJNEBURG, Vol. L, Nos. 642 et seq,, pp. 73 et seq.
HUNGARY.
•^* For other seals of Kings of Hungary, not included
in the following group, see GERMANY, Nos. 21,188, ^/ seqq.
HUNGARY.
CARL TV., Emperor of Germany^ etc.
Seal^ as King of Hungary, Dalmatian Croatia, Rama^ Servia,
Gallicia, Lodomiria, etc. A.D. 1 349-1 378.
21,334. Plaster cast, tinted g^een, from good impression.
4i in. [xlL 79.]
The King, full-face, with long curled hair, crown of three
points, robes of majesty, mantle open at the neck, holding
sceptre fleury and orb or mound surmounted with a cross.
Seated on a carved, cushioned throne, with arcaded panel
and crested back, on which is stretched a diapered or em-
broidered cloth, spangled with stars ; feet on a projecting
rectangular platform, or footboard, with two lions or other
animals, half hidden from view, below it In the field at each
side, a shield of arms with twisted strap or loop : dex. and
sin. similar, per pale, dex. semi-de-lis, sin. Ancient HUNGARY.
Within a bordure, panel, or cordon of small roses.
Legend in Lombardic capitals : —
«i KAR0LU8 : D€l : QRA : HUNQARI6 : DALMACI€ : CR0ACI6 :
RAM€ : 8'Uie : QALICie : L0D0MERI6 :
SIOISMUND, Emperor of Germany, etc.
Seal, as King of Hungary, Dalmatia, Croatia, Rama, Servia,
Galicia, Lodomiria, Cumania, and Bulgaria,
Margrave of Brandenburg ; Archchamberlain of the
Holy Roman Empire ; heir of Bohemia and Luxemburg,
circ. A.D. 1 386-1410.
21,335. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impression.
44 in. [xli. 97.]
The King, full-face, with crown of three fleurs-de-lis in
sight, royal mantle fastened over the r. shoulder, robes, sceptre
fleury and orb or mound surmounted by a cross. Seated on
a carved throne with traced side pillars and crocketed canopy,
feet on a projecting footboard of three segments. On each
side, on wavy trees or branches of foliage enriched with
flowers, springing from behind a shield of arms in the base,
122 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bohemia, are two shields of arms : dex, i. Ancient
Hungary, 2. Dalmatia, sin. i. Luxemburg, 2. Branden-
burg.
Legend very indistinct in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— * SIGISMVNDVS • D€l • GRATIA • HVNGARI6 •
DALMACI6 • CROACI6 - RAMG • S€RVI€ • QALICI6 •
LODOM€RI€ • CVMANI6 • BVLQARI€QV€ • R€X • AC • MARCHIO.
{Inner circle) :— • BRAND€MBVRG€NSIS • SACRI • ROMANI •
IMP6RII • ARCHICAMGRARIV8 •
BOH€MI€ • €T • LVIC€MBVRG€NSI8 • H€R€S.
Seal, as King of Hungary , Dalmatia, Croatia, etc.^
Vicar General of the Holy Roman Empire,
circ. A.D. 1 386-1410.
21,336. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression*
31 in. [xli. 1 01.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed. In the field
betw. the heads of the eagle, the initial letter of the king's
name s.
«• S^tgirmttnOtt0 * Oef * gratia * rex * i^ungarte # .
Oalmac * troatie * zc *
Cotrt : romani * ivsq^ii * btoartufi * gnal\
MATTHIAS II., King of Hungary and Bohemia ;
A rchduke of A ustria ; Duke of Burgundy ;
Margrave of Moravia ; Duke of Luxemburg,
and Silesia ; Margrave of Lusatia,
Seal used circ, A.D. 1611-1617.
21,337. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
^\ in. [xli. 180.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly ; i, 4.
Hungary (Ancient), 2, 3. Bohemia ; overall an escutcheon
of arms charged with an escutcheon of smaller dimensions, as
described in No. 21,248. Ensigned with crown of Hungary,
and encircled with collar of the Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE.
Around the design, six angels, three on each side, alternated
with, and supporting, as many shields of arms, each ensigned
with its proper crown or coronet held by the angel. The two
angels over the shield supporting the crown of Hungary. The
armorial bearings of these small shields are : {dex,) i. MORAViA ;
{sin) 2. Luxemburg ; {dex) 3. Silesia ; {sin) 4. Lower
LUSATIA ; {dex) 5. per fess in chief a lion passant ; {sin) 6.
HUNGARY. 123
Upper Lusatia. Background closely diapered with wavy
arabesque foliage.
MATTHIAS • II • D • G • HVNQ • BOHEM • AC REX - ARCHIDVX •
AV3T • DVX • BVRQ - MARCHIO • MOR •
LVCEMBVRQ • AC - SILESIE • DVX • MARCH • LVSAT - AC.
Carved borders of foliage.
Another Seal, with addition of the title of Count of Tirol, etc.
Seal used circ, A.D. 1611-1617.
21,338. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2^ in. [xli. 181.]
An ornamentally-carved shield of arms : per fess, the chief
part quarterly ; I. HUNGARY (ANCIENT), 2. BOHEMIA, 3. per
pale, dex, CASTILE, sin. LEON, 4. per pale, dex. Aragon, sin.
Sicily ; over all an escutcheon charged with the arms of per
pale, dex. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen\ sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
DUKES) : — The base bears two quarters in the shape of shields
or escutcheons, each having, in its chief part, two other
shields or escutcheons of smaller dimensions : dex. i. Stiria,
2. Carinthia, 3. per pale, dex. an eagle displayed, sin. paly
of four, SCHELLINCK ; sin. I. CaRNIOLA, 2. WURTEMBERG,
3. Silesia. The whole enti in point, Tirol. Ensigned with
crown, and encircled with collar of the Order of the Garter.
MATTHIAS • II • D • Q • HVNQ • ET • BOHE • REX • ARCH • AVST •
DVX • BVRQ • MAR • MOR • CO • TYR.
Carved border of foliage.
Ehgr. in Uredius, /. c, p. 138, fig. 3.
FERDINAND H., Emperor.
Seal, as King- of Hungary, Bohemia, Croatia, and Sclavonia ;
Archduke of Austria; Duke of Burgundy, Stiria,
Carinthia, and Carniola ; Margrave of Moravia ;
Count of Tirol, and Goricia, etc.,
circ. A.D. 1618-1625.
21,339. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
41 in. [xli. 185.]
Aa ornamentally-carved oval shield of arms : quarterly ;
I, 4, per pale, dex. HUNGARY (Ancient), sin. Hungary
(Modern), 2, 3. Bohemia ; over all a small carved oval
124 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
escutcheon, charged with the arms : per pale, dex.y Austria
(Hauswappen)y sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DuKES). Above
the shield, an eagle rising, or soaring, foreshortened, perched
on two sceptres (for the HUNGARIAN and BOHEMIAN KING-
DOMS) held saltirewise by two angels seated on the carved
work of the shield. These hold also in their exterior hands the
ends of a collar of the Order of the GOLDEN FLEECE, which
encircles the shield. Above the soaring eagle, a royal crown
ensigning the shield of arms, and the whole design is enclosed
in an orle, or cordon, of thirteen small shields of arms,
ornamentally carved ; six oval shields on each side, one,
shield-shaped, in base ; each being ensigned with its own
proper crown or coronet. The armorial bearings of these
shields are : {dex,) i. CASTILE, {sin) 2. Dalmatia, (dex,) 3.
Leon, (sin.) 4. Croatia, {dex.) 5. Aragon, {sin,) 6. Bosnia,
{dex.) 7, Stiria, {sin.) 8. Carniola, {dex) 9. Carinthia,
{sin) 10. Moravia, {dex) 11. Silesia, {sin) 12. Tirol,
{in base) 13. GORZ, or GORICIA. This cordon of shields is
set betw. two carved annuli or borders of foliage.
FERDINAND • II • D • Q • REX • VNQ • BOH • DALM • CROAT •
SCLAV • ETC • ARCHI • AVST • DVX • BVRQ •
8TYR • CARIN • ET • CARN • MARCH • MORAV • COMES •
TYR • ET • QOR • ETC.
Carved border of foliage.
MARIA THERESIA, Empress of Germany.
Sealy as Queen of Hungary, Bohemiay Dalmatia, Croatia,
Sclavonia, etc. ; Archduke of Austria ;
Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Milan, Stiria, Carinthia, Carniola,
Mantua, Parma, WUrtemberg, Silesia, etc. ;
Princess of Suevia and Transsylvania ; Margravine of Burgau^
Moravia, etc. ; Countess of Hapburg, Flanders,
Tirol, Goricia, Namur, etc., usedcirc. A.D. 1740-1745.
21,340. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
Ai Jn- ['^l'- 208.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape, charged with thirteen
quarterings, four, five and four, some being narrower than
others : I. quarterly ; i. CASTILE, ii. Leon, iii. Aragon,
iv. Sicily ; 2. Hungary (Modern) ; 3. Bohemia ; 4.
quarterly; i. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT Dukes), ii. Brabant,
iii. SwABiA, iv. Silesia ; 5. Grand Duchy of Trans-
sylvania ; 6. Flanders ; 7. Hapsburg ; 8. Tirol ; 9.
GoRZ, or Goricia, 10. Jerusalem; ii. Lorraine; 12.
Tuscany, al. de Medicis; 13. Bar. Over all, in honour
HUNGARY. 125
point, a small escutcheon charged with arms of AUSTRIA
(Hauswafpen) ensigned with archducal crown or coronet.
The shield ensigned with large crown, and placed within a
broad band charged with cordon of eleven oval plaques united
by ribbons, and each bearing a carved oval escutcheon of
arms, ensigned with its own appropriate crown or coronet.
The armorial bearings of these small escutcheons are : — {dex,)
I. Dalmatia; (sin) 2. Croatia; (dex) 3. Bosnia; {sin.)
4. a lion rampant ; {dex,) 5. MILAN ; {sin) 6. a cross betw.
four eagles displayed, DuCHY OF GUASTALLA ; {dex) 7.
uncertain ; {sin) 8. WURTEMBERG ; {dex) 9. an eagle dis-
played, crowned, Modena(?); {sin) 10. an eagle displayed;
(in base) 1 1, chequy, a lion rampant
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— MARIA • THERE8IA • D • Q • REQ • HUN • BOH •
DAL • CROAT • SLA AC • ARCHIDVX - AU8TRI>E • DUX •
BUR • BRAB • MED - STYR • CARINT • CARN • MANT • PARM.
{Inner circle) :— WIRTEM • SIL • AC PR • 8VEY • A TRANS •
MARCH - BUR - MOR • AC - COM •
HABS • FLAND • TYR • QOR • NAMUR • AC. AC.
Carved borders of foliage.
Another Seal, as before^ but bearing also title and arms
of the Countess of Alsace,
21.341. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4} in. [xli. 209.]
An ornamental shield of arms, and escutcheon, etc., as
before. The number of escutcheons in the cordon is increased
to twelve, that of Alsatia occupying lowest place on the
r. h. side, and pairing with that which is in base in preceding
seal.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— MARIA • THERESIA • D • Q • REQ • HUN • BOH •
DAL • CROAT • SLA AC • ARCHIDVX • AUSTRIVE • DUX •
BUR • BRAB • MED - STYR • CARINT • CARN • MANT • PARM.
{Inner circle) :— WIRTEM • SIL • AC PR • SVEY • A TRANS •
MARCH • BUR • MOR • AC • COM •
HABS • FLAND ' TYR • QOR • ALS • NAMUR • AC. AC.
Carved borders.
Sealy as Queen of Hungary and Bohemia ;
Archduke of Austria : Duke of Burgundy ; Margravine of
Moravia ; Duchess of Luxemburg and Silesia ;
Margravine of Lusatia^ etc.
Seed used circ, A.D. 1740- 1745.
21.342. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4^ in. [xli. 210.]
I
126 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A richly carved ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ;
I. Hungary (Ancient) ; 2. per pale, dex. Austria {Haus-
wappen), sin, BURGUNDY (ANCIENT DUKES) ; 3. MORAViA ;
4, Silesia : over all a small ornamental escutcheon charged
with the arms of BOHEMIA. The shield ensigned with a
richly jewelled crown of a queen, held up by two angels, each
of whom also hold up with exterior hand, by the straps, an
elaborately carved oval shield of arms : dex, LUXEMBURG, sin.
Lower Lusatia. In base, below the shield, an angel,
standing, holding up with outstretched hands two elaborately
carved shields of arms : dex. UPPER LuSATiA, sin, per fess, in
chief a lion passant. The background replenished with
diaper work in arabesque patterns.
MARIA • THERE8IA : D : G : HUNG : BOH : ZC : REGINA :
ARCHIDUX : AUST : DUX : BURGUND : MARCHIO :
MORAY : LUXEMB : AC : 8ILES • DUX : MARCHIO : LUSAT ZC.
Carved border of foliage.
Drawn in Add. 19,998, f. 104, from impression attached to deed, dated
A.D. 1744,
LEOPOLD IL, Emperor,
Seal, as King of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia,
Croatia, Slavonia, Galicia, Lodomiria,
Jerusalem ; Archduke of Austria ; Duke of Burgundy,
and Lorraine ; Grand-Duke of Etruria ;
Grand Prince of Transsylvania ; Duke of Milan, Mantua,
and Parma ; Count of Hapsburg,
Flanders, and Tirol, etc, circ, A.D. 1 790-1 792.
21,343. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
5^ in. [xli. 218.]
On a corbel or bracket, with receding moulding, a large
shield of arms of nearly rectangular shape, ensigned with
imperial diadem over crowns of Hungary and Bohemia,
and supported by two griffins. Below the shield, the collars
or ribbons of the Orders of St. STEPHEisr, Maria Theresia,
Leopold, and the Golden Fleece. The armorial bearings,
which are very complicated, are : — quarterly of eight, three,
two, and three, those in the second row being reduced in
height by one half the height of the first and third rows :
1st grand quarter, quarterly ; i. per pale, dex. Hungary
(Ancient), sin. Hungary (Modern), ii. Dalmatia, iii.
Croatia, iv. Sclavonia ; 2nd grand quarter, per pale, dex,
three antique crowns, two and one, for Galicia ; sin, two
bars compony counter-compony, for chequy, LODOMIRIA ;
3rd grand quarter, quarterly ; 1. MORAVlA, ii. SiLESIA,
HUNGARY. 127
iil Upper Lusatia, iv. Lower Lusatia ; 4th grand quarter,
Tuscany ; 5th grand quarter, DuCHY OF Transsylvania ;
6th grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Brabant, ii. FLANDERS
or GUELDRES, iii. LUXEMBURG, iv. LlMBURG(?), over all
an escutcheon of smaller dimensions charged with arms of
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 7th grand quarter, per pale,
dex, per pale, dex, an eagle displayed, crowned, DuCHY OF
Modena, sin. Milan ; sin. Duchy of Guastalla ; the point
entiy with the arms of the Duchies of Parma and Plaisance ;
8th grand quarter, quarterly ; i. JERUSALEM, ii. Bar, iii. a
lion rampant crowned, cantourniy iv. a lion rampant crowned :
over all an escutcheon of smaller dimensions, charged with
the arms of LORRAINK Over the whole, an escutcheon of
similar form but smaller dimensions, charged with eight
quarterings : i. AUSTRIA {Hauswapperi) ; ii. per pale, dex,
Stiria, sin. Carinthia; iii. Carniola; iv. WuRtEM-
BERG ; V. SWABIA ; vi. Hapsburg ; vii. per pale, dex.
Tirol, sin. Goricia, or GORZ, the point enti with a cross
pcUtie ; viii. BURGAU ; over all an escutcheon of still smaller
dimensions, BOHEMIA.
LE0POLDV3 • II • D • G • HVNG • BOH • DAL • CROA • SLAV • GAL •
LODO • HIER • REX • ARCH • AV8T • DVX • BVR •
LOTH • M • DVX - HET • M • P • TRANS • DVX • MEDIOL • MAN •
PAR - A COMES • HAS • FLAND • TYR • AC.
Carved border of foliage.
ANNE^ Queen of Hungary ; {daughter of ALBERT and
Elizabeth of Austria), wife of William, Duke of
Saxony y A.D. 1446/ Archduchess of Austria,
Landgravine of Thuringia, etc.
21,344. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. i^ in.
[D.C., G. 251.]
A shield of arms : barruly of ten, over all a crancelin (or
portion of a jewelled coronet) in bend, Saxony. Betw. four
smaller shields of arms in cross, their bases outwards ; i.
Hungary (Ancient) ; 2. Bohemia ; 3. Luxemburg, or a
lion rampant, crowned, charged with two bars, LAN DGR AVIATE
OF Thuringia ; 4. Austria {Hauswappen). Within a carved
quatrefoil or quadrilobe panel, with ileurettes in spandrils.
S' Ane « nate • fgte * tpSgare * bufpe * ar * * » Ottdnir *
Itt^'g * taxoTe * latSbiffe • turlgte*
Cabled border.
Cf. Uredius, Sigg. Comm. Flandr,, p. 93. William III., Landgrave of
Thuringia, was bom A.D. 1425 ; married to Anne of Bohemia, 20 June,
1446 ; he died in 1482. Anderson, p. 485.
i
PRUSSIA.
VOL. VI.
PRUSSIA.
Mission of the King of Prussia to London.
Letter Seal.
21,346. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax from matrix. 1-,^ x \-^ in. [xlix. 68.]
Oval : on a circular shield ensigned with a royal crown and
embraced by two branches of myrtle : an imperial eagle
displayed, crowned, holding sceptre and orb. On the breast a
monogram for F. R. (?). Crowned
MISSION DE 8MLE ROI DE PRU88E X LONDRE8.
K 2
SAXONY.
SAXONY.
JEAN, Duke of Saxony y Arch-Marshal of the Holy
Roman Empire, etc.
21,346. [a.d. 1532.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 2-1 ia [cxxxii. 40.]
To the 1. in armour, with helmet, two crests combined, of a
tall cap chained with the arms of SAXONY, betw. two pro-
boscides, Thuringia, with long ties, lance-flags charged with
per fess two swords in saltire, for the GRAND MARSHAL OF
THE German Empire. Betw. three small shields of arms :
dex. fretty, sin. a lion rampant, that in base, indistinct Around
the seal, in part reserved for legend, are set eight small
shields or escutcheons of arms at equal intervals : i« SaxoNY ;
2. a lion rampant, etc, Thuringia ; 3. an eagle displayed,
Palatinate of Saxony ; 4. a rose or cinquefoil, Alten-
BURG ; 5. a lion rampant ; 6. two pales, LandsbeRG ; 7. an
eagle displayed ; 8. a lion rampant contoum^, MISNIA,
L^end very indistinct in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— 8 • IOHANNI3 • DVGI8 • 8AXON • . . 8ACRI •
ROMAN. . IMPERY • ARCHIMARESCHA*.
{Inner circle) 'r-Pn\HO\P\Q ELECTOR LANTGRAVY •
THVRN . . . MARCHiON(8.
Several pairs of letters conjoined.
Inner border engrailed. •
D'Arcq, No. 11,144.
JOHN FREDERIC, the Magnanimous, a.d. 1535.
Dtike of Saxony.
21,347. Sulph. cast tinted grey, from good impression.
2\ in. [D.C., H. 92.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms, of ten quarterings,
three, two, two, and three: I. barruly of ten, a crancelin.
Saxony ; 2. a lion passant, barruly, crowned, contourn^,
for Thuringia ; 3. a lion passant ; 4. an eagle, displayed,
crowned, Saxony (Palatine) ; 5. two pales, Landsberg ;
6. three bouterolles, Brehna ; 7. an eagle displayed, Thur-
ingia (Palatine) ; 8. senU of hearts, a lion passant crowned,
contourni, Orlamunde ; 9. coupS, in the chief part a rose, etc.»
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
for Altenburg (?) ; 10. a lion passant, coupi, Pleissen.
Three crests on helmets and ornamental mantling, dex, two
proboscides, each ornamented with five little batons in fess,
carrying trefoils, Thuringia ; centre^ out of a coronet a
pyramidal chapeau, charged with arms of Saxony, topped
with peacock's plume, and betw. two proboscides, each orna-
mented with five little batons bearing banner flags. Saxony ;
sin, bust of a man in profile, on the vestment a pale, wearing
pointed cap also charged with pale, and having large tuft.
8PES «t MEA tti IN «t DEO ^ EST m ANNO N08TRI m
SALVATORI8 >*M-D-X-X-X-V.
Cf. Siebmacher, Wappenbuck^ Numberg, 1856, Band i., Abt i., Taf.
xxvii.
JOHN OEOROEi Duke of Saxony^ Juliers^ Cleve, etc.
21,348. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
i\ in. [cxxxii. 39.]
A shield of arms, of twenty-one quarterings by threes, with
one in point : viz., i. Thuringia ; 2. Saxony ; 3. MiSNiA ;
4. JULiERS; 5. Cleve; 6. Saxony (Palatine); 7. an
eagle displayed ; 8. THURINGIA (Palatine) ; 9. Upper
Lusatia; 10. Lower Lusatia; ii. Landsberg ; 12.
Pleissen ; 13. OrlamxJnde ; 14, Party per pale, <ikr. an eagle
displayed, dimidiated, sin, barruly, BURGRAVIAT OF MAGDE-
BURG; 15. three cornes de cerf-volanl, E^GEK'S ; 16. a cinque-
foil rose, Altenburg ; 17. three bars (called Eisenberg by
D'Arcq, but uncertain); 18. three chevrons, Ravensberg ;
19. chequy (intended for a fess chequy), La Marck ; 20.
indistinct {droits rigcdienSy D'Arcq) ; 21, a hen on a tertre^
Henneberg. Over all an escutcheon (covering the blank
quarter betw. 7th and 8th), charged with two swords in saltire,
Grand Marshalship of the Holy Roman Empire.
Eight crests on helmets and mantling.
D • G • lOH • GEORG • SAX • IVL • CLEVE • MONT • DVX • ELECT.
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,146, imperfectly described.
FREDERIC WILLIAM^ Duke of Saxony, etc.
21^349. [A.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2 in. [cxxxii. 38.]
A shield of arms of eighteen quarterings, three, two, three,
three, three, and four, derived from the arms in the pre-
ceding seal : viz,, i. THURINGIA ; 2. Cleve ; 3, MiSNiA ;
SAXONY. 1 37
4. JULIERS ; 5. Saxony (Palatine) ; 6. an eagle displayed ;
7. Landsberg ; 8. Thuringia (Palatine) ; 9. Pleissen ;
10. two bars; ii. Orlamunde ; 12. Altenburg ; 13. plain
diapered (?) (or the droits r/g-aliens; 14. Engern; 15. Ravens-
BERG; 16. a tower, HOMBURG (?) ; 17. Henneberg; 18. for
La Marck. Six crests on helmets and mantlings.
D : Q : FRIDERICVS WILHELMV3 DVX SAX : IVL :
CL : ET MONT.
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,147, incorrectly described.
WILLIAM^ Duke of Saxony^ JulierSy Cleve, etc,. Landgrave
of Thuringia, La Marck^ Misnia, etc. A.D. 1648.
21|350. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. 31^ in.
[cxxxii. 41.]
The Duice, in plate-armour, with helmet, plumes, crest,
banner flag of the arms of Saxony, and sword, on a capa-
risoned horse, pacing to the 1. on a field line. In exergue the
date 1648.
• DO- WILHELM - DVX • SAX - IVL • CLIV • AG • MONT
LANDS • TVRING - MARCH •
MIS • COM • MARC • ET • RAVENSB • DNS • RAVENST.
Outside the legend, a broad annulus or border with cusped
points carved as trefoils, with seventeen small shields of arms,
each with its proper helmet, mantling, and crest, and having
over it a semi-circular ribbon bearing the name of the lordship
or other dignity, to which it refers. The small letters in these
ribbons are in most instances illegible : I. JULICH ; 2. Cleve ;
3. a lion rampant ; 4 MiSNIA ; 5. a lion rampant ; 6. an
eagle displayed ; 7. an eagle displayed ; 8. a lion rampant ;
9. Orlamunde; io. Landsberg; ii. Altenburg; 12.
EiSENBERG; 13. Brehna; 14 diapr^; 15. La Marck ;
16. Ravensberg; 17. Henneberg.
Carved border of foliage.
WURTEMBERG.
i
WURTEMBERG.
EBERHARDy Count of Wurtemberg.
21,351. [a.d. 1355.1 Sulph. cast from chipped, indistinct
impression. 2-J- in. [cxxxii. 42.]
To the r. In armour, surcoat of mail, helmet crested with
a bugle or cor-de-chasse^ sword chained to shoulder, and shield
of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. Armorial
bearings of shield and two escutcheons on the caparisons :
three demi-ramures of a stag, or bois-de-^erf, fesswise in pale.
Ancient Wurtemberg.
s' • 6b6rhardi • comitis - d' - wl . . . b6rq.
D'Arcq, No. 11,150.
LEOPOLD FREDERXO, Duke of Wurtemberg, etc.
A.D. 1617.
21^352. [A.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2\ in. [cxxxii. 44.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape, and the three crests,
as described in seal No. 21,353, ^^^ ^^^ from same matrix.
Above the damoiselle, the date 16-17 > below her arms (of
fishes) the initial letters L. F. HZ. W.
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,157.
EBERHARD, Duke of Wurtemberg, etc.
Great Seal, A.D. 1629.
21^353. [A.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2\ in. [cxxxii. 43.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly ; i. three
boiS'de<erf fesswise in pale, WtJRTEMBERG ; 2. lozengy
bendy, for COUNTS OF Tech ; 3. a banner flag of the Roman
Empire charged with an eagle displayed, for the dignity of
standard-bearer of the Holy Roman Empire ; 4. two bars
(fishes) addossies, for MontbEliard. Three crests on
helmets and mantling ; dex. out of a coronet a hunting-horn ;
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
centre, out of a coronet a damoisellc crowned, having in
place of arms the two bars of MONTBfiLlARD ; sin. a bull-
dog's head.
n DEI - GRAT : EBERHAR : DVC : WIRTEMB : ET - TEC : CO :
MONTP : DO : IN - HEID : SIGIL : MAIVS : 1629 :
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,156.
Kingdom of WtiTRTEMBERO.
Legation to London,
Letter Seal.
21^354. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax, from matrix, very indistinct i^ X if. [xlix. 74,]
Oval : an oval shield of arms, encircled with a border
of laurel or myrtle foliage, ensigned with crown royal, and
supported by a branch of laurel and of palm ; the bearings
are : per pale, dex.^ three half attires of a stag lying fesswise in
pale, or bois-de-^erf, butts to the left, Ancient Wurtem-
BERG ; sin. three lions passant in pale, langued the dexter
gamb, HOHENSTAUFEN.
. . • . . K • WURTTEMBERG'SCHE GE8ANDT8CHAFT •
ZU • LONDON.
GERMANY.
{Continued from p, 90.)
GERMANY.
QUEENS CONSORT.
IMAOINA, Queen Consort of Adouf, Count of Nassau^
Emperor of the Romans, A.D. 1292 ; daughter <2/^Gerlach,
Lord of Limburg ; married, A.D. 1289 ;
crowned^ A.D. 1293.
21,366. Sulph. cast from good, but chipped, impression.
3i X 2\ in. [xli. 57.]
Pointed oval : the Queen, with crown, and closely fitting
robes. Seated on throne with sides terminating in heads of
birds, covered with embroidered cloth ; the r. h. laid on the
breast, in the L h. a sceptre ; feet on a carved bracket or
corbel beneath which a small dog couchant contourni. Be-
hind throne, a curtain diapered lozengy, with lion rampant, for
Nassau, and eagle displayed, for Kingdom of Germany. On
each side, partly on the curtain, a shield of arms : r. h. side, a
lion rampant, NASSAU, 1. h. side, KINGDOM OF Germany.
« IMMAQINA : 061 : QRACIA : ROCMANOB] : R6GINA :
86MP6R : AVQV8TA.
Later Seal^ after death of the Emperor Adolf, A.D. 1298.
21,366. Plaster cast, tinted green, from imperfect impres-
sion. 2\ in. [xli. 58.]
The widowed Queen, full-face, with crown, head-dress, and
mantle fastened at breast with large clasp. Seated on
cushioned bench-like throne. Betw. two flowering trees. On
the r. h. a wavy sunstar of six points, on the 1. an increscent.
Q1N6 • 061 • QRA • QV
ANNE, Queen of the Romans, Duchess of Bretagne.
(Espoused to Maximilian I.)
21,367. [A.D. 1490.] Red : fragments only. About i
in, when perfect. [Add, ch. 8045.]
VOL. VL L
146 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Only a shield of arms : FRANCE and Bretagne (?), im-
paled, ensigned with a crown, remains.
Although this document is issued in the names of " Maxi-
milian et Anne, par la grace de Dieu, Roy et Royne des
Romains, Dues de Bretaigne," the marriage was never consum-
mated (Renault, Abrig^, p. 367). Charles VI II., king of
France, espoused this Princess in 1492 (/*.) or 1491 (Renault,
Abr.de VHisL de France, p. 274). On the death of King
Charles VIII., 7 Apr. 1498, the queen, "remarquable par son
esprit et sa beaut6," married, 8 Jan. 1499, King Louis XII.
She died 9 Jan. 15 14.
ROYAL AND IMPERIAL OFFICES
AND OFFICERS.
SECRETA AND SIGNETS OF SOVEREIGNS
LOUIS v., Emperor of the Romans, A-D. 13 14-134 7.
Secretum.
21,358. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
i|^ in. [xlL 69.]
An eagle displayed, with inverted wings.
C> S • 8€CR' • LVDOWICI - D€l • QRA • ROMANO& •
IM^ATORIS - 8 • A.
Beaded borders.
FRIBDRXCH IIL| King of the Romans,
Ring Seal, or Signet, circ. A.D. 1440-145 1.
21,359. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
f X 4 in. [xH. 125.]
Oblong octagonal : a bust of the king, couped at neck,
crowned with ancient crown of the king of the Romans.
Below the neck, in exergue, a name or word in Greek minus-
cules, £pot;9 (?).
Legend above king's head, in field : —
REX FRIDRIC
Perhaps engraved on precious stone or gem. The mark
of the deep setting seems to indicate some lettering or orna-
mentation on it, but it is very imperfectly impressed.
MAXIMILIAN I., Emperor of the Romans.
Signet, A.D. 1493-15 19.
21,360. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. â– }- X I in. [xli. 140.]
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a briquet of the Collar of the Order of the GOLDEN
Fleece betw. four shields of arms in cross : i. Empire OF
Germany, 2. Austria {Hauswappen\ 3. Burgundy
(Ancient Dukes), 4. Bohemia (?). Betw. the initial letters.
M R
T *â– *â– '
(Maximilianus Rex et Imperator f)
CHARLES v., Emperor, etc.
Signet, A.D. 1530-1558.
21,361. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion, i^in. [xli. 153.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi, and
ensigned with diadem ; charged on breast with a shield of
arms, as described in No. 21,220, ensigned with coronet or
crown of five fleurs-de-lis in sight.
Legend broken away.
Cf. Uredius, Sigilla Com, Flandr,, p. 184, fig. i.
CHARLES VL| Emperor, etc.
Privy Seal, used circ. A.D. 1711-1740.
21,862. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2\ in. [xli. 203.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
ensigned with diadem, in its r. claw a sceptre and sword, in
the 1. claw an orb or mound surmounted by cross. On the
breast an ornamentally carved shield of arms, as described in
No. 21,272, ensigned with crown and encircled with collar of
the Order of the Golden Fleece.
carol • VI • D • Q • ROM • IMP • 8 • A • GER • HIS • HVN •
BOH • VTR • 810 • HIER • ET • INDI •
REX • ARGD • AVS • D • BVRQ • BRA - MED - PR • SVE • CAT - MA *
8 • R • I • CO • HAB8 • ET • TYR.
Carved border of foliage.
JUDICIAL SEALS;
SEALS OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE KING'S
OR EMPEROR'S COURT {HOFGERICHTS SIEGEL)\
THE SIGILLUM PACIS (LANDFRIEDENS
SIEGEL\ ETC
CHARLES IV., Emperor of the Romans
and King of Bohemia^ A.D. 1 347-1 378.
The Seal of the Hofgerickt.
21,363. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3f in. [xli. 80.]
The Emperor, full-face, with long hair, three-quarters length ;
with mitre and imperial diadem, robed, as in the great seal,
No. 21,178. In the r. h. a sword held before him in fess, in
the L h. an orb or mound surmounted by cross.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{putircircU) :— * SIQILLV • IVDICI8 • CVRI€ • KAROU • QVARTI •
DIVINA • FAV6NT6 • CL6M6NCIA • ROMANOa- IMP6RA
(ImurcircU) :— TORI8 • 8eMP€R • AYGV8TI • €T • BOEMIC • R6QI8.
WENZBL, or WENTZESLAUS, King of the Romans
and of BoJiemia, A.D. 1 378-1400.
Seal of the Hofgericht.
21,364. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
3-i^ in. [xli. 86.]
The King, full-face, with long hair, three-quarters length,
with royal mantle, etc, holding before him in the r. h. a sword
horizontally, in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by cross.
On the king^s dress, just below sword, the initial letter w ; at
the sword's point a small royal crown. Background orna-
mented with lozengy reticulated pattern.
Legend in two concentric circles.
{Outer eircle) :— • 8IGILLV • IVDICIS • CVRI€ • W€NTZ€8LAY •
DIVINA • FAV€NT€ • CL€M€NCIA • ROMANORVM «»
(Inner circle) :— «• • • R6GI8 • S€MP€R • AVGVSTI • €T •
BOEMI6 • R€Q18 •
ISO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The smaller Seal of the Hofgericht.
21y366. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
i-iV in. [xli. 87.]
The design of this seal resembles the foregoing, Na 21,364,
but the initial letter W and small crown omitted
Legend in two concentric circles.
{Outer circle) :— * 8IQILLV • IVDICI8 • CVRI€ • W€NCZ€SLAI •
PRIMI • DIVINA • FAV€NT€ • CL€M€NCIA ROMANOR
(Inner circle) :— # • VM • R€QI8 • 8€MP€R • AVQV8TI • €T •
BO€MI€ - R€QI8.
Some pairs of letters respectively conjoined.
The SigiUum PaciSy or ** Landfriedens-Siegeiy
21^366. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
2% in. [xli. 88.]
The King, full-face, with curled hair, open crown of three
fleurs-de-lis in sight, embroidered mantle fastened up over the
r. shoulder, three-quarters length, with sword erect in the r. h.,
in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by cross. On the
r. Yl side a shield of arms : Kingdom of Germany ; on
the L h. side a similar shield of arms: KINGDOM OF
Bohemia.
« 8' PACI8 • P€R • DNM - W€NTZ€8LAV • ROMANORV •
€T • B0€MI€ • R€Q€ • 0RDINAT€.
Some pairs of letters respectively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
RITPERT, King of tJie Romans^ A.D. 1400-1410.
The Seal of the Hofgericht,
21,367. Plaster cast, tinted green, from chipped impression.
3| in. [xli. 92.]
The King, full-face, with crown of three fleurs-de-lis, and
flowing mantle, three-quarters length, holding in the r. h. a
sword before him horizontally, in the 1. h. a sceptre fleury.
Background diapered lozengy, with small estoile in each
interstitial space.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— [SilgOItttit I Sti&icii I Ctttie S ">" Uttyrrtt I
Sfttitta : &bente I Clemmtto iiomanor[ttm]*
{Inner circle) :— lUgfo • ItVKf^tX • f/^mttLm I
ftugulti • mm0H
GERMANY :— JUDICIAL SEALS. 1$!
The smaller Seal of the Hofgericht
Sly 368. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2 in. [xli. 93.]
The design of this seal closely resembles that of the previous
one. No, 21,367.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
ijOuUr circle) \—n ft' • luBfott • oirir « rtiyerti • Oittina •
fstomte • (lemenria • tomaiior^
{Inner circle) :— • ttm • tegto • Ux^^tX • AttCttM •
SIGISMTJNDy King of the Ramans, A.D. 1414-1437.
The Seal of the Hofgerichi.
21,369. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good, but chipped,
m mpression. 3-^ in. [xli. 98.]
The King, fiill-face, long hair, crowned, three-quarters
I<ength, with mantle and girdled dress : in the r. h. a long
sword held horizontally, the point reaching to extreme limit
of circumference of seal, on the U h. a sceptre fleury. Back-
ground diapered lozengy, with small mullet or estoile of five
points in each interstitial space.
L^end in two concentric circles : —
(Puter circle) \—^ : ftigflDtttn : • : ittSfdi : • : ntrie : • :
fttgttonnBi : • : Sibftui : • :
fobnttr : • : Clfmentia : • : romattorttm : • :
{Inner circle) :— : • : tegto :#M#M#M#i«#i«#i*#i*#
Cnnper : • : mguftt • ^ • <■« • io
Two inner borders cabled, the outer border carved.
The smaller Seal of the Hofgericht.
21,370. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2 in, [xli. 99.]
The design of this seal resembles that of the foregoing.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Ouur circle) :— SigtUttm ii fttOicit » (tttte A StgifrnttiiDC *
Sftiiiia A fsAente it (lemna a romanoT*
{Inner circle) :— A rfgw A ttVK^tX Ai*Ai«Ai*Ai«A*Ai«ft
agttfti M A io A
Two inner borders cabled, outer border carved.
152 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The^ Imperial Seal of the Hofgericht,
used by Sigismund as Emperor^ circ, A.D. 1418-1437.
21^371. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
3f in. [xli, 104.]
The Emperor, three-quarters length as before, with diadem,
sword held horizontally, and long sceptre. The dress with
embroidered borders. Background diapered lozengy with
imperial double-headed eagle in each interstitial space.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Ouler circle) :— SiffflDum • Imvertolfo » iMMi » tuxi$ •
SigtrmunDf • Stbina • Catoente •
tUmtntuL • Sloinanorttm • Smiirtatorui • S *
{Inner circle) :— Cemper • augttftt • oc « %xca%wcit •
iSoi^emie • Salmacte • troacie « zc • Hegus*
Cuter border carved.
The smaller Imperial Seal of the Hofgericht
21^372. Plaster cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
2-J- in. [xli. 105.]
The design similar to the foregoing, but in place of diapered
work the background here contains only five imperial eagles
on each side, en cordon.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
\Outer circle) :— Sfffillttm • Imvettolfe • tu&tcff » CUtte •
ftfgtrmttn&t • ttOiina • Catoente •
(lemnuia « Uomanonitn • Imperatorfo • ) •
{Inner circle) :— femper • augurtt • at • j^ttttgane •
iSoi^emte • Ualmacte • troatte • zc • lUg^fe*
Outer border carved.
FRIEDRICfi IIL, King of tlie Romans, etc.
The Seal of the Hofgericht, circ, A.D. 1440-1451.
21^373. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression,
somewhat indistinct in places, i-f^ in. [xli. 1 14.]
The King, full-face, three-quarters length, with curled hair,
diadem, embroidered robes, sword and sceptre, corresponding
in design to foregoing seals of this Court. Background
diapered with wavy or nebuly pattern.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— Stgfllttm ix ittHtcff i« fiTtDerici M Uftoina ^x
Catoente ^ tlenunda ^ romanonim ^ regfe m
GERMANY —JUDICIAL SEALS. 1 53
{Inner circle) i—Vm^ m attgtilH m mftrie m (Ittie m
iuirmtl^ieq' ^ Snrfo «« zc«
And on ribbon or scroll in inner circle, behind diadem, the
mystical initial letters A » e * { * • tty which have been
already explained in description of No. 21,196. The stops
betw. the words of legend, here represented as sprigs of
foliage, are of an unusual form, somewhat resembling the
letter H composed of tendrils or small leaves.
The small Seal of the Hofgericht
21,374. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
2| in. [xli. 1 1 5.]
The desigrn of this seal resembles that of the foregoing, but
the background here diapered with wavy sprigs of foliage and
bell-shaped flowers.
{Outer circle) :— StgCDtttlt m faOus m twcit m ttO^ttiti ^
Utbtita io Cabmte i«
tUmtntUi i« romostottim m xtqin m Um^ m
{Inner circle) i-'-AUgufti if- WSMt ^ ftirie m fuuruittpuq m
StKfo /« 20 io ZC /« ZC«
On label : —
Outer border carved with pellets.
MAXIMILIAN L, King of the Romans.
The Seal of the Justice-Chamber, circ. A.D. 1486-1490 (?).
21,376. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. 2i in. [xli. 133.]
An eagle of the German Empire, displayed, with nimbus,
ensigned with open coronet of five fleurs-de-lis ; and charged
on breast with a shield of arms: per pale, dez. Austria
{Hauswappen), sin. BURGUNDY (Ancient Dukes).
Legend in mixed characters on scroll : —
8' DM MAXIMILIA- RO" R€QI8 UM AVQ' AR-QVC
AVSTRIE-f CAMERA IVttlUE.
The Secretum of the Camera Curice. circ. A.D. 1486-1490.
21,376. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
If in. [xli. 138.]
A shield of arms : GERMAN KINGDOM: ensigned with
royal crown ; supported by two griffins. To its base is sus-
i
154 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
pended by a briquet a shield of arms : BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
Dukes), encircled by a collar of the Order of the GoLDEN
Fleece. On the r. a shield of arms : Hungary (Ancient),
ensigned with crown ; on the L a shield of arms : AUSTRIA
{Hauswappen), ensigned with archducal coronet
SECRET • CAMERE - CVRIE • MAX • RO • REGIS •
ARGHID • AVST • \t.
The Secretum Camera.
21^377. [a.d. 1 501.] Pale sulph. cast, from indistinct im-
pression. i\ in. [cxxxii. 56.]
A shield of arms : German Kingdom, ensigned with open
hooped coronet or crown of four fleurs-de-lis in sight. Betw.
two briquets and as many cailloux of the collar of the
Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE ; below which, three smaller
shields of arms : dex, Hungary (Ancient) ; bctse, Burgundy
(Ancient Dukes); sin, (Austria) {Hauswappeji). All with-
in a bilobe.
8ECRETVM • CAMERE • MAXIMILIANI • ROMANORVM • REGIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,908.
The Judicial Seal for the King, as Landgrave of Alsace (?).
21^378. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion, li in. [xli. 137.]
An eagle displayed, with nimbus, ensigned with a crown,
for the German Kingdom. The breast charged with a
shield of arms : per pale, dex, AUSTRIA {Hauswappen), sin.
Burgundy (Ancient Dukes). In base, below eagle, a
small shield of arms : WURTEMBERG.
Legend on two scr611s : —
* maxfmaiani » Ho * iU * {itDtcft • lanDgratoiat^ «
alOi (?)
The Judicial Seal for the Kin^s Fee,
21^379. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. 1 1 in. [xli. 139.]
A shield of arms : GERMAN KINGDOM, betw. four shields
of arms in cross alternated with as many briquets and cailloux
of collar of the Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE. The arms are :
I. Tirol, 2. Austria {Hauswappen), 3. a bend betw. six
crowns, Alsatia, 4. WOrtemberg.
S • FEODI • RE • MAXIMr • ARCH • AV8TRIE • WERTEMBVRG -
CAM CIALE (0
GERMANY :— JUDICIAL SEALS. I55
Small official Seal, used by MAXIMILIAN L, as Emperor elect,
King of Germany, Hungary, Dalmatia, and Croatia,
Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Brabant, Stiria,
Carinthia, Carniola, Limburg,
Luxemburg, and Gueldres, Count of Hapsburg, Flanders, etc.
21^380. [A.D. 1513.] Red : a fragment [Egert. ch. 68.]
The only design visible is part of a shield of arms of many
quarterings, ensigned with a crown or coronet
CHABLES v., Emperor elect, etc.
The Seal of the Judicial Chamber of the Holy Roman Empire,
circ. A.D. 1519-1530.
21,381. Plaster cast, tinted green, from somewhat indistinct
impression. 4^ in. [xlL 146.]
The design resembles that of No. 21,218, a briquet and
caillou, of collar of the Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE, on
each side of diadem.
Legend in ornamental German capital letters of mixed
character on scroll : —
CAROLVS o Q o D o F o CL€ o E c RO • IMP o 8P « AVQ o AC o HI8P «
VTRI»^ o 8ICI c HIER o 2 o R€X o ARCHDVX «
AVST o DVX o BVRQ » ^ o 8ACRI IM^ll o |Vdl o GAMER.
MAXIMILIAN n., Emperor elect, etc.
Seal for Judgment of the Chamber of the Holy Roman Empire,
used circ. A.D. 1563-1575.
21,382. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
44^ in. [xli. 167.]
An imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigned with diadem. On the breast a shield of arms
as described in No. 21,238, ensigned with jewelled crown of
five trefoils in sight, and encircled with collar of the Order of
the Golden Fleece. Background diapered with arabesque
foliage.
Legend within two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— «> MAXIMILIANV8 : 8ECVNDV8 • DEI • QRATIA •
ELECTV8 • ROMANORVM • SEMPER • AVQV8TV8 •
GERMANIAE • HVNQARI>E • BOHEMI>E • DALMATI>E • CROATIA •
8CHLAVONI>E • ZC • REX.
156 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
{Inner circU) :— ♦ ARCHIDVX • AVSTRI>E • DYX • BVRQVNDI>E
STIRI^ • CARINTHlye • CARNIOLVE •
WIRTEMBERQ^ • ZC • COMES TYR0LI8 • ZC • PRO • SACRI
IMPERII : IVDICIO : CAMER>E.
Carved borders of foliage.
LEOPOLD, Emperor electa etc.
Seal far the Judgment of the Chamber of the
Holy Roman Empire^ usedcirc. A.D. 1658-1687.
21,383. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
4^ in. [xli. 194.]
An imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi,
and ensigned with diadem, charged on breast with carved
oval shield of arms, as described in No. 21,382, ensigned with
royal crown upheld by two angels seated on the carving, who
also support in their exterior hands the ends of a collar of the
Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— LEOPOLDVS • DEI • GRATIA • ELECT •
ROMANORVM • IMPERATOR •
SEM^ • AVQVST • QERM • HVNQARIE • BOHEMI>E • DALMATI>E •
CR0AT1>E • SOLA VON • ZC - REX.
{Inner circle) :— ARCHID • AVSTR • DVX • BVRQVND • STIRI>E •
CARINTHlye • CARNIOUe ' Et WIRTeMB ZC
COM • TYR • ZC • PRO • SACRI • IMPERII • IVDITIO • CAMER>E.
Carved borders of foliage.
CHARLES V.| Emperor, etc.
The Seal for the Duchies of Lothier^ Brabant and Limburg^
circ. A.p. 1530-1558.
21^384. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct im-
pression. 4^ in. [xli. 1 52.]
On a mount, the Emperor, as a duke, in armour of plate,
armorially ornamented, (the arms being probably identical
with those described lower down), and with plumed helmet,
and sword held over head. Riding on a war-horse, springing
to the left, caparisoned with the same arms quarterly. In
field, and resting partly on inner edge or ring of legend, on each
side two shields of arms : dex. i. AUSTRIA ifiauswapperi) ;
2. Bohemia ; sin. 3. Brabant ; 4. a lion rampant, Limburg.
8 • CAROLI • Q • IMP • R • HISP • ZC : ARCHID' • AVST • D : BVRQ •
ZC • PRO • DVCATIB' • LOTHAR • BRAB -LIMB.
Some pairs of letters respectively conjoined.
Cf. Uredius, Sig. Comm. Flandr., p. 171, erroneously drawn, and
with a counterseal.
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Royal and Imperial Mines^ or ** Bergwercks Direction^
21,386.
\\ X I in.
1 8th or 19th cent] Red: cracked, indistinct
xlix. 62.]
Oval : an imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with
nimbi ; ensigned with imperial diadem, and holding sceptre
and orb in its talons ; charged on breast with a shield of
arms, ensigned with coronet of seven points and encircled
with Collar of the Order of the GOLDEN Fleece to which
the badge is appended The armorial bearings are : per pale,
dcx. Austria (Hauswappen), sin. Lorraine.
• K • K • BERQWERCKS - PRCOBIRTTEN • VERSCHERBEN •
DIRECTION (0
Border of foliage.
i
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
ARCHBISHOP OF TREVES, or TRIER
{Augusta Trevirorum),
BALDXnrNUS OF LUXEMBURG, or LUETZELBURQ.
A.D. 1307-1354.
21.386. [a.D. 1 3 17.] Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect
About l\ X 2\ in. when perfect. [Egert ch. 246.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with ecclesiastical
vestments, richly embroidered and bordered, pallium orna-
mented with several small crosses, [the bishop's head broken
off,] the r. h. lifted in the act of pronouncing benediction, in
the 1. h. the long staff with a knop or boss, of a crozier,
pastoral staff or cross, the upper part wanting : the 1. h. gloved
and provided with a morse depending from the wrist. Seated
on folding chair or throne covered with cloth, and having its
sides terminated with animals' heads ; the feet on projecting
platform or footboard. Background ornamented with fine
minute reticulation or diaper lozengy on which are set [two]
shields of arms : dex, broken away, sin, LUXEMBURG.
: D€l : Q
R. A small round counterseal. i-f- in. diam. A plain
cross, not a shield, charged at intersection of pieces, with
small shield of arms of LUXEMBURG as in obv. Background
ornamented, as in obv,
* 8' : 8 D' : ARCHI6PI : TR€V€R€N'.
Be«^ed borders.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF TREVES.
Seal of the Provost^ Dean, and Chapter.
21.387. [A.D. 1317-] Bronze-green: fine, very imperfect
About 2\ in. when perfect [Egert ch. 246.]
0. The bust of the Virgin Mary, with headdress and
nimbus, turned slightly to the r. h. side.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle, raised) : — 8
{Inner circle) : — ifit 8Y
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R. A smaller round counterseal. i-j- in. dtam. The design
broken away and of legend there only remains : —
« S I.
{Sigillum Secretif)
Beaded border of rev.
ARCHDEACONS.
BOBINITS DE YSEMBlTBGy Corbischov, or Archdeacon,
21^388. [A.D. 1346.] Light yellowish-brown or uncoloured :
fine, imperfect. App. by strands of red silk. About 2f x i-f-
in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,733.]
0. Pointed oval : the Chorepiscopus or Archdeacon of
Treves, full-face, with vestments. Standing on a platform,
and holding before his breast with both hands a closed book.
On each side a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers. In base
under flattened arch, a shield of arms : two bars, YSENBURG.
8' R BVRCH • ARCHID CTR€]V€R€N8I8.
]Qc A small round counterseal. i^ in. diam. Four small
shields of arms arranged in cross, their points towards the
centre where a small quatrefoil flower is placed : i. two bars,
YSENBURG, as in the obv, ; 2. an eagle displayed, KINGDOM
OF Germany; 3. as i. ; 4. as 2. Within quatrefoiled panel,
ornamented along inner edge with small quatrefoils.
« rS] 86CR6TVM • ROBINI - D€ • Y8€MBVRQ »
BITPBECHT VON SABBBUCKEN, Chorbisschoff
or Archdeacon,
Signet of Arms,
21,389. [A.D. 1359.] Light-brown or uncoloured: very
imperfect About i| in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,735.]
A shield of arms : a saltire within a bordure. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel
AP0T6 - ARCHID (0
THE ECCLESIA MAJOR.
Dom, EBEBHABD OF HOHENFELS^ or
HOENFELS, Dean.
21,390. [15th cent] Dark-green: good, somewhat indis-
tinct in parts. 24^x1-1^ in. Originally set in a metal box,
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with plaited threads remaining, by which it was appended to a
document, [xlviii. 43,]
Pointed oval : St Lawrence, with nimbus and ecclesiastical
vestments, in the 1. h. his customary emblem, a gridiron, in
the r. h. a book(?). Standing under a trefoiled canopy
supported on two slender shafts, and topped with fleur-de-Iis.
In base or exergue a shield of arms : quarterly ; i. 4. a wheel,
Mayence (?) ; 2. 3. billetty, an anchor inverted.
2 t Ooni « tbtx^ax'Oi • be • ffotnUU I i^% m I Detanf •
tttVit S VMiof • treB •
MUNSTER, in Diocese of Treves^ or Cologne.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF "STL MARTINI
MONASTERIUM IN MEYNEVELT."
Dean and Chapter.
21^391. [A.D. 1305.] Dark-green: originally fine, very im-
perfect The matrix of this seal appears to be of the twelfth
century. About 2^ in. diam. when perfect [Egert ch. 231.]
St Martin, the Patron Saint^ full-face, half-length, with
cap-shaped mitre, pallium, ecclesiastical vestments ; in the
r. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned inwards, in
the 1. h. an open book. Overhead a canopy with side turrets,
very archaic in style.
ARTIN . . .
Church of GARDEN^ in the Diocese of Treves^
Rhenish Prussia (?)
Dom. John, Dean^ *^ Judex unicus auctoritate apostolica
constitutus in negotio " quodam apud Meynevelt^ [Main-
vault, Hainautj Belgium^
21,392. [A.D. 1 3 17.] Dark-green ; a fragment [Egert ch.
243.]
Pointed oval : a figure of a Saint in ecclesiastical vest-
ments, holding a book, standing in a trefoiled niche with
carved canopy and architectural supports* Overhead the
inscription 8 • C03T08.
Legend wanting, except the last few letters : —
N6NSI8.
GERMANY :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. l6l
ARCHBISHOP OF COLOGNE {Colonia),
in Rhenish Prussia.
HENRICUS DE YIRNENBURO. A.D. 1304-1332.
21^393. [A.D. 1 3 14.] Brown or uncoloured : very imperfect
About 24. X 3 in. when perfect [Egert. ch. 234.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, habited in richly ornamented
vestments ; in the 1. h. the long staff [of a crozier or cross],
the r. h. lifted up [in benediction]. Seated on a chair-like
throne covered with a diapered cloth, and having horn-shaped
terminations at the sides, that on the 1. h. supporting or
sustaining a small shield of arms: seven lozenges, the
corresponding shield on the r. h. broken off.
CC]OLONI
Of. D'Arcq, No. 11,128 : Seal of this Henricus, as Archbishop Elect of
Colognae, A.D. 1305, with counterseal bearing a shield of arms : "k sept
losanges pos^ siir deux fasces, 4 et 3, bris^es d'un lambd.*'
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PETER.
Seal ad Causas.
21,394. [i2th cent] Green.: indistinct Originally en-
closed in a turned wooden case, and app. to a document now
missing, by vellum labels. 2^- in. [L 3.]
A figure of St Peter, the Patron Saint, full-face, half-length,
with nimbus, holding obliquely in the r. h. two keys, his
customary emblems, in the 1. h. a large cross. In a niehe
with trefoiled arch supported on slender columns, of the
Byzantine style. ,
8IQILLVM - COLONI6NS18 • €CCL€8I€ - AD • CAV8AS.
Hubert, Canon.
Seal, as Warden of the Goods of the Three Kings
reposing in the Church of St. Peter.
21,395. [a.d. 1306.] Green: very imperfect About
i^ X i| in. when perfect [Cott ch. xv. 14.]
Pointed oval : the " Adoration of Our Lord by the Magi or
Three Kings." On the r. h., the Virgin seated and holding the
Child, on the r. knee, on the 1. h. the three kings, one
kneeling, two standing in profile, adoring the Child.
[R]€QY[MJ
VOL. VI. M
I62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
COBXiBHZ, in Rhenish Pntssia.
Church of St. Castor.
21.396. [A.D. 1315.] Bronze-green: a fragment About
2 in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 238.]
Apparently part of figure of Patron Saint. In field on the
r, h. side the inscription : — j^
Legend wanting.
Gerlacus, Dean.
21.397. [A-D. 1305.] Brown or uncoloured: chipped.
2 X I i in. [Egert. ch. 230.]
Pointed oval : the Dean, standing, full-fac^ in canonical
habit, on an ornamental corbel or-bracket
. . . O'LACI - DECANI - 8(5) • CASTORIS ■T • CSFLVCN . . .
Beaded borders.
Henricus, Precentor.
21,398. [A.D. 1305.] Brown or uncoloured: chipped,
li X I in. [Egert ch. 23a]
Pointed oval : the Vit^n Mary, half-length, with the Child,
in a niche, under a trefoiled arch with crocketed canopy
crested with a fleur-de-lis, and open tabernacle work at the
sides. In base, under a trefoiled arch, pointed, the Precentor,
half-length, in profile to the r., in adoration.
8' H€NRIOI ■CANTOR . . . CA8T0R' ■T ■9FL'.
Beaded borders.
Fridericus, Archdeacon and Provost.
Secretum.
21,399. [A.D. 1305.] Brown or uncoloured: slightly
chipped. i\ in. [Egert ch 230.]
A shield of arms : a saltire.
» 8€CR€tV ■FRID€BICI ■ABCHID'.
SiFRiDUS, Chaplain.
21,400. [A-D. 1319.] Dark-green: good, the upper part
chipped. About rAXfi^ in. when perfect [Egert. ch. 25a]
GERMANY: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 1 63
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned. Standing on
platform, holding the Child on the r. arm.
SIFRIDI • CAP€LL'I • 8 • CASTOR . .
Beaded border.
ARCHBISHOPS OF MAINZ, or MAYENCE,
{Moguntia, or Mogontia),
CHRISTIANnS. A.D. 1167-1183.
21^401. [A.D. 1 168.] Greenish-brown, semi-opaque. 3 in.
Impressed on a thick mass en placard^ outside diameter 4 in.,
showing position of handle of the matrix, and having a large
rim of wax projecting above the impression all round. [Add.
ch. 19,549.]
The Archbishop, full-face, with pallium and ecclesiastical
vestments, mitre, crozier in the r. h., with curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. an open book inscribed : —
PAX VOB».
The prelate, seated on a folding stool or seat, the sides of
which terminate with heads and claws of two lions.
ft CRISTIAN' • DT. GRA MAQVNTIN€ • SEDI8 • ARCHiePC.
The first C in Archiepc of the square form c
Of. Archaolog. Jour,^ pt 43., art by Sir F. Madden, K.H., and W. S.
Walford.
PETER OF AICHSPALT. A.D. 1306-1320.
" Sacri Imperii per Germaniam Archicancellarius**
21y402. [A.D. 1 3 16.] Bronze-green: fine, but very frag-
mentary. App. by plaited red and yellowish-white silk
strands. About 3| X 2\ in. when perfect [Egert ch. 240.]
Pointed oval: the Archbishop, full-face, in richly em-
broidered vestments, with mitre, pallium, [and crozier] lifting
up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing benediction. Seated
on chair-like throne, with diapered cloth covering ; the feet
on a projecting corbel.
8€D' ARCHI6P I CANC6L' . . .
21,403. [A.D. 1 31 8.] Brown: fragment of centre only.
[Egert. ch. 248.]
Only the body of figure remains.
M 2
l64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HENRICnS DE YIRNENBlTIia. A.D. 1 328-1 346.
" Sacri Imperii per Germaniam ArchicancellariitsP
21,404. [a.D. 1 341.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
3^ X 2|- in. [cxxxi. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, with ecclesiaftical vestments,
mitre, pallium charged with seven crosses. Betw. two shields
of arms : dex. a wheel, Mayenge ; sin. seven lozenges, four
and three. Cf. No. 21,393.
NRICI • Dei • QRA • see • MAGVNTI . . SAC • IM^II • ^ •
OeRMANI/ CHICANC . . .
The letters AN, occurring twice, united as monogframs.
D'Arcq, No. 11,056, where the legend is explained as Sacri Imperii
Principis^ GermanicB archicancellarii.
GERLACnS OF NASSAU. A.D. 1 346-1 37 1.
" Sacri Imperii per Germaniam Archicancellarius^
Secretum,
21^406. [a.D. 1358.] Dark-green : imperfect About i-J- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,395.]
The Archbishop, full-face, with ecclesiastical vestments.
Standing with mitre and crocketed crozier curved outwards,
lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing benediction.
Betw. two shields of arms : dex, a wheel, Mayence ; sin, a
lion rampant, NASSAU.
[8€CJR€TV • Q6RLACI -MA
THEODORIC OF ERBACH^ {called PiNCERNA, Lord of
Erbach or Erpach). a.d. 1434-1459.
" Des Heeligeft Romischen Rycks in Dutschenlandem
Ertzcantzlerr
21^406. [a.d. 1437.] Virgin wax or uncoloured : fine. 4J-
X 2| in. [Add. ch. 15,901.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-face, with mitre and
ecclesiastical vestments, in the r. h. a long cross, in the 1. h.
an open book. Seated on folding throne covered with diapered
cloth, and having its sides terminated with animals' heads.
Feet on a projecting footboard. Background finely diapered
or hatched. Betw. two shields of arms set obliquely : dex,^
a wheel, See of Mayence ; sin. per fess three mullets, two
GERMANY: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 165
and one [countercharged], Erpach. In base, below foot-
board, a representation of a lion couchant (?)
4- Stgillttm S tl^eoS « « . tmttt t tnagimtttie S
Uktti t imperti S per S germaniam : arclteancellatiu
JOHANNES PHILIPPUB OF BCHOENBORN.
A.D. 1647-1673.
" Sacri Romani Imperii per Germaniam Archicancellarius,
Princeps Elector^ etc.*'
21y407. [A.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good, somewhat
indistinct, impression. i|- in. [cxxvii. 313.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : a cross, per cross,
with ; I, 4. Mayence ; 2. emanchi ; 3. a banner flag in
bend, charged quarterly, etc.^ over all an escutcheon per fess
indented, in chief, a lion passant Ensigned with coronet or
cap of the archchancellorship. Behind shield, an archbishop's
cross, and in saltire, a sword and crozier or pastoral staif.
8' • 10 • PHILIP • 8 • E • MOG • ARCHIEP • 8 • R • I • P -
GER - ARCHICANC • PRINC -
ELECT • EPI • HERB • ET TRA • OR • DYG (0
Legend doubtful in several places.
21,408. Another sulph. cast of the seal, as described in
No. 21,407. [cxxix. 263.]
D'Arcq, No. 11,057.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN.
DEAN AND CHAPTER.
21y409. [A.D. 1437.] Vii^n wax or uncoloured : fine,
chipped at edge. Matrix of 12th cent 3i X 2|- in. [Add.
ch. 15,901.]
Pointed oval : St Martin, the Patron Saint, full-face, with
radiant nimbus, mitre, pall, and ecclesiastical vestments ; in
the r. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned inwards,
in the 1. h. an open book. Seated on a folding throne with
sides terminated in heads and feet of animals, his feet on a
rectangular footboard or platform. On each side, in small
niche or window, with arched top, an angel's head.
«• SOS • MARTINV8 • 8C€ • MAQVNTIN€ • SeOiS • PATRONVS.
166 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHURCH OF FRANKFORT, or FRANKENVORDEN,
{Frankfort'On-the-Main),
HUGO MERBELLUB^ Provost, and Canon of Mainz.
21^410. [14th cent] Red: injured by pressure, indistinctly
impressed. 2\ X i| in. [Add. ch. 27,545.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, standing, and holding the
Child on the 1. arm, with figure of Provost kneeling to the 1.
before them, supported by a saint with nimbus and knife
(perhaps representing St. Bartholomew, whose emblem is a
large flaying-knife), standing on the 1. h. side, with the initial
letters S'. B*. {Sanctus Bartholomaus), over his head. Within
a carved niche with arcade of four pointed arches and canopy
of church-like architectural details, supported on slender open
tabernacled work. In base, on a shield of arms : a cross
patUe vair, cantoned with four fleurs-de-lis.
8' HVG • M6RS6LU • P^l • €CC€ • FRANK€NVORD€N •
CAN' • MOGVNTIN'.
It is difficult to account for the appension of an impression
of this seal to a document belonging to Exeter, co. Devon,
dated A.D. 1254, except it be due to some artifice on the part
of those having access to the document. The cathedral
church of Frankfort is dedicated to St Bartholomew, who
appears, in this seal, to be the Patron Saint of the Provost,
and to be bringing him under notice of the Virgin Mary.
21,411. Plaster cast from another impression, with some
of the details in more distinct condition than in above,
[cxxxvii. 78.]
8* HYQ • M6RS6LLI • PPOI • CClDe • FRANK€NYORD€N •
CAN' • MOGVNTIN'.
Seal of the Church ad causas.
21,412. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. 2 in. [xlix. j6.'\
St Bartholomew the Apostle, full-face, with nimbus, half-
length ; in the r. h. his emblem a flaying-knife, in the 1. h. a
book ; loose dress with embroidered collar.
Legend in ornamental capital letters : —
« 8' €CC€ - IN • FRANK6NF0RT • AD : CAV8A8.
Beaded borders.
GERMANY : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. I67
DIOCESE OF YTOBMAj in the Archbishopric of Maing.
CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER.
Provost, Dean, and Chapter.
21y413. [a.d. 1196.1 Virgin wax or uncoloured : indistinct
in pairts, edge chippea. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 6303.]
St Peter the Apostle, full-face, three-quarters length, with
nimbus, pallium, and vestments ; in the r. h. two keys his
customary emblems, in the 1. h. an open book.
« TV • PETRE • C CCUAYIB' • I8TIS • E XNDI3.
Perhaps the remains of a distich of hexameter verse.
Provost.
FBEDERICH VON LYNINOEN, Dumprobst
zu Wormesse.
21,414. [A.D. 1334.] Light brownish-white or uncoloured.
App. by threads of green silk. 7,\ x if in. [Add. ch. 12,731.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, full-face^ with nimbus, key, and
book, standing in a niche, with canopy crocketed and pin-
nacled. Background diapered with wavy sprigs of foliage.
In base, a shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and
one, for Leiningen.
S' • FRID6R1CI • D€ • LYNINQ€N • PR6POSITI • €CC€ • WORM'.
MONASTIC SEALS.
CLEVEi or CLEVEB| in Rhenish Prussia.
Chantry of St Anne.
21^416. [Late 15th cent] Sulph. cast from matrix. i\ in.
[Ixiv. 38.]
On a platform or terrasse, St Anne, standing, with flowing
robes and horn-shaped head-dress on the L h., and on the r. h.
the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, holding the Child (also with
nimbus) on the r. arm. Background replenished with wavy
sprigs of foliage. Below, a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4.
tierc/ in pale, over all barry of eight ; 2, 3. three bars, over all
a bend.
Siffin * cantar(e * lit * atme • Se « clebfto*
Carved border.
21^416. Another sulph. cast from good impression or
matrix. [D.C., G. 73.]
Engraved in Gentleman^ s Magazine^ vol. Ix., p. 116.
COBLENZ, Church of Si. Mary the Virgin.
21^417. [A.D. 1305.] Light-brown, or uncoloured About
I in. when perfect [Egert ch. 230.]
A double rose, en soleily of five leaves.
SIQ MAR' • r • CO
Beaded border.
COBLENZ^ Church of St. Mary and St. Florinus.
Common Seal.
21^418. [A.D. 1302.] Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect
About 3:1- X 2\ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,727.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, turned slightly to the !.,
with robes, mantle, crown of three fleurs-de-lis and nimbus.
Seated on a carved throne, with her feet on projecting plat-
form or corbel : in the r. h. a small ball or orb, on the 1.
knee the Child seated, with cruciferous nimbus. Betw. two
GERMANY :— MONASTIC SEALS. 1 69
standing saints, each with nimbus : the one on the r. holds a
book, probably SL Florinus, the Patron Saint ; the one on the
1. is lifting up the r. h. in adoration. In base, below corbel,
an ornament of five slipped trefoils.
n*] S' 6[CC€ • B€ •] MARI6 • S^\<B • FLORrNI NFLVENC . .
The letters AR in Marie, and VE in Conflventia respec-
tively conjoined
Beaded border,
21,419. [A.D. 1 395- 1 396.] Recent impression in gutta-
percha from good but imperfect impression, [xliii. 185.]
. . 8' €GG€ • B€ • MARr€ • SCIQ . . . ORINt NOt . . .
DEAN.
THILMANNUB DE DTEZE.
21.420. [a.D. 13 18.] Light-brown, discoloured : chipped.
About 2 X i-iV in. when perfect [Egert. ch. 249.]
Pointed oval : St. Florinus the Patron Saint, full-face,
three-quarters length, with nimbus, mitre (?), long cross, and
book, in a trefoiled niche. Below, under a trefoiled, round-
headed arch, the Dean, in profile to the r. kneeling in
adoration.
8' • TH • DCCAMt • €CC€ • 8 • FLORINI • f- SFLVSA.
21.421. [A.D. 13 18.] Another: darki-brown: very im«
perfect [Egert. c^. 249.]
AMI • C . . . . LORINI . . .
Confraternity, or Guild of the Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. A.D. 1592.
21y422. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from matrix.
I s. X \\ in. [xliiL 141.]
Oval : the Virgin Mary, standing, with the Child on the r.
arm ; each with nimbus. Within niche, with trefoiled arch,
canopy, and side work, of late style, on bracket or corbel,
ornamented with three spherical pendentives.
« 8IQ • 80DAL • B • M • VIRQ • ANNVN • CONFLVENTINiC •
ANNO - 92.
I/O CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
COLOONE, Convent of St. Gereon, Duke and Martyr.
21^423. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha,
gilded, from original matrix preserved in the Department of
British and Mediaeval Antiquities. l\ X 2| in. [xxxvii. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Patron Saint of the Convent, St. Gereon,
standing on small mount or platform, full-face, curled hair,
habited as a duke, with toque cap, tunic, long mantle fastened
at neck, sword girt to his belt, a long lance with banner and
two streamers held erect in the r. h., in the 1. h. a palm branch
of martyrdom, and a tall, convex shield, ornamented with
metal bands in cross and saltire, ten studs, and a bordure.
GONV€N"P • gCI • QEREOmS • DYCI8 • ET MR.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. MS. 27,345, ^ol 48.
21^424. Another impression in gutta-percha^ gilded. [xlviL
482.]
Laing's MS* CataL^ No. 411.
CULM, or KULMi in Bohemia.
Convent of Preaching Friars.
21^426. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| X H in. [D.C., E. 37.]
Pointed oval : standing figures of St Paul on the I with
sword and book, St Peter on the r. with long cross and key,
full-face, under a trefoiled arch with fleury pinnacle. Below
the Saints a full-face bust, with long hair, couped at the neck,
wearing a crown fleury.
8' GOMY6TV8 • FRM • PR€DICATORV • CVLM6M :
Beaded borders.
21|426. Another sulph. cast [xlvii. 485.]
Laing's MS. Cata/., No. 375.
EICHBTADTi in Bavaria.
Abbess and Convent of St. Walburga.
21,427. [14th cent] Sulph. mould from original matrix.
2| in. [xlvii. 539.]
The patron saint of the Convent, St Walburga the Virgin,
daughter of St Richard, king and martyr, half-length, turned
slightly to the r. h., with long hair, flowing robes, mantle
GERMANY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 171
fastened over neck with quatrefoil fermail, the quatrefoil
ornament also employed on borders of the robes ; jewelled
crown of three large, alternated with two smaller fleurs, and
engrailed nimbus ; palm branch of martyrdom in the r. h., in
the 1. h. an open book. The saint stands in hexagonal pulpit,
ornamented with carving into the design of which the quatre-
foil enters ; on the front panel thereof a shield of arms :
three lions passant guardant in pale. On two scrolls or straps,
with buckling ends running round the figure, the inscription
in ornamental capital letters : —
SANCTA WALBYRQA.
L^end also in ornamental capital letters : —
^ 8IQILLYM «» ABBATISS€ «» €T • CONV6NTV8 • IN • €IST€T •
Laing's MS, Catal.^ No. 418.
21,428. Recent impression in gutta-percha, from matrix,
[li. II.]
OEOROENTHAL, in Bohemia (?).
Seal of the Convent of the Church of the Blessed Mary
0/ the YAJjLXY of BT. QEORGE.
21,429. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from matrix. 2^ in. [xxxv. 365.]
In the upper part the Virgin Mary, the Patroness, full-face,
with crown, nimbus, and sceptre fleury, holding the Child
standing by her 1. side, and seated on a carved throne. The
Child bears cruciferous nimbus and orb or mound sur-
mounted with a cross. Betw. two trees. Beneath a large
trefoiled arch across the centre of the seal, St. George,
eponymic saint of the locus, in armour on a horse, with
nimbus ; shield, lance-flag, and horse's caparisons charged
with a cross. Before him, a body of five nuns kneeling in
adoration. Behind the saint, an eagle displayed, in allusion
to the ancient arms of the Kingdom of Germany. The face
of matrix appears to have been injured by drilling five holes
into it
« 8' : CGYf'P : €CCL'I€ : B^ : MARIE : VALU : SCI : Q€ORQIt.
Beaded borders.
21|430. Another impression : red. [cxxx. 8.]
1/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ORIEB, in Tirol^ Austria,
Convent of the Porta Clausa Sanctee Maria.
Chapter Seal.
21^431. [a.d. 1768.] Light-brown or uncoloured: very
indistinct Set in a turned wooden box, lid missing. \\ in.
[Add. ch. 16,316.]
The Virgin Mary, the Patron Saint, full-face, with long hair,
three-quarters length, with crown and sceptre fleury, the
Child on the 1. knee ; on the lintel of a gateway, provided
with a round-headed doorway closed, and barred, ^ Porta
Clausa^^ having folding doors with large hinges ; masonry at
the sides ; and two side colunqtns with turrets. Betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage.
Legend on scroll : —
SIQIL PORTiC • CLAVS>E IN • QRIEC8].
Albert Martin, Provost.
" Infulirter Probst und Regirender Pralat des Gotts-hauss
der Verslosssenen Porten V. E. Frauen zu GriesJ*
21^432. [A.D. 1768.] Red: very indistinct Set in a
turned wooden box, lid missing. i-J- in. [Add. ch. 16,316.]
The Virgin Mary, full-face, with crown and sceptre, the
Child on the r. arm. Standing in a canopied niche with shell
back supported on two columns. At each side, on carved
brackets on projecting cabrioles, a saint, standing, the one on
the L holding a pastoral staff or crozier. In base, a shield of
arms : a chief, etc.^ illegible for the most part.
ALBERTVS • CMARTIN3VS • PR>EPOSICTVS] • AD • PORTAM •
CCLAVSAM • B' MARI>E • V • 1 • QRIES.
HEIDELBERO.
Guild of the Holy Cross (?)
21^433. [A.D. 1623.] Brownish-green, indistinct i-J- in.
Enclosed in a turned wooden box, lid missing. \\ in. diam.
[Hari. ch. Ill B. 5.]
On a mount a long cross trefoiled. On the r. h. side a
shield of arms : lozengy in bend, HEIDELBERG (?)
Legend on ornamental scroll : —
TOMA8 • WIL6R • VD6WIL6R • RVPP€WIL€ • MILSAN.
21,434. Sulph. cast, from No. 21,431. [D.C., H. 182.]
GERMANY :— MONASTIC SEALS. 1 73
MUNICH, in Bavaria.
Fraternity of Priests in the Church of St. Peter. A.D. 1483.
21^435. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. H x i\ in.
[xlviL 636.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, the Patron Saint of the Church,
full-face, with triple tiara, nimbus, robes, mantle fastened over
breast ; in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. his customary emblem,
a key. Seated beneath a canopy of carved architectural
work. On each side, a group of members of the Fraternity.
monad * iraa m
Laing's AfS. Catal.^ No. 456.
BULINSWBRDE, or BOLANDBWERTH, opposite the
Island of Nonnenwerth in the R. Rhine^ in Germany.
Seal of the Convent of the Virgin Mary.
21y436. [i3th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from brass matrix. 2|- in. [cxxxvii. 86.1
The Virgin Mary with the Child on the 1. arm ; standing,
turned slightly to the 1. h. on platform or corbel.
«S'Q1LLVM CONV6NTV8 IN RVUN8W6RD6.
Beaded borders.
BPIBEBi or SPEYEB| in Bavaria.
Seal of the " Conventus Fratrum Majoris EcdesiceP
21,437. [A.D. 1253.] Light-brown: imperfect, indistinct
Archaic style, matrix probably older than deed. 2\ in.
[Add. ch. 6304.]
The Vii^in Mary, with nimbus, and ample drapery and
mantle, full-face. Seated on chair-like throne ; in the r. h. a
sceptre fleury ; on the 1. knee the Child. Across the field the
word Al M/V.
[HRATRVM : MAIORIS : €
An uncertain Conventual Church.
Seal of the Chapter.
21,438. [a.D. 1253.] Light-brown : indistinct, chipped.
2,\y.\^ in. [Add. ch. 6304.]
Pointed oval : the Patron Saint (a bishop or abbot), full-
face, with nimbus, pastoral staff or crozier in the 1. h., the
174 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
curve being turned inwards, the r. h. lifted up in the act of
pronouncing benediction, seated on a chair-like throne.
m 8'] - CAPITVLI : 6CCL6SI6 : ANI : IN : SPIR'.
Church of St. Guide or IVido,
Seal of the Chapter.
21^439. [a.D. 1253.] Light-brown : indistinct, chipped.
2f X li in. [Add. ch. 6304,]
Pointed oval : Guido or Guy, the Patron Saint, full-face,
with nimbus, and crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards. Standing on a platform. On the r. h. side three
fleurs-de-lis slipped, issuing from border, which is ornamented
with small spurs or palm shoots.
« SIQILLVM : CAPITVLI : SCI : QVIDONIS : SPIR€N'.
Secretum of the Chapter.
21^440. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix in possession (1844) of Evelyn Shirley,
Esq., M.P. li in. [xxxvi. 168.]
St. John the Evangelist, standing, turned slightly to the
r. h. side, with nimbus, mantle fastened with a cinquefoil
fermail on the breast, and robes ; in the 1. h. a book on which
is an eagle rising. Background replenished with small crosses.
Coarse work.
«> SeTtu * capU * me * £ci • taitOoto * Spfr&
Beaded borders.
Cf. Lehmanni, Chronica Spirensia^ Frankf., 1698, fol., p. 17 b.
An uncertain Conventual Church.
21^441. [a.D. 1253.] Light-brown: very imperfect. About
2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 6304.]
A monastery, or Church, with a gable end, pent roof, and
tall tower ; doorway with round-headed arch, and windows of
early form. This design is of much interest by way of
illustrating details of early German monastic architecture.
Legend broken off.
TREVESi in Prussia.
Monastery of the Virgin Mary^ '' ad Mres prope muros
Trevirenses^ Ordinis Sancti Benedicti**
21,442. [A.D. 13 16.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect 2| in.
Matrix of twelfth century. [Egert. ch. 242.]
GERMANY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 1 75
The Patron Saint, the Virgin Mary (represented after the
j^zantine style), with flowing robes. Seatted in profile to the
^-» the Child on the 1. knee. The large proportions of the
^hild, and his cruciferous nimbus are of interest.
RIE • AD • MONACHOCS].
Convent of Preaching Friars.
21^443. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix found in the garden of Sturry Vicarage near
Canterbury in 1843. i^x i-,^ in. [xxxvl 180.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, full-face, with jewelled nimbus,
lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing a benediction,
in the 1. h. a book. Seated on cushioned throne with pro-
jecting footboard.
« S' • SY€N"n • FRATRV^- P'DICATOR • D€ TRIV6RY.
Beaded borders.
21,444. Sulph. cast from matrix. [Ixi. 28.]
21,446. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from matrix.
[CXXX. 12.]
Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
Seal of the Commendator and Brethren.
21,446. [a.d. 13 1 5.] Dark-green: fine, imperfect 14 in.
[Add ch. 26,793.]
A shield of arms : a cross of the Order of St. John, hatched
or fretty, perhaps by way of indicating the tincture. Above
the shield an estoile of six points.
8' CO • H03PIT • SCI • rOHIS •
DOM» • TR
ULM, in Wurtemberg.
Domus Sancta Maria Theutonicorum.
21,447. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from brass matrix. \\ in. [cxxxviL 87.]
A representation of the " Coronation of the Virgin Mary.*'
« 8 : 0OMV8 : 8' MARIE : TH6YTHVNICOR • IN • VLMA.
Beaded borders.
176 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
VALLIS ROBARUM, al ROSENTHAL.
Abbey in the Diocese of Treves^ Prussia.
Irmegarde von Schonenberg, Abbess.
21,448. [a.D. 13 19.] Dark-green: fragmentary. About
ifX li in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 250.]
Pointed oval : the Abbess, in her conventual robes, holding
up a book in the 1. h., [in the r. h. a pastoral staff?]. In the
field on the 1. h. side two estoiles.
CA3BAT188CE]
Beaded borders.
VALINDER, or VALLENDAR, Priory in Rhenish Prussia.
Seal of the Prior.
. 21,449. [A.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green: only a small fragment.
[Egert ch. 251.]
Pointed oval : only the legs and feet of the Patron Saint
on a platform.
PRIOR' €
Beaded borders.
WLFIRSBEROy or WOLFSBERG, in Carinthia,
Church or Monastery of St. Peter.
21,460. [13th cent] Recent impression in g^tta-percha
from brass matrix. 2 x i-tV in. [cxxxvii. 88.]
Pointed oval : St Peter the Apostle, with tonsure and
nimbus. Seated on bench-like throne with projecting foot-
board ; in the L h. two keys, in the r. h. a long cross. Back-
ground lozengy, with reticulated pattern.
« SIQIU • 6CGL' • B'l • P€T • IN • WLFIRSB€RQ.
Beaded borders.
Unidentified CONVENT OF ST. KATHARINE,
in Germany.
21,461. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from brass matrix. 2 X if in. [cxxxvii. 89.]
Pointed oval : St. Katharine, full-face, crowned, in the 1. h.
a wheel, in the r. h. a sword piercing the head of a demon
beneath her feet Background diapered lozengy with small
cinquefoil in each interstitial space.
* S' • GONV6NTY8 • 8' • KAT€RIN€ #
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 1/7
Seal of a German Monastery (?).
21,452. [i6th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
w-ax, from the matrix, i^ in. [cxxx, 19.]
A female saint, crowned, standing on a mount and holding
at flower. Before her an angel kneeling, holding sceptre or
lance.
Legend on tWo scrolls : —
(I.) 8ANT €GWR.
(2.) 8ANT IH08.
21|463. Another, [cxxx. 20.]
An uncertain Abbey in Germany.
John, Abbot.
21,454. [iSth cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from matrix preserved in the Dept of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i\ in. [cxxx. 18.]
St John the Evangelist, full-face, three-quarters length,
with nimbus, in the 1. h. a chalice, the r. h. elevated towards
it in the act of prpnouncing a benediction.
£' * be « 9 * D * fofpte * abfiatte * cifinUnc*
{JSigillum venerahilis patris domini Johannis Abbotts Cisindencis T)
VOL. VI. N
MILITARY ORDERS.
. ORDER OF ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY.
FERDINAND I., Emperor of Austria, etc.
Grand Master.
21^466. \circ. A.D. 1835, 1836.] Sulph. cast from good
impression. 4^ in. [xlL 228.]
An Imperial double-headed eagle, each head crowned, dis^
played, ensijjned with imperial diadem, in the r. claw a
sceptre and sword, in the 1. claw an orb or mound surmounted
by a cross. Charged on the breast with a shield of arms, of
eight grand quarters, of which the detailed bearings have all
been described in the foregoing class of Imperisd seals, but
the arrangement varies considerably. Here the order is as
follows : — 1st grand quarter, quarterly of five pieces, two in
chief, three in base ; 1. Moravia ; ii. Silesia ; iii. Upper
LusATiA ; iv. Duchy of Teschen ; v. Lower Lusatia ;
over all an escutcheon charged with the arms of BOHEMIA,
ensigned with its proper crown royal. (For this quarter see
No. 21,292, 3rd grand quarter.) 2nd grand quarter, tierci en
pal, i. Hapsburg ; ii. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen) ; iii. LORRAINE.
(For this quarter see the escutcheon over all in No. 21,292.)
3rd grand quarter, quarterly of ten pieces ; four, two, and
four ; i. Austria-ABOVE-THE-Enns ; ii. SALZBURG ; liL
Stiria ; iv. Teutonic Order ; v. Tirol ; vi. per pale,
dex. Principality of Trent, sin. Principality of Brixen ;
vii. Counts of Hohenembs ; viii. Counts of Feldkirch ;
ix. Counts of Bregenz ; x. Counts of Sonnenberg,
overall an escutcheon charged with the arms of AUSTRIA-
BELOW-THE-Enns, ensigned with its proper archducal coronet
(For this quarter, see No. 21,292, 2nd grand quarter.) 4th
grand quarter, per fess, or coup^, the chief per pale, dex.
Galicia, sin. LODOMIRIA, the base, Bosnia. 5th grand
quarter, per fess, or coup^, the chief Transsylvania, the
base Raszia. 6th grand quarter, quarterly; L TUSCANY;
ii. Modena ; iii. Parma and Piacenza ; iv. Guastalla ;
over all an escutcheon charged with the arms of per pale,
dex. Milan, sin. Venice, ensigned with a crown or coronet
(For this quarter see No. 21,292, 6th grand quarter.) 7th
grand quarter, quarterly of eight pieces, two, three, and
GERMANY: — MILITARY ORDERS. 1 79
three ; i. JERUSALEM ; 11. Castile ; iii. LEON ; iv. Aragon ;
V. The Indies ; vL SiaLY ; viL Calabria ; viii. (?) Anjou.
(For this quarter, see No. 21,292, 5th grand quarter.) 8th
grand quarter, quarterly of ten pieces, four, four, and two ;
L Carinthla ; ii. Carniola, or Ekrain ; iii. Windisch-
MARK ; iv. Frioul ; V. Trieste ; vi. Marquisate of Istria ;
vii Gradiska; viii. GORZ, or GORICIA ; ix. Ragusa ; x.
Cattaro, the point enti with Zara ; over all an escutcheon
chaiiged with the arms of Illyria, ensigned with an antique
crown. Over all an escutcheon of smaller dimensions quar-
terly of six quarterings, three and three ; i. Dalmatia ; iL
Croatia ; iii. Sclavonia ; iv. Servia ; v. Cumania ; vi.
SWABIA. Over all, in turn, an escutcheon of still smaller
dimensions, charged with per pale, dex. HUNGARY (Ancient),
sin, Hungary (Modern).
The lai^e shield ensigned with the crown of St. Stephen
and encircled with the collar of that Order, enclosing four other
collars, the centre of them being that of the Golden Fleece.
FERDINANDVS • I • D • F • CL • AUST • IMP • HUNQ • ET • BOH •
H • N • V • DALM • CROAT • SLAV • Ao •
REX • AP08T • AD • AUST • DYX • LOTH • Ao • COM • HABS • Ao •
ORDINIS - S • STEPHANI • REQ • A • MAGNUS MAQISTER.
Carved border of foliage.
ORDER OF LEOPOLD.
FERDINAND I., Emperor of Austria^ etc.
Grand Master,
21^456. \circ, A.D. 1836.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from
good impression. 4^ in. [xli. 229.]
An ornamental shield of arms: an Imperial double-headed
eagle displayed, each head crowned, holding sceptre, sword,
and orb as before. Ensigned with imperial diadem ; sup-
porters, two griffins. The eagle charged on the breast with a
large escutcheon of arms, girt with the collars of the Orders
of St. Stephen, Maria Theresia, The Golden Fleece,
Leopold, etc. The bearings of the escutcheon for the most
part resemble those of the previous seal. No. 21,455, but
differently marshalled, viz. eight grand quarters, three, two,
and three ; ist grand quarter, quarterly ; i. Dalmatia,
ii. Croatia, iii. Sclavonia, iv. Transsylvania ; over all an
escutcheon charged with the arms of per pale, dex, HUNGARY
(Ancient), sin. Hungary (Modern), ensigned with the
crown of St. Stephen : 2nd grand quarter, resembles the 3rd
N 2
l8o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
grand quarter of the preceding seal, No. 21455 ; 3rd grand
quarter resembles the ist grand quarter of the preceding
seal, No. 21455 ; 4^^ grand quarter, quarterly of five pieces,
two and three ; i. CUMANIA, ii; BOSNIA, iii. en a bend
bordered and cotised, a wolf passant, BULGARIA ; iv. Servia,
V. Raszia ; 5th grand quarter resembles the 7th grand
quarter of the preceding seal. No. 21,455 ; 6th grand
quarter resembles the 6th grand quarter of the preceding
seal, No. 21,455 I 7th grand quarter resembles the 8th grand
quarter of the preceding seal. No. 21,455 I 8th grand quarter,
per fess, or coup/, in chief, LODOMIRIA, the base per pale, dex,
an eagle displayed, sin, an eagle displayed, these two coats
for Cr AGO VI A, Auschwitz and Zator, over all an
escutcheon charged with a trangle or barrulet betw. in chief
a crow, in base three ancient crowns, two and one, Galicia,
ensigned with coronet. Over all an escutcheon. Herd enpcU^
i. Hapsburg, ii. Austria {Hatiswappen), iii, LORRAINE.
FERDINAND • I • KAIS • V • OEST • KON • V • HVNG • U • BOHM •
D • N • D • V • KON • D • LOM • YEN • DAL • CRO • SLAV •
GAL- LOD • U • ILLYR- ERZH -V-OEST- HERZ-V-LOT- 8ALZ-
A A D • OEST • KAIS • LEOPOLD ORDENS QROrSS MEJISTER.
{Ferdinand I. Kaiser von Oesterreich, Konig von Hungam und Boh-
men, dieses Namens der fUnfte, Konig der Lombardei, Venesien, Dalma"
tien, Croatien, Slavonien, Galicien, Lodomirien und Illyrie, Erzherzog
von Oesterreichy Herzog von Lothringen, Salzbourg, dr*c,y &*c^ des
Oesterreichischen Kaiserlichen Leopold-ordens Grossmeister,)
LOCAL SEALS.
DUCHT OF ANHALT,
L^ation to the Bundestag.
Letter Seal.
21,457. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from matrix.
i-R X li in. [xlix. 49.]
On a mantle lined ermine, bunched up at the sides with
cords and tassels, and ensigned with a royal crown, a shield
of arms of eleven quarterings, three, two, three and three, of
the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg : i, barruly, a crancelin,
Saxe ; 2. an eagle displayed, Westphalia ; 3. three boute-
rolles, chapes or nenuphar leaves, Angria ; 4. a crenellated
wall bendwise to the sinister, on the crenellations a bear
passant, contoumd, crowned and collared ; 5. barruly, Ba-
LIENSTEDT ; 6. chequy of twelve pieces, COUNTS OF As-
cania ; 7. quarterly ; Counts of Waldersee ; 8. two bars
sinister, COUNTS OF Warnsdorf ; 9. an eagle displayed, the
head cantourni, COUNTS OF MUHLINGEN ; 10. plain, "i
cause des droits regaux " ; 12. a crenellated wall bendwise, on
the crenellations a bear passant, collared, LORDS OF Bern-
BURG ; over all, a small escutcheon charged with the arms of
Anhalt (Modern), viz. per pale dex. an eagle displayed,
dimidiated, sin, Saxe, as before.
The legend or inscription in base is in four lines : —
HERZOQL : ANHALT __ 8CHE : QESAND8CH : _
AM BVNDE8 — TAQE.
AUGSBURG^ in Bavaria.
Secretum of the Citizens.
21^458. [a.d. 1520.] Red. i^ in. On an uncoloured
saucer-shaped mass. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 26,725.]
0. A castle, with embattled walls and turrets. In central
door^'ay, a vase having large bunch of flowers. In field above,
an estoile of six points.
« I S€CR€TVM : • I CIVIVM X • t AVQVSTeNSIVM t • I
Beaded borders.
1 82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BL A small round counterseal. i-J- in. diam. A shield
charged apparently with the following arms : — Per pale, a
pile reversed, counterchanged, over all three annyjets, two and
one. Above the shield the initial H, and at the side, some
foliage.
Grand Duchy of BADEN.
Legation to the Bundestag.
Letter Seal.
21^469. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, cracked, indistinct. i-J-X iVr i^^- [xlix. 50.]
Oval: a shield of arms: a bend, DuCHY OF Baden.
Encircled with collar of an Order, and ensigned with crown.
QROSHERZOQLICH • BADI8CHE • QESANDSCHAFT.
In base, in two lines : —
BEI DEM ^ BUNDESTAQE.
BOPPARD^ on the Rhine, in Rhenish Prussia,
Seal of the Town.
21,460. [13th cent] Recent impression in g^tta-percha,
gilded, from matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
MedicBval Antiquities. 3-I in. [xxxvii. 5.]
The cruciform church of St Severus, with its architectural
features beautifully detailed, at the r. h. gable an eagle of the
German Kingdom, rising with opening wings. Along the
nave, under arcade of clerestory, the inscription :—
S' : 8€V€RV8.
The whole is enclosed in an embattled wall or precinct,
marked with masonry of the ashlar kind, and provided with
bastions or towers, and a portal having a round-headed door-
way, before which stands a figure of the patron Saint, with
mitre, crozier and book.
« BOPARDIA UB€RVM • €T : SP€TIAL€ : OPIDVM •
ROMANI • IMP€RIL
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — LOCAL SEALS. 1 83
' " '" ■' " " ■^^^^-^^■— ^— ^
COBLENZ, in Rhenish Prussia.
Seal of the City or Citizens.
21.461. [A.D. 1 3 18.] Bronze-green : fine, very injperfect.
)out 31 in. when perfect [Egert ch, 249.]
The city of Coblenz, as a castle, with central tower having
Kjnd-headed portal, triangular pediment filled with an arcade
a*"^. 4d topped with a ball and fleur-de-lis ; side towers of greater
h^^aght, and buildings in the rear, all enclosed in embattled
e^i^^einte, .with acute angle or comer in the middle of the fore-
iT^^^^Dund.
«i 8IQILLVM CI INORVM.
^Beaded borders.
21.462. [a.D. 1302.] Bronze-green: a small fragment,
^wing only part of central pediment and left hand tower.
j)p. by woven cords of red silk. [Add. ch. 12,727.]
Seal of the Official of the Ecclesiastical Court,
21,463. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green: chipped. About
5^ in. wheii perfect. [Egert ch. 251.]
0. The head of a sainted prelate, in profile to the 1., with
'cxiitre, couped at the shoulder. Betw. a pastoral staff or
crozier on the dex.^ and book on the sin. side.
8* OF [C3VR' • COCNFUV€
B. A smaller round counterseal. 4 '"• diam. Two croziers
or pastoral staves in saltire, betw. four estoiles of six points.
«• 8' • 8€ COFLVe
COLOGNE, in Rhenish Prussia.
Seal of the City.
21,464. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green: fine, very imperfect.
About 3|- in. when perfect App. by silken threads of various
colours. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
St. Peter, draped, with nimbus and emblems. Seated on
throne beneath trefoiled gothic canopy ornamented with
tracery, across the top of which runs the inscription s • P6TRV8.
The whole represented as being on the summit of a castle, of
which five turrets connected with the embattled masonry of
ao enceinte appear at base and sides of the seal.
8 R.
1 84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Guild or Company of the WoolstapUrs ( Wullenampt).
21^466. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped
App. by silken threads of various colours. About 2 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
Within a quatrefoil, richly traced and cusped, a shield of
arms : quarterly; i, 4. a castle, with four turrets, and portal,
2, 3. a tree. The tree is ensigned with three ducal coronets,
and supported by two angels kneeling.
Guild or Company of Ironworkers (Isenerinart).
21^466. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green: edge chipped. App.
by silken threads of various colours. About 2 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
The head of a Saint (Peter ?) or of a Saracen, encircled by
branch of rose tree bearing six roses and three buds.
• •
Guild or Company of Dyers {Schwarzhus).
21,467. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green : fine, edge broken off.
App. by silken threads of various colours. About 2 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
Within a gothic trefoil, cusped and richly ornamented with
tracery, a shield charged with a bust in profile, coupcd at the
neck, draped, and having a long beard and the hair flowing
in curls, perhaps of St. Peter, the patron saint of the city.
Legend with an ornamental sprig betw. each word.
• •*••••* q^Utt
Rest obliterated.
Guild or Company of Goldsmiths (Goltsmyt),
21,468. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green : edge chipped in places,
otherwise fine. App. by silken threads of various colours.
About I-} in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
Within a double quatrefoil, richly ornamented with tracery,
the spaces charged with trefoils, etc. : — a shield of arms : a
gem ring betw. three covered cups, in chief three crowns.
+ SIQILLUM : CFRA]T€RNIT[ATI]8 : AURIFABRORUM :
COLONieN.
Beaded borders.
GERMANY :— LOCAL SEALS. 1 85
Guild or Company of Vintners ( Wyndeggen).
21^469. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: only central part.
App. by silken threads of various colours. About 2\ x i\ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 13,946.]
Within a niche with double canopy, richly ornamented
^th tabernacle work, the sides masoned, on the right the
Virgin Mary crowned, draped, and holding the Child, on the
left a bishop in the act of benediction ; at the base a shield
of arms : in chief, an antique crown.
L^end entirely destroyed.
Guild or Company of Furriers {Biinteworcefier),
21,470. [a.d. 1396.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
App. by silken threads of various colours. \\ in. [Add. ch.
1 3*946.]
A gothic trefoil, richly traced, cusped and ornamented with
flory points, enclosing a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. vair^\
2, 3, a squirrel salient.
S' FRN1TAT18 • V[ARII OP€RIS : PTORVM • C VM.
{J Factor es varii operis^ i>., makers of y2xz€-work^
Guild or Company of Opticians and Philosophical Instrumeftt
makers {Hemelriche),
21,471. [a.d. 1396.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
App. by silken threads of various colours. i| in. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
Within an ornamental annulus, nebuli to represent clouds,
each space being charged with an estoile, the sun and moon,
ensigned with crown. In the field are five estoiles.
« S^egel » Dn: » » nan »«<(»«<<»
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Armourers {Schilderer).
21^472. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: chipped at the points.
App. by silken threads of various colours. About i| X Hin.
when perfect [Add. ch. 13,946]
Within an engrailed bordure or panel an armed figure,
crowned, a crozier in the r. hand, and supporting with the 1. a
shield of arms : ten escutcheons, four, three, two, and one —
/
1 86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bearing the representation of a saint (Austr^silus, or Wan-
dregisilus ?) as is explained by the legend in the field above :-*
8' .... . GISILVS.
MVN€ • FRAT6RNITATIS •* DRV •
CIVITATIS • COLON
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Clocktnakers {Uremacher),
21,473. [a.D. 1396] Dark-green: edge chipped App.
by silken threads of various colours. About 14 in. [Add.
ch. 13,946.]
A •shield of arms: per pale, an eagle displayed, ensigned
with three crowns. Within a gothic trefoil, cusped, and
ornamented with tracery.
StgiTltt : forietatte : Be :
Guild or Company of Stonemasons {Steynmetzer).
21,474. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green: imperfect. App. by
silken threads of various colours, if in. [Add. ch. 13,946.]
A shield of arms : two hammers and two picks, each pair
in saltire, handles downwards, in chief three crowns. Within
a quatrefoil ornamented with tracery.
Legend uncertain.
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Smiths (Smede).
21,476. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green : very imperfect App.
by silken Uireads of various colours. About 2 x li in-
[Add. ch. 1 3,946.]
Oval: a Pope and St. Eligius the Bishop, each with
emblems, viz. a patriarchal cross and book, and a hammer
and book, and each in a gothic niche or shrine ornamented at
the top with crocketing. At the base is a shield of arms : a
twisted wire, and a hammer and tongs in saltire.
r on.
Guild or Company of Bakers {Becker).
21,476. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: edge chipped. App.
by silken threads of various colours. i| in. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
A shield of arms: a kneading trough, perhaps a loaf.
Within a gothic quatrefoil ornamented with tracery.
$bt^\ • litv • bftft * to • • • • « Ijgtx*
GERMANY: — LOCAL SEALS. 1 8/
Guild or Company of Brewers (Brower).
221,477. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: chipped, indistinct.
A^bout i-jV in. App. by silken threads of various colours.
[.^Vdd ch. 13,946.]
^ shield of arms : two peels, or mashers, in saltire, in chief
a. Isasket (?). Within a gothic cinquefoil.
% I anqptu | Drr : ftruiier I tio n »
Guild or Company of Beltmakers {Gerdelmacher).
' ^ 21,478. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped a
lit-^le. App. by silken threads of various colours. [Add. cb.
» 3,946.]
lA^ithin a gothic trefoil, a shield of arms : two belts in
saltire, wavy, in chief a buckle. Field diapered with acorns
d oak leaves.
+ DIT : S€GeL • IS • DCR : QVRD6L : L€QeR - YN • COeLNe.
Guild or Company of Butchers ( Vleschampte).
21,479. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green : fine, but chipped, im-
I>erfect App. by silken threads of various colours, i \ in.
LAdd. ch. 13,946.] ^
A shield of arms : on a mount in base an ox couchant.
Ensigned with three crowns. Within a gothic quatrefoil
Hchly carved and traced.
A » • • • toa • Oigtii •ti
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Fishmongers ( Vischampt),
21,480. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green : chipped, imperfect
App. by silken threads of various colours, if in. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
A shield of arms : two fish haurient in pale addorsed.
Within a gothic quatrefoil, richly carved and traced.
S Her gel uati » toi X^
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Taylors {Schroeder).
21^481. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green : chipped, imperfect.
App. by silken strands of various colours, i^ in. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
A shield of arms : a pair of shears open, points upwards ;
1 88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS
in chief a crown. Betw. three sprigs of foliage. On a diapered
ground.
» S' • D€S M MPT • D€R - SCH C fis
Guild, Company or Fraternity of Cordenarii {Schomecker)
of MALZBUGGELE.
21.482. [14th cent.] Gutta-percha impression from matrix
preserved in the Dept of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
2 X li in. [cix. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with long hair, crowned,
turned slightly to the 1. Seated on bench-like throne, in the
r. h. a flowering branch ; with the. 1. h. supporting the Child
with cruciferous nimbus, standing on the throne beside her ;
with his 1. hand touching the chin of the Virgin, in the r. he
holds a bird. In base the projecting platform or bracket, on
which rest the Virgin's feet, is ornamented with arcade of
three trefoiled arches and stringcourse of small cinquefoils.
The inner edge of panel or border in which the design is set,
similarly ornamented with small cinquefoils. Fine workman-
ship.
« S' • FRAT6RNITATIS | CORD6NARIORVM $ 06 $
MALZBVQQ€Le.
*• Beaded borders.
The identification of the locality of the seal is indicated by
its use for the above Guild at Cologne, as described in the
next seal, No. 21,483.
21.483. [a.d. 1396.] Dark-green : chipped. App. by
silken threads of various colours. i|^ X I in. [Add. ch.
1 3*946.]
• • • FRAT€R . . TATI8 | CORD6 RVM { D€ J
MALZBVQQeL€.
Guild or Company of Cabinet Makers (Sarwercer),
21^484. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green : chipped, imperfect
i^ in. App. by silken strands of various colours. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
A shield of arms : apparently a tool or design representing
some object used in the manufacture of the work of the Guild,
ensigned with crowa Within pointed quatrefoil panel
ornamented with tracery.
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — LOCAL SEALS. 1 89
Guild or Compafiy of Tinworkers {Kannengesser).
21,486. [a.d. 1396.] Dark-green: fine, chipped. App.
by silken threads of various colours. 14- in.
Within a pointed quatrefoil, ornamented with tracery, a
shield of arms : per pale, dex. a flagon, in chief a crown, sin.
two proboscides, in chief as above.
Sb I anqpto I Bet | iumnriDe oeln*
Beaded borders.
Guild or Company of Coopers ( Vasbender),
21,486. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: chipped, very imperfect.
App. by silken threads of various colours. i|- in. [Add. ch.
13,946.]
A goat, above it a pair of compasses, open, on the dex, side
a waggon slide for unloading barrels. Background replenished
with sprigs of foliage and flowers. Within double quatrefoil
panel.
» j6' • Set • uaCiir • • « • «
Beaded border.
Guild or Company of Clothworkers {Zeichwercener).
21,487. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green: imperfect. App. by
silken strands of various colours. About l| in. when perfect
[Add. ch. 13,946.]
A shield of arms : chequy, on a chief three crowns. Within
pointed trefoil panel, ornamented with tracery.
S^S]fI *A«***«««*«(t*||*««
CONSTANZ, or CONSTANCE, in Baden.
Secret Seal of tlie City.
21,488. [a.d. 1520.] Red: fine, chipped at top. if in.
[Add. ch. 26,725.]
An elaborately designed triple-towered castle. In the
central rounded-doorway, a figure or personification of the
City, with mantle and spear, leaning on a shield of arms : a
cross, per cross.
Legend on a scroll or ribbon : —
* • • • etum : Ctbitatto : €on(tatitienfto«
A beautiful example of German art of the fifteenth century.
IQO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
« COLLEGE OF COUNTS AND BARONS
OF THE GERMAN EMPIRE
IN THE CIRCLE OF EASTERN FRANCE."
21^489. [a.d. 1648.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
If in. [cxxxii. 46.]
An Imperial eagle, crowned, within a cordon of seven
shields of arms, each ensigned with its proper coronet. The
armorial bearings very indistinct
S • R • I • COMITVM • 2 • BARONVM • IN • CIRCVLO • FRANCI>E •
ORIENTALIS • 8IQILLVM • COLLeOIALE.
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,025, ^^om impression attached to deed, dated at
Sommerhousen in Bavaria.
FRANKFORT-ON-THE-HAIN,
" Specialis Domtis Imperii^
Seal of the *' BurgermaisterSy Scheffene^ und
Rath zu Franckenfurt.'*
21.490. [a.D. 1529.] Light-brown, semi-opaque or un-
coloured : imperfect, the 1. h. side broken off. 2% in. [Harl.
ch. Ill A. 42.]
The King of the Romans, Emperor of Germany, full-face,
three-quarters length, with long curled hair, crown of three
fleurs in sight, coat of mail, bordered mantle fastened over
breast with a fermail, in the r. h. a sceptre fleury, held
obliquely, in the L h. an orb or mound surmounted with cross.
fii FRANK6NV PeCIAL . . DO
Inner border engrailed.
21.491. [a.d. 1 541.] Another, very imperfect, r. h. side
broken off. [Harl. ch. ill A. 43.]
ALIS • DOMVS - IMP6RII.
21.492. Sulph. cast made up by uniting portions of the
two preceding impressions. [D.C., H. 65.]
«i FRANK6NV . . . P€CIALIS * DOMVS • IMP€RII.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,982, for a later seal, the design of which is
evidently derived from the above. •
Imperial City Seal for Contracts.
21,493. [i6th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. 2^ in. [xlix. 7y.'\
GERMANY .'—LOCAL SEALS. I9I
A figure of an Emperor, bearded, turned slightly to the
r., three-quarters length, in robes of majesty, with imperial
diadem, sceptre, and orb« In base a shield of arms : an eagle
displayed, crowned, ANCIENT Kingdom of Germany.
Background diapered with arabesque foliage.
« : S : CIVITATI8 : IMPER : FRANCOFURTI : AD : CONTRAGTVS :
Seal of the " Sckultes und Schessen des Hailigen Reichs
gerichtt der Statt Franckenfortty
21,494. [a.d. 1530.] Dark-green: fine, very imperfect.
About i-J- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. in A. 41.]
The Emperor, half-length, turned slightly towards the L,
with diadem, robes. <rf majesty, sceptre, and orb or mound
surmounted by a cross. Before him, in base, a shield of arms :
Ancient Kingdom of Germany. Background diapered
with arabesque foliage.
Legend broken off.
21^495. Sulph, cast from No. 2 1,494. [D.C., H. 66.]
Free City Legation to the Diet or BufuUstag.
Letter Seal.
21,496. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix : very indistinct ij- x i| in. [xlix. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms, of ornamental shape : an eagle
displayed, crowned, tail flory.
» BVNDESTAQ8 QE8 : DER • FR • 8TADT FRANKFURT.
aOTTINGEN, in Germany.
Seal of the University.
21,497. [circ. A.D. 1734.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. 1 1 in. [xxxiv. 37.]
George II., King of Great Britain and Ireland, the
Founder of the University, in royal robes of majesty, enthroned
in a hall, paved and panellisd. Beneath a curtained canopy a
baldachin, the top of which is ensigned with a royal crown.
192 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
At the back, an oval shield of the Royal ARMS of George
IL, encircled with a garter of the Order of the Garter, bearing
the motto of that Order, and ensigned with crown, all betw. a
cornucopia and a palm branch, emblematic of PEACE and
Plenty. The king's feet rest on a cushion set on a semi-
circular dais,
8IQILLVM • VNIVERSITATIS • REQI>E • QEORGl>E • AVGVST>E.
Carved border.
The workmanship of this design appears to be English.
HAMBURG^ in Germany.
Secretum of the Burgesses.
21,498. [A.D. 1559.] Green, if in. Embedded in a
yellow or uncoloured mass. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 5850.]
A triple-towered castle, the towers pointed and embattled,
set within an embattled enceinte^ with central portal, etc.
CS€]GR€TVM BVRQ6N8IVM D6 HAM BO
Inner border pearled.
HEBSEN-CABBEL, in Germany.
Seal of the " Minister ium der Auswdrtigen Angelegenheiten^*
or Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Letter Seal
21,499. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, i^ x \\^ in. [xlix. 57.]
Oval : on an architectural plinth or corbel, with two festoons
looped up in base, an oval shield of arms, ensigned with an
open crown, supported by two lions guardant crowned. The
armorial bearings are of nine quarterings : i. a Latin cross,
Grand-Duchy of Fulda ; 2. coup^\ a. quarterly ; i, 4.
three chevrons, Hanau ; 2, 3. barry of eight, Reineck ; and
over all an escutcheon, coMpi\ Munzenberg ; b, a lion, crowned,
Counts of Katzenelnbogen ; 3. a cross of Lorraine,
Abbey and Principality of Hersfeld; 4. coup^\ a. an
estoile ; b. plain. Counts of Ziegenhain ; 5. an escutcheon,
a lion bureUf crowned, Hesse aL H ESSEN ; 6. coupi\ a.
two estoiles of six [properly eight] points ; b. plain. Counts
OF NiDDA ; 7. a Latin cross, Principality of Fritzlar ; 8.
coupi\ a. two lions UoparcUs passant in pale, COUNTS OF
DiETZ; *. a -triangular escutcheon, coupi^ surrounded by
GERMANY :— LOCAL SEALS. I93
three leaves of nettle, all accompanied by as many passion
nails, ranged in pale,SCHAUMBURG ; 9. two bars, Principality
of ISENBURG.
K : HESS : MINISTERIUM DER AUSWiERTIQEN
ANQELEQENHEITEN.
HSBSXH-CABSSL.
Court LegoHoH to the Bundestag.
Letter Seal.
21,500. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from matrix, l-^ X l| in. [xlix. 58.]
Oval : on an ermine-lined mantle, fringed, looped up at the
sides, and ensigncd with an open crown, a shield of arms sup-
ported by two lions r^uardant crowned. The armorial bear-
ings are : a lion burets, crowned, Hessen-Cassel.
KURHESSISCHE BUNDE8TAG8 QESAMDTSCHAFT.
HXB8KN-CASSEL Electorate.
General Post^Office.
Letter Seal
QlfiOl* [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. i| in. [xlix. 6a]
On an ermine-lined mantle, fringed, looped up at the «det,
and ensigned with an open crown, a shield of arms : Hessen-
Cassel, as in Na 21,500.
KURFURSTLICH HES8I8CHE GENERAL P08TDIRECTI0N.
Grand Duchy of HEBSXN-DARMBTADT,
Legation to the Bundestag.
Letter Seal.
21,502. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, i-} x il i<i* [xHx. 59.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion bureU^ crowned, holding
erect a sword in the dexter gamb, within a border ensigned
with open crown, Hessen-Darmstadt.
QROSH • HE88I8CHE QE8ANDTSCHAFT AM BUNDESTAG.
Border beaded or pearled.
VOL. VL O
'194 ' CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HOHiSNZOLLERN FAMILY (P)
Legation to the German Bundestag.
Letter Seal
21^503. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. Somewhat indistinct i| x i-f in. [xlix. 6i.]
Oval : on a mantle, fringed and lined ermine, ensigned
with a royal crown, a shield of arms of twelve quarterings : j.
quarterly ; for HOHENZOLLERN, over all on an escutcheon, a
lion crowned within a border compony, HOHENZOLLERN-
Heckingen ; 2 as I ; 3. coup/, (?) Lichtenstein ; 4. a lion
rampant crowned, armed and langued, ReuSS-Ebersdorff ;
impaling a crane, Kranichfeldt ; 5 as 4 ; & SCHAUMBURG ;
.7. an estoile of eight points, Principality of Waldeck ;
8. a rosee^i soleil barbed and seeded, LiPPE ; 9. a lion rampant
\burel/\ crowned, Hessen-Homberg.
GESANDSCHAFT AM DEUTSCHEN BUNDE8TAGE.
LIMBURG, or LYMPURG, in Westphalia, Prussia.
Seal of the Citizens.
21^604. [a.d. 1344.] Light-brown or uncoloured : fine,
imperfect, edge chipped. 3 in. [Add. ch. 12,730.]
0. A triple towered castle, embattled, and enriched with
much detail, of masonry, round-headed doorway and windows ;
on the second storey of the central tower a shield of arms :
two bars.
«• 8IGILLVM • CIVIVM • ICN . LIMPV3RCH • IV8TE • IVDICATE.
R. A smaller round counterseal. • i^ in. The design
resembles that on the obv. as described above. The armorial
bearings of the shield appear to be chequy.
« 8' CIVIVM • IM • LIMPVRCH - IVST€ • IVDICAT6.
Beaded borders.
21.605. [a.d. 1 344.] Light-brown or uncoloured : a frag-
ment Appended by silken strands. [Add. ch. 12,731.]
0. *8IQ .T€.
R. *8' cm AT€.
21.606. [A.D. 1345.] Light-brown or uncoloured : edge
chipped. No counterseal. [Add. ch. 12,732.]
* 8IGIL LIMB , 8T€ • IVDICAT€.
GERMANY: — LOCAL SEALS. 19$
Duckies of LORRAINE, BRABANT, and LIMBUBQ, and
Marquisate^of the Holy Roman Empire.
MAJUA THERXSIA, Empress.
21,607. \circ. A.D. 1 740-1 765.] Red : cracked, indistinct.
About ^\ in. [xxxvii. 54.]
0. The Empress, full-face, with embroidered robes and
mantle, Imperial diadem. Riding on a horse springing to
the left Caparisoned with arms of Austria {Hauswappen\
Hungary (Ancient), Bohemia, and Brabant. On a
mount with view of walled city in the background. Over
head, an Imperial double-headed eagle displayed, ensigned
with a diadem and charged on the breast with a shield of
arms of thirteen quarterings, five, five, and three : 1st quarter,
quarterly; i. Castile, ii. LEON, iiL Aragon, iv. SiClLY ;
2nd quarter, HUNGARY (Ancient) ; 3rd quarter, Hungary
(Modern) ; 4th quarter, Bohemia ; 5th quarter, quarterly ;
i. a lion rampant, ii. a lion rampant, iii. Carinthia. iv.
Carniola or Krain ; 6th grand quarter, Transsylvania ;
7th grand quarter, a lion rampant ; 8th grand quarter, a
lion .rampant ; 9th grand quarter, an eagle displayed; loth
grand quarter, GORICIA, or GoRZ ; iith grand quarter, LOR-
RAINE ; 1 2th grand quarter, TUSCANY ; 13th grand quarter,
Bar ; over all a small escutcheon charged with the arms : per
pale, dex. Austria {Hauswappen\ sin. BURGUNDY (ANCIENT
DUKES), ensigned with archducal coronet At the sides, en
cordon^ attached to each other by twisted cords with tasselled
ends, four small ornamental shields or escutcheons of arms,
each ensigned with its proper coronet or cap : dex. 1. AUSTRIA
{Hauswappen) ; 2. JULIERS ; sin. 3. BRABANT ; 4. LiMBURG.
In base on exergue, partly on mount in foreground, partly on
ring for legend, a somewhat larger shield or escutcheon of
arms: the Marquisate of the Holy Roman Empire,
ensigned with its proper coronet.
8 • MARI>E • THERESI>E • D • G • ROM • IMP • REG • GERM •
HVNG • BOH - ARCH • AVST - DUG - BURQ •
PRO • CDU3CAT • LOTH • BRAS • LIMB • MAR • 8 • IMP.
Carved borders.
Bt. A smaller round counterseal. 3f in. diam. An Im-
perial double-headed eagle displayed, ensigned with diadem.
Charged on its breast with carved shield of arms, as described
on the obv.y with its escutcheon and crown.
Legend indistinct, apparently, as far as can be deciphered,
the same as on the obv.
Cf. No. 21,277.
MALZBUOOXLE, Guild of Cordenarii.
See Cologne, No. 21,482.
o a
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Grand Dtuhy of MEOKLENBURG-SOHWERIN,
in Germany.
Legation to the bundestag.
Letter SeaL
21,608. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. i| x H in. [xlix. 63 J
Oval : on a mantle lined ermine, bunched up at the sides,
and ensigned with an open crown a shield of arms : — Six
quarterings ; L a bull's head cabossed, langued, attired,
crowned, ringed, MECKLENBURG ; 2. a griffin segreant, Ros-
tock ; 3. coup^ ; a, a griffin segreant, b, a bordure, PRINCI-
PALITY OF SCHWERIN ; 4. a cross Latin couped, surmounted
by crown. Principality of Ratzeburg ; 5. a right arm
and hand, issuing from cloud, coming from sinister side of
field, vested, holding a ring, gemmed, LORDSHiP OF Star-
GARD ; 6. a bull's head cabossed, in bend sinister, langued,
attired, crowned, PRINCIPALITY OF Werl ; over all an
escutcheon, coup/i Counts of Schwerin.
QROSHERZOQL • MECKLENBURQI8CHE BUNDE8TAQS
GE8ANDTSCHAFT.
Mt^NSTER, in Westphalia, Prussia.
Seal of the City, " Civitas Monasteriensis in Meynevelt**
21,609. [a.D. 13 17.] Brown, semi-opaque : chipped, some-
what indistinct 2^ in, [Egert. ch. 247.]
A fortified town, with four turrets, each surmounted by a
cross, central doorway (in which is a key erect the wards
upwards), also surmounted by a cross ; all enclosed in em-
battled wall of ashlar work.
« S' : CIVITATIS • MONA8T6RI6N • l" M€YN€V€LT.
Beaded borders.
21|610. [A.D. 1 3 16.] Bronze-green : originally fine, chipped,
imperfect [Egert. ch. 241.]
. . . CIVITATI T- M€YN€Ve . . .
21|611. [A.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green : originally fine, chipped,
imperfect [Egert ch. 250.]
VITATIS M€YN€V€L . .
21|612. [A.D. 1320.] Bronze-green : fine fragment [Egert
ch. 252.1
1 • M€YN€V€ . .
GERMANY : — LOCAL SEALS. 1 9/
MTTBXMBXRO, or N^NBERG, in Bavaria, Germany.
Judicial Seal.
" Insigel des Gerichts zu Nuremberg^
21,613. [a.D. 1472.] Light-brown or self-coloured, semi-
opaque : fine, chipped. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 17,204.]
0. An eagle displayed.
W SnGILLVM • IVOICIAL€ • MYRCNBeR . . .
Qi. A small round counterseal. -^ in. diam. An initial
letter a (Lombardic N), enclosing a small €.
Beaded border.
The Secretum Civium.
21|614. [A.D. 1668.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : en placard, cracked, imperfect I i in. [Harl. ch.
HI B. 3.]
An eagle displayed, with human face, crowned.
« H S6CR6TVCM U CtlVIVM « D€ « NVR€MB€RQH Ht
21,516. Sulph. cast from No. 21,514. [D. C, H. 191.]
Grand Duchy of OLDENBURG, in Germany.
Legation to Frankfort'On-the-Main.
Letter Seal.
21,616. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, i-fj^ x i iV in. [xlix. 66.]
Oval : on a mantle, lined ermine, looped or bunched up at
the sides with cords and tassels, and ensigned with an open
royal cfx>wn, a shield of arms : — Six quarterings ; i. a lion
crowned, holding a battle-axe, NORWAY ; 2. two lions,
Uopard/s, passant in pale, SCHLESWICK ; 3. SgHAUMBURG or
HOLSTEIN ; 4. a swan gorged, with a ducal coronet, the wings
expanded, LORDSHiP OF Stormarn ; 5. a knight armed de
toutes pikes, brandishing a sword above his head, and mounted
on a horse galloping, bridled and caparisoned, DiTMARSCHEN ;
6. a lion crowned, tail fourchie, Kniphausen ; over all an
escutcheon ensigned with a crown royal, quarterly; with a
point enth, i. two bars, COUNTS OF OLDENBURG ; 2. a cross
couped, fiUhie, COUNTS OF DelmenhoRST ; 3. a cross
patt/e couped, ensigned with episcopal mitre. Principality
of LUBECK ; 4. chequy, PRINCIPALITY OF Birkenfeld.
The point ^//a lion crowned, LoRDSHiP OF JEVER.
GROSHERZOGL • OLDENBURG • GE8ANDTSCHAFT
ZU FRANKFURT.
iqS catalogue of seals.
THE PABTS OF THE BHINE, SUBVIA, <n^
SWABIA, *c.
Seal of the Vicariate of the Empire in the Rhenish Provinces^
Suevia^ and the jurisdiction of Franconia.
OHABLES ALBEBT, of Bavaria, afterw. OHABLBS YIL,
and OHABLES PHILIP, Count Palatine of the
Rhine, etc,, A.D. 174a
21|617. Plaster cast, tinted green, from indistinct impres-
sion. 31 in. [xli. 230.]
An Imperial double-headed eagle, displayed, with nimbi,
but not ensigned, on its breast two carved oval shields of
arms, each ensigned with a crown : dex. quarterly ; i, 4*
Bavaria, 2, 3. Pfalz, or Palatinate ; over all an escutcheon
charged with orb or mound, surmounted with cross, for the
Holy Roman Empire. On bordure round the shield, the
legend : —
CAR • ALB U.B-a 8-PDC-PR-8R-IA-D-EL-L.
sin, per pale and chevron, z parti, i. a lion rampant, ^^i^/^Mr»/,
crowned ; 2. lozengy, ent^ in point, with a bearing resembling
an arabesque ornament, for the ELECTORAL Palatinate.
On bordure round the shield, the legend : —
CAR • PHIL • COM • PAL • RH • B • D • S • R • I • A • T • E.
In field, over the eagle's wings, the date 17-40.
* 8IQIL • VICARIAT • IMPERY • IN • PART • RHENI • SVEVIVE -
ET • JUR • FRANC • DEI • GRATIA.
And in field, below the eagle, the continuation (to be read
after the legends on the bordurcs of the shields) : —
IN • PART • RH • SVEV • ET • IVR • FRANCON • VICARIORVM.
CHARLES THEODORE, Count Palatine of the Rhine,
Provisor and Vicar in the Parts of the Rhine, Suevia,etc.
21,518. Plaster cast, tinted green, from good impression.
5 in. [xli. 23 l]
An Imperial double-headed eagle displayed, with nimbi.
On the breast a shield of arms of nine quarterings, three, two,
and four : i. an escutcheon, charged with a roundle, whence
proceed eight sceptres, starwise, Cleve ; 2. a lion rampant,
JULIERS ; 3. a lion rampant, queue fourchie, ZUTPHEN ; 4. a
.fess ; 5. three saltires humetty, in base a mount ;
6. a fess chequy, BERG or La Marck ; 7. a lion rampant,
crowned, — — ; 8. chequy ; 9. three c]ievxx>ns, Counts
OF Ravensberg ; over all an escutcheon quarterly ; i, 4. a
GERMANY: — LOCAL SEALS. 1 99
lion rampant ; 2, 3. lozengy, Pfalz Neuburg (?) ; over all an
escutcheon of smaller dimensions^ charged with an orb or
mound, surmounted with a cross. The shield ensigned with
crown, and the eagle hung about with four collars of the
respective Orders of the Golden Fleece, St. Hubert of
Juliers, Maria Theresia, and Leopold.
CAROLV8 • THEODORV8 -D-QC-P-RV-B-D-S-R-I-
ad • A EL • E • IN • PART • RH • 8VEV •
A IVR • FRACON • PROVISOR A VICARIV8 l-C-A MDL-L-
P-M-M-B-A-ZCV-S-M-A R-DI-NR.
Carved borders.
jDucAy of SAXB-COBURGhOOTHA.
Privy PursCy or Privat-Casse.
Letter Seed.
21,519. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. I-|V X -^ in. [xlix. 75.]
Oval : a shield of arms : Saxony. Ensigned with crown.
ft HERZOGL • S • CGBURQ-QOTHAISCHE PRIVAT-CA8SE.
Grand Ducky of SAXE-MEININOEN-HILDBURQ-
HAUSEN^ /// Germany.
Letter Seal.
21,520. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, very indistinct i| X liy in. [xlix. 109.]
Oval : a shield of arms, ensigned with a royal crown, and
supported by two lions rampant reguardant In base, a label
inscribed : —
Stt tretie besst
The shield consists of eighteen quarterings ; i. a lion passant
contourni \bureUy crowned], Thuringia ; 2. on an escarbuncie
of eight rays, an escutcheon, Cleves ; 3. a lion passant,
Juliers; 4. a lion passant contourni, MiSNiA; 5. on this
and 8. an escutcheon of Saxony ; 6. a lion passant, crowned,
Berg ; 7. an eagle displayed crowned, Saxony- Palatine ;
8. two pales, Landsberg ; the greater part of this quar-
tering is covered by the escutcheon described above under
the 5th quartering ; 9. an eagle displayed, Thuringia-
Palatine ; 10. semi of hearts, a lion contoumi, crowned,
Orlamunde ; 11. three bars, EisenberG; 12. a lion passant,
Pleissen: 13. a rose en soleil^ budded, Altenburg; 14.
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
plain; 15. three bouterolUs, or huntii^-homs, Brehna ;
16. a fess chequy of three tiers, La Marck ; 17. a Tuscan
column crowned, Romhild, impaling a cock, crested, on a
terire or mount, Henneberg; 1 8. t^«e chevrons, RavENS-
BERG.
ULM, in Wiirtemberg, Germany.
Tfte Secretunt-Civium. \.lx 1457.
21,631. ['A.D. isza] Red. i{ in. Enclosed in a saucer-
shaped uncoloured mass. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 26,725.]
An eagle displayed, crowned, set in a carved niche with
trefoiled arch, late canopy and two pent-houses each con-
taining a man-at-arms at the sides. In base a shield of
arms : couf^, chief diapered lozengy.
ftcrrtam * ttbfum : in : ulnui : uer.
f
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
ADOLF, Count YOV DIM BEBOE, of Prussia.
21,622. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured : very
imperfect, L h. side wanting. App. by strands of light-brown
silk. About 34. in. [Add. ch. 12,734.]
0. To the r. In armour with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
chained sword, [helmet and crest broken off] ipauliires of arms,
[shield broken oil]. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings as descril^d on the rev. Background
diapered lozengy, with small quatrefoil in each interstitial
space. All wi^in panel or bordure cusped with floiy points.
18 t D€
B. A small round counterseal. i j- in. diam. A shield of
arms : a lion rampant, queue fourchie pMsie en sautoir. On
foliage.
fip 8' 8€CR€T7- ADOLPHI « COM
Beaded borders.
Another Seal (?) used by KONXOUND, wife of Reynhard,
Lord of WESTEBBUBO, of Prussia.
21,523. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brown, or uncoloured: very
imperfect App. by strands of light-brown silk. About 2\
in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,734.]
Only part of the body — the hind l^;s, and trappings of a
horse. Background diapered lozengy with rose flower in
each interstitial space.
DOLFI t CO
Beaded borders.
BUPBEOHT, Omni VON DIBNEMBUBCH, of Prussia.
21,624. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured : im-
perfect App. by strands of light*brown silk. 3 in. [Add.
ch. 12,734.]
To the r. In armour, hauberk of mail, surcoat, chained
sword, helmet with lambrequin or i^antling, and crest, a pair
of wings, shield of arms, dpauliires of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned, crested with peacock. The armorial
202 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bearings of the shield, ipauliireSy and caparisons are: two bars
lozengy. All within panel or bordure cusped with floiy
points.
«> CSIQtlLLVM S ROPCRTI t MBVR . .
Beaded borders.
GOtEFRIDUS DX HOHENLOOH, Comes RomanioU,
of Wurtefnberg. A.D. 1235.
21,525. Recent impression in gilded gutta-percha from
ipatrix. 2 in. [xxxvii. 6.]
To the L In mail armour, with flat-topped helmet, lance
flag and three streamers, scabbard or broad sword, and long
triangular shield of arms : two leopards passant in palci^
HOHENLOHE. In the field below the horse, the year 1235 in
Arabic numerals.
«> QOTEFRID' • D€ : H0H6NL0CH : C0M6S : ROMANtOL€ : ^
Beaded border. '.''.'''
THIDSRIOH VOM LON or LOXN| Graf.
THIERRI9 Count of LOS^ or LOOZ^ and ^, Lord of
Heitnburg and Blankenburg in Brunswick^ Germany.
' 21|626. Fa-D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured: fine,
very imperlect. About 2\ in. when perfect [Add. ch.
12,734.]
0. To. the r.. In armour; hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-^
shaped helmet with crest of two hares' ears, sword, ^paulUres
and shield of arms. Horse springing, crest brdken off,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the
ipaultiresy shield and caparisons, are : quarterly ; i, 4. per pale,.
dex. barruly (for Barons Heimburg?), sin. semi of crosslets,
two bars or parr-Ashes, addorsed, 2, 3. a lion rampant, queue
fourchie passie en sautoir.
K€B'Q.
^ A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. cliam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv. ^
» 8' • TH' : corns • D6 . LOS • €T • D6 • . . . . C , . . Q - . . , .
D€ • H'NSB'Q • €T • D€ • BLANK'.
D'Arcq, No. 10,3079 without description of counterseal The last
words of legend wrongly read €T D6RLAR, and explained ''et d'Erlar."
Cf. No. 21,583.
GERMANY :—EQUESTRIAK SEALS. 203
OXBLACH, Lard of LTMPUROH, or LTMPURG,
in Rhenish Prussia.
21,527. [A.D. 1344.] Light-brown : fine, imperfect App.
by strands of red and green silk. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 12,731.]
0. To the r. In armour^ with surcoat, helmet crested with
a plume of five feathers, swords, and shield of arms, the horse
annorially caparisoned, and plumed as the rider, springing.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a
fess chequy betw. six billets, LiMBURG or LlEMBERG.
» SK31LLVM ft ft G6RCLACI • D30MINI • D€ • LYMPVRGH.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-| in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in die obv. Within a carved trefoil panel.
• 8' SeGR€TVM • G6RLACI : DNT : IN LIMPVRCH.
Beaded borders*
GEBLACH, Herr zu LTHPURG.
{Probably same person as the last)
21|528. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brown : fine. App. by red
and green silk threads. 2| in. {Add. ch. 12,733.]
0. This resembles the design of the preceding seal,
No. 21,527, but from different matrix.
SIGILLVM ft ft G6RLACI • DOMINI D€ LYMPVRGH.
JBL A smaller round counterseal. r in. dram. On a helmet
affronWey and mantling, a plume.
« S S€GR€TYM Q6RLAGI.
Beaded borders.
GEBLACH, Count of NASSAU.
21,529. [a.D. 1344.] Light-brown: fine, imperfect. App.
by strands of red and green silk. 2\ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 12,731.]
To the r. In armour with surcoat, plumed helmet and
shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are:
biUettie^ a lion rampant, for Nassau.
« 8' gcrlagi • g
LUDBWICUS, Comes -ai^ BYNXKKIN, {of Hesse t).
21,530. [a.d. 1282.1 Light-brown: fragmentary. About
2f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 5,900.]
^Q4 CATALOGUE OF SEAL5L
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat of arms, shield
of arms, etc,^ on a horse pacing. The armorial bearings of the
surcoat and shield are : two bars, for Reineck, of Hesse.
TI8
GERHARDUS, Comes TfBi RYNBKKIN {of Hessef)
21|53L [a.d. 1282.] Light-brown: very imperfect^ indis-
tinct 2^ in. [Add. ch. i S,9CX).]
To the r. In armour, with short legs, tunic or hauberk ;
surcoat ; shield of arms : two bars for Reineck, of Hesse ;
broad-sword, flat-topped helmet with remarkable antique
coronet or crown and two ostrich plumes. Horse springing.
« 8' KOMCITI8 - GejRHARDI • D€ • RI€N€K€.
RUDOLPH, Grevey or Count zu WEROHXIM*
21,632. [a.D. 1344.] Light-brown or uncoloured : a frag-
ment App. by threads of green silk. About 2 j- in. [Add.
ch. 12,731.]
Part of the caparisons of a horse alone remain. Back-
ground diapered lozengy, with a roundle in each interstitial
space.
...COOJMITIC83
Beaded borders.
FIGURES OF NOBLE LADIES.
Knnegande, Lcidy of Lymparoh^ nvife of Gerlach, Lord
of Lympurclu
21.633. [A.D. 1344.] Light-brown: fine, edge chipped
2 in. [Add. ch. 12,731.]
0. The lady, standing on a bracket and turned slightly to
the r.9 mth a mantle of vair, holding in each hand, by a loop
or strap, a shield of arms : dex, tihree mullets pierced, sin.
LiMBURG, as described for Gerlach, Lord of Lympurch,
q,v. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
« SIQILLVM - KVNQVNDI8 - DOMIN6 • D€ • LYMPVRCH.
Sc A smaller round counterseal. if in. diam. A shield of
arms : per pale, dex. LiMBURG, sin. indistinct and uncertain.
On foliage.
« SIQILLVM • 8€CR€Tt.
Beaded borders.
21.634. [A.D. 1345.] Light-brown : fine, but edge repaired.
[Add. ch. 12,732.]
« SIQILLVM • KVNQVNDIS • DOMIN€ • D€ • LYMPVRCH.
Eatherine von Solmessey or Bolms, wife of Salentjn,
Herr zu Isenburg, or Ysenburch.
21,636. [A.D. 1346.] Light yellow or uncoloured : chipped.
App. by red silk cords. i| in. [Add. ch. 12,733.]
The lady, standing, draped in a long dress ; in each hand a
shield of arms: dex. two bars, for ISENBERG, sin. a lion
rampan^ for SOLMa
S' KATH6RIN6 • dAc • IN - YS6NBVRGH.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Henrich Akenschodke, Bargermeister to Kamen [Capien
in Westphatia^ Prussia^ near Dortmund^
21^536. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. On a saucer-
shaped, dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass : very indistinct.
14 in. [Add. ch. 14,364.]
• A shield of arms : three roundies in pale. Cf. on a pale
three bezants, Ackenschock. In a pointed trefoil panel.
The Prince or Duke of Anhali-DeBua.
Letter Seal,
21|537» [Modern.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax : indistinct. \-^ X li in. [xlix. 79.]
. Oval shield of arms of twelve quarterings : l. barry of
ten, over all a crancelin, Saxony ; 2. an eagle, Westphalia ;
3. three " buteroUes," Angri A ; 4. a wall crenellated in
bend sinister, a bear passant contourn^, crowned and col-
lared, on the battlements ; 5. is covered by the escutcheon
over all ; 6. barry of ten, Ballenstedt ; 7. chequy of twelve
pieces, 4, 4, and 4, Counts of Ascania ; 8. quarterly ; Counts
of Waldersee ; 9. two bends sinister, Counts of Warns-
DORF; 10. an eagle displayed, Counts of MuilLlNGEN ;
II. barry, an uncertain device ; J2. a wall crenellated in
bend, a bear passant, collared, on the battlements, Seigneurie
of Bern berg ; over all, in the fifth quartering an e^utcheon,
party per pale, a demi-eagle, beaked and membered, im-
paling, barry of ten, a crancelin over the bars, Anhalt
(Modern). The shield ensigned with a duchy coronet,
supported by two bears reguardant, langued, crowned and
collared. In the base a portion of the collar, and the star of
an Order.
The handwriting on the paper at the back of this seal is
stated to be that of the Princess Charlotte.
GERMANY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 20/
Jolm Anseli&i Scah'nus, or &ckevin of Coblentz.
21,638. [A.D. 13 1 5.] .Bronze-green: fragmentary. About
I \ in. when perfect [Egerti ch. 236.] -
A shield of arnis : three cinquefojls or roses in bend, betw.
two cotices.
INI : • . • SF . . . •
Beaded borders.
< â– _. .
21,539. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green : edge chipped. [Egert,
ch. 251.]
« SCABINI : D€ • 9FL'.
Frederto, Marquis of Baden-Dotirlao, etc.
21,540. [A.D. 1648.] SulpL cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 2\ in. [cxxxii. 22.]
An ornamental shield of arms of nine quarterings, three,
two and four: I. a lion rampant, j£?«/^«r«/, crowned, Brisgau ;
2. a demi'Volf charged with a crescent^ USEMBERG ; 3. chequy,
Spanheim ; 4. on a terrasse a wild boar passant r£?«/<7«n»/i
Eberstein ; 5. a cinquefoil rose, Eberstein ; 6, a pale
chevronelly, Bandeweiler ; 7. coupi, in chief a Hon rampant
issuing, in base barry wavy, ROTELN ; 8. a fess, Lahr ; 9. a
lion rampant crowned, Mahlberg ; over all an escutcheon
charged with a bend, GRAND DUCHY OF Baden ; above and
at sides of shield ten helmets, each charged with crest, some-
what indistinct
FRID • D - Q • MARCH • BAD • A HACHB • LANDQ • IN 8AV8 • CO •
IN 8P • A EBER8T • DO • IN ROT - BADW • LAHR A MAHL.
{Fridericus^ Dei gratiay Marchio BadensiSy et Hachbergensis^ Land-
gravius in Sausemberg^ comes in Spanheim ei Eberstein^ dominus in
RoUlny Badweiler^ LuHr^ ei Mahlberg.)
Carved border.
D'Arcq, No. 11,007.
Family of Bemer, or Bemen (?)
Letter Seal*
21,541. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. A X -^ in. [xlix. 82.] , .
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend sinister betw. two
estoiles of six points a bear passant contourni. Crest on a
helmet affronti and mantling, on a wreath the demi-figure of
a man, vested and wearing a cap, full-faced, in the r. h« a key,
handle down, in pale.
208 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Barons of BodenhauBen, of Saxony^ etc.
Letter Seal.
21^542. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax : cracked. ^X^- in. [xlix. 83.]
Quadrilateral with rounded comers. On a foliated orna-
ment a shield of arms : three crescents tourn^s, Boden-
HAUSEN. Ensigned with coronet of seven points^ for a baron.
Supporters, two lions.
Johtt de BoMelBteixii KnL
See JOHAN VON Stevne.
Radegisr yon Bnmisbarg^ Burgmann zu Lympurg^ in
Prussia.
21^643. [A.D. 1345.] Light brownish-white: imperfect,
indistinct About i^i- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,732.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges, in fess Braunsberg, of
Westphalia^ a label of four points for difference. Background
diapered lozengy with reticulated pattem.
Q€R • D*
Roger Basse, of Silesia (?)
21,644. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
Hin. [D.C, E. 355.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant betw. three roundles.
« 8' ROQ€Rli • BVSS6 :
Beaded borders.
Godebert, ScabinuSy or Echevin of Coblentz.
21|646. [a.d. 1 3 14.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect.
i-rV in. [Egert ch. 233.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cinquefoils.
.... OD€BTI INI • D€ • 9FLV
21^646. [A.D. 1315.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect [Egert
ch. 236.]
« S' QOO . . . 1 • SCABINI • D€ • 9FLY€N'.
GERMANY .'—HERALDIC SEAL& 209
Oerhard, Count ofDieiM, of Nassau.
21,547. [A.D. 1368.] Light-brown : edges chipped. l\ in.
[Add. ch. 1 2.737.]
A shield of arms: two lions passant guardant in pale,
DiETZ. Background lightly hatched.
. . . • Q6RHARDI • COMITIS • D€ • Di€TZ.
Beaded borders.
Dominus Dodo, Miles^ Scabinus Andemacensis.
Echevin of Andernach in Rhenish Prussia.
21,548. [A.D. 1 3 16.] Brown: "Htxy imperfect. 14 Xi^- in.
[Egert. ch. 239.]
Shield-shaped : three cushions or lozenges in bend, con-
joined, in chief a label of as many points.
DODONI8 • AND£€RNA}C€N
Heinrioh, Burgrave of Draokenfels, or Drachinyels.
21,649. [a.D. 1285.1 Dark-green : very imperfect. About
2 in. when perfect [Add ch. 16,148.]
A shield of arms : a winged dragon or wy vem. Barons
Drachenfels.
QRAV AG6W
Beaded border.
Princes and Barons Esterhazy, of Galantha^ Hungary,
Letter Seal.
21,650. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from matrix : very indistinct li ^t >^« [xHx. 91.]
Quadrilateral, with rounded comers. An oval shield of
arms, ensigned with a prince's crown, and encircled with two
collars of the Order of the GoLDEN FLEECE and St. STEPHEN
OF Hungary. Supported by a griffin holding a sabre, as of
the arms and a lion of the arms. The armorial bearings
are : quarterly ; i. a griffin segreant contourni, standing on a
[golden] crown, in the left paw a sabre garnished, in the right
a rose-branch [with three flowers] ; 2. two bends sinister
betw. two crescents, their points turned to the bends, a
bordure ; 3. a double-headed eagle displayed, beaked, mem-
bered, and crowned ; 4. coupS^ a. a lion rampant issuing, in its
VOL. VI. P
I
210 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
right paw a rose-branch, with three flowers arg., b. three roses
en soleil in fcsse. Over all an escutcheon, ensigned with a
prince's coronet, charged with the Roman capital letter L.
Another Seal.
21,551. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from matrix. i|x i in. [xlix. 92.]
Oval : an oval shield of arms : coup^^ a fess embattled,
countercharged, betw. two martlets in chief, in base a horse
passant. Ensigned with a coronet of nine pearls. Around
the shield a border inscribed PRO FIDE REGE ET LEGE.
Supporters, two lions reguardant, double-queued, crowned. In
base a ribbon inscribed with the motto : —
DULCE • EST • MEMINISSE • LABORUM.
Johan Gardenwecli, Frijgreue des Edelen Wilhems. Greue
to Lymberg, und herre to Bedtbur der Frijergraschoff
to Lymberg,
21,552. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i-^^ in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped dark, semi-opaque, uncoloured mass, if in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : an animal's head erased. Within a
pointed trefoil panel.
u S^' io^an * gar * • * to •• * greue * ?o * Ismiierg «
Hans von GrieBingen, aL Griesinger, of Tyrol, Austria.
21,653. [A.D. 1464.] Dark-green : fine, i^ in. Embedded
in a saucer-shaped uncoloured mass. i\ in. [Add. ch.
18,104.]
A shield of ^rms, couc/i^ : a bend, per bend. Crest on a
helmet and volet or lambrequin, two animals' ears, and as
many proboscides, each charged with a bend per bend as the
arms.
L^end on scroll : —
: Sb : "fiWMk : bon r grfeftngeiu
Beaded border.
GERMANY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 211
Albert de Orombaoh, al. GrAmbaeh, of Germany.
21,664. [A.D. 1 176.] Dark-green: en placard. A large
mass, shield-shaped, with raised edge in order to receive im-
pression from the matrix en cuvette, at the top a mark of the
handle of the matrix : well preserved. 2 X i|- in. [Add. ch.
19.550.]
Shield-shaped : an eagle displayed Under each claw a
small annulet
L^end on raised edge of matrix : —
ALBERTV8 DE QROMBACH.
Beaded border.
Marie de Oneldres, Duchess of Juliers and Gueldres.
21.665. [a.d. 1388.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
I-^ in. [cxxxi. 87.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. a lion rampant, JULIERS ;
sin, a lion rampant, crowned, the queue fourchie passie en
sautoir, GUELDREa Within a traced quatrefoil panel, orna-
mented along inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Sb" * m[arr|e • Dei * gra * Dtttftre to[liat' et • g]elir.
D'Arcq, No. 11,090.
Conrad, al. Cort Hake, Frijgreue des hogebornen Gerartz
VAN Cleue, Greue to der Mar eke der
Frijergraschoppen Hamme, etc., in Rhenish Prussia, etc.
21.666. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped dark, semi-opaque, uncoloured mass. i| in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : two battle-axes in saltire. Within
pointed trefoil panel.
Sfgtllttm • conroBt • lake mi
Hanns Heeler, of Frankfort
21,667. [a.D. 1558.] Bronze-green: chipped, indistinct
I in., embedded in a red mass, i^ in. imperfect. [Harl. ch.
Ill B. I.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : a cup or vase with
handle. Above the shield the initial letter H.
p 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Amelia Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse.
21,568. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 4^ X -ff in. [cxxxii. 34.]
Oval : a carved heart-shaped shield of arms : per pale, dcx,
quarterly ; i. a lion rampant, guardant, crowned, Katzenel-
LENBOGEN (?) ; 2. coupi, in the chief part an estoile, ZlEGEN-
HEIM ; 3. caup^, in the chief part two estoiles, NiDDA ; 4. two
lions passant guardant in pale, DlET2^ Over all a small
escutcheon charged with the arms : a lion rampant, Hesse (?) ;
sin. quarterly; i, 4. three chevrons, Hanau ; 2,3. barruly,
Reineck. Over all a small escutcheon charged with the
arms : a fess, within a bordure, ensigned with coronet
^ AMELIA ELIZABETH LANDQR • Z HESS
W • VORM • V • REQEN.
Carved border.
D'Arcq, No. 11,051.
George^ Landgrave of Hesse, Count of Katzenelknbogen^
Diets, Ziegenheint, and Nidda.
Secretum,
21,669. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 1-4 in. [cxxxii. 33.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly ; i. a lion
rampant guardant. crowned, Katzenellenbogen ; 2. coup^^
in the chief an estoile, ZlEGENHElM ; 3. coup^^ in the chief two
estoiles, NiDDA ; 4. two lions passant guardant, in pale,
DiETZ. Over all a small escutcheon charged with the arms
of Hessk Above shield three helmets with mantlings, bear-
ing different crests.
SECRET • GEORGII D • Q • LANDQRAVV • HASSI>E • COM • IN
CATZELNB • DIETZ • ZIGENHAIN ET NIDDA.
Carved border of foliage.
D'Arcq, No. 11,052.
Friedrich-Casimir, Count of Hanau in Hesse,
Reineck, etc.
21y660. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph, cast from indistinct impression.
2-J- in. [cxxxii. 32.]
A shield of arms of six quarterings, three and three : i.
three chevrons, Hanau ; 2. barruly of ten pieces, Reineck ;
3. a lion rampant, ZwEiBRUCKEN ; 4. coup^, Muntzenberg ;
5. a lion rampant, within a bordure, LiCHTENBERG ; 6. two
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 213
bars, OCHSENSTEIN. Over all a small escutcheon, charged
with a bordure, BiTSCH. Above shield are four helmets,
with ornamental mantlings, and at sides two others, each
bearing a different crest
FRIDERtCH • CA8IMIR Q- Z- HAN • RIN • V • ZWEIBR • H • Z •
MVNTZ • LIGHT • V • OCH8 • ERBM • V • ORRV • Z • 8TRA8B.
Narrow inner border and wider outer border of carved
foliage.
D*Arcq, No. 11,053.
Frederic Louis Charles Angastos, Landgrave of
Hesse^Homburg.
See Vol. Ill, p. 95, No. 10,666.
Otte van Hetterscheit, al. Otto van Hetersche,
of Westphalia^ Prussia.
21,561. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green. \\ in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque, uncoloured mass, i^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : on a bend, five bezants, etCy for Hetter-
SCHEID, of Westphalia.
8' OTTO • VA • H€T€R8CH€.
Eberhardty Count <^Hohenlohe, Lord of
Langenburgy etc,^ WUrtemberg,
21y662. [a.d. 1 569.] Red : chipped, imperfect. 2 in.
Embedded in a saucer-shaped, uncoloured mass. 3-|> in.
[Add. ch. 12,763.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. two lions
passant guardant, in pale, the tail coward, those in the first
quarter, contournis ; 2, 3. coupi^ in the chief a lion passant
guardant, crowned, that in the 3rd quarter contoumi\ in the
base lozengy, Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Crests on two
helmets, turned each towards the other, and ornamental mant-
ling of foliage, dex, an eagle rising, contourndy sin, a lion
rampant, crowned, issuing from coronet, betw. two proboscides.
♦ EBERHART + GRAVE + VOM + HOEMLOE + HERR +
ZV • LAMQEMBCVRQ].
Carved border of foliage.
r
214 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Gerlach^ Lord of Isemburg, or Tsenborg, in Hesse.
21^563. [a.D. 1344.] Light-brown, or uncoloured : very
imperfect. App. by strands of green silk, i in. [Add ch.
12,731.]
A shield of arms : two bars, ISENBURG.
■11 . . . ACI * D€ • YS6NBVRQ.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 11,054, for a later Gerlac of Isembourg.
21,564. [a.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured : chipped,
indistinct. [Add. ch. 12,734.]
■11 S' * G6RLACI ' D€ - YS6NBVRG.
Philip von iBomburch, Lord of Ysenburch, Knt.,
of Prussia,
21y665. [a.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured : chipped.
App. by strands of light-brown silk. 1 in. [Add. ch. 12,734.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ ISENBURG. See No. 21,563, with a
fabel of five points. Crest on a helmet, affrontie^ and chapeau
a pair of wings. Lambrequins or volets charged as the shield.
Within an inner bordure, or circular panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils.
91 8' PHILIPPI • DNI • D€ • Y86NBVRCH • MILIT.
Salentyn, Lord of Isenbiirg, aL Tsenboroh, of Prussia.
21,566. [a.D. 1 346.] Light-brownish or uncoloured : good,
slightly chipped. App. by strands of red silk, i J in. [Add.
ch, 12,733.]
A shield of arms : two bars, ISENBURG. On a tree of three
branches. Betw. two pairs of wy\'erns reguardant.
« 8' « 8AL6NTINI « DRI « D€ « Y86NBORCH «
Beaded borders.
21,667. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brownish or uncoloured : very
imperfect App. by strands of light-brown silk. [Add. ch.
12,734.]
I »t DNI • . . € • Y8€NB . . RCH.
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 21 5
Syfrid, al. SyfHd de Isenburg^ Clerk^ brother of
Salentyn, Lord of Isenburg,
21,668. [a.D. 1346.] Light-brownish or uncoloured : indis-
tinct App. by strands of red silk. ^ in. [Add. ch. 12,733.]
A shield of arms : two bars, ISENBURG. Betw. three sprigs
of foliage.
Ill 8' • SYF'DI • D€ • YS€NB'G • CL€RiCI.
Princes of Isenburg, in Hesse, etc.
Letter Seal.
21.569. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix : indistinct -rv X -^ in. [xlix. 94.]
Octagonal : two shields of arms, en accolade : dex, two bars,
Isenburg, of Hesse, etc. ; sin, quarterly ; i, 4. coupi, three
estoiles of six points, two and one ; 2, 3. two bars. Ensigned
with prince's crown.
Peter Jachopl, or Jacobi, of Austria (.').
21.570. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, -ff '^* [xxxv. 38.]
A sword, in allusion to the arms of JACOBI, viz,, a lion
rampant holding a sword. Within a circle set in double
trefoiled panel, ornamented with tracery.
L^end betw. the points.
* 8' • _- P€TRI • _ • lACHO _ PI.
Beaded border.
Baron Just, of Saxony.
Letter Seal,
21,571. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix : cracked, indistinct I X i^ in. [xlix. 95.]
Oval : a shield of arms : party per pale, dex. on a bend
sinister a palm-branch ; sin. two bends, each charged with
a palm-branch, JuST. Ensigned with coronet of five pearls.
Supporters, on carved scrolls, two leopards rampant guardant
In base the ribbon and star of an Order.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Conrad Koeler, aL Koler, of Frankfort
21^672. [a.D. 1558.1 Bronze-green. I in. Embedded in
a red mass. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 B. i.]
A shield of arms, cotichi\ coup^, in the chief part an axe or
doloircy in base a tertre composed of three lumps of coal.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a demi-man, hold-
ing over the r. shoulder a doloire as in the arms.
Legend on scroll : —
: 8 : CONRAD : KOLER :
21^573. Sulph. cast from No. 21,572. [D.C., H. 113.]
Evert von Kysleve^ Knafe, of Germany,
21,674. [A.D. 1473.] Dark-green, i in. [Add. ch. 19,555.]
' A shield of arms : three arrows in pale^ two and one, points
upwards.
Legend on scroll : —
S^fgCDttm : etmr : Bess
Beaded border.
Henry de Leye, Scabinus Confluentia^ J^chevin of Coblents.
21,576. [A.D. 13 18.] Bronze-green: chipped. i^ in.
[Egert. ch. 249.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil rose, in chief a label of three
points.
Ill 8' H€MRiCI • D€ • L€Y€ • 8CA7 • COFLR.
21,676. [a.D. 1319.] Bronze-green: fine. [EgerL ch. 251.]
«i 8' H€MRICI • D€ • L€Y€ • SCAB • COFLM.
Oerlach de Limpnrg, Domicellus, son of Gerlach,
Lord of Limpurg^ or Limburgy in Prussia.
21,677. [A.D. 1 344.] Light brownish-white : imperfect
App. by strands of green silk. About \\ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 12,731.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ LiMPURG. See Na 21,527, the seal
of the Lord of Limpurg. Crest on a helmet, a plumed cap,
charged as the arms. Lambrequin or volet also charged
as the arms. Background diapered lozengy, with double
reticulated pattern.
C8' DOMIGELLI] • G6RLACI • D' • UMPVRQ.
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 21/
21,578« [a.d. 1345.] Light brownish-white : very imper-
fect. [Add. ch. 12,732.]
8' • DOMIC€LLI • Q€RLA
Johan, Lord of Lyxnpurg, of Prussia.
21y579. [A.D. 1368.] Light bronze-green: imperfect
About 14- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,737.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a fess compony countercompony,
betw. seven billets in chief, four and three, and six in base,
three, two, and one, for LVMPURG, and LiMBURG. Crest on
a [hehnet and] mantling, broken off, betw. (two wings erect
charged as the shield ?) Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
. . 86QILVM II 18 I DRI I D€ I I
Beaded borders.
Peter de Limpnroh oL von Lixnbnrg, aL
Lympnrg, of Prussia.
21,580. [A.D. 1345.] Light brownish-white, i in. [Add.
ch. 12,732.]
A ^ield of arms : a lion rampant, LiMBURG.
« 8' P6TRI • D€ • LIMPVRCH.
Beaded borders.
Wilhem van Lymberg, wonafftich to Sterem, of
Prussia.
21,681. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shapedy dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass, if in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, for LiMBURG.
S' WILH6LMI RQ.
Conrad de Lindexiliorat, aL Conrart van Lyndexihonrt,
Erffgreue to Dortmunde^ Frijgreue des heiligen Rijchs
der Keyserlicher Kameren to Dortmunde,
in Westphaliay Prussia,
21,682. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green. 1:^^ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. \\ in.
[Add, ch. 14.364.]
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, eotuki: bendy of twelve. Crest on
helmet and mantling of foliage, a bearded bust in profile.
Legend on scroll : —
%' : conralif : Dc : m ^ imDmfiorft : *
Jean de Itoen, Seigneur de Ifeynsbjirg, ai. Heimburg,
and Lowenburg, in Germany,
21,683. [A.D. 1405.] Sulph. cast from chipped, indistinct
impression. About 14 in. when perfect. [cxxxL 99.]
A shield of arms, comlU: quarterly ; i, 4. per pale, dex.
bamily for HeiubuRG, sin. cruzily fitchy, two bars adossed,
2, 3. a lion rampant crowned, queue fourck^e pass4e en sautoir.
Over all an escutcheon chequy. Crest on helmet, out of
crown of three fleurs-de-lis, a pair of hare's ears erect Sup-
porters, two lions rampant, queue as on shield of arms.
%' fofian • to mffi'g . ^ . . toenii'g.
D'Arcq, No. 11,102.
Trederio de Lores, aL Frederloh van LtMre, of Prussia.
ai,684. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green. \\ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass, i-^ in.
[Add. ch. 14.364]
A shield of arms : four bars, all over a lion rampant
S' • VR£0€RIC • D£ • LOR€S.
Henrioli van Lynns, Frijgreue der frijerstoile to
Bodelswynge und Westhusen, in Prussia.
21,086. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i-^ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. I^- in.
[Add. ch. 14.364.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three illegible charges (roses ?)
betw. as many estoiles, in sin. chief, a couped head in profile
to the I. On folia^. Within a pointed trefoil panel,
ft S'« ^mricti » ban « Isntu » brfgrrne.
Hfllnrich Halan van Weser.
81,566. [Early 15th cent.] Green: indistinct,
[xliii. 133.]
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 219
A shield of arms : a mullet betw. three annulets, the first
enclosing a pierced mullet, each of the others a small roundle.
The field ornamented with wavy sprigs. Wavy sprigs of
foliage.
^ Sb ^ Imriti^ ^ malm ^ turn ^ toeCrr m
Beaded borders.
Oeorge von Molsberg, or Molsperg, 0/ Prussia.
21y687. [a.D. 1368.] Light bronze-green : imperfect.
About i^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,737.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. (Cf. the seal of Gyson,
Lord of MoUespei^, Add. ch. 12,733, No. 21,588.) On
foliage.
RQI • D' • MOL8B6 . .
Beaded borders.
Gysen, Lord of Mollesperg, Moilzberg, or Molesperg,
the younger, in Prussia,
21,688. [a.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured : indis-
tinct App. by strands of red silk. I in. [Add. ch. 12,733.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant On elegant foliage.
^ 8' GI80NIS • D€ • M0ILZB6RQ • IVNIORIS.
Beaded borders.
21,589. [A.D. 1 346.] Another : well preserved. App. by
strands of light-brown silk, [Add. ch. 12,734.]
^ S' GI80NI8 - D€ • MOILZB€RQ • IVNIORI8.
Theodeiio Monsterer, calkd Rnpach, Andernacettsis
Scadinus, £cAevin o/AndemacA in Rhenish
Prussia,
21,590. [A.D. 1 316.] Green: imperfect i in. [Egert.
ch. 239.]
A shield of arms : on a chief tliree cinquefoils.
. . . H€ODORICI • M0N8T€R€RI.
21,691. [A.D. 13 17.] Pale greenish-white: chipped, indis-
tinct [Egeit ch. 245.]
4> 8' TH€OD€R[ICn • MON8T€R€RI.
220 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Cristian Monstrer^ Scabinus Andemacensis^ J^cltevin
of Andemach in Rhenish Prussia,
21,692. [a.d. 1 3 17.] Dark-green: edge chipped, i in.
[Egert. ch. 245.]
A shield of arms : on a chief three roses of six leaves each.
Cf. arms of Theoderic Monsterer, No. 21,591, where cinquefoils
are borne in place of sixfoils or roses. Betw. four sixfoils.
Within pointed quatrefoil panel.
^ 8' CRISmjACNU • M[0]NSTR€RI.
Beaded borders.
Loais Henri, Count of Nassau and KatzenelUfibogen, etc.
21.593. [a.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. i| X \\ in. [cxxxii. 35.I
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms : quarterly ; i. billetty,
a lion rampant, crowned, NASSAU ; 2. a lion rampant guardant,
crowned, Katzenellenbogen ; 3. a fess ; 4. two lions passant
guardant in pale, Dietz, or Wielnau, etc. Ensigned with
a coronet of five points fleuiy and four pearls alternately in
sight
LVDWICH HENRICH GRAF Z • NASAV • CAZENHENBOQ -
VIAND • V • D • H • Z • BEILST.
Carved border,
D'Arcq, No. 11,067.
Dydeiik Nortkerke, al. Diderich van Dem yytinohove,
caUed Nartkerken, of Prussia.
21.594. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. i'| in.
[Add ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three roundles. Within
pointed trefoil panel with Heury points.
Rotger Nortkerke, al. van Dem Vytiiichove, called
Nartkerken, of Prussia.
21,595. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass, i^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three roundles. Cf.
No. 21,594.
8' • R0TG6R • NORTK6RK6.
\
GERMANY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 221
Wenemer Paschendale, a/. Wenxnar Paskendale, Frijgreue
des hogebomen Gerartz VAN Cleue, Greue to der
Marcke der Frijergraschafipeny Hamme, etc,,,
in Rhenish Prussia^ etc.
21,696. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green, i^r !"• Embedded
in a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. If
in. [Add. ch, 14,364.]
A shield of arms : three bars wav)'. Within trefoil panel,
pointed, with trefoil at each point
SUgfllttm M iBenniter m pMd^enDal'.
Wineke Paskendape], al. Wyneke Paskendale, Frijgreue
des hogeboriten Gerartz VAN Cleue, Greue to der Marcke
der Frijergraschoppen^ Hammer etc,^ in Rhenish Prussia^ etc.
21y597. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green. i| in. Embedded in
^ saucer-sliaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. i\ in.
[Add. ch. 14.364.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy.
S' - WIN€K€ • PASK6NDA'.
Didexich Ploi^er, al. Ploiger, Frijgreue der
Krummergraschoff und des frijen Stouls to Brunynchusen.
21,598. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green. \\ in. Embedded in
saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass. \\ in.
CAdd. ch. 14.364.]
A shield of arms : an estoile of six points. Within trefoiled
panel of tracery.
John^ called Rode, Scabinus Andernacensis. 6,chevin of
Andernachy in Rttenish Prussia.
21.599. [A.D. 1 3 16.] Semi-opaque yellowish-brown, or
xincoloured: very imperfect About \\ X \\ in. when perfect.
fEgert. ch. 239.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chief, over all a baton
or bendlet, thereon a bird close.
U ^ 8IQILLVM • I0CHANNI3S • DICTI • RVP . . I.
21.600. [A.D. 1317.] Dark-green: fragmentary. [Egert
ch. 245.]
«[ 41 SIQ lOHANNIS • D
i
222 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Prince Leopold of Saze-Coboorg-Ootha, K.G.
[LEOPOLD George Christian Frederic, afterw.
King of the Belgians, born 1790, ob. 1865.]
Letter Seal.
21,601. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax, from matrix : bent, indistinct, i X f in. [xlix. 108.]
Oval signet : the German capital initial letter 1^ encircled
by a Garter inscribed with the motto of that Order ; ensigned
with a prince's crown. Depending from the garter a label or
scroll inscribed.
In STrettf besit
Below, the Badge of the Order of the Garter encircled by
another inscribed garter.
Prince Leopold of Saze-Cobourg-Gotha, [afterw. King of
the Belgians], and Princess Charlotte of Wales,
[dau. ^j/" George IV. of England, ob. 18 17.]
Letter Seal.
21,602. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax :
cracked. i-|- X if in. [xlix. 107.]
Rectangular: on a flowering branch with which is festooned
a scroll inscribed TREU UNO FEST, two shields of arms en
accolade ; dex. the shield of eighteen quarterings for PRINCE
Leopolo, encircled by a belt or band inscribed with the
motto of the ORDER OF THE Bath, • • tria • juncta • in •
UNO ; sin. the Royal arms of England (as for George IV.,
her father) for the PRINCESS Charlotte with a label of
three points in chief, encircled by a band of foliage. There
are six crests on as many helmets, and over all the ensign
of a Prince's crown. Portions of Collars, and the badges
of thirteen Orders hang from the shields and the branch
of foliage. Supporters, two lions.
Oottfried, Cotint von Sayn, or Seyne, Lord of
Vallendar, in Prussia.
21,603. [a.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured. App.
by strands of red silk. \\ in. [Add. ch. 12,733.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, queue fotircMe
passie en sautoir. Within a sixfoil cusped panel ornamented
along inner edge with small quatrefoils.
* •!• S' A DOMINI ••• G0D6FRIDI A D€ •% 8€YN€ •:•
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 223
21.604. [a.d. 1346.] Another: chipped, indistinct. App.
by strands' of light brown silk. [Add. ch. 12,734,]
«i •t* S' •% DOMINI •% Q0D6FRIDI •% D€ •% S€YN€ •{•
Cf. No. 21,608.
Jean, C(nint of Sayn and Wittgexuitein, Lard of Homburg
and Vallendar, Prussia ; Plenipotentiary of the
Marquis of Brandenburg at the
Congress of Miinster,
21.605. [A.D. 1648.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. i| in. [cxxxii. 37.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. two pales, WITTGEN-
STEIN ; 2. a castle flanked with two towers. HOMBURG ;
3. on a barre or bend sinister, three wild-boars' heads, bend-
wise Freysburg, over all an escutcheon charged with a lion
rampant guardant, Sayn. Crests, on three helmets and
ornamental mantling ; dex, a chapeau with a plume of five
ostrich feathers, WITTGENSTEIN ; centre 2. out of a ducal
coronet, a pyramidal chapeau, curved, Sayn ; sin, the castle
and towers as in the arms, HOMBURG.
lOHAN • GRAF • Z ' SAYN • V • WITQEN8TEIN • HER • Z •
HOMBVRQ • V • VALLENDAR.
Carved border.
D'Arcq, No. 10,967 (erroneously described).
SalenUn, son of Gottfried von Seyne, of Prussia.
21,606. [A.D. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured. App.
by strands of light-brown silk. | in. [Add. ch. 12,734.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, queue fourclUe passie en
sautoir,
«> 8' SALCNTINI • DE • S€YN€.
Cf. No. 21,603.
LndiviouB Schlalchwegg (?)•
21,607. [15 cent.] Sulph. cast from matrix preserved in
Bodley's Library, Oxford, i in. [xlvii. 1800.]
A shield of arms : a shuttle (?).
Laing's MS, Catal,, No. 457.
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Counts Sebaitlaui (?)
Lettir Seal.
21,608. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from matrix, i X l-^ in. [xlix. 1 1 1.]
Quadrilateral seal with rounded edges: a shield of arms:
a castle front, with portal and side towers masoned and em-
battled, a portal, etc, a chief tiered in pale, a. a. dagger pale-
wise, the hilt in base : b, a Hon rampant ; c. a crescent turned
to the left, enclosing a mullet The shield ensigned with a
count's coronet of five points. From below the shield the
badges of two Orders hang by ribbons. Supporters, two
lions. On ribbon in base the motto :
SPES IN DEO.
Johan van Slanderhaen, ai. John da Solandarhan,
of Prussia.
31,609. [A.D. I443-] Dark-green, i^ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped, dark, semi-opaque uncoloured mass, l^^ in.
[Add. ch. 14.364-]
A shield of arms, couchd: on a fess three merles, or black-
birds, for SCHLENDERHAN, of the pays de JulUrs. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage, a wild boar
statant beneath a double fleur-de-lis.
L^^nd on scroll : —
fb' - u^ttnis S DC « Klrnir • ^an.
Beaded border.
Bamhard Ton Solmlss, or Solmiaze, Count of
Solms, in Prussia.
Sl,610. [a.d. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured: imper-
fect App. by strands of light-brown silk. About i\ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 12,734]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, COUNTS OF SOLMS.
;«•} 8' ■BeR I • COMITIS ■De • 80LMISZ€.
Beaded border.
Johan Ton SolmU, or Solmze, Count of Solms.
31,611. [a.d. 1346.] Light-brown or uncoloured: fine.
App. by strands of light -brown silk. 2 in. [Add. ch..i2,734.]
GERMANY .-—HERALDIC SEALS. 22^
A shield of arms : billetty, a lion Rampant, SOLMS. Back-
ground diapered lozengy.
«i S' • lOHANNIS • COMITIS • D€ • 80LMZ6.
... V
Beaded borders.
Johan von Stesrne, a/, Bosselstein, son of
Endrees von Steyne, of Prussia,
21,612. [a.d. 1359.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect. i| in.
[Add. ch. 12,735.]
A shield of arms, coucJii\ a Hon rampant, crowned. Crest,
on a helmet and lambrequin a lion's head betw. a pair of
wings erect Background diapered lozengy, with small
quatrefoil in each interstitial space.
U 8 • D€ • BOSS€LST€T • MILIT.
Beaded borders.
Everharti son of tlie Ritter, Johan von Steyne,
and Pastor of hem,
21,613. [A.D. 1359.] Bronze-green: chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 12,735.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned.
S' 6B6RHART • PASTOR H€M.
The letters ER and AR respectively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
Barons Stocken(?).
Letter Seal,
21,614. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix : indistinct, -^x-f^in. [xlix. 112.]
Quadrilateral with rounded corners : a shield of arms : a
bend sinister and border, the bend debruised by a bendlet
charged with three estoiles. Ensigned with coronet of seven
pearls, and supported by two falcons. Below shield, a label
inscribed SIC DONEC, on two palm branches.
Baldnin de Strodel, of Erlangen in Bavaria,
21,615. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 4t '"• [xxxv. 205.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Strodl, debruised by a
bend.
S* • BALDVIN • D' • STROD6L.
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226 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hermann of Treves, Burgess of Coblents, aL
Herm ANNUS, rfiV///j DE Treviri, Oppidanus
Confluentinus,
21,616. [a.D. t302.] Dark-green: a fragment. App. by
green silk threads plaited. About I in. when perfect. [Add,
ch. 12,727.]
A lion rampant
H6RM
Dom Helyas, dictm Tater, Knt^ of Mertelache in
Meynfelt^ {Munster, in Westpltalia^ Prussia).
21,617. [a.D. 13 17.] Brown, semi-opaque: imperfect.
About I in. when perfect. [Egert ch. 247.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three mallets or bougets (?).
Background diapered lozengy.
. . . H€LIAS . . . . €R VLACO.
Heynken van Voirde, al, Heyneke van Voirde,
Frijgreue des Iwgeborne fursten Adolffs, lurtogen
to Cleue, und Greue to der mar eke to
Volmenstein, in RItenish Prussia,
21,618. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shapied dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass. \^ in.
[Add. ch. 14.364-]
A shield of arms : a fish embowed in bend, in the sin. chief
a mullet Within trefoil or trilobe.
Legend on ribbon entwined in and out with line of panel.
• S * ticsnftnt • ban • bottSe.
Johan Walram, of Trier, or Treifes, in Prussia,
21,619. [a.D. 1359.] Bronze-green : fine. | in. [Add. ch.
I2.73S-]
A shield of arms, cot$chi\ a lion rampant within a bordure.
Crest on a helmet affrontie and chapeau, with long lappels, a
lion statapt [guardant?] betw. a pair of wings. Background
diapered lozengy with small quatrefoil in each interstitial
space^
S' !HO€S J5r A WALRAMI *
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 227
■— ' %
Wilhem van Wele, al van Hese, of Prussia.
21,620. [A.D. 1442.] Dark-green, r in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass. i| in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : three annulets. On foliage.
ft S' ^ • totHmt m « ban m • tori « * t • • • i«
Beaded borders.
Arnold von Wermtrode, Knecht, of Prussia.
21,621. [a-D. 1368.] Light bronze-green : very imperfect.
li in. [Add. ch. 12,737.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges conjoined in bend. On
foliage.
NVLDI • D' • W
Beaded borders.
Henrich van Wemelhasen,
Frijgreue des heiligen Rijchs der Keyserliclier Kameren to
Dortmtmde^ in Westplialia^ Prussia.
21,622. [a.D. 1442.] Dark-green. \\ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass, if in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : uncertain, perhaps a fess betw. three
charges. Within pointed trefoil panel.
S • l^tnttct^ • ban « taimieI1^tt(eiL
Baron of Wessemberg-Ampiingen, of Baden.
21,623. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix: cracked, injured by pressure. ijxi^ in.
[xlix. 113.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a fess betw. three
torteaux, Wessenberg ; 2, 3. two pales surmounted by a
fess, Ampringen. Ensigned with baron's coronet of five
strawberry-leaves ; encircled with the collar of the Order of
St. Stephen (?) and supported by, dex. a hunting hound,
collared, reguardant, sin. a lion rampant, guardant, on
carved scrolls. In base on ribbon the motto : —
. . . TE ET FORTITER.
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228 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Dldertoh van Wiokede, of Brunynchum,in Prussia.
21,624. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green. I in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped daric semi-opaque uncolourt;d mass, if in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : per fess or coupi, in the chief part a
fleur-de-lis, for WlCKEDE, of Westphalia.
%' • BOirrte • Br • tufcttrDr.
Kvert Tan Wiokede, of Prussia.
21,625. [a.d. 1443.] Dark-green. I-^ in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass, if in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms ; coup/, in the chief part a fleur-de-lis,
WicKEDE. In double- pointed trefoil panel, ornamented with
fleury points.
Legend between the points.
+ S' + eb_crt + _ban _to«ftrt_e +
Henrioh too Wiokede, a/.
Hlnrio de Wiokede, of Prussia.
21,626. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green : i^ in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass, i-^ in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
A shield of arms : coupt', in the chief part a fleur-de-lis,
WlCKEDE.
8' HINRIC • DE ■WICKED'.
William, CouMt of Wiede, Lord of BurscAied and
Ysen^rcfy, or Isenburg, in Prussia.
21,627. [A.D. 1346.] Light brownish or uncoloured: in-
distinct. App. by shreds of light brown silk. I J- in. [Add.
ch. 12,734.]
A shield of arms : two bars, IsENBURG. Crest on a helmet,
diapeau, and volets or mantlings, a pair of wings erect. Back-
ground diapered.
» 8' - WILL'l • COMIT' ■DE ■WIEDC - DRI - DE ■BRVSB'CAC) •
Z - DE - YSlBERCH.
GERMANY :~H£RALDIC SEALS. 229
Johan Wolf, Scheffenmeister zu Triere^
Scalnnus Trevirensis^ &chevin of Trives.
21,628. [A.D. 1359.] Bronze-green : indistinct I in.
[Add. ch. 12,735.]
A shield of arms : a crescent On conventional foliage.
«i S' • 10 • WOLF • 8CABINI • TReV . . .
Tsenborchi and Tsenborg.
See ISENBURG.
UNCERTAIN SEALS. PROBABLY
OF GERMAN ORIGIN
A Prince,
21,629. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax^
from matrix, i^ X I in. [xlix. iid]
Oval : on a mantling, fringed and looped up at the comers,
and ensigned with the crown of a prince, a shield of arms :
quarterly ; i. a church or temple, in the field a crescent and
estoile ; 2. h^r^y of six, a chevron ; 3. an anchor in bend ;
4. an asp nowed ahd crowned. Over all an escutcheon,
coup^, {a,) a lion rampant, issuing, quetu fourMe, {p.) the
Roman capital letter L, crowned.
A Count.
21,630. [Modem,] Recent impression in red sealing-wax.
i|X I in. [xlix. 117.]
Oval : on a flat plinth an oval shield of arms : an anchor,
with three arrows in pile passing through the ring of the
anchor, within a border charged with twelve roundles. En-
signed with coronet of a count Supporters, dex, a bear, sin.
a fox, each reguardant, on ribbon looped up on plinth.
21,631. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, ti) ^ t in* [xlix. 1 1 8.]
Octagonal : an oval shield of arms : two bars, in chief three
mullets. Encircled with a garter inscribed VIRTUS ET HONOR,
and ensigned with coronet of nine pearls.
GERMANY: — UNCERTAIN SEALS. 231
\
21,632. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, [xlix. 120.]
Quadrilateral, with rounded corners : on a plinth or corbel,
a shield of arms : three palets, couped, fitchdes. Ensigned
with coronet of a(?) Marquis. Supported by two lions
rampant
From the shield depend seven ribbons with stars or badges
of different Orders.
21,633. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. i-rV^-ft J^- [xlix. 121]
On a corbel a shield of arms : coupi^ {a^ a Paschal Agnus,
ip.) a mountain set in the waves. Crest on a baron's coronet
of nine points or pearls, on a bundle of lictors' fasces with axe
snd spear, an owl. Supporters, dex, a crane with a plume
or pen in its beak ; sin, an ostrich with a palm branch.
From the shield depend three ribbons with badges of three
Orders. In base on ribbon the motto : —
GLORIARI HONESTIS.
21,634. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. I^X I in. [xlix. 122.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : i. an escarbuncle ; 2. (?) SCOT-
X.AND ; 3. ermine ; 4. a lion rampant. Over all an
escutcheon fretty, impaling three fishes hauriant in pale, two
and one. Ensigned with the coronet of a duke or marquis.
Supporters, dex, a savage, wreathed about the head and loins,
liolding a club over the shoulder, sin. a lion. In base on
ribbon : —
L0PPR3ESSUS SURGO.
SEALS BEARING
MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES.
Schipher Johan Bodendorp, Borger to Liibik^
{Lubeck in Hanover),
21,635. [a.d. 1438.] Dark-green : indistinct. \ in. [Harl.
ch. 43 A. 81.]
A merchant's mark.
Amt Cleynsinet, aL Amolt Kleynsinet,
Frijgreue des hogeborne Gerarts van Cleue, etc^
in Prussia,
21,636. [a.d. 1442,] Dark-green. i| in. Embedded in
a saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass, i^ in.
[Add. ch. 14.364.]
On a shield a merchant's mark. Within a pointed trefoil
panel.
Beaded border.
Herman Hakenbergh, Frijgreue des hogeborne
fursten AdoLFFS, hertogen to Cleue, etCy in Prussia,
21,637. [a.d. 1442.] Dark-green, i in. Embedded in a
saucer-shaped dark semi-opaque uncoloured mass. \\ in.
[Add. ch. 14,364.]
On a shield a merchant's mark. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
Beaded borders.
GERMANY: — MISCELLANEOUS SEALS. 233
Leazemannus Heyricns, Scabinus Afidernach^ or
£cfievin of Andemach, in the Archbishopric of Treves.
21,638. [a.d. 1 3 16.] Bronze-green: fine, chipped. i| in.
[Egert ch. 239.]
A ram*s or antelope's head, couped, guttie. Background
diapered lozengy with roundle in each interstitial space.
IVON . . . Ni • H
Philip Moosery of Frankfort
21,639. [a.d. 1558.] Bronze-green. H X tV in. Em-
bedded in a red mass: cracked, i-^ in. fHarl. ch. iii B. i.]
Shield-shaped : a merchant's mark or monogram composed
of the initial letters P. M. with an arrow point in pale above
them. Betw. the initial letters P. M.
RicholfaSi Scabinus Confluentinus, or
Echevin of Coblentz,
21.640. [a.d. 1 3 14.] Bronze-green: imperfect. About
4 in. when perfect. [Egert ch. 233.]
A saint, standing full-face, a chalice in the 1. h. Perhaps
St John the Evangelist
OLFI BINI • CONFLV . . .
21.641. [a.D. 1 3 18.] Bronze-green: much injured. [Egert
c:h. 249.]
I Jacobus Sobendewin, " Opidanus Confluentinus''
: 21,642. [A.D. 1 30s.] Light-brown, i in. [Egert. ch. 230.]
A seeded fleur-de-lis.
\ ^ 8' lACOBI • SCH€VD€WIN.
Beaded borders.
\
\
\
I
]
\
ITALY.
ITALY.
CAROLUS, King of Italy. A.D. 88i.
See Carolus III., Emperor {of Germany), p. 7^ No. 21,117.
BEBENGARroS, King [of Italy\ A.D. 888-922.
21,642*. [A.D. 905.] Brown, en placard. Fine. 2 X l| in.
With a high raised rim showing marks of an ornamental
setting. [Add. ch. 29,242.]
Ov^: a bust draped, turned to the r. in profile. Dress
fastened with large fibula or brooch on the r. shoulder.
Jewelled fillet, with two ties behind the head, and three
pendants behind the ear. Spear, and convex circular shield
with a cruciform ornament or device thereon.
BERENQARIV8 REX.
Invected border, probably of the metal rim enclosing the
engraved face of the matrix, which may have been com-
posed of crystal or a precious stone.
21,642**. [A.D. 913.] Another, somewhat indistinct
[Add. ch. 37,631.]
BERENQARIVS REX.
ARNOLF, King of Italy, ob, A.D. 899.
See Arnolf, Emperor {of Germany), p. 7, No. 21,1 18.
NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE, King of Italy, etc.
SeeWol. v., pp. 140, 141, Nos. 18,135, 18,136.
237*
ITALY
MILAN.
YALSNTINE DES VIGONTES DE MILAN, daughter of
Jean Galeas Visconti, Count of Milan ; wife of \.o\}\%
Duke of Touraine and Orleans^ etc. A.D. 138^1402.
See Vol. v., pp. 851-852, Nos, 20,707-20,719.
CHARLES^ Duke of Milan, etc. A.D. 145a
See Vol. v., p. 586, No* 19,612.
IPRANCESCO SFORZA^ Duke of Milan, A.D, 1401-1466.
21^643. [a.d. 1464.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im«>
pression. 2^ in. [cxxxii. 53.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. an eagle displayed
crowned ; 2, 3. MILAN, for the ANCIENT DucHY OF Milan,
Background replenished with foliage and flowers.
«> /* FRAHGISCVS m FORTIA «*
VIC€COM€8 «i« DVX m M6DI0LANI 0^ ^ m
D'Arcq, No. 11,711 ; with reading of FORM I A for the second word of
the legend !
BIANCHA MARIA VISCONTI, Duchess of Milan, wife of
Francesco Sforza ; dan, and heiress of Ym\A? Maria
Visconti, last Duke of Milan ; ob, a.d. 1468.
21,644. [A.D. 1465.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2| in. [cxxxii. 54.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, as in No. 21,643. Above the
shield an eagle rising ; at each side a triple-towered castle.
ifii BLANGHA MARIA • lllG€COM€S •
DUCIS8A • M6DIOLANI • €T • C€T€RA.
Inner border carved with rosesu
D'Arcq, No. 11^712, with reading of CETAN. . for the last word of the
* legend.
LOUIS, Duke of Milan, A.D. i S 10.
5^^ Vol. v.. p. 131, No. 18,112.
VOL. VL Jl
f
NAPLES,
JERUSALEM,
AND
SICILY.
R 2
NAPLES, JERUSALEM, and SICILY.
OREGORT L, Duke of Naples,
Leaden Bulla,
21,645. [Mid. 7th cent] Leaden. -Jin. [xIix,J24.]
0. The legend in three lines : —
GREQO
RIV8
DVX • N.
R. The legend in two lines : —
lACIN
8.-
With this bulla is preserved an old memorandum : . . . .
Piombo che probabilmente appartiene ad un Gregorio I
duca di Napoli, il quale .... visse ai tempi di Niccold P,
P.P., la palec^rafia corrisponde ad alcuni monumenti lapidarj
del sec di Adriano I., P.P., uno de' quali h visibile nel portico
di S. Maria in Cosmedin. Se possa interpretarsi per NT
r ultima parte della leggenda del nome del santo lAClN • si
direbbe che si fosse scritto ia8in» I^f^l^^, protettore della
Basilicata cui forse professava speciale devozione il d^ Duca."
21,645*. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of the
preceding bulla, [cxiv. 1 29, 1 30.]
<«
BOAMUNDUS, or BOEMUND, Prince of Antiock.
Leaden Bulla,
21,646. [nth or 12th cent] Leaden: indistinct in parts.
I J in. [xliv. 2.]
0. The Prince riding on horse to the 1. ; with helmet,
shield, and lance-flag with long streamers.
fii : SIQILLVM ': BOAMVNDI : PRINCIPIS ANTI0CHI6 :
R. A figure of St. Peter with a long cross on a staff, on the
1. h. side ; St. Paul with his right hand elevated, on the r. h.
side. Betw. them a lily or fleur-de-lis on a branch of foliage.
* : 8ANCTVS :• P€TRV8 i 8ANCTV8 • PAVLV8 •
There were seven princes of this name after a.d. 1098. See Andersotty
p. 690.
246 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
— . t, — — -
21^646*. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. of
No. 21,646. [cxii. 19, 20.]
FRXiDERICi King of JerusaleiH, ob. A.D. 1250.
See Friedrich, King of the Romans^ etc,^
pp. 18, 19, Nos. 21,150, 21,152.
FREDERIC, King of Sicily, etc, ob, A.D. 1250.
See Friedrich, King of the Romans .etc,^
pp. 18, 19, Nos. 21,151, 21,152.
CONRAD, Heir to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, etc.^
ob, A.D. 1254.
See CuNRADUS, King of the RofHans, etd
p. 20, No. 21,155.
EDMUND, King of Sicily and Apulia^ {Earl of Lancaster,
Leicester, Derby, etc, surnamed " Crotichbackr second son of
King Henry HL of England), ob, A.D. 1296.
Bulla,
21,647. Metal facsimile of the bulla ox piece struck by
Pope Alexander IV., for Edmund as titular king, during
lifetime of King Conrad. i-,2b. in. [xliii. 73.]
0. The King, in robes of majesty, and crowned, seated
full-face on a carved bench-like throne, in the r. h. a sceptre
fteur^de-lisi, in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted with a
cross ; feet on a projecting footboard.
\±^ • 6ADMUNDUS : DEI : GRACiA : SICILIE : R€X *.
The design at the beginning of the legend is a crescent
enclosing a slipped trefoil.
H. A shield of arms : ENGLAND.
• : 6ADMVNDUS : NATV8 : R€GIS : ANGLI€ : ILLVSTRIS.
Some pairs of letters conjoined in monogram.
Beaded borders.
Sandford, p. 102 {obv. only), and of. p. 105. For seals of this King as
Prince of England, see Vol. III., p. 380, Nos. 12,663-12,668.
NAPLES, JERUSALEM, AND SICILY. 247
PREDBRIC nL, King of Sicily.
Signet,
21,(648. [a.d. 1306.] Plaster cast from good impression.
-i in. [cxxxii. 69.]
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. -f-Xf in.
JEngraved with a representation of Omphale, standing, turned
*o the right, draped, the r. 1. bent at the knee, carrying a
«iistaff over the shoulder. At the sides, on the setting of the
g[em, the initial letters F. T. {Fridericus Tertius),
« INICIUM • SAPI€NCI€ - TIMOR • DOMINI.
D'Arcq, No. 11,770.
ROBERT, King of Jerusalem
and Sicily, Count of Provence, and Forcalquier, Lord of
Avignon. A.D. 1309-1343.
Leaden Bulla.
21.649. Leaden. Originally app. to a document by a woven
biobbin, ij. in., lead i^ in. [xlvii. 54.]
0. A shield of arms : sem^-de-lis, a label of five points, for
Anjou-Sicily. Above the shield the initial letter : B : for
^ulla, the commencing word of the legend : —
^ ROBTI : D€l : QRA : l€RUM : €T : SICIL' : R€Q'.
ft. A shield of arms : four pales, Provence.
* COMITIS -cPUTCie • €T • FORC • €T • DNI • AVIN.
D'Arcq, No. 4521, from an impression attached to a deed dated
.-^.D. 1312.
21.650. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
NJo. 21,649. [cxiv. 139, 140]
21.651. Leaden, corroded : indistinct, [xxxviii. 154.]
0. : B : « ROBTI : D€l QRA : l€RL'M €T SICIL' R€Q.
R. •» COMITIS PUICI€ [€T] FORC • €T • DNI • AVIN.
The letters OR in FORC' conjoined in monogram.
21.652. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
^^o. 21,651. [cxiv. 135, 136.]
Another type,
21,653. Leaden, very much corroded: indistinct, [xliii.
Similar to the foregoing but not from the same matrix.
248 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21,654. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,653. [cxiv. 137, 138.]
REN£, of Anjou, King of Jerusalem and Sicily, Aragon^
tlu I stand of Sicily^ Valencia^ Major cay Sardinia^ and Corsica ;
Duke of A njou and Bar ; Count of Barcelona, Provence^
Forcalquier, and Piedmont
21|655. [a.d. 1478.] Red, covered with paper before
impression : very indistinct^ 3 in. [Add. ch. 12,771.]
A shield of arms : coup^ the chief tiered in pale ; i. HUNGARY
(Ancient) ; 2. Anjou-Sicily ; 3. Jerusalem ; in base
per pale, dex, Anjou, sin. Bar. Ensigned with a coronet of
three fleurs-de-lis in sight, betw. two trefoils. Betw. two
staves raguly.
Legend almost illegible.
D^Arcq, No. 11,783, from an impression app. to a document dated
A.I). 1 46 1, where the legend of this troisteme sceau is read as : —
ft * rmali prtmi rrgut tKIm ^t ftrtlie Oitttfi atiSrgatiie
. * * • • tt |l0lltmOttti0* — with a counterseal bearing an **objet
difficile k reconnaitre. Quelque chose comme deux sacs ou deux bourses
superposdes." Anselme, torn, i., p. 231.
REN£ IL, King of Jerusaletn and Sicily^ Duke of Lorraine
and Bar, etc.
21,656. [a.d. 1497.] Red : very imperfect About 3^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,772.]
0. The King, turned to the r., in plate armour, riding on a
caparisoned horse springing to the r. The armorial bearings
of the shield, surcoat, and horse's caparisons are as described
for the rev. Background, sem^ of fleurs-de-lis.
Legend wanting.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-^^ in. diam. An angel
with nimbus, full-face, wings inverted, holding in front, betw.
two palm branches, a shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. on a
bend three alerions, LORRAINE ; 2, 3. as described for Ren£ I.,
No. 21,655, with addition of a small escutcheon charged with
arms of Provence.
Cabled border.
JEANNE nf Provence, Queen of ferusalem and Sicily,
Countess of Proveticeand Forcalquier, Lady of Avignon.
Leaden Bulla.
21,667. [«>r. A.D. 1380.] Leaden: indistinct. Partly
twice struck. Originally app. to a document by coloured
threads. ijV *"• [xlviii. 42.]
NAPLES, JERUSALEM, AND SICILY. 249
0. A shield of arms : sem^-de-HSy a label of five points, for
Anjou-Sicily. Above the shield, the initial letter § B 8 for
Bulla^ the commencing word of the legend : —
« lOHA AS IHR' S €T S StCIL S R€GINA
R. A shield of arms : four pales, Provence.
« [C03MITISSA specie % €T S FORCQ % € % DVA S AVIN.
The letters E T in ET conjoined in monogram.
Beaded borders.
Cf. D'Arcq^No. 11,772.
21^658. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,657. [cxiv. 141, 142.]
LOUIS XIL, King of Sicily and Jerusalem, A.D. 151a
5^^ Vol. v., p. 131, No. 18,112.
LEOPOLD L, King of Jerusalem, Duke of Lorraine
and Bar ^ etc, A.D. 1 690- 1 729.
Great Seal,
21,659. Red : very imperfect About 4| in. when perfect,
[xlviii. 48.]
0. The Duke in a full suit of plate armour, with crown and
crest — an eagle rising with wings erect, royally crowned — on
his head, carved oval shield of arms, and sword, mounted on
a war-horse, richly caparisoned, galloping to the r. on a
platform or pedestal on which are classical trophies of armour
and flags ; in the background the view of a harbour with
shipping. The field of the seal is replenished with the cross
of Lorraine, surmounted by a crown and two bars addosses.
The armorial bearings of the shield and trappings are :
I. Hungary, 2. Naples, 3. Jerusalem, 4. Provence,
5. Anjou, 6. GUELDRES, 7. JULIERS, 8. Bar, over all an
escutcheon of LORRAINE.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{(Outer circle) :— LEOPCOL3DV8 IDG- DVX • LOTH • ET •
BAR • REX • lER' • MARCH • DVX • CAL QVELD.
{Inner circle) :— MAR • MV8 • ET • NOM • COM • PRO • PAD •
Al IM • ZVT • SAR • SALM • . . . ALK •
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-}^ in. diam. An
ornamental shield of the arms described on the obv,^ ensigned
with a crown.
CONTRESELLE DV GRAND SEAV.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 794 ; Bouillct, p. 474 ; Palliot, La Vraye Science^ P^ S'-
2SO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOSEPH, King of Jerusalem, etc, A.D. 1765.
See Joseph II., Emperor of Germany,
pp. 79-81, Nos. 21,281, 21,282.
ROTAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AT NAPLES.
Letter SeaL
21^660. \c, A.D. 1830-1859.] Recent impression in red
wax. i-|^ X i^ in. [xlix. 65.]
Oval : an oval shield of arms ensigned with a crown royal,
and encircled with the collars of the Order of the GOLDEN
Fleece, and five other Orders, with their respective Badges.
The shield is charged with the armorial bearings of the
Royal Family of the Two Sicilies, of which several of the
quarterings are very indistinct
FERDINAND II RE DEL REGNO DELLE DUE 8ICILIE.
In the exergue, in a lunette-shaped compartment : —
R'. ORTO BOTANICO.
ROME
ROM E.
POPES.
JOHN V. A.D. 685, 686.
Leaden Bulla,
21.661. Leaden, very much oxidised: indistinct About
I in., but flattened. Diam. of metal i\ in. [xxxviii. i.]
0. An estoile or fleurette of eight points.
«i lOHANNIS.
B. Five pellets arranged in a quincunx thus : — • • •
Legend :— p*^
PAE
21.662. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and re^K of
No. 21,661. [cxvii. I, 2.]
Mabillon, De Re Diplamatica^ p> 453*
Another type,
21,663. Leaden, partially corroded : imperfect. About
I -J- in. [xxxviii. 2.]
0. Across. ttlOHANNIco.
The S lying down is noteworthy.
B. Legend in two lines : —
PA
E
PA
The a's witn oblique cross-bars. E with small triangular
horizontal strokes.
21|664. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,663. [cxvii. 3, 4.]
Ficoroni, De Plumbeis Antiguorum, pi. xi.
f
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
' — t ■, I. I
SERGinS L A.D. 687-701.
Leaden Bulla.
21^665. Leaden : fairly well preserved. Originally app.
by a hempen cord to a document i\ in. [xxxviii. 3.]
0. A monogram : —
^ SERQII.
PA
Beaded borders.
PaE
21|666. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,665. [cxvii. 5, 6.]
Mabillon, /. ^., p. 453.
Another type,
21.667. Leaden, corroded : indistinct About 4 i"* when
perfect [xxxviii. 4-] /a iji
S€R
Gil.
The G is of peculiar form, resembling S.
P A
PA€
+
The first A with v-shaped bar.
Beaded borders.
21.668. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev, of
No. 21,667. [cxvii. 7, 8.]
Cf. Ciaconius, Vit, PontiJIcum, fol. Rome, 1676, torn, i., col. 492 ;
Ficoroni, /. ^., pi. xxiv.
GREGORY II. A.D. 715-731 ;
GREGORY III. A.D. 731-741 ;
or GREGORY IV. A.D. 826-844.
Leaden Bulla,
21|669. Copper electrotypes of a leaden bulla much
corroded : very imperfect. About i in. when perfect
[cxvii. 9, 10.1
QORII.
ROME : — POPES. 255
P A
PAE
The G's with vertical tail ; the A's with v-shaped cross-bar.
Beaded borders.
ZACCHARIAS or ZACHARIAS. A.P. 741-752.
Leaden Bulla,
21^670. Leaden, much corroded: imperfect, indistinct.
About I in. when perfect [xxxviii. 5.]
0. *
ZAC
CHAR
1A€
B. *
PA
PA€
The cross-bar of the a's springs from the foot of the left
hand stroke.
Beaded borders.
21,671. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,670. [cxvii. II, 12.]
Cf. Ciaconius, Vita Pontificum^ fol. Rome, 1676, torn, i., col. 524,
STEPHEN I. A.D. 253-257 ;
STEPHEN II. A.D. 752 ;
STEPHEN IIL A.D. 752-757 ;
or STEPHEN IV. A.D. 768-772.
Leaden Bullce,
21,672. Leaden, corroded : indistinct. About i in. when
perfect, [xxxviii. 6.] ^ ^
8T€
PHA
Nl «
PA
PAe
The a's with oblique cross-bar springing from the foot of
the left hand stroke.
Beaded borders.
2S6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21,673. Copper electrotypes from the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,672. [cxvii. 13, 14.]
21;674. Leaden,
[xxxviii. 7.]
Another type,
corroded : indistincL About
in.
0.
a.
ST€
PHCA3
PA
PA 6
The A*s formed
No. 21,672.
Beaded borders.
as described for the preceding bulla,
Ciaconius, Vit, Pontiff,^ torn, i., coL 170, figures one of these two types
under Stephen L, and states : — *' Quamvis Icon istud potius ad prt-
mum vel secundum, seu tertium Stephanum Romanum Pontificem
spectare haud certi simus ; cum in ilio [nihil] nisi Stephani Papae nomen
exprimatur ; ad primum tamen nos referimus ; si enim ad alios spec-
taret, procul dubio, secundi, vel tertii de more nomen apposuissent."
From the similarity of some of the forms of letters to those of Pope
John v., it is not improbable that these three types belong to the era of
Pope Stephen II. See also Ficoroni, /. ^., pi. xxv.
Third type.
21,675. Leaden, much corroded : indistinct.
183.]
0.
I in. [xliv.
Beaded borders.
BL
STE
PHA
Nl
PA
PAE
21,676. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,675. [cxvii. 17, 18.]
RaME: — POPES. 257
PAUL I. A.D. 737-767*
Leaden Bulla.
21,677. Leaden, corroded : indistinct About i in. when
perfect, [xlix. 123.]
0. *
Beaded borders.
PAV
LI
<»
PA
PAE
21,678. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,677. [cxvil 19, 20.]
NICOLAUS, or NICHOLAS I. A.D. 858-867.
Leaden Bulla.
21.679. Leaden, corroded : indistinct About i in. when
perfect [xxxviii. 8.]
0. An estoile or fleurette of eight points.
fii NICOLAI.
«i
B. P A
PAE
TrisoTy pi. xxiv., fig. i ; Ciaconius, ViL Pontiff.^ torn. 1, col. 650 ;
WaiUy, EUments de Paliogr.^ torn, ii., p. 376.
21.680. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,679. [cxvii. 21, 22.]
JOHN VIIL A.D. 872-882.
Leaden Bulla.
21,681. Leaden, somewhat corroded. Originally app. to a
document by strands of silk, if in. [xxxviii. 9.]
0. «•
lOHA
• NN€8 •
B. A small cross patUe in the centre, betw. the head of St.
Paul on the left hand or dexter side, with straight hair brushed
VOL. VI. s
2S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
off the face and long pointed beards and that of St Peter with
curled hair and short beard on the right hand or sinister side,
each enclosed in a curved compartroent or panel of irregular
outline marked by beaded lines, perhaps a form of nimbus.
Overhead is the legend or inscription : —
«*
• PA • PE •
for Paulus — Petrus, In the base, betw. the heads cf the
Saints, a cross patUe,
This design of the heads of the two chief saints of the
Apostolic See has been retained in use, with slight modifica-
tions, to the present time.
21,682. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 2 1, 68 1, [cxvii. 23, 24.]
BONIFACE VL A.D. 896.
Leaden Bulla.
21.683. Leaden : fairly well preserved. Originally app.
to a document by yellow silk strands, now faded. ly^ in.
[xxxviii. 10.] BQ^,
FATIV8
l^- VI •
The first stroke of the V*s is perpendicular.
B. On a mount or tertre a cross patt^e on a long foot
Betw. the heads of St. Paul and St. Peter as described in
No. 21,681. Overhead the legend or inscription : —
8'PA • S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.684. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,683. [cxvii. 25, 26.]
MARTIN III. A.D. 943-946.
Leaden Bulla,
21,685. Leaden, corroded : indistinct. Originally app. to
a document by a hempen cord. \% in. [xxxviii. 1 1.]
MAR
TINVS
o ppp III o
B. The cross on a staff, betw. the heads of St. Paul and
St. Peter within beaded compartments, as described in the
preceding bulla^ No. 21,681.
S'PA • s PE.
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1
\
}
BENEDICT X. A.D. 1058, 1059.
Leaden Bulla,
21,689. Leaden, patinated : fairly well preserved. Ori-
ginally app. to a document by a hempen cord. iiV^n*
[xxxviii. 13.1
0. s B€Ne
DICTVS
o pp o Y o
, B. A cross patUe, with top carrying a pearl or ball Not
^<c3n a foot or mount Betw. the heads of the Saints as
^escribed in preceding btdla^ No. 21,681.
SPA 8'PE.
' Beaded borders.
: S}ly690. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. of
|o. 21,689. [cxviL 31, 32.]
1
S 2
i
i
21,686. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev, of i
No. 21,685. [cxvii. 27, 28.] [
CLEMENT IL A.D. 1046, 1047.
Leaden Bulla.
21,687. Leaden, patinated : fairly good preservation.
Originally app. to a document by strands of red and yellow i
silk, \\vci. [xxxviii. 12.]
i
\
0. ♦
^ CL€ ^ i
M€N8 >
: rt» : II : ^
B. A cross patUe, with pearl or ball at the top, on a long i
foot, perhaps set on a mount or tertre^ now very indistinct, [
betw. the heads of the Saints in compartments as before
described. i
8*PA 8'PE. I
Beaded borders. f
21,688. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,687. [cxviL 29, 3a]
i
Z6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NICOLAUS, or NICHOLAS IL A.D. 1058-1061.
Leaden Bulla.
21^691. Leaden, patinated : somewhat indistinct. Originally
app. to a document by hempen cords. About i-jV in.
[xxxviii. 14.1
Nice
LAUS
• PP • II •
R, Resembles very closely the rev, of the previous bulla,
T> , , , , Q'P'^ S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21,692. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,691. [cxvii. 33, 34.]
ALEXANDER IL A.D. 1061-1073.
Leaden Bulla.
21.693. Leaden, patinated : somewhat indistinct Ori-
ginally app. to a document by a cord of purple silk. i-J-in.
[xxxviii. 15.]
0. AL6
XAND€R
• Pt> • II •
BL On an orb, represented by a small pellet covered with a
half circle, a cross patt^e with a small b.all on the summit, set
on a long foot. Betw. the conventional heads of the Saints,
as described in previous bulla.
8'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.694. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,963. [cxvii. 35, 36.]
GREGORY VIL A.D. 1073-1085.
Leaden Bulla.
21,695. Leaden, patinated : fairly well preserved. Ori-
ginally app. by a cord of blue and white worsted. About
l| in. [xxxviii. 16.]
0. GR€
GORIVS •
PP • VII •
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B. Resembles the rev. of the previous bulla : but not from
the same matrix.
SPA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21,696. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 21,965. [cxvii. 37, 38.]
URBAN IL A.D. 1088-1099.
Leaden Bulla,
21.697. Leaden, corroded, perishing : indistinct About
14- in. [xxxviii. 17.]
0. UR
BANV8
I)t. Resembles the rev. of the preceding bulla ; but not from
the same matrix.
8' PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.698. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 2 1,697. [cxvii. 39, 40.]
PASCHALIS II. A.D. 1099-1118.
Leaden Bulla.
21.699. Leaden, imperfectly impressed : indistinct Ori-
ginally app. to a document by a red silk cord, ij-in.
[xxxviii. 18.1
0. • PA8
CHAL'8
PP • II •
Be A cross pattie on a long foot, as described in previous
bulla^ betw. the busts of St Paul and St Peter, without the
beaded compartments enclosing them, as described before.
In this design the neck and shoulder of each Saint is shown.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded border of obv.^ that of the rev. not apparent.
21.700. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,699. [cxvii. 41, 42.]
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 6025, 6026 ; Trisor^ pi. xxiv., fig. 2 ; Nouveau Traitd
de Diplomatique^ torn, iv., p. 310 : Wailly, iUments de Paldogr.^
torn, ii., p. 376.
262 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CALIXTUS^ al. OALLISTUS IL A.D. 1119-1124.
Leaden Bulla.
21.701. Leaden : imperfectly impressed, indistinct Ori-
ginally app. by a twisted cord of white silk to a document.
About 1 1 in. when perfect [xxxviii. 19.]
CALl
xjvs
• pp- II •
Q:. A long cross, slightly splayed at the ends, betw. the
heads of St Paut^nd St. Peter, each in a nimbus of horse-
shoe shape open at the neck.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders of obv, \ that of rev. not apparent
21.702. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,701. [cxvii. 43, 44.]
HONORinS IL A.D. 1 1 24-1 1 8a
Leaden Bulla.
21.703. Leaden, patinated : fairly well preserved Ori-
ginally app. to a document by twisted strands of greenish
yellow silk, if in. [xxxviii. 2a]
HONO
RIVS
• PP- II •
Bt. A long cross, with a pearl or pellet at the ends of the
vertical part Betw. the heads of St Paul and St Peter as
described for previous bulla, each within a pearled or beaded
compartment of irregular shape.
S'PA • S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.704. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,703. [cxvii. 45, 46.]
Cf. D*Arcq, No. 6027.
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INNOCENT IL A.D. 11 30-1 143.
Leaden Bulla,
21.705. Leaden, corroded. Originally app. to a document
by silk strands. i|- in. [xxxviii. 21.]
INNO
C€NTIV8
^- II •
Beaded border.
Bt. A long cross (cf. the rev, of the bulla of Calixtus IL,
^o. 21,701) betw. the heads of St Paul and St. Peter, each in
3. nimbus or compartment of irregularly curved form.
8'PA S'PE.
21.706. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
Na 21 JOS' [cxvii. 47, 48.]
Ens^r. in Zyllesius, Defens, S, Maxim,^ p. 57, pt. 3 ; cf. D'Arcq,
Nos. 602&-6032.
ANAOLETUS n. A.D. 1 1 30-1 1 38.
{Antipope)
Leaden Bulla,
21^707. Leaden, much corroded : indistinct. \\ in. [xxxviii.
22.]
ANA
CLETV8
PP- II •
E. A long cross with a slightly cleft semicircular foot,
betw. the heads of St Paul and St. Peter, each enclosed in a
nimbus or compartment of irregular form.
8'PA 8*PE.
Beaded borders.
21^708. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,707. [cxvii. 49, 50.]
LUCinS XL A.D. 1 144, 1 145.
Leaden Bulla,
21y709. Leaden, corroded : indistinct. Originally app. to a
document by a plaited skein of red and yellow silk strands.
i| in« [xxxviii. 23.]
p. LV
CIVS
pp II •
264 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BL A long cross, slightly pattie, with a small pellet on the
top, betw. the heads of St. Paul and St. Peter, enclosed within
a nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
8'PA S'PE
Beaded borders.
21,710. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,709. [cxvii. 51, 52.]
EUGENinS III. A.D. 1145-1153.
Leaden Bulla.
21.711. Leaden, patiiiated. Originally app. to a document
by a twisted cord of red and greenish yellow silk, if in.
[xxxviii. 24.]
0. *
EVQEN
IVS- ft>
• 111 •
Bt. A cross pattie, on a long foot, with a cleft semicircular
foot, betw. the heads of St. Paul and St Peter, as before, each
enclosed in a nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
S'PA 8'PE.
21.712. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,711. [cxvii. S3, 54.]
Another type.
21.713. Leaden, corroded : imperfect, indistinct. Originally
app. by coloured silk strands, i-^ in. [xxxvi. 207.]
0. EV
GENIVS
r^ • 111 •
B. A long cross pattie as to the top and arms, on the top
a small pellet, betw. the heads of St Paul and St. Peter as
before, each enclosed in a nimbus or compartment of irregular
shape.
8'PA 8TE.
Beaded borders.
Trisor^ Sceaux des Rois^ etc., pi. xxiv., fig. 3 ; of. D'Arcq, Nos.
6036, 6037.
21.714. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,713.
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ADRIAN lY. A.D. 1 1 54-1 1 59.
Leaden Bulla,
21,716. [A.D. 1156.] Leaden: fairly well preserved. App.
by strands of twisted green silk, if in. [Harl. ch. ill A. 2.]
0. ADRI
ANVS
PP- III! •
Bt. A cross patUe^ on a long foot, on the summit a pellet,
betw. the heads of St Paul and St Peter, as before, each
enclosed in a nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
8' PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.716. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21 J IS' [cxviL 57, 58.]
Another type,
21.717. Leaden, slightly corroded : good. 14- in. design ;
If in. metal, [xxxviii. 25.]
ADRI
j^NVS
• PP- nil •
From a different matrix.
flL Similar to the foregoing No. 21,715, but from a different
matrix.
One of the principal variations in these two types is
that there is a small stop, dot or pellet before the contracted
word • r^ - in this second type.
21.718. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,717. [cxvii. 59, 60.]
D'Arcq, No. 6039.
ALEXANDER HI. A.D. 11 59-1 181.
Leaden Bidlce,
21.719. Leaden, patinated : somewhat indistinct Origin-
ally app. to a document by strands of purple silk. \\ in.
[xxxviii. 26.]
0. AL€
XAND€R
• PP • III - '
B. A cross patt^Cy on a long foot, with a pellet on the
summit The foot appears to be semicircular, enclosing a
266 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
pellet. Betw. the heads of St Paul and St Peter, each enclosed
within a nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
8' PA S'PE.
21,720. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,719. [cxvii. 61, 62. J
Cf. D*Arcq, No. 6040.
Another type,
21|721. Leaden: well preserved. App. by strands of
faded silk. [Harl. ch. iii A. 3.]
ALEX
ANDER
• PP- III •
Bt. Similar to the foregoing No. 21,719, but from a different
matrix.
The principal, and most apparent, difference betw. this and
the previous type is its general coarseness, and the position
of the X in Alexander, on the first line of the inscription.
Beaded borders.
21.722. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 2 1,72 L [cxl. I, 2.]
21.723. Leaden : well preserved. App. by strands of
yellowish green silk. [Harl. ch. in A. 4.]
21.724. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,723. [cxvii. 63, 64.]
A doubtful type.
21,725. Leaden, very much corroded, [xxxiv. 50.]
LUCIUS III. A.D 1181-1185.
Leaden Bulla.
21,726. [a.d. 1 182.] Leaden, beginning to decay: good.
App. by silken strands. i| in. [Add. ch. 12,833.]
0. LV
CIV8
* • PP • III -
R. A cross patt^e, on a long foot, and with a pellet on the
summit, betw. the heads of St Paul and St. Peter as before
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described, each enclosed in a nimbus or compartment of
irregular shape.
8'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21,727. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,726. [cxl. 3, 4.]
21y728. Leaden. Originally app. to a document by strands
of red and green silk, [xxxviii. 27.]
21y729. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,728. [cxvii. 65, 66.]
D'Arcq, No. 6041.
URBAN nL A.D. 1 1 85-1 187.
Leaden Bulla.
21.730. Leaden : good preservation. Originally app. to a
document by strands of red and yellow silk. If in. [xxxviii.
28.]
0. UR
BANVS
• PP • III •
Bu A cross pattie^ on a long foot with semicircular base,
with a pellet at the summit and in the curved base, betw. the
heads of St. Peter and St. Paul, as before, each enclosed in a
nimbus or compartn^ent of irregular shape.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.731. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 31.730. [cxvii. 67, 68.]
D'Arcq, No. 6042.
GREGORY VIIL A.D. 11 87.
Leaden Bulla.^
21,732. Leaden, corroded : indistinct i|in. [xxxviii. 29.]
QR€
Q0RIV8
PP- VIII •
R. A cross pattie^ on a long foot with a roundle or pellet at
top and base, betw. the heads of the Saints as described ber
fore, and enclosed in nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
268 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21^733. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,732. [cxvii. 69, 70.]
CLEMENT in. A.D. 1187-119I.
Leaden Bulla.
21.734. Leaden, patinated : indistinct Originally app. to
a document by a twisted hempen cord. i| in. [xxxviii. 30.]
0. CL€
M€NS
• PP • III •
Be A cross pattie on a long foot set on an orb or mound,
betw. the heads of the Saints as before, each enclosed within
a nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
S'PA 8TE.
21.735. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,734. [cxvii. 71, 72.]
D'Arcq, No. 6043.
CELESTINE III. A.D. 1191-1198.
Leaden Bulla,
21.736. Leaden : well preserved. Originally app. to a
document by yellow and red strands of silk. \\ in. [xxxviii.
31.]
0. CEL€
8JINV8
• PR- III •
Bt. A cross patUe^ on a long foot resting on a semicircular
foot enclosing a pellet, perhaps intended for an orb or mound,
and having on its summit a pellet, betw. the heads of the
Saints as described before, each enclosed in a nimbus or com-
partment of irregular shape.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.737. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,736. [cxvii. 31.]
D'Arcq, No. 6044.
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INNOCENT ni. A.D. II9&-I2I6.
Leaden Bulla,
21.738. Leaden : good preservation. Originally app. to a
document by strands of hempen cord if in. [xxxviii. 32.]
0. INNO
C^NTIVS
• PP • III •
B- Type similar to the rev. of the foregoing bulla.
8TA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.739. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,738. [cxvii. 75, 76.]
21.740. Another: corrosion beginning in several places.
[xxxiv. 51.]
21y741. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,740. [cxl. 5, 6.]
21.742. [A-D. 1207.] Another: corrosion beginning in
several places. Originally app. to Add. MS. 4792, fol. 122,
by yellow silk strands, [xxxvi. 224.]
21.743. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,742. [cxl. 7, 8.]
Cf. Trisor^ Sceaux des Rois^ etc., pi. xxiv., fig. 4 ; D'Arcq, No. 6045.
Another type.
21.744. [a.d. 1 2 14.] Leaden: fairly good. App. by
strands of yellow silk. [Cott. ch. viii. 24.]
0. and R. These closely resemble the foregoing, but from
a different matrix, shown by the oblique stroke of the second
N in the name, which in the former type does not reach to
the top of the first vertical stroke, in this later type it does so
reach. There are, also, numerous minute variations of position
of details.
21.745. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. i 1,744. [cxl. 9, 10.]
270 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HONORIUS ni. A.D. 1216-1227.
Leaden Bulla,
21.746. Leaden : fine. Originally app. to a document by
strands of red and yellow silk, [xxxviii. 33.]
MONO
^IVS
• PP- III •
ft. A cross pattt% with a pellet on the summit, and on a
long foot with semicircular base enclosing a pellet, betw. the
heads of the Saints as described before, each enclosed in a
nimbus or compartment of irregular shape. Cf. rev. of the
bulla of Celestine III., No. 21,736.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.747. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,746. [cxvii. ^^^ 78.]
21.748. [a. D. 1225.] Leaden: somewhat indistinct App.
to a document by strands of yellowish green silk. [Woll. ch.
X. 32.]
21.749. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,748. [cxvii. 79, 80.]
D'Arcq, No. 6046.
GREGORY IX. A.D. 1227-1241.
Leaden Bulla.
First type,
21,750. [A.D. 1228.] Leaden: well preserved. App. by
strands of red and yellow silk. Obv, if, rev. \\ in. [Harl. ch
III A. 8.1
QR€
qpRivs
• pp • vim •
The last stroke of the R cut off obliquely.
B. A cross /^/A, topped with a pellet, and on a long foot
with semicircular base enclosing a pellet, betw. the heads of
St. Paul and St. Peter, each enclosed in a pearled nimbus or
compartment of irr^ular shape.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
Cf. D^Arcq, No. 6047, from a document dated, a.d. 1227.
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21^751. Copper electrotypes of the abv. and rev, of
No. 21,750. [cxvii. 81, 82.]
21|752. [A.D. 1229.] Leaden, corrosion beginning: fairly
good. App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch.
1 1 1 A. 9.]
21,753. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,752. [cxl. II, 12.]
Second type,
21.754. [a.D. 1230.] Leaden, corrosion beginning : fairly
good. App. by twisted strands of red and yellow silk.
[Harl. ch. iii A. 10.]
QR€
G5JRIVS •
• PP- Villi •
Similar to the foregoing, but from a different matrix, shown
by the shape of the R, and by the position of the -^ mark of
contraction, which in the previous type is betw. the O and G,
but in this type is directly beneath the O.
BL Very similar to the rev, of the previous type, but not
from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
21.755. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,754. [cxl. 13, 14.]
21.756. Leaden, corroded : indistinct in parts, [xxxviii.
34]
21.757. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,756. [cxvii. 85, 86.]
Third type.
21.758. [a.D. 1234.] Leaden, corroded : indistinct. App.
by strands of red and yellow silk. About i|in. [Woll. ch.
xi. 24.]
This appears, so far as xnav be ascertained from its corroded
condition, to belong to the third type, for description of which see
No. 21,7^
21.759. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,758. [cxl. 15, 16.]
2/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21^760. [a.D. 1235.] Leaden, finely patinated. App. by a
hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 11 1 A. 12.]
GR€
GORIVS
• PP • Villi •
The first R with the final stroke ending flatly on the line of
writing.
B. Resembles the rev, of previous types.
Beaded borders.
21.761. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiu of
No. 21.760.] [cxxiii. 30, 31.]
21.762. Another impression, cut from a document. [Sloane
xxxiv. 52.]
21.763. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,762. [cxl. 17, 18.]
Fourth type.
21.764. [a.D. 1237.] Leaden, patinated. App. by strands
of red and yellow silk. i\ in. [Stowe ch. 571.]
GR€
qpRivs •
• PP • vim •
The G's have a final knob on this type.
B. Resembles the rev. of previous types.
Beaded borders.
21.765. Copper electrotypes of the obv and rev. of
No. 21,764. [cxl. 19, 20.]
21.766. [A.D. 1238.] Leaden, corroded : indistinct in places.
App. by strands of yellow silk. [Add. ch. 16,150.]
21.767. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,776. [cxvii. 83, 84.]
21.768. [A.D. 1 241.] Leaden, corroded: very indistinct
App. by a hempen cord. [Add. ch. 20,371.]
21.769. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,768. [cxl. 21, 22.]
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Fifth type (?).
21,770. Leaden, much corroded : very indistinct, if in.
[xxxvL 170.]
0. QR€
gORIVS
• PP- Villi •
B. Resembles, as far as may be ascertained, the rev. of
former impressions.
21,77L Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,770. [cxl. 23, 24.]
21.772. Leaden, very much corroded : indistinct [xxxiv.
56.]
21.773. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,772. [cxL 25, 26.]
INNOCENT lY. A.D. 1243-1254.
Leaden Bulla.
First type.
21.774. [a.d. 1244,] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by a hempen cord. i^in. [Harl. ch. ill A. 13.]
INNO
C^NTIVS
• PP- nil •
BL a cross pcUtSe topped with a pellet, and on a long foot
set on a semicircular base enclosing a pellet, betw. the heads
of the saints as described before, each enclosed in a pearled
nimbus or compartment of irregular shape.
8'PA 8TE.
Beaded borders.
21.775. Copper electrotypes of the obit, and rev. of
Na 21,774. [cxl. 27, 28.]
21.776. [A.D. 1244.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 14.]
21.777. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 21,776. [cxvii. 89, 90.]
21.778. [a.D. 1245.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch. ill A. 17.]
VOL. VI. T
274 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
T
21.779. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,778. [cxl. 29, 30.]
21.780. Leaden, very much corroded, split into two parts
by the oxidisation of the metal, [xxxv. 72.]
Second type.
21.781. [a.d. 125 1.] Leaden, the corrosion commencing:
fine. App. by a hempen cord. i|in. [Add. ch. 20,373.]
INNO
CJ|NTIU8
• pp • nil •
The position of the mark of contraction -^ beneath the
€ in the name is here different to that of the previous type,
cf. also position of T in regard to the numerals below it
B. Resembles the rev, of the previous type, but perhaps
from a different matrix.
Beaded borders.
21.782. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,781. [cxl. 31, 32.]
21.783. [a.D. 1252.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by a narrow flaxen tape. [Harl. ch. ill A. 19.]
21.784. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,783. [cxvii. 87, 88.]
21.785. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine. App. by
strands of red and yellow silk. [xxxv. 73.]
21.786. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 21,785. [cxvii. 91, 92.]
21.787. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine. Originally
app. to a document by strands of red and yellow silk,
[xxxviii. 35.]
21.788. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,787, [cxl. 33, 34.]
21.789. Leaden, corroded : indistinct [xl. 96.]
21.790. Copper electrotypes of the obi\ and rev. of
No. 21,789. [cxvii. 93, 94.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6048.
ROME : — POPES. 27$
ALEXANDER IV. A.D. 1254-1261.
Leaden Bulla.
First type.
21.791. [xiv. Kal. Sept., A.D. 1255.] Leaden, partially
indistinct from corrosion. App. by strands of red and yellow
silk. Obv. i|. Rev. i^-in. [Harl. ch. iii A. 20.]
0. AL€
Xj^ND€R
• PP- III! •
The curved part of the mark of contraction -«. in pfr is
exactly under the left hand down-stroke of the A in the second
line, in this type.
fi. Resembles the rev. of previous bullm.
Beaded borders.
21.792. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 21,791. [cxL 35, 36.]
Cf. Trisor^ Sceaux des Rois^ pi. xxiv., f. 5 ; D'Arcq, No. 6049.
21|793. [A.D. 1256.] Leaden, patinated, corroded : injured
in places by pressure, indistinct. Originally app. by strands
of yellow and red silk, now replaced by red tape. [Add. ch.
14,711]
21.794. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,793. [cxl. 37, 38.]
21.795. Leaden, very much corroded : almost illegible,
[xxxiv. 58.]
21.796. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,795. [cxL 39, 40.]
21.797. Leaden, corroded throughout : illegible. Originally
app. to a document by a hempen cord, [xxxvi. 209.]
Uncertain if of this or the following type.
Later type.
21,798. [ill Id. Dec, A.D. 1255.] Leaden, very much
corroded. App. by strands of red and yellow silk, and
enclosed in an ancient leather case. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 2.]
0. AL€
XAND6R
• pP • III! •
T 2
276 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
In this type, which appears from the date of the documents
bearing duila of ALEXANDER IV. to have been used con-
currently with the first type already described, the cur\'ed
part of the mark of contraction -«- over • PP • is exactly under
the open angle of the capital letter A in the second line.
H. Resembles the rev. of previous iu/ke.
Beaded borders.
21.799. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev. of
No. 21,798. [cxL 41, 42.]
21.800. [a.D. 1256.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by a hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 22.]
21.801. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev, of
No. 21,800. [cxl. 43, 44.]
21.802. [a.D. 1256.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 23.]
21.803. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev. of
No. 21,802. [cxl. 45, 46.]
21.804. Leaden, partly corroded. Originally app. to a
document by strands of red and yellow silk, [xxxviii. 36.]
21.805. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev. of
No. 21,804. [cxvii. 95, 96.]
21.806. Leaden, very much corroded : almost illegible.
[xxxv. 74.]
21.807. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. of
No. 21,806. [cxl. 47, 48.]
URBAN ly. A.D. 1 26 1- 1 264.
Leaden Bulla.
21,808. Leaden, corroded. Originally app. by hempen
cords. i| in. [xxxviii. 37.]
0. UR
§ANUS
• PP • nil •
B. The cross patUe on a long foot set on a semicircular
base, as before, betw. the heads of the two Patron* Saints
enclosed in pearled nimbi or irregular compartments.
Beaded borders.
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21,809. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 21,808. [cxvii. 97, 98.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6050.
CLEMENT lY. A.D. 1 265-1 268.
Leaden Bulla,
21,810. [A.D. 1266.] Leaden, corrosion commencing. App.
by strands of red and yellow silk, i j- in. [Add. ch. 26,045.]
0. CL€
J^€N8
• PP- iin •
R. Resembles the rev. of bull<B previously described.
Beaded borders.
21|81L Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,810. [cxL 49, 50.]
21.812. [A.D. 1268.} Leaden, patinated, slightly corroded.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Add. ch. 6306.]
21.813. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,812. [cxL 51, 52.]
21.814. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine. Originally
app. to a document by a hempen cord, [xxxviii. 38.]
21.815. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,814. [cxvii. 99, 100.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6051.
OBEOORT X. A.D. 1 271-1276.
Leaden BuUa^
21.816. rA.D. 1274.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing : fine. App. by strands of red and yellow silk.
\\ in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 24.]
QR€
QORIVS
• PP • x> •
B. Resembles the rev. of btdlce previously described.
Beaded borders.
21.817. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,816. [cxl. 53, 54.]
278 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21.818. [a.D. 1274.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing: fine. App. by strands of red and yellow silk.
[Harl. ch. in A. 25.]
21.819. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,818. [cxl. 55, 56.]
21.820. Leaden, patinated, somewhat corroded. Originally
app. to a document by strands of red and yellow silk,
[xxxviii. 39.]
21.821. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,820. [cxviii. I, 2.]
Trisor^ L c, pL xxiv., fig. 6 ; D'Arcq, No. 6052.
INMOCENT Y. A.D. 1276.
Leaden Bulla,
21.822. Leaden, corroded in parts: somewhat indistinct
l-nr ^^' [xxxviii. 40.]
0. tt
INNO
c£riv8
PP V •
u
R. Resembles the rev. of bullce previously described, but not
from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
21.823. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,822. [cxviii. 3, 4.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6053.
JOHN XXI. A.D. 1276, 1277.
Leaden Bulla.
21,824. Leaden, very much corroded in parts. Obv. i ^
in., rev. \\ in. [xxxviii. 41.]
0. 10
h^NNES
PP : XXI
B. Resembles the rev. of the previous bulla of INNOCENT V.,
and apparently from the same matrix. Cf. rev. of Urban I V.'s
bulla.
S'PA-S'PE.
Beaded borders.
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21,826. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,824. [cxviil 5, 6.]
D'Arcq, No. 6054.
21,826. Leaden, corroded throughout, much augmented in
size by the swelling of the metal during process of oxidisation,
[xxxiv. 49.]
NICOLAUS or NICHOLAS IIL A.D. 1277-1280.
Leaden Bulla.
21.827. Leaden, patinated, partially corroded : indistinct:
Originally app. to a document by strands of silk. \\ in.
[xxxviii. 42.]
NIGO
JJkVS
o PP oili o
The legend is in Lombardic capital letters.
Be. Resembles the rev, of bullce previously described, but
not from the same matrix. Cf. rev. of the buUa of Urban IV.
8TA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.828. Copper electrotypes of the obv^^ and rev. of
No. 21,827. [cxviii. 7, 8.]
Cf. a variant described by D'Arcq, No. 605$.
MARTIN IV. A.D. 1281-1285.
Leaden Bulla.
21.829. [a.D. 1283.] Leaded, patinated. App. by twisted
strands of red and yellow silk, i-,^ in. [Harl. ch« 1 1 1 A. 26.]
MAR
X'NVS
• PP- nil •
In ornamental Lombardic capital letters.
B. Resembles the rev, of bullce previously described, but
not from same matrix. Cf, rev, of the bulla of URBAN IV.
8'PA 8TE.
Beaded borders.
21.830. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,829. [cxviii. 9, 10.]
21.831. Leaden, patinated, seriously affected by corrosion :
originally fine, [xxxviii. 43.]
28o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21|832. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,831. [cxl. 57, 58.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6056.
HONORIUS IV. A.D. 1285-1287.
LeeuUn Bulla,
First type.
21^838. Leaden : fairly good. App. by a hempen cord
to an English poem concerning the Lollards, of the 15th
century! 1+ in. [Add. ch. 12,794.]
MONO
^RIV8
• PP • nil •
The legend in ornamental Lombardic capital letters.
R. Resembles the rev. of bulla previously described. Cf.
rev. of the bulla of Urban IV.
8TA S'PE
Beaded borders.
21,834. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,833. [cxL 59, 60.]
21.836. Leaden, corroded throughout: almost illegible,
[xxxiv. 55.]
21,836. ' Leaden, corroded very much, patinated. [xxxviii.
4+]
21.837. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,836. [cxviii. II, 12.]
TrisoTy pL xxiv., fig. 7 ; cf. D'Arcq, No. 6057.
Second type.
21,838. Leaden : fairly good. Originally app. to a docu-
ment by strands of green silk, i^^ in. [xxxviii. 45.]
MONO
^IV8
PP- IV
St. Resembles the rev. of bullce already described, but not
from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
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21,839. Copper electrotypes of the otv. and rev, of
No. 21,838. [cxviii. 13, 14.]
NICOLAS IV. A.D. 1 288-1 292.
Leaden Bulla,
21,840. [a.D. 1288.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : fair,
li in. [Harl. ch. in A. 27.]
0; NICO
J-AV8
• pp- nil •
The legend in ornamental Lombardic capital letters.
' B. Resembles the rev, of bulla already described. Cf, rev,
of the bulla of Urban IV.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21^841. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,840. [cxl. 61, 62.]
21.842. Leaden, corrosion setting in : indistinct in parts.
[xxxviiL 461]
21.843. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
Na 21,842. [cxviii 15, 16.]
QL D'Arcq, No. 6058.
BONIFACE Yin. A.D. 1 294-1 303.
Leaden Bulla.
21.844. Leaden, corroded : very indistinct. 14- in.
[xxxiv. 57.]
BON I
FATIV8
PP: VIII •
B. Resembles the rev. of bulke previously described Cf.
rev. of the bulla of Urban IV.
Beaded borders.
21.845. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,844. [cxviir. 19, 2a]
21.846. Leaden, corroded: very indistinct Originally
app. to a document by strands of red and yellow silk,
[xxxviii. 47.]
282 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
I
21^847. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,846. [cxviii. 17, 18.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6060.
BENEDICT XL A.D. 1 303-1 304.
Leaden Bulla,
21|848. Leaden, patinated : indistinct Originally app. to
a document by silk strands, i-,^ in. . [xxxviii. 48.]
0. S BeN€
DICTVS
o
o
8 PP g XI
The legend is in ornamental Lombardic capital letters.
Be. Resembles the rev. of bullce previously described. Cf.
rev. of the bulla of Urban IV.
8'PA S'PE
Beaded borders.
*
21,849. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,848. [cxviii. 2\y 22.]
Cf. a variant type in D*Arcq, No. 6061.
CLEMENT Y. A.D. 1 305-1314.
Leaden Bulla.
21,850. Leaden, much corroded, nearly split into' two
halves by the oxidisation. About i-J- in. when perfect.
[xxxviii. 49J
CL€
M€N8
:PP:V
B. Resembles the rev. of bullce already described. Cf. rev.
of bulla of Urban IV.
Beaded borders.
21^851. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,850. [cxviii. 23, 24.]
21.852. Leaden, much corroded : very indistinct Ori-
ginally app. to a document by a hempen string, [xxxvi.
17L]
21.853. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,852. [cxviii. 25, 26.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6062.
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. JOHN ZXn. JLD. 1 3 16-1334.
Leaden Build.
21|864. Leaden, somewhat injured by corrosion. App. by
a hempen cord, i-^ in. [Add. ch. 20,554.]
lOHA
NN€8
• PP : XXII •
H. Resembles the rev. of buUce previously described. Cf.
rev. of the bulla of Urban IV.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21^855. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,854. [cxviiL 27, 28.]
21^856. [a,D. 1326.] Leaden, corroded : indistinct. App.
by strands of red and yellow silk. [Cotton ch. vi. 6.]
21.857. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,856. [cxl. 63, 64.]
21.858. [a.d. 1333.] Leaden,, metallic lustre: indistinct.
App. by a hempen cord. [Cotton MS., Cleopatra E. 11.,
fol. 15.]
21,869. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,858. [cxl. 65, 66.]
21.860. Leaden, very much corroded, swelled with oxi-
disation, [xxxviii. 5a]
21.861. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,860. [cxl. 67, 68.]
21.862. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing : indis-
tinct in many parts, [xliii. 144.]
21.863. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,862. [cxviii. 29, 30.]
21.864. Leaden : cracked, indistinct, [xlviil 68.]
21.865. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,864. [cxxiii. 28, 29.]
21.866. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of a fairly
^ood impression, [cxxxix. 23, 24.]
Cf. D*Arcq, No. 6063.
284 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
BENEDICT ZIL A.D. 1334-1342.
Leaden Bulla,
21.867. Leaden, corroded Originally app. to a document
by strands of silk. i-|^ in. [xxxviii. 51 J
S B€N€
DICTU8 •
• PP- XII •
- Apparently from the same matrix as the obv. of the bulla
of Benedict XL, see No. 21,848, with addition of i at the end
of the numerals.
R. Resembles the rev. of bullm previously described. Cf.
rev. of the bulla of URBAN IV.
S'PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.868. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,867. [cxviii. 31, 32.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6064.
CLEMENT VL A.D. 1 342-1 352.
Leaden Bulla.
'' 21,869. Leaden, corroded. Originally app. to a document
by strands of red and yellow silk, i-^ in. [xxxviiL 52.]
0. •
• CL€
M€113
• PP VI •
B. Resembles the rev. of bulla previously described. Cf.
rev. of the bulla of URBAN IV.
8'PA STE.
Beaded borders.
21.870. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,869. [cxviii. 33, 34.]
21.871. Leaden, much oxidised. Strands wanting, [xxxv.
75.]
21.872. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,871. [cxl 69, 70.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6065.
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INNOCENT VL A.D. 1352- 1362.
Leaden Bulla,
21.873. Leaden, somewhat corroded : injured. i-iV in.
[xxxviii. 53.]
0. »
INNO
C^TIYS
PP Yl
»
Apparently adapted from the rev. of the bulla of INNO-
CENT v., by removing the stop after v, and supplying an
additional figure I.
Beaded borders.
21.874. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21.873. [cxviii. 35, 36.]
21.875. Leaden, perished with excessive corrosion and
oxidisation of the metal, [xxxiv. 59.]
21.876. [a.d. 1360.] Leaden: fine. App. by strands of
red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 29.]
21.877. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,876. [cxviii. 37, 38.]
21.878. [a.D. 1 361.] Leaden, metallic: indistinct App.
by a hempen cord. [Cotton MS., Cleopatra £. 11., fol. 100.]
21.879. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,878. [cxl. 71, 72.]
21.880. Leaden, corrosion commencing in parts, [xxxv.
76.]
21.881. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,880. [cxl. 73, 74.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6066.
URBAN V. A.D. 1 362- 1 37a
Leaden Bulla.
21,882. [A.D. 1364.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing : fine. App. by a hempen cord, i-j- in. [Harl. ch.
Ill A. 30.]
• URB
XNU8
. p>. V
286 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
~ â– â– â– â– â–
The stops and the apex of the letter A consist of lior
faces.
R. Resembles the rev, of bulla previously described. <
rev, of bulla of Urban IV.
8'PA • 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.883. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev.
No, 21,882. [cxviii. 39, 40.]
21.884. Leaden, patinated: fairly preserved. Original
app. to a document by strands of red silk, [xxxviii. 54.]
21.885. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev.
No. 21,884. [cxl. 75, ^6?^
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6067.
ORXOORY XL A.D. 1 370-1 378.
Leaden Bulla.
21|886. [a.D. 1375.] Leaden, corrosion commencin
fairly well preserved. App. by a hempen cord. \^ ;
[Harl. ch. in A. 31.]
#GR€
qoRius
# pp # XI #
R. Resembles the rev, of bulla previously described. (
rev, of bulla of Urban IV.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21.887. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev.
No. 21,886. [cxviii. 41, 42.]
21.888. Leaden, completely oxidised and corroded : almc
illegible, [xxxviii. 55.]
Cf. Trisar^ I, r., pi. xxiv., fig. 10; and a variant (?) described
D'Arcq, No. 6068.
URBAN VL A.D. 1 378-1 389.
Leaden Bulla,
21^889. [a.D. 1 379.] Leaden, patinated : in good preser^
tion. Originally app. by a hempen cord, now by a piece
modern red tape. [Harl. ch. in A. 35.]
• URB
ANUS
• PP • Yl
ROME :— POPES. 287
The stops are eagles' heads erased Below the legend, two
eagles displayed. These devices are here employed in
a/iusion to the arms of the family of PklGNANO of which the
Pope was a member, vis. an eagle displayed.
S. Resembles the rev. of bulla previously described. Cf.
tlx^ rev. of the bulla of URBAN IV.
8' PA 8' RE,
lEeaded borders.
1.890. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
. 2i,8S9. [cxl. yj, 78.]
1.891. [a.d. 1380.] Leaden, slightly patinated: fine,
p. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 32.]
21,892. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
>. 21,891. [cxviii. 45, 46.]
21.893. [a.d. 1380.] Leaden, slightly corroded: fine.
:S)p- by a hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 36.]
21.894. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
^. 21,893. [cxl. 79, 80.]
21.895. [a.D. 1389.] Leaden, corrosion commencing:
^^ne. App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Add. ch.
21.896. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
o. 21,895. [cxl. 81, 82.]
21.897. Leaden, oxidised in places : indistinct [xxxviii.
S6.]
21.898. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
>4o. 21,897. [cxl. 83, 84.]
21.899. Leaden, patinated, corroded : indistinct [xxxviii.
^97.]
21.900. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,899. [cxl. 85, 86.]
21.901. Leaden, thoroughly corroded, swollen with oxidisa-
tion. Originally app. to a document by silken strands.
[xxxvi. 172.]
21.902. Leaden, very much corroded : almost illegible,
[cxxxix. 31.]
288 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CLEMENT YIL A.D. 1 378-1 394. {Antipope)
Leaden BulUu
21,903. [a.d. 1 38 1.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing : fine. App. by strands of red and yellow silk, i ,V
in, [Add. ch. 12,622.]
0. ♦ CL€ .
^ PP- Yll ^
R. Resembles the rev. of bulla previously described. Cf.
the rev. of the bulla of Urban IV.
S'PA 8'PE.
Beaded borders.
21|904. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,903. [cxviii. 43, 44.]
21|905. Leaden, very much corroded, [xxxviii. 57.]
21,906. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,905. [cxl. 87, 88.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6069.
BONIFACE IX. A.D. 1389-1404.
Leaden Bulla,
21,907. Leaden, parts patinated, very much corroded : very
indistinct About i-iV in. [xxxviii. $8.]
: BONI
^ATIUS i
PP : villi •
H. Resembles the rev. of bullce previously described. Cf.
rev. of bulla of URBAN IV.
Beaded borders.
21;908. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,907. [cxviii. 47, 48.]
21,909. Copper electrotypes as above, [cxviii. 49, 50.]
21|910. Leaden, a fragment thoroughly corroded. App.
by strands of faded silk, [xxxvi. 208.]
ROME : — POPES. 289
INNOCENT VIL A.D. 1404-1406.
Leaden Bulla.
21.911. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing : good.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk, i-^ in. [xxxviii. 60.]
0. «
1NNO
C€TIY8
PP VIJ
»
Apparently adapted from the obv, used in the bulla of
Innocent V., altered by Innocent VI., and here again altered
by addition of i to the numerals.
flu Resembles the design of the rev, of bullce previously
described Cf. rev, of the bulla of URBAN IV., but it is from
a different matrix.
8'PA • S'PE,
Beaded borders.
21.912. Copper 1 electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,911. [cxviii. 53, 54.]
BENEDICT ZIII. A.D. 1394-1409;^^. 1424.
Leaden Bulla,
21^913. Leaden, patinated, very much corroded, swollen
with oxidisation. Originally app. to a document by strands
of red and yellow silk. About 14- in. [xxxviii. 59.]
V B€N€
• JJICTU8
• PP • XIII •
Rev. Resembles the rev, of bullce previously described.
Cf. rev, of bulla of URBAN IV.
Beaded borders.
21^914. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rezK of
No. 21,913. [cxviii. 51, 52.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6070.
GREGORY XIL A.D. 1406-1409.
21^915. Leaden : good, imperfectly impressed. Originally
app. to a document by strands of crimson silk. Nearly i^ in.
when perfect, [xxxviii. 61.]
GRE
GORIVS
PAPA •
XIJ •
VOL. VI. U
290 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
â– ' 1 ' â–
Be A long cross moHne, betw. the heads of St Paul and St
Peter, each three-quarters face, with circular nimbus.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
The art of the design exhibited in this bulla indicates an
important change from the archaic and somewhat crude
Byzantine feeling of the preceding types. The very earliest
nascent Italian art is manifested both in the shape and pro-
portional parts of the capital letters and in the treatment of
the portraiture of the Saints, and the whole type marks an
epoch in the series of Papal Bulla.
21^916. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,915. [cxviii. 55, 56.]
ALEXANDER V. A.D. 1409, 14 10.
Leaden Bulla.
21^917. [a.D. 1409.] Leaden : fairly good. App. by a
hempen cord. i| in. [Harl. ch. iii A. 33.]
: AL€
XAND€R
:• PP : V •:
K. Resembles the rev, of bulke previously described before
that of Gregory XII., whose new type appears to have been
discarded in this case for that of URBAN IV. ; but the rev, is
not from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
21,918. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,917. [cxviii. 57, 58.]
D'Arcq, No. 6071.
JOHN XXIII. A.D. 1410-1415.
Leaden Bulla,
21,919. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing : indis*
tinct in parts, i -^ in. [xxxviii. 62.]
lOHAN
N€S:PP;
• XXIII •
R, Resembles in design the rev. of bullce previously
described, but not from the same matrix ; cf. rev. of the
ROM E : — POPES. 29 1
bulla of Urban IV. The shapes of the cross and the
capital letters in the inscription : —
8* PA 8' RE.
vary from those in the bulla referred to.
Beaded borders.
21^920. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of.
No. 21,919. [cxviii. 59, 60.]
CL D'Arcq, No. 6072.
MARTIN V. A.D. 1417-1431.
Leaden Bulla,
21^921. [A.D. 1425.] Leaden, patinated : fine. App« by a
hempen cord. 1-2V in. Harl. ch. iii A. 34.]
- MAR
T^NUS
pp . V .
Legend in Lombardic capital letters.
ft. Resembles in design the rev, of bulla previously
described, but is not from the same matrix. Cf. rev. of the
bulla of Urban IV.
Beaded borders.
21.922. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,921. [cxviii. 61, 62.]
21.923. [a.D. 1428.] Leaden, patinated : fine. App. by
a. hempen cord. [Stowe ch. 579.]
21.924. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
>fo. 21,923. [cxL 89, 90.]
21.925. Leaden, patinated, slightly corroded : fine, but
i^nperfectly impressed. Originally app. to a document by
strands of crimson silk, [xxxviii. 63.]
21.926. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
"No. 21,925. [cxL 91. 92.]
21.927. Leaden, much corroded, nearly illegible, [xxxiv.
53-]
21.928. Leaden, thoroughly corroded, swollen and cracked
from oxidisation, [xxxv. ^^^
Trisar^ /. c, pi. xxiv., 6g. 1 1 {pbv, only) ; D'Arcq, No. 6074.
U 2
292 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EUOENIUS IV. A.D. 1431-1447.
Leaden Bulla,
21^929. [A.D. 1444.] Leaden, corrosion commencing:
fine. App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Add. ch.
IS1S69.]
0. *
EVQEN
IV8 • PP •
• MM •
R. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of Martin V., with
perhaps some slight marks of alteration or retouching.
8'PA S'PE.
21.930. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,229. [cxviii. 65, (^.^
21.931. Leaden, corroded : imperfect, [xxxiv. 54.]
21.932. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,931. [cxl. 93,94-]
21.933. Leaden, patinated, corroded in places, swollen.
[xxxviii. 64.]
21.934. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,933. [cxl. 95. 96.]
21.935. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen from oxidisa-
tion in parts, [xxxviii. 198.]
21.936. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,935. [cxviii. 63, 64.]
Trhor^ /. r., pJ. xxiv., fig. 12 ; D'Arcq, No. 6075.
Seal of Indulgences,
21,937. Sulph. cast from a good impression. i^ in.
[Ixxii. 20.]
St. Peter the Apostle, standing, full-face, with tiara and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing bene-
diction, in the 1. h. his customary emblems, two keys. In a
carved bilobe with open tracery at the sides, and ornamented
with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Background lightly diapered with a reticulated or lozengy
pattern.
^tgilltt : mSuIgrnctav ; S : 9 : tt : rugntt : 99 : tttu
ROME : — POPES. 293
FELIX y,jAntipope. A.D. 1439-1449 ; ^^. 1451.
21,938. [A.D. 1445.] Leaden : fine. App. by a twisted
cord of silk, if in. [Add. ch. 12,623.]
0. +
: ^LIX :
: PP : Y :
+
The crosses at the beginning and end of the inscription are
crosses-crosslet, perhaps in allusion to the cross of the arms of
the Dukes of Savoy, Felix V. being Duke Amadeus of that
house.
Bt. Resembles the rev. of bulla previously described.
SPA 8PE.
Beaded borders.
21,939. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,938. [cxviiL 67, 68.]
NICOLAUB, or NICHOLAS IV. A.D. 1447-145 5.
Leaden Bulla*
21^940. [x Kal. April., A.D. 1446, for 1447.] Leaden, cor-
rosion commencing. App. by a hempen cord. i| in. [Add.
ch. 14,714.]
0. *
. NICO
LAVS
. pp. V .
B. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of EuGENius IV., see
No. 21,929 ; preserving the archaic characteristics of the rev,
of the bulla of Urban IV. Perhaps slightly larger.
Beaded borders.
21^941. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No 2 1 ,940. [cxl. 97, 98.]
21^942. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing. Ori-
ginally app. by strands of coloured silk, [xxxviii. 65.]
21^943. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,942. [cxviii. 69, 70.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6076.
294 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CALIBTUS, CALLISTUB, or CALIXTUS ZIL
A.D. 1455-1458.
Leaden Bulla.
21.944. 0. Leaden, partly corroded, swollen : imperfectly
impressed. About i| in. [xlvi. 3.]
0. *
CALI^
TVS • PP
• III •
QL Resembles the archaic rev. of bulla previously described^
but not from the same matrix.
SPA SPE.
Beaded borders.
21.945. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,944. [cxviii. 71, 72.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6077.
Afiother type.
21.946. Leaden, patinated in parts: indistinct. Origin-
ally app. to a document by a strand of blue silk. i-J- in.
[xxxviii. 66.]
0. Portrait bust of the Pope in profile to the 1., with tiara
or mitre, and pontifical robes.
• CALISTVS PAPA TERTIVS.
B. Resembles the rev. of bullce previously described, cf.
hdla of Innocent VIL, No. 21,911.
8'PA S'PE.
Beaded border in re%K
21.947. Copper electrotypes of the cbv. and rev. of
No. 21,946. [cxviii. 73, 74.]
Leaden Bulla, for the City of AVIGNON, to which the Papal
Court was temporarily removed.
21,948. [a.D. 1455-1458.] Leaden, patinated in parts:
indistinct Originally app to a document by strands of blue
silk. I| in. [xxxviii. 67.]
0. A papal tiara or mitre of ancient form, of three stages,
vith strings.
i» PAPA TERTIVS o CALISTVS o
B. The two emblematical keys of St. Peter^the Apostle,
erect in pale, side by side, or in fess, the wards to the sinister.
ROME : — POPES. 29s
and handles downwards ; united by a cord tied in the centre
of the design, with the ends coming out through the handles.
• CLAVES REGNI CELORVM.
21,949. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,948 [cxviii. 75, 76.]
Cfl Bullae of die Popes as Lords of die City of Avignon in France,
circ. A.D. 1446, VoL v., pp. 389, 3^, Nos. 18,962, 18,963 ; and the
Leaden Seal or Bulla of the City, arc, A.D. 1464-147 1, VoL V., p. 390,
Nos. 18,964, 18,965.
PITTB IL A.D. 1458-1464.
Leaden Bulla,
21^950. [a.d. 1463.] Leaden, corrosion beginning : fairly
good, imperfectly impressed. App. by a hempen cord, i-,^ in.
[Add, ch. 1247.]
• PIV8 •
• PAPA •
• 11 •
R. Resembles the archaic rev, of the bullce previously
described, but not from the same matrix apparently.
8' PA S'PE.
Beaded borders.
21y951. Copper electrotypes from the obv, and rev, of
Na 21,950. [cxviii. 79, 80.]
21;952. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fairly good, im-
perfectly impressed, [xxxviii. 68.]
21^953. Copper electrotypes from the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,952. [cxviii ^^y 78.]
Cf. TrisoTy /. c,y pi. xxiv. 13 ; D*Arcq, No. 6078.
PAUL II. A.D. 1464-1471.
Leaden Bullce,
21^954. Leaden, patinated : indistinctly impressed. i|. in.
[xxxviii. 69.]
0. The Pope, in profile to the left, with tiara and papal
robes, seated on a pinnacled throne set on steps, betw. two
cardinals, with hats and cloaks ; before him a group of seven
kneeling figures. In the field overhead the legend : —
Pi^VLVS
• PP • 11;
B. St. Paul and St. Peter, seated on thrones, set on an
estrade, each facing towards the other, with nimbus and
296 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
customary emblems. Betw. them a small cross, and over-
head the legend : — s 8
P P
A E
V T
Outside the thrones, on each side a wavy sprig of foliage.
Beaded borders.
21^955. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,954. [cxviii. 81, 82.]
Trisor^ /. ^., pi. xxiv., fig. 14 ; D'Arcq, Nos. 6079, 6080.
Another type.
21.956. Leaden : good. Originally app. to a document
by a hempen cord, if in. [xlvi. i.]
0. Similar to, but not from the same matrix as the
previous seal. No. 21,954.
PAVLVS
• pp • II •
BL The cross betw. the saints is set on an ornamental foot
or stand. 3 3
P P
A E
V T
21.957. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,956. [cxviii. 85, 86.]
21.958. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fine. Originally
app. to a document by twisted strands of red and yellow
silk. [xl. 25.]
21.959. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No, 21,958. [cxviii. 83, 84.]
21.960. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of a fine
impression, [cxviii. 87, 88.]
SIXTHS IV. A.D. 1471-1484.
Leaden Bulla.
21,961. [a.D. 1479.] Leaden : fair. App. by strands of
red and yellow silk, if in. [Stowe ch. 581.]
0. *
SIXTVS
• PAPA •
• Mil •
B. Resembles the archaic rev, of ^2//A? already described, but
from a different matrix : the heads of the saints are larger and
ROME : — POPES. 297
more carefully designed with nimbus in each instance repre-
sented by a line ; each enclosed in a beaded or pearled
compartment.
The foot of the cross is of larger dimensions.
C8'] CS']
p p
A E
Beaded borders.
21^962. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,961, [cxl. 99, 100.]
21|963. Leaden : fine. Originally app. to a document by
strands of red and yellow silk, [xxxviii. 70.]
21,964. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,963. [cxviii. 89, 90.]
Trisor^ /. c.y pL xxiv., fig. 15 ; D'Arcq, No. 6081 ; Ant. Week, Be-
schreibung V. Dresden, p. 181, from an impression attached to a deed
dated a.d. 148 i.
INNOCENT VnL A.D. 1484-1492.
Le(iden Bulla.
21^965. [A.D. 1491.] Leaden: well preserved. App. by
strands of red and yellow silk. If in. [Add. ch. 24,815.]
0. *
INNO
C|NTIVS •
• PP- VIII •
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of SiXTUS IV., see
No. 21,961, and apparently from the same matrix.
S 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
21^966. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,965. [cxviii. 91, 92.]
21,967. Leaden, much corroded : very indistinct. Origin-
ally app. to a document by strands of purple silk, [xxxiv. 60.]
21^968. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,967. [cxviii. 95, 96.]
21^969. Leaden, very much corroded : imperfectly im-
pressed, [xxxix. 54.]
298 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
21^970. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,969. [cxviii. 93, 94.]
D'Arcq, No. 6082.
ALEXANDER VI A.D. 1492-1503.
Leaden Bulla,
21;971. Leaden : injured, imperfectly impressed. Origin-
ally app. by strands of red and yellow silk. About if in.
when perfect [xxxviii. 71.]
0. *
+ ALE
XANDER +
+ PAPA +
+ VI +
The stops either crosses or very small fleurs-de-lis.
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of SiXTUS IV., see
No. 21,961, and apparently from the same matrix.
S' S*
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
21^972. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev^ of
No. 21,971. [cxviii. 97, 98.]
21^973. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of a
good impression, somewhat injured by pressure in places,
imperfectly made, [cxviii. 99, 100.]
D*Arcq, No. 6083.
21^974. [a.D. 1 500.] Leaden : somewhat indistinct. App.
by hempen cords. [Add. MS. 4719, art i.]
21^975. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,974. [cxl. loi, 102.]
PIUSIIL A.D. 1503.
Leaden Bulla,
21,976. Leaden : fairly well preserved, imperfectly im-
pressed. Originally app. to a document by strands o silk.
i-f in. [xxxviii. 72.]
• PIVS •
• PAPA •
• III •
ROME : — POPES. 299
B. Resembles the rev. of the buUa of GREGORY XII., see
No. 21,915.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
21,977. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,976. [cxix. I, 2.]
JULIUS II. A.D. 1503-1513.
Leaden Bulla,
21^978. [a.D. 1504.] Leaden: fine, not quite perfectly
impressed. App. by a hempen cord, if in. [HarL ch.
Ill A. 37.]
LIVS $
PAPA
*"*
In the centre a pellet
B. A new type, the heads of St. Paul and St Peter, three-
quarters face, facing towards each other, each with nimbus,
and each set in a vesica-shaped compartment. Betw. them
is a branch of three acorns slipped, supporting a long cross,
the top and arms of which are patUes,
8 8
P P
A E
Borders, and lines forming the compartment on the rev,,
are of acorns. The acorn is here employed in allusion to the
arms of the Pope's family, Della Rovere, viz,, an oak
tree eradicated.
21.979. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,978. [cxix. 9, 10.]
21.980. [a.D. 1504.] Leaden, rubbed : somewhat indis-
tinct. App. by a hempen cord. [Cotton MS., Cleopatra E.
IIL, fol. 161.]
21,98L Copper electrotypes [ of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,98a [cxix. 7, 8.]
Another type,
21,962. [a.D. 1 5 10.] Leaden: well preserved. App. by
strands of coloured silk. i\ in. [Add. ch. 12,798.]
300 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Resembles the obv, of the preceding bulla j No. 21,978, but
from a different matrix.
0. ^ IV B^
LIV8 9
PAPA
B. Resembles the rev, of the preceding ^////c7, No. 21,978,
and apparently from the same matrix.
21.983. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,982. [cxix. 5, 6.]
21.984. Leaden, corrosion commencing: imperfectly im-
pressed, [xxxviii. 73.]
21.985. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 21,984. [cxix. 3, 4.]
D'Arcq, No. 6084.
LlfiO X. A.D. 1513-1521.
Leaden Bulla.
21,986. Leaden, corroded : very indistinct i^ in.
[xxxviii. 74.]
0- LEO
PAPA
•x--
*
With an indistinct device, perhaps a roundle, at the top
and bottom, the whole arrangement of stops being thus made
in allusion to the family arms of the Pope, see rev.
B. A cross patt^e, on six roundles in orle, in allusion to the
arm of the Italian noble family of Medici, to which the Pope
belonged, viz, five roundles {torteaux)y two, two, and one, in
chief on a roundle (hurt\ three fleurs-de-lis, two and one.
Betw. the heads of St^ Paul and St. Peter, three-quarters
face, facing towards each other, each with a nimbus and in a
vesical-shaped compartment.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded or pearled borders, the beads being a large size
and apparently charged, in some instances at least, with
indistinct designs, evidently carrying out the allusion to the
bearings of the MEDICI Family.
ROME :— POPES. 30I
21^987. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 21,986. [cxix. II, 12.]
21.988. Leaden, very much corroded: indistinct. The
rev. swollen and cracked with oxidisation, [xxxvi, 21a]
21.989. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,988. [cxli. 13, 14.]
Trisar^ /. ^., xxiv., fig. 17 ; D'Arcq, No. 6085.
CLEMENT Vn. A.D. 1 523-1 534.
Leaden Bulla.
21.990. [A-D. 152;.] Leaden: fine. App. by strands of
red and yellow silk. i| in. [Add. ch. 12,672.]
0. *
CLE
MENS
• PP • VII •
B. A small shield of arms : six roundles, three, two, and
one, Medici (the family to which the Pope belonged) ; sup-
porting a cross patt^e set on a long foot. Betw. the heads of
St. Paul and St. Peter, three-quarters face, turned towards
each other, each with nimbus, in a vesical-shaped compartment.
About the cross, and in the compartments, the legend : —
8' PA 8' • RE.
Beaded borders.
21.991. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,990. [cxli. I, 2.]
21|992. Leaden, corroded : indistinct, imperfectly im-
pressed. Originally app. by strands of red and yellow silk.
[xxxviiL 75.]
21,993. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 21,992. [cxix. 13, 14.]
TrisoTy /. ^., pi. xxiv., fig. 18 ; D'Arcq, No. 6090.
Golden Bulla.
21,994. [a.D. 1 523-1 534.] Plaster cast, said to be derived
from an original Golden Bulla, app. to a document conferring
on King Henry VIII. the title of " Defender of the Faith."
i{in. [civ. 14, 15.]
CLE
MENS
• PP • VII
302 CATALOGUE OF SBALS.
> r
The last figure of the numeral has the appearance of having
been added at a time subsequent to the making of the matrix
over the stop, which would naturally be set at the end, and
thus affecting the symmetry of the group of lettering.
The error of omission is remarkable ; the matrix cannot be
an adaptation from one used by Clement VL, whose early
date, A.D. 1 342-1 352, precludes the possibility of his having
used such a bulla.
R. Very finely designed busts of St Paul and St Peter,
draped, set en midaillony in profile to the left, each preserving
the conventional characteristics in the treatment of the hair
and beard shown on preceding bullcSy each with a nimbus, and
bearing the customary emblems attributed to him. Below is
the inscription : • 8 • PA : • 8 • PE :
• GL0RI08I • PRINCIPE8 • TERRAE.
The workmanship of this rev. resembles the work of the
celebrated Italian goldsmith and engraver, Benvenuto Cellini,
and has been attributed to him.
As King Henry VIII. in 1521 enjoyed this title ol Fidei
defensor conferred on him by Leo X., the Golden Bulla from
which this cast is taken must be attributed to another event
PAUL IIL A.D. 1 534-1 542.
Leaden Bulla.
21|995. [a.D. 1540.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing : good, imperfectly impressed. App. by a hempen
cord. ItV in. [Add. ch. 16,529.]
* PAVLV8 *
* PAPA *
* III *
The fleurs-de-lis are employed here in allusion to the arms
of Farnese, vis,, six fleurs-de-lis, three, two, and one, to which
noble Italian family Paul III. belonged.
Bu A long cross, patt^e, betw. the heads of St. Paul and St.
Peter, turned three-quarters face towards each other ; each
with a nimbus, but not in a vesical-shaped compartment
*8*8*
P * P
A E
Beaded borders.
21^996. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,995. [cxl. 103, 104.]
ROME :— POPES. 303
21.997. Leaden, corrosion commencing : parts indistinct.
Originally app. to a document by strands of red and yellow
silk, [xxxviii. y6.]
21.998. Copper electrotypes of the odv, and r€v. of
No. 21,997. [cxix. 15, 16.]
D'Arcq, No. 6091.
JULIUS m. A.D. 1550-1555.
Leaden Bulla.
21,999. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing: im-
perfectly impressed. Origfinally app. to a document by a
hempen cord. About i-J- in. when perfect [xxxviii. JJ^
0. A monte or mount of three hills set one on two, betw.
two laurel branches, tied in circular form, in allusion to the
arms of MoNTE, viz., on a bend bordered betw. two branches
of laurel, curved and tied, three mounts, each of three hills.
Below these heraldic ensigns, the legend or inscription : —
• IVLIV8 •
• PAPA •
• III •
The stops are mounts, similar to, but smaller than those
described above. For an engraving of the arms see Ciaconius,
Lc, torn, iii., col. 742.
BL Resembles the rev, of the btilla first used by GREGORY
XII., see No. 21,915.
Beaded borders.
22,000. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 21,999. [cxix. 17, 18.]
D'Arcq, No. 6092.
MARCELUS, or MARCELLUS II. A.D. 1555.
Leaden Btdla.
22,001. Leaden : fairly good, somewhat indistinct Ori-
ginally app. to a document by hempen strings. i-J^ in.
[xxxviii. 78.1
MAR
CgLVS •
• PP • II •
In imitative Lombardic capital letters of the fourteenth
century.
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
H. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of Martin V.,
No. 21,921, q. V.
SPA 8PE.
Beaded borders.
22^002. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,001. [cxix. 19, 20.]
PAUL IV. A.D. 1555-1557-
Leaden Bulla.
22|003. Leaden, much corroded, patinated : indistinct,
i-t in. [xxxviii. 79.]
PAVLV8
• PA • PA •
• nil -
BL Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII., see
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
SPA
8PE
Beaded borders.
22,004. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,003. [cxix. 21, 22.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6093.
PIUS IV. A.D. 1559-1565.
Leaden Bulla.
22.005. Leaden : good, imperfectly impressed. Origin-
ally app. to a document by a hempen cord. i| in. [xxxviii.
80.]
0. PIVS
• PA • PA •
• Mil •
B. Resembles the rev. of bulla of GREGORY XIL, see
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22.006. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,005. [cxix. 23, 24.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6094.
ROME : — POPES. 305
GREGORY Xin. A.D. 1572-1585.
Leaden Bulla.
22^007. [a.D. 1576.] Leaden, corrosion commencing:
fairly well preserved, imperfectly impressed. I^ir in. App.
by a hempen cord. [Add. ch. 12,805.]
0. ORE
QORIVS
• PAPA •
XIII
BL Resembles the rev, of the bulla of Gr^ory XII., see
No. 21,915, and is apparently from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
22.008. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,007. [cxl. 105, 106.]
22.009. fA.b. 1576.] Leaden: well preserved. App. by
a hempen cord. [Add. ch. 42,616.]
22.010. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,009. [cxl. 107, 108.]
22.011. Leaden, corrosion commencing : indistinct App.
4>y a hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 83 A 13.]
22.012. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,011. [cxl. 109, no.]
22.013. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing : indis-
tinct in places. Originally app. to a document by a hempen
cord, [xxxviii. 81.]
22.014. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,013. [cxix. 25, 26.]
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 6097, 6098, where two bullae of variant type are
described.
SIXTUS V. A.D. 1 585- 1 590.
Leaden Bulla.
22,015. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fairly well pre-
served. Originally app, to a document by a hempen cord.
If in. [xxxviii. 82.]
• * â–
8IXTVS
• PAPA •
-V •
VOL. VI. X
306 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. Resembles the rev. of the buUa of Gregory XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22,016. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,015. [cxix. 27, 28.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6099 (perhaps a variant).
The Annulus Piscatoris.
22,017. [a.D. 1585.] Red. Enclosed in a double twisted
shred or throng of vellum, very indistinct i^ X I in. [Add.
MS. 28,402, fol. 76.]
Oval : St. Peter the Apostle, in a boat, taking in a net of
fishes.
SIXTV8 • PP • V.
Beaded borders.
GREGORY XIV. A.D. 1590, 1591.
Leaden Bulla. .
22.018. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen and cracked
from oxidisation. About i^ in. when perfect [xxxviiL 83.]
ORE
G0RIV8
PAPA
• Xllll •
The final numeral appears to have been added after the
other parts of the design were made. Cf. the bulla of
Gregory XIII., No. 22,007.
B. Resembles, as far as may be ascertained, the rev. of
the bulla of Gregory XII., No. 21,915, and apparently from
the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
22.019. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,018. [cxix. 29, 30.]
ROME : — POPES. 307
INNOCENT IX. A.D. 1 591.
Leaden Bulla.
22.020. Leaden : imperfectly impressed, very indistinct
Originally app. by faded strands of silk. i| in. [xxxviii. 84.]
• INNO
CENTIV8
PAPA
IX-
BL Resembles the rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8'. S'.
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22.021. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,020. [cxix. 31, 32.]
CLEMENT VIII. A.D. 1592-1605.
Leaden Bulla.
22.022. Leaden : fairly well preserved, somewhat imper-
fectly impressed. About 14^ in. [xxxviii. 85.]
»«»
CLE
MENS
tt PAPA tt
» Vlll »
BL Resembles the rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8. 8.
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
The six estoiles on the obv, may perhaps be intended as an
allusion to the arms of the noble Italian family of Aldo-
BRANDINI, to which Clement VIII. belonged, viz,y a bend
embattled counter-embattled, betw. six estoiles in orle. Cia
conius, /.<:., tom. iv., col. 250.
22.023. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,022. [cxix. 33, 34.]
22^024. [a.D. 1595.] Leaden, very much corroded:
almost illegible. App. by a hempen cord. [Cott. ch. xvi. 23.]
X 2
308 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
-â– I !â– I . â– â– â– "I ^^ - â–
22.025. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,024. [cxl. Ill, 112.]
22.026. [A.D. 1601.] Leaden : fairly well preserved, im-
perfectly impressed. App. by strands of red and yellow silk
twisted. [Cott ch. vi. 8.]
22.027. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,026. [cxli. 3, 4.]
22.028. [A.D. 161 1.] Leaden, corroded: very indistinct
App. by a hempen cord. [Cott. ch. vi. 7.]
22.029. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,028. [cxli. 5. 6.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6100.
T/ie Annulus Piscatoris.
22.030. [a.D. 1596.] Red: en placard, imperfect En-
circled with a double twisted shred or throng of vellum.
About 14 X I in. [Add. ch. 16,530.]
St. Peter the Apostle, standing, leaning forward in a boat,
drawing up a net full of fishes.
CLEMENS • PAPA VIII.
PAUL V. A.D. 1605-1621.
Leaden Bulla.
22,031. [a.D. 1620.] Leaden, patinated, corrosion com-
mencing : fairly good. App. by strands of red and yellow
silk twisted, if in. [Add. ch. 12,782.]
0. *
PAVLVS
* PAPA A
A V *
R. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded border.
The stops are triangular cushions, but do not appear to
have any connection with the heraldic bearings of the family
to which Paul V. belonged.
r
ROME : — POPES. 309
22j032. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev. of
<vo. -2^,031. [cxix. 35, 36.]
33. Leaden : indistinct, imperfectly impressed, [xl. 97.]
jy^ «».«»^m.^34. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev. of
^o. ^^,033. [cxlL7,8.]
/- *«-«»_^^.^^^5. Leaden, very much corroded: almost illegible.
.ariant type (?) in D'Arcq, No. 6101.
i t
GREGORY XV. A.D. 1621-1623.
Leaden Bulla.
6. Leaden, patinated ; somewhat indistinct About
[xxxviii. 87.1
ORE
QORIV8
• PA PA •
• XV •
esembles the rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XI L,
-ji<^' '^ ^* -»^iS, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
d borders.
^-
^
^ »^^-^ ^37. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev, of
i^^'.f^ *^^36. [cxix. 37, 38.]
''^ ^^^**^^<r» No. 6102.
URBAN Vm. A.D. 1 62 3- 1 644.
Leaden Bulla,
^^>^38. [A.D. 1629.] Leaden : fine, imperfectly impressed.
Pv^?- ^>^ a double twisted cord of red and yellow silk. 14 in.
c/ida, c:li. 24,819]
^ VR
BANV8
• PAPA •
• VIII •
ft- Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
-510.21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
310 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22.039. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,038. [cxli. 9, 10.]
22.040. Leaden, pierced, corrosion commencing : fairly
good. Originally app. by a hempen cord, [xxxviii. 88.]
22.041. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,040. [cxix. 39, 40.]
Cf. a variant type (?) in D'Arcq, No. 6103.
INNOCENT X. A.D. 1644-1655.
Leaden Bulla.
22.042. Leaden : imperfectly impressed, otherwise good.
^tV ''^' [xxxviii. 89.]
INNO
CENTIV8
PAPA
X
R. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22.043. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,042. [cxix. 41, 42.]
D'Arcq, No. 6105.
ALEXANDER VII. A.D. 165 5- 1667.
Leaden Bulla.
22.044. Leaden : good, imperfectly impressed. Originally
app. to a document by a hempen cord. About ItV*"* when
perfect, [xxxviii. 90.]
ALE
XANDER
• PAPA •
• VII •
BL Resembles the rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
22.045. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,046. [cxix. 43, 44.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6106, perhaps a variant type.
ROME: — POPES. 311
CLEMENT IX. A.D. 1667-1669.
Leaden Bulla,
22.046. [A.D. 1668.] Leaden, corrosion commencing : im-
perfectly impressed, otherwise good. App. by strands of red
and yellow silk. i| in. [Add. ch. 12,624.]
«fii«
CLE
MENS
* PAPA *
« IX«
B. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 S
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22.047. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,046. [cxix. 45, 46.]
Cf. a variant in D*Arcq, No. 6107.
CLEMENT X. A.D. 1 670- 1 676.
Leaden Bulla,
22.048. [a.D. 1674.] ' Leaden, corrosion commencing :
imperfectly impressed, otherwise good. App. by hempen
cords. If in. [Add. ch. 12,625.]
«««
CLE
MENS
* PAPA *
» X»
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
Na 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
8 8
P P
A E
Beaded borders.
22.049. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,048. [cxix. 47, 48.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6108.
312 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
iNHOozzrr xl a.d, 1676-1689.
Leaden Bulla.
23.050. [a.d. 1680.] Leaden: imperfectly impressed,
otherwise good. App. by a hempen cord. i| in, [Add. ch.
7902.]
0. *
INNO
CENTIVS
PAPA
XI
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of GREGORY XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix, [cxix.
51. 52.]
Beaded borders.
22.051. Leaden : good, imperfectly impressed or clipped.
Originally app, to a document by hempen cords, [xxxviii.
91.]
22.052. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,05 L [cxix. 49, so.]
22.053. [a.d. 1687.] Leaden: imperfectly impressed, in-
distinct. App. by a hempen cord. [Add. MS. ^y%^adfinem^
22.054. Copper electrotypes of the ohv, and rev. of
No. 22,053. [cxli. ti, 12.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 6109,
ALEXAHDEB Vin. A.D. 1689-1671.
Leaden Bulla.
22,056. Leaden : imperfectly impressed, otherwise in
good preservation. Originally app. to a document by hempen
cords. About -i in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 92.]
0. ALE
Above the lettering, an eagle displayed, in allusion to the
arms of the noble Italian family of Ottobuoni, to which
the Pope belonged, viz., an eagle displayed with wings
inverted.
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of Gregory XII.,
No. 21,915, and apparently from the same matrix.
Beaded borders.
ROME: — POPES. 313
22,066. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 22,055. [cxix. 53, 54.]
INNOCENT Xn. A.D. 1691-1700.
Leaden Bulla.
22,067. Leaden, patinated, corrosion commencing: im-
perfectly impressed. Originally app. to a document by
hempen cords. About \ in. [xxxviii. 93.]
0. *
iNNO
CENTIVS
PAPA
xn •
The dotted capital I, which occurs twice in the name of the
Pope, is remarkable.
R. This rev, is of a new design, generally resembling the
previously used rev, of the bulla of GREGORY XII., but not
from the same matrix. The cross is moline, and the divergent
radiation behind the heads of the Saint more marked. The
inscription is reduced to
8. P.
Each side has two borders, the inner border cabled, the
outer border beaded.
22,058. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,057. [cxix. 55, 56.]
Cf. a variant in D'Arcq, No. 61 10.
The Annulus Piscatoris,
22,059. [a.d. 1700.] Red: en placard, very indistinct
Originally encircled with double twisted shreds or thongs of
vellum now missing. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 A. 38.]
The design, as far as may be distinguished, resembles that
of the Annulus Piscatoris of Clement VIII., see No. 22,030,
with a legend containing the name of the Pope.
314 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
â– - -•â–
CLEMENT XI A.D. 1700-1721.
Leaden Bulla,
22^060. [a.D. 1706.] Leaden : imperfectly impressed,
otherwise good. App. by twisted strands of red and yellow
silk. About i| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 29,255.]
0. *
CLE
MENS
PAPA
XI
H. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of INNOCENT XII.,
No. 22,057, and is apparently from the same matrix.
8 • P
8- P
Inner border cabled, outer border beaded.
22^061. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,060. [cxxxix. 25, 26',
22.062. Leaden, corrosion commencing : imperfectly im-
pressed, [xxxviii. 94.]
22.063. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,062. [cxix. 57, 58.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 61 11.
BENEDICT XIII. A.D. 1 724- 1 7 30.
Leaden Bulla,
22,064. Leaden, corrosion commencing : imperfectly im-
pressed. Originally app. to a document by hempen cords.
About \^ in. when perfect [xxxviii. 95.]
BENE
DICTV8
• PAPA •
• XIM •
Above the inscription a design, imperfect, illegible, radiated.
H. Resembles generally the rev, of the bulla of Innocent
XII., but not from the same matrix. The nimbi of the Saints
represented by thicker lines, and the interior space over the
heads filled up with small dots or points.
[8- P]
6 • P
Inner border plain, outer border beaded.
ROME :— POPES. 3 1 5
22,065. Copper electrotypes of the oiv. and rev. of
No. 22,064. [cxix. 59. 60.]
Cf. D*Arcq, No. 6113.
CLEMENT Zn. A.D. 1730-1740.
Leaden Bulla.
22,066. Leaden, corrosion commencing : imperfectly im-
pressed, fairly good. Originally app. to a document by
hempen cords. About i|- in. when perfect [xxxviii. 96.]
0. CLE :
MENS
PAPA
XM •
Above the legend a cross {patoncef) radiated.
Inner border of short curved lines or dashes, outer border
beaded.
BL Resembles the rev. of the bulla of BENEDICT XIII.,
No. 22,064.
C8- P]
8- P
Borders as above.
22,067. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
-N'o. 22,066. [cxix. 61, 62.]
Clf. D'Arcq, No. 61 14, perhaps a variant type.
BENEDICT ZIV. A.D. 1740-1758.
Leaden Bulla.
22,068. [A.D. 1745.] Leaden : imperfectly impressed,
Xierwise good. App. by strands of red and yellow silk,
dd. ch. 29,256.]
BENE :
DICTV8
PAPA
• XIV-
Above the legend a cross of uncertain shape, radiated.
ft. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of Benedict XIII.,
o. 22,064, and apparently from the same matrix.
• 8 • P-
8- P
Borders as described for the preceding bulla.
22,069. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
^0. 22,068. [cxxxix. 27, 28.]
3l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22^070. [a.D. 1751.] Leaden, corrosion commencing:
imperfectly impressed. App. by hempen cords. About i|^in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,065.]
22^071. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,070. [cxix. 65, 66.]
22^072. Leaden, corrosion commencing : imperfectly im-
pressed, [xxxviii. 97.]
22^073. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,072. [cxix. 63, 64.]
Cf. D*Arcq, No. 61 15.
CLEMENT ZIIL A.D. 1758-1769.
Leaden Bulla.
22^074. Leaden : fairly good, indistinct 'in places. Ori-
ginally app. to a document by a hempen cord. 1-1-5- in.
[xxxviii. 98.]
0. CLE :
ME'NS
PAPA
• Xlll •
Above the inscription a cross botonnie radiated.
B. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of BENEDICT XIIL,
No. 22,064, and apparently from the same matrix.
• S- P-
S- P
Borders as described for No. 22,066.
22,075. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,074. [cxix. 67, 68.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 61 16, perhaps a variant.
CLEMENT XIV. A.D. 1769-1774.
Leaden Bulla.
22,076. Leaden : edges hammered up, injured in places,
indistinct [xxxix. 55.]
0. CLE :
ME.NS
PAPA
• XIV •
Above the inscription a cross botonn^e^ radiated.
ROME:— POPES. 317
R. Resembles the rev, of the bulla of BENEDICT XIIL,
No. 22,064, ^"d apparently from the same matrix.
• 8- P-
8- P
Borders hammered.
22,077. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,076. [cxix. 69, 70.]
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 61 17, perhaps a variant.
PIUS VL A.D. 1775-1799.
Leaden Bulla,
22.078. Leaden, patinated : fairly well preserved. i| in.
[xxxviiL 99.1
0. Piy8
PAPA
VI •
Above the inscription, a cross flory, radiated.
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of BENEDICT XIIL,
and apparently from the same matrix
• 8- P-
8- P
Inner border plain, outer border carved.
22.079. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,078. [cxix. 71, 72.]
PITTS Vn. A.D. 1800-1809, 1814-1823.
Leaden Bulla.
22.080. Leaden : fair, imperfectly impressed, the rev.
injured. Originally app. by hempen cords. About i|in.
when perfect [xxxviii. 100.]
0. P«V8
PAPA
Vil
Above the inscription, a cross flory, or botonniey radiated.
B. Resembles the rev. of the bulla of Benedict XIII.,.
No. 22,064, and apparently from the same matrix.
Borders as before, but very little impressed.
22.081. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,080. [cxix. 73, 74.]
3l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LEO ZII. A.D. 1 823-1 829.
Leaden Bulla,
22^082. Leaden : imperfectly impressed, otherwise good
Originally app. by 'twisted cords of white silk. if in.
[xxxviii. lOi.l
PAPA
XII
Above the inscription, a cross botontUey radiated.
B. Apparently a new type, a copy of that used by
Benedict XIII., No. 22,064, the plain border, and the dots in
the interior spaces of the nimbi being omitted.
Carved border of cordiforui leaf-work.
22,083. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,082. [cxix. 75, 76.]
PIUS VIIL A.D. 1829, 1830.
Leaden Bulla,
22.084. Leaden, corrosion commencing: indistinct Ori-
ginally app. by strands of red and yellow silk. 14 in.
[xxxix. 48.]
0. piys
PAPA
VIII -
Above the inscription a cross pometUe^ radiated.
IjL Resembles the rev, of the bulla of Leo XXL,
No. 22,082.
Borders as in the preceding bulla,
22.085. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,084. [cxix. ^^, ^z^
GREGORY XVI. A.D. 183 1-1846.
Leaden Bulla,
22,086. [A.D. 1843.] Leaden : indistinct, injured by pres-
sure. App. by a hempen string, if in. [Add. ch. 12,626.]
0. GREQ0RIV8
PAPA
XVI •
Above the inscription, a cross botonnie as before, radiated.
Carved border of leaf work.
ROME: — POPES. 319
R- Apparently similar to the rev. of the bulla of Leo XII.,
No. 22,082.
Beaded border.
22.087. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,086. [xli. 23, 24.]
22.088. Leaden, corrosion commencing : injured, indis-
tinct in places, otherwise good. Originally app. by hempen
cords, [xxxix. 56.]
22.089. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,088. [cxix. 79, 80.]
PIUS IX. A.D. 1846-1878.
Leaden Bulla.
22,090. Leaden, patinated, much corroded, and swollen
with oxidisation. Originally app. by hempen cords, i^ in.
[xxxviii. 102.]
0. PIV8
PAPA
IX
Above the inscription a cross, as before, radiated.
R, Resembles the rev, of the bulla of LEO XII., No. 22,082,
and apparently from the same matrix.
S . .
S . .
Borders of obv, carved with foliage betw. two plain annuli ;
border of rev, beaded.
22,09L Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,090. [cxix. 81, 82.]
22,092. Leaden, patinated, much corroded and split with
oxidisation, [xxxix. 57.]
LEO Zin. A.D. 1878.
Leaden Bulla.
22,093. Leaden, corrosion commencing in the form of a
bloom of oxide : fine, i^ in. [lii. 43.]
0. LEO
PAPA
XIM •
Above the inscription, a cross, radiated. Beaded border
l>etw. two plain annuli.
320 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. Resembles the rev, of the preceding bullUy and appa-
rently from the same matrix.
Beaded border.
22,094. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,093. [xli. 25, 26.]
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COLLEGE OF CARDINALS.
BOBERT CURZON, CURSON, al, DE CORZUN
{of England)y Presbyter Cardinal of St Stepheti
in Monte Ccelio. A.D. 1198-1218.
22,095. [A.D. 1 2 14.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, if X i\ in. [cxxxii. 100.]
Pointed oval : the Stoning of St Stephen, the Protomartyr ;
overhead, the Divine Hand, issuing from the heavens, placing
the crown of victory on the head of the saint Before him,
the Cardinal, with mitre and vestments, kneeling to the 1., in
adoration.
* 8* ROB' • D€ • CORZV • TT • SCI 8T€PH' • T • C€LIO •
MONT€ • PBRI • CARD'.
D'Arcq, No. 6125 ; Ciaconhis, /. r., torn, ii., coL 37.
OCTAVIANUS ex Comitibus SIONLS, Anagninus,
Chamberlain of tJie Holy See, and Cardinal Deacon
of SS. Sergius and Bacchus, A.D. 1 1 98-1 229.
22,096. [A.D. 1223.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 2 X i^l- in. [cxxxii. 82.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal with mitre and vestments,
kneeling to the 1. before St Peter, standing, with nimbus, keys
and book. Overhead the inscription : — 8' P6TRV8.
« 8' OCTAVIANI • 8C0a* 8ERQI1 • €T • BACHI •
DIACONI • CARDINALI8.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6128 ; Ciaconius, /. c.^ torn, ii., col. 26.
LEO BRANCALEO, Presbyter Cardinal of St. Cross
in Jertisalem, A.D. 11 98- 1 2 30.
22,097. [a.d. 1224.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
\\ X If in. [cxxxiii. 15.]
Pointed oval : a patriarchal cross with double arms, the
upright shaft raguly, and set in a rocky mount Across the
upper arms, the inscription : —
IN 8M REX IVD.
{Jhesus Nazarenus, Salvator Mundi, Rex Judeorum^
Across the lower arms : —
IMAGO IC DNI . . .
{Imago Jhesu ^hristi Domini Nostri . . .).
VOL. VI. Y
322 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
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In the background over the upper arms, the sacred letters
fii SIQILL' • L€ONIS • TT • SCE • CRVCIS • IN •
leRL'M • Pb'RI • CARb'.
D'Arcq, No. 6i$o (with erroneous reading of the inscriptfons) ; Cia-
conius, /. c.y torn, ii., col. 20.
HUGOLINUS DE ANAGNI, or Comes ANAGNXNUS,
Cardinal Bishop of Ostia and Veletriy A.D. 1 206-1 227,
one of the Episcopatus Subnrbicarii et^Cardinalitii^
{afterwards Pope GREGORY IX.)
22,098. [a.D. 1233.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X H in. [cxxxiii. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal, full-face, with mitre, pcUlium
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in
the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned towards
him ; seated on a bench-like throne, the sides terminating in
the heads and feet of animals ; his feet on a projecting corbel.
fit SIQILU • HVQ • D€l • GRA • OSTIC^N • 7 V€LL€TR€N • €Pt.
D'Arcq, No. 6129 : Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 17.
ST. CONRAD, Cardifiol Bishop of Porto and St. Rufina,
one of the Episcopates Suburbicarii et Cardinalitii.
A.D. 1 2 19- 1 227.
22,099. [a.D. 1220.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the foot. About 2 x i^- in. [cxxxiii. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, lifting
up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing benediction, in the 1. h. a
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards ; seated on
a throne, the ends of which terminate with heads of animals ;
his feet on a projecting platform or footboard.
* SIQILL' • CONRADI • P0RCTV6JN • 6T • 8^6 • RVFIN6 • €Pl -
D'Arcq, No. 6126.
BICARDUS DE ANNIBALIS, at. HANNIBALDENSIS
DE MOLARIA, Cardinal Deacon of St. Angelo.
A.D. 1 227-1 274,
22,100. [A.D. 1264.] Plaster cast from a good but im-
perfect impression. 24. x if in. [cxxxvii. 98.]
Pointed oval : an elegantly designed representation of
Michael the Archangel, with pearled nimbus and large open
ROME :— COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 323
wings, in combat with the Dragon, the mouth of which he is
piercing with a long cross.
• :S RICCCARDll SCAMCm CAMG6U D3IACC0MJI CARDIMALI8.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6153 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 88.
22yl01. [A.D. 127a] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, [cxxxii. 81.]
fi:8' R1CCARDI SAMCTI AVIGeU DIACOVII CARDIVIALIS.
OTTOBONUS FLISCUS, al. FIESCHI, Cardinal Deacon
of St Adrian^ or Hadrian, A.D. 1243-^rrr. 1272.
22,102. [A.D. 1270] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2f x i^ in. [cxxxii. 80.J
Pointed oval : the Cardinal, standing, full-face, on a carved
corbel, with mitre and vestments, holding with both hands a
l)ook on his breast Within an elaborately carved niche with
Srefoiled arch, canopy of ecclesiastical architecture, and side-
ork comprising arcades pointed windows, trefoil and quatre-
oil openings, and in a circular compartment on each side the
ead of an ecclesiastic or saint
«> S' OTOBONn 8CI • ADRIAN! • DIACONI • CC3ARDINCALIS].
D'Arcq, No. 6152 ; Ciaconius, /. c, torn, ii., coL 129.
OCTAYIANUS UBALDINUS, Cardinal Deacon of Santa
Maria in Via Lata. A.D. 124J-1272.
22,103. [a.D. 1245.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. 2 X i^i- in. [cxxxiii. 26.]
Pointed oval : the V. Mary crowned, seated on a bench-
like throne, holding the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee ;
in a niche with trefoiled arch supported on slender shafts. In
base, the Cardinal, kneeling in profile to the r. ; with mitre
having long ties, and vestments, open hands upraised in
adoration.
« S' OCTAVIANI • SC€ : MARI€ • T • VIA • LATA • DIACOI • CA'D'.
Beaded borders.
D^Arcq, No. 6136 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., vol. 123.
L<iter Seal,
22yl04. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| X Ii in. [cxxxii. 95.]
Y 2
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Resembles the preceding seal, No. 22,103, ^ut from a
different matrix.
fit 8' OTTAVIANI • 8C€ : MARI€ -7 • VIA • LATA • DIAGON • CARD'.
D'Arcq, No. 615 1.
ODO DE CASTRO-RODULPHI, a/. OTHO DB
CHATEATTROUX; Cardinal Bishop of Tusculum, one of the
Episcopatus Suburbicarii et Cardinalitii^
and a Legate, A.D. 1 243-1 273.
22,105. [a.d. 1245.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X li in. [cxxxiii. 22.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal Bishop, standing, full-face, on a
corbel, with mitre and vestments, the r. h. lifted up in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
outwards.
fii 8' 0D0NI8 : MIS€RATON€ : DIVINA : TVSCVLANl : ePT.
Beaded borders.
D*Arcq, No. 6134 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 117.
Later Seal,
22,106. [A.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2 X l| in. [cxxxiii. 23.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal Bishop standing, full-face, on a
corbel, with mitre and vestments, the r. h. lifted up in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned
inwards ; on the dex, side, a small cross.
L*] S' ODONIS • €Pi • TVSCVLANl.
D'Arcq, No. 6142.
JOHANNES CAIETANUS, ^7/. DE OAETA, Cardinal
Deacon of St, Nicolas in Carcere Tulliano,
A.D. 1 243- 1 277 (afterwardsPope
Nicholas III.)
22^107. [a.d. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 X i| in. [cxxxiii. i.]
Pointed oval : the V. Mary, half-length, crowned, with the
Child nimbed, on the 1. arm, in the r, h. a lily or sceptre fleur-
de-lis ; within a niche of two arches on slender shafts, betw. two
pinnacles. Below, in a niche with trefoiled arch on shafts,
with side arches and an arcaded canopy, St. Nicolas, Bishop
of Myra, with mitre and crozier, in profile to the 1., blessing
the Cardinal kneeling before him in profile to the r. In
ROME :— COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 325
the fiorcground a small campanile or turret Over the heads of
the figures respectively the inscriptions 8. M., 8. N , and I0H*8.
« 8' • IOH'I8 • 8U1 • NJCOU • IN • CARC€R€ • TVLL' •
DIACONI • CARDINAL'.
DT^^^q, No. 6148 ; Ciaconius, /. c.y torn, ii., col. 128.
STTEPHEN nL OF HUNGARY, Cardinal Bishop of
Preneste, one of the Episcopatus Suburbicarii et
Cardinalitii. A.D. 1252-1266; afterwards
Archbishop of Gran, Hungary ^ Archi'
episcopus Strigoniensis.
S 3,108. [A.D. 127a] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. About 2\ X i^ in. when perfect, [cxxxiii. 5.]
I^ointed oval : the Cardinal Bishop, standing, full-face, on a
^5^rl>^l or carved bracket, with mitre and vestments ; the r. h.
lifted up in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier,
^1^^ crurve turned inwards.
C*] S' • 8T€PHACNI • D]€I • QRCATDIA • PR6CN€8mNI • CPf.
B^sided borders.
cq, No. 6141 ; Ciaconius, /. c, torn, ii., coL 131.
L DE CHEVRllSRES, Cardinal Bishop of Albano.
A.D. 1 26 1.
^^^Mder Bishop of Albano, in the division of Ecclesiastical
Seals, No. 22,317.
OOTTIFREDUS DE ALATRO, Cardinal Deacon of
St. George in Velabro^ or *' ad Velum Aureum*'
A.D. 1 26 1-1287.
',109. [A.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
^^^- 2 X liin. [cxxxii. 88.]
*^obted oval : St George, with nimbus, on a horse, springing
^^ the L ; with long cloak, and spear with which he is
piercing a dragon reguardant beneath the horse's feet In the
exergue an inscription in two lines: — 8C8 • Q€0R-_QIV8.
O^^rhead, a half-length figure of St Peter, with nimbus, keys,
al^d book, and below a line signifying the heavens opened, the
inscription : — 8^8 P€TR'.
8 • Q0TnFRIDI8 • 8^ • Q60RCGII • AID U€LV • ACVR63V •
DIAC • CARD'.
^'Arcq, No. 6144 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 160.
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ANCHERUS PANTALOON, Presbyter Cardinal of
St. Praxedes, nephew of Pope URBAN IV.
A.D. 1 261 ; ob, A.D. 1268.
22^110. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast of a chipped impression.
2\ X i|in. [cxxix. 600.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal standing on a corbel, full-face,
with mitre or cap and vestments ; over the left arm the fanon
or maniple ; lifting up both hands with all fingers extended,
in act ot benediction.
£+ 8' •] ANCH€RI • MIS*ATO€ • DIVINA • TT • 8C6 •
PRAXCED'J PBRI • GAR'.
D'Arcq, No. 6139 ; Ciaconius, /. ^., torn, ii., coL 159.
Fr. OUIDO OALLTTS, Abbot of Citeauxin France,
Presbyter Cardinal of St, Laurence in Lucina,
A.D. 1261-1272.
22,111. [a.d. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the top. 2\ x i-iV^n. [cxxxii. 89.]
, Pointed oval : St. Laurence ' stretched on the gridiron, his
usual emblem ; overhead two draped angels, issuing from
clouds, swinging thuribles, and betw. them a right hand
coming down from heaven, holds a crown of victory over the
martyr. Beneath an arcade of three pointed arches, that in
'the centre trefoiled. Above this scene, the Virgin Mary hold-
ing the Child on the 1. arm. In base, under a pointed and
trefoiled arch with pinnacles of ecclesiastical architecture, the
Cardinal Bishop, with mitre and vestments, kneeling in profile
to the 1., with hands in prayer. Betw. two estoiles.
8' • FRI8 • QVIDONIS • Tf • SCI • LAVR • IN LVC • PBRI • CARD*.
D'Arcq, No. 6145 ; Ciaconhis, /. r., torn, ii., coL 161.
Fr. ANNIBALE, al. HANNIBALDUS HANNIBAI.-
DENSIS DE mOl^KBllL, of the Order of Preaching
Friars^ Presbyter Cardinal of the Twelve Apostles.
A.D. 1 261-1272.
22,112. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
slightly chipped, if X l|in. [cxxxii. 93.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the ** Descent of the Holy
Ghost '' at Pentecost : the apostles standing in adoration, over-
head the Holy Spirit descending in form of a Dove, with a
line streaming from its beak towards each of the twelve.
Above all, a trefoiled arch and carved canopy. In base,
under a pointed and trefoiled arch, with arcaded sides, the
ROME : — COLLEGE OP CARDINALS. 327
Cardinal half-length, with face upturned, and hands uplifted
ill a^cioration.
8* • FRI8 • ANIBALDI • U\ - QRA CB}A8IL' • XII •
APLOR • PRBRI • CARb,
I^^A.rcq, No. 6140; Ciaconius, /. c^ torn, ii., coL 162.
SX3CON MOMFinnS DE BRIA, Presbyter Cardinal
of St. Cecilia. A.D. \2(}\-Hrc. 1274,
^St,113. [A.D. 1279.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
cliii>i>ed at the edge. 24- x if in. [cxxxii. 84.]
I*ointed oval : St Cecilia, half-length, with nimbus, crown,
a^<i palm branch, betw. two Saints, half-length, each with
niml>iis and palm, overhead, an angel, issuing from the heavens,
hc>l<iing a crown in each hand over the heads of the saints
^t "tihc side. In base, under a trefoiled arch, with arcaded
spa.n cirils, the cardinal, with mitre and vestments, kneeling in
P'^ofile to the r., with hands in prayer.
r* 8*- 83YMONI8 • TT • SC€ • C€CIL CARDINAL'.
'*-A.xcq, No. 6154; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 161.
OHN OF TOLEDO {an English Cistercian M<mk\
Presbyter Cardinal of St. Laurence in St. Lucina,
*>ishop of Porto and St. Rufina, one of the Episcopatus
Suburbicarii et Cardinalitii. A.D. 1261-1274.
,114. [a.d. 1270.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im«
P^^^sion. 2X1:} in. [cxxxiii. 10.]
â– ^^^inted oval : the Cardinal Bishop, standing full-face, on a
\)^^olcet or corbel, with mitre, vestments, and crozier or
^astoral staff, the curve turned outwards, lifting up the r. h.
Vi^ benediction. Under a trefoiled arch, with canopy of eccle-
$^^stical architecture, supported on slender shafts. Back-
$^ound faintly diapered lozengy.
8' • IOHM8 • Dl • QRA • PORTV6N • 7 • SC€ • RVFIN' • €PI.
^^Arcq, No. 6149 ; Ciaconius, /. c.^ torn, ii., coL 118.
SIMEON, or SIMON PALTINERIUS, Presbyter
Cardinal of SS. Sylvester and Martin.
A.D. 1 261-1276.
22,116. [A.1X 1270.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2 X I J in. [cxxxii. 99.]
3 39 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and vested arm issuing from the sin. side, grasping the two
keys of St Peter, palewise.
«i : AV€ MARIA :
Beaded borders.
22,121. [a.d. 1270.] Sulph. cast of the obv. only, from a
good impression, showing parts wanting in the previous seal.
No. 22,120. [cxxxiii. 9.]
- fii S* : H€NRICI : Dl : GRA : HOSTi€N : €T U6LL€TR€TQ : €PI.
D*Arcq, No. 6147.
OERARDUS BIANCHI, Cardinal Bishop of Sabina,
one of the Episcopatus Suburbicarii et CardinalitiL
A.D. 1 278-1 302.
22^122. [A.D. 1290.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped,
impression. About 2|- x li in. when perfect, [cxxviL 574.]
Pointed oval : the Cardinal Bishop, standing on a carved
corbel or bracket, full-face, with jewelled mitre, and orna-
mental vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction.
In the 1. h., a crozier or pastoral staff, crocketed and floriated,
the curve turned outwards.
» 8'] G6RARDI : DEI : GRACIA : EPf : 8ABIN6NS18.
Beaded borders.
Counterseal.
22,123. [a.D. 1290.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
i^ in. [cxxxiii. 28.]
The half-length figure of a bishop, full-face, with mitre and
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction.
fii 8€CRe • G6RARDI • €Fl • SABIN€N.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6159 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 235.
OERVASIUS GIANCOLETTUS J>E CLINCHAMP,
Archdeacon of Paris ^ Presbyter Cardinal of SS,
Silvester and Martin. A.D. 1281.
22,124. Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped, impression.
About 2 X i| in. when perfect, [cxxix. 599.]
Pointed oval: the Cardinal [standing on a corbel], full-
ROME: — COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 33 1
faLCG, with mitre or cap (apparently the regular hat of the
CTax-dinals at this period), and vestments ; over the 1. arm the
fax\on or maniple ; lifting up both hands with all fingers
e:9ct:«nded in act of benediction.
[+ SIJGILL' Q'VA'16 • TT • 801 • MARTINI • PBRI • CAR.
iaconius, /. c^ torn, ii., coL 241.
CHOLET, aL JOHANNES CIOLETTI, Presbyter
Cardinal of St Cecilia, A.D. 1 281-1292.
S2;125. [a.D. 1285.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
n. 2j- X i-i- in. [cxxxiii. 20.]
TPointed oval : a crowned Saint, probably St. Cecilia, betw.
o saints standing, full-face, wearing fur cloaks, and each
ing up the interior hand, overhead an angel descending,
elding in each hand a crown over the heads of the standing
ints. The emblems are very indistinct, a palm branch in the
i.nd of the central figure (?). In base, under a trefoiled arch
^namented with an arcaded canopy, the Cardinal, with mitre
d vestments, in profile to the sin.y lifting up the hands in
^^^yer, betw. two keys, which refer to the arms of the Cardinal's
mily, a cross betw. four keys, figured in Ciaconius, torn, il
/.239. ^ ^ ^
8' lOH'IS • I5T • QRA ■TT 8C€ • G6CILI6 • PBRI • CARD'.
22^126. Another sulph. cast from an imperfect impression,
cxxvii. I20.]
H'I8 • U! • Q . . . TT • . . C€ • C6CILI6 • PBRI • . ^ .
D'Arcq, No. 6157 ; Ciaconius, /. ^., torn, ii., col. 239.
3£NEDICTnS CAIETANXTS, Anagninus, Cardinal Deacon
of St Nicolas in Carcere TuUiano^ {afterwards Pope
Boniface VIII. a.d. 1294 ; ob. 1303.)
22,127. [A.D. 1290.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. 2f X i-J- in. [cxxxiii. 21.]
Pointed oval : a niche, with pointed arch on slender piers
with capitals, and central pier dividing it into two parts each
with its pointed arch ; on the dex, St. Benedict, with a book in
his hands ; on the sin. St. Nicolas, Bishop of Myra, with
mitre and vestments, holding up the r. h. in the act of bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, held obliquely
before him. Over the capital of the central pier, in the
332 CATALOGUE OF SEALS. — _
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spandril or open space beneath the lai^e pointed arch, a
demi-angel. In base, in a small niche with pointed arch, betw.
small arcades, the Cardinal with mitre and vestments, kneeling
in profile to the r. h., in adoration. Outside the large niche,
on the dex, the inscription BENE; on the sin. NlCO, to point
out the identity of the two saints in the principal parts.
[+ 8' • BENEDICTI • SCI • NICOLAI J. CA[RCER]€ • TVLLIAO •
DIACDl • CARDINALI8.
D'Arcq, No. 6158 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 244.
22^128. [a.d. 1290.] Another sulph. cast from a chipped
impression, [cxxxii. 83.]
. . . ENEDICTI • SCI NICOLAI E • TVLLIAO •
DIACOI • CARDIN . . .
Magister LAURENTIUS DB URBE, Proctor of " Dom
Neapolinis Cardinalis^' [i.e. Neapoleo Ursinus,
Cardinal Deacon of St, Hadrian^ etc,
A.D. 1 2 28- 1 347.]
22^129. [A.D. 1298.] Green: cracked, imperfect About
f in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 E. 26.]
Bust of St Laurence.
..CUAVR6NTIVC8.UI
BAIMOND DE OOTH, Cardifial Deacon of Sancta Maria
Nova. A.D. 1305-1311.
22,130. [a.d. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, imper-
fect impression. About 2^ X H in. when perfect [cxxxii. 98.]
Pointed oval : the projecting front of pulpit or niche with
pointed arch and canopy of architectural work with sides of
open tracery, containing a half-length figure of the V. Mary,
with nimbus, holding the Child, also with nimbus, on the 1.
arm. In base, under an arch, the mitred head of the Cardinal â–
alone remains. '
» 8' RAIMT^DI • D€ DIACONI . . RDINA ... f
D'Arcq, No. 6176 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 379. \
1
f
f
STEPHEN DE PARIS, a/. STEPHANUS PARISIENSIS, f
Presbyter Cardinal of St, Cyriac in Tliertnis.
A.D. 1 305-1 3 1 1.
22,131. [a.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impres-
sion. 2i X H ^"' [cxxxiii. 18.] f
f
f
f
f
f
ROME : — COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 333
Pointed oval : ^faqade of ecclesiastical architecture. In the
upper storey or niche, the V. Mary seated with the Child on a
b^nch-like throne with branches of foliage at the sides, under
SL canopied arch. In the middle storey, the martyrdom of
CZTy riac, kneeling before the executioner who is striking off his
rftlinbused head with a sword ; overhead two fleurs-de-lis. This
up is under a arcade of three pointed arches. In base,
ncjer a trefoiled arch, the Cardinal in profile to the r. with
and vestments, the hands elevated in adoration.
. . ST€PH'I . . . QRAT T T6RMI8 • PBRI • CARD'.
'Arcq, No. 6174 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 376.
BERENQARIUS STEDELLI, al BERENOER
FRfiDfiOLE, Presbyter Cardinal of SS. Nereus
and Achilles, A.D. 1 305-1 321.
_ 22^132. [a.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, indis-
^ ^^ct impression. About 2 J x i^ in. when perfect, [cxxxiii. 2.]
Pointed oval : an arcade or facade of two gothic niches,
ith trefoiled arches enclosed in pointed arches, pinnacled
crocketed, and ornamented with stages of architectural
"^^^ork in form of towers at the sides. The backgrounds
^^xapered lozengy with a small annulet in each interstitial
^^3>ace. In the dex, niche a sainted queen with palm branch,
^ » the sin. niche a sainted abbot, with palm branch, lifting
the r. h. in the act of benediction, each saint has the name
in the plinth below, but the inscription is too indistinct to
^^ead. In a niche overhead an uncertain design ; in a niche
"^vith pointed arch, betw. two narrow round-headed windows,
^n base, the Cardinal, in profile to the r., with mitre, lifting
^mip the hands in prayer. Along the edge of the arch an
inscription too indistinct to be read. Over the crocketings,
two small indistinct objects.
S 8' • B€R€NQ PBRI S CARD'.
D'Arcq, No. 6177 ; Ciaconius, /. ^., torn, ii., col. 373.
PIERRE DE LA CHAPELLE TAILLEFER. Cardinal
Bisliop of Prcenestey or Palestrina {Penestrinus Episcopus)
one of the P^pisccpatus Suburbicarii et Cardinalitii.
A.D. 1 307-1 3 1 2.
22^133. [A.D. 1307.] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression. About 2^ X if in. when perfect, [cxxxiii. 12.]
Pointed oval : Xh^ facade of an ecclesiastical edifice of three
storeys. In the upper part a niche with trefoiled arch,
canopy of churchlike architecture, and side work pinnacled,
334 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
containing a representation of the Crucifixion. Our Lord
on the Cross betw. two trees, St Mary the Virgin and St-
John the Evangelist, each with nimbus. In the central part,«
an arcade of three niches with arches pointed and trefoiled,«
supported on two slender shafts, with pinnacled side work,
containing three standing figures ; that in the central niche
holds a palm branch and book, St. Paul with sword and book on
the dex,^ and St Peter with keys and book on' the sin, side.
Each saint wears a nimbus. In the base, in a niche with
trefoiled arch, the Cardinal Bishop, with mitre and vest-
ments, kneeling in profile to the sin. with hands clasped in
adoration. Outside this niche two fleurs-de-lis, one on each
side.
8* I • D€i • QRA • €PI • P€N68TRINI (J<V).
Beaded borders.
BERNARD DE CASTANET, Cardinal Bis/top of Porto
and St, Rufina, one of the Episcopatus Suburbicarii
et Cardinalitiu A.D. 1 316, 1317.
22,134. [A.D. 1 3 17.] Su]ph.cast from an impression some-
what injured by pressure. About 2|- X if in. [cxxxiii. 11.]
Pointed oval : the faqade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper storey a small niche with trefoiled arch, and church-
like canopy, containing a half-length figure of the Virgin
Mary, seated on a throne the sides of which terminate in
heads of animals, and holding the Child on the 1. arm. In the
central storey, two niches with pointed arches supported by a
central shaft, and with pinnacled tabernacle work at the sides,
containing on the dex, side St. Hippolytus the Martyr, first
Bishop of the See, standing, with palm branch and book, on
the sin, St. Rufina, crowned, standing, with palm branch and
sceptre. In base, under an arch, the Cardinal Bishop, with
mitre and vestments, kneeling in profile to the sin. side, with
hands clasped in adoration ; betw. two pierced cinquefoils on
the spandrils.
8' • B6RNARDI • D€l • QffA • P0RTY6N' • €T • 8C€ • RVFIN • €PI.
Beaded borders.
D*Arcq, No. 6259, with description of a counterseal : a female bust in
profile to the right, and legend : •*- C€LA * 86CR6TVM.
OAUCELINUS DE OSSA, son of John de Ossa, brotlier
of J OH^ XXL. Presbyter Cardinal of SS. Marcellinus
and Peter. A.D. 1 31 6; ob. A.D. 1337.
22^135. [a.D. 1319] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
27 X l-fi in. [cxxxii. 92.]
ROME : —COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 335
Pointed oval: a facade of two storeys, with canopy of
desiastical architecture, and side pinnacles, crocketed. In
he upper storey, under a trefoiled arch the Virgin Mary seated
vith the Child on her 1. knee ; in the lower storey unde^
^Dointed arches, upheld by a central pier, figures of St Peter
^iDTi the dex. and St. Marcellinus on the sin.y indicated by the
£ siscription of their names 8' P€ • 8' • MARC6LL' • along the
^ieze overhead. In base, under an arch, with countersunk
xefoils spandrils, the Cardinal, with mitre and vestments,
neeling in prayer, in profile to the right.
S GAVC6LIN1 : Dl : QRA : IT • 8COR : MARC€LLINi :
€T • P€T' • PBRI : CARD'.
D'Arcq, No. 6178 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 408.
ETBUS VAURELLI^ Proctor of Bertrandus, Cardinal
Deacon of St, Mary in Aquiro^ Rector of the Church
of Brantingliam^ co, York.
22^136. [A.D. 1336.] Red: fine, but slightly chipped.
in. [Add. ch. 29,245 ]
An Agnus Dei, in a circular compartment ornamented
long the inner edge with small crosses : outside the com-
mitment four fleurs-de-lis in cross, the feet towards the centre.
11 in a finely traced and pointed quatrefoil panel ; orna-
^^iriented as above along the inner edge, and with small
^Countersunk trefoil openings on £he spandrils.
• SIGILLVM • P6TRI • VAVR6LU.
Beaded borders.
GUY DE BOULOGNE, Cardinal Bishop of Porto and St.
Rufinay one of the Episcopatus Suburbicarii et
Cardinalitiu A.D. 1 350-1 373.
22,137. [a.D. 1352,] Sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression, i-t in. [cxxxiii, 7.]
A shield of arms : ^gonfanon. Above the shield, a demoiselle,
half-length ; at each side, a mermaid with butterfly's wings.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with tracery.
« 8' • GVIDONI8 -061 • F1N€ • €PI • CARDINAL'.
D'Arcq, No. 6186 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 493, with shield of
aims : a triple-towered castle.
JEAN DE LA GRANGE, Presbyter Cardinal of St Mar-
cellus, Bishop of Amiens, A.D. 1373-1375.
See Vol. v., p. 155, No. 18,173.
336 CATALCXJUE OF SJEALS.
STMON DE BORSANO, al. BORSINUS, " Titula
Sanctorum yohannis et Pauli CardinaliSy Auditor
Judex seu Commissarius cause a domino
nostra Papa specialiter deputatus**
ob. A.D. 1 38 1.
22^138. [a.D. 1378.] Plaster cast from the original seal,
much injured by pressure, and very indistinct, in the possession
of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. 4-!^ X l\ in. [ex. 94.]
Pointed oval : an architectural faqade : in the upper niche,
the B. V. Mary and the Child, betw. angels ; in the central
part two saints standing full-face, the one on the r. h. holding
jx, palm branch, betw. smaller side niches in which are other
saints ; in base the Cardinal with mitre, profile to the 1., in an
arched niche betw. shields of arms. The arms of this
Cardinal are tricked by Ciaconius as : bendy of eight, the
alternate bends per bend.
S* SIMONIS • TT • 8C0R • lOH'IS «... AVLI PBRI •
CARDINACLIIS.
Beaded borders.
Ciaconius, /. ^., tom. ii., col. 607.
JEAN DE GROS, aL JOHANNES DE CROSSO, Cardinal
Bishop of Preneste or Palestrina^ one of the Episcopatus
Suburbicarii or Cardinalitii of the Holy Roman See.
A.D. 1371-1383.
22^139. [a.D. 1379.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3f in. [cxxxiii. 6.]
Pointed oval : a very elaborately designed facade of three
niches with pinnacled canopies richly carved. In each niche
a saint standing, full-face, with nimbus and palm branch of
martyrdom. Background diapered. In base in a niche with
trefoiled arch, the Cardinal Bishop, with mitre, kneeling in
adoration ; on the masonry at the sides, two similar shields of
arms : vairi, a chief per fess (or in chief a fess).
8 : lOHANNIS • D€l : QRACIA • €PISC0P1 - P€N€8TRINI {sic) m
CARDINALI8/M
D'Arcq, No. 6193 ; Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., coL 601.
HENRY BEAUFORT, Bishop of Winchester, A.D. 1405-1447,
Presbyter Cardinal of St. Eusebius,
See Vol. I., p. 354, Nos. 2253, 2254.
ROME : — COLLEGE OF CARt)INALS* 337
JLLAMANUS ADIMARIUS, Presbyter Cardinal of
St. Eusebius, A.D. 14 10-1422.
See further on. No. 22,191.
3D&^ DE CARVAJAL, al. JOHANNES DE CABVAIAL,
ordinal Deacon of S, Angelo in Foro Piscium, afterw.
Presbyter Cardifial of St. Cross in Hierusalem.
A.D. i43i-^/>^. 146a
ijl40. Red. 41 x 2| in. Embedded in a mass of white
wax, with raised rim, in form of a boat, with a portion of the
red cord by which it was originally app. to a document
5i- ^ 3f [Cott ch. xvi. 8.]
^ Pointed oval : an elaborately designed facade of two storeys,
w^ith three separate niches in each, those in the upper storey
heavily canopied with crocketings and pinnacles. In the
upper series are (i) the Virgin Mary, half-length, with
ninnbiis, holding the Child, also with nimbus, on the r. arm ;
betw. (2) half-length figures of St. John Baptist, with hairy
^^^^t and Agnus Dei on the dex,, and (3) St. John the
Ev-angelist with a chalice, from which a serpent is issuing
(one of the accustomed emblems of this Saint) on the sin.
side In the lower series are (4) Michael the Archangel, in
arixiour, standing on the Dragon, and piercing his open jaws
witli a long cross; betw. (5) St. Peter the Apostle, with
nimbus and keys on the <fcr., and (6) St Paul the Apostle
v^itli nimbus, sword and book on the sin, side. Outside these,
tw^o side niches, of lower elevation, canopied, crocketed and
^^nnacled as the former, containing (7) St Anthony of Padua
v^yh nimbus, lily branch, and book on the dex,, and (8) St
T^icholas of Tolentino, or St. Dominic, with an estoile on his
t>reast The whole design rests on a corbel or bracket of
IRasonry, ornamented with four rings attached by staples to
the masonry ; and in base, in a round -headed niche, the
Cardinal, turned to the 1., kneeling with hands clasped in
prayer, betw. two similar shields of arms : a bend, within a
narrow bordure, for Carvajal, each ensigned with a cardinal's
hat The niche also rests on a small corbel of masonry, betw,
two sprigs of foliage.
»«k S - 10 • DE • CARVAIAL • CARD • 8C1 • ANQELl m
22^141. Sulph. cast of No. 22,140. [D. C, G. (x)?[
Ciaconus, /. r., torn, ii., col. 925.
VOL. VI.
338 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GEORGES D'AMBOISE, al. DE AMBASIA,
Presbyter Cardinal of St, Sixtiis, Archbishop
of Rouen. A.D. 1498 ; ob. iSia
5^^ Vol. v., p. 211, No. 18,374.
MATTHiBUS SCHINBR, al SCHINNER, Presbyter
Cardinal of St, Pudentiana, Bishop of Sitten^
al, Sion {Sedunensis Episcopus) in
Germany, A.D. 1499-1522.
22^142. [a.D. 1516.] Red: chipped, somewhat indistinct.
i|in. [Add. ch. 1520.]
A shield of arms : bendy of six, on a chief a cross quarterly
quartered, SCHINER. On a long cross. Ensigned with a
cardinal's hat, each string knotted and tassel led with six
tassels, one, two^ and three. On a scroll, over the hat, the
motto : —
DE • DEO - [GLXDRfA.
Legend almost illegible : —
. . . HE . . . CC]AR • BED -MA
Ciaconius, /. c, torn, iii., col. 293.
ALEXANDER STUART, Archbishop of St. Andrew' s
in Scotland. A.D. 15 10.
See Vol. IV., p. 55, No. 14,941.
Magister Prater MGTD1J3B VITBRBIENSJS^ Cardinal
of St, Matt/tew, afterw, of St. Marcellus,
Patriarch of Constantinople^ etc. Legate of the
Apostolic See de Latere,
A.D. 1513 ; ob. 1524.
«
22,143. Cast in red plaster from a fine impression or
matrix. 4-^^ X 2J in. [Ixxv. 61.]
Pointed oval : the B. Virgin enthroned, with the Child on
the r. knee, betw. St. Augustine as a sainted Bishop with
crozier and book on the dex,, and St Nicolas, the hermit
of Tolentino with lily branch, and on a short staff a radiated
estoile (on which is impressed a face ?) in the hands. The
names of the accessory figures are inscribed on the plinth of
the platform or front of the ornamental corbel on which the
design rests ; — S AVGVSTINVS v tt /« 8 NICOLAV8 • TOL • The
throne is elaborately carved after the style of the renaissance.
ROME: — COLLEGE OF CARDINALS. 339
^'tt raised dais, the riser ornamented with arabesque foliage ;
^hell back with dome and lantern supported on Corinthian
^o/umns : the sides or elbows in form of seated lions. In base,
^n the corbel, which is ornamented with a broad band charged
wth roses or cinquefoiled flowers, an ornamental shield of
^J'rns r on three mounts or a tertre^ a cross betw. two smaller
crosses of which the arms are set obliquely, all forming a Hill of
Calvar3r ; above the shield, a cross fleury, ensigned with a
cardina.l's hat, the ties knotted and adorned with six tassels.
EQIOIVS, CAR, TT, 8, MATTHEI, 8ANCTE. AP08T0LICE,
8EDIS, DE LATERE, LEQATV8.
Carved borders.
A fin^ example of Italian art, and may be compared with
the seal of Cardinal Andreas de Valle. See No. 22,144.
Ciacorki^s, /. r., torn, iii., col. 395.
DE VALLE \Bishop of Miletum in Calabria,
-A.D. 1 508-1 523], Presbyter Cardinal of Sancta
Prisca. A.D. 1517, etc. ; ob. A.D. 1553.
22,X«^^, Plaster cast from a fine impression, which has been
purpc^s^ly hacked with a sharp tool, in order to deface it.
^J- >^. ^^ in. [Ixxv. 62.J
pointed oval : on a rectangular platform a group of Holy
^^ox\s^ consisting of the Virgin Mary seated with the Child,
^^ a '^c>ialded base, on the 1. h. side, SL Peter kneeling before
Y^c^* offering his key to the Child. St. Sebastian with an
^fO^ on the ground before him, on the r. h. side ; in the
^^c^S^ound St. Andrew with his saltire cross, a sainted Arch-
'^•.^Vv^^P with a long cross, a prelate with mitre and book, and
^ {c^^ile saint and martyr with a palm branch. Behind the
^fO^P> a gateway or architectural edifice with two advancing
^'^Ogs at the sides, topped with domes, and adorned with
^•u^d-headed arches or openings. Over all, in the heavens,
j^e Trinity treated after the conventional manner of the
y^litiighty Father, seated, holding the Crucified Son betw. his
j^n^cs, with a Dove of the Holy Spirit above the head of
Christ. In base, under the platform, a shield of arms : two
jfons rampant combatant, betw. five estoiles, three in chief, two
betw. the lions, in pale, on a chief a demi-eagle rising, issuing,
crowned. Cf. Ciaconius, /.^., torn, iii., col. 350, where the eagle
is represented displayed. The shield is ensigned with a
cardinal's hat, the strings knotted and adorned with six
tassels each, one, two, and three. At the sides, holding up
the platform, two winged putti or cupids on a background
faintly arabesqued with foliage, and replenished with ten
Z 2
340 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
-.- - - __â– -_- - â– â– -
estoiles (which belong to the arrangement of the legend)
along the edge of the design. This beautiful design of
Italian renaissance art is signed with a monogram, or design,
set on the edge of the front wall of the left wing, just behind
the right thigh of St Sebastian.
ta ANDREA^ ft TT ft S • PRISCAE ftftftftftftftftftftXc«c
PRES ft CAR ft DE ft VALLE ft.
Inner border beaded.
THOMAS WOLSEY, Archbishop of York, A.D. 15 14-1 530 ;
Cardinal of England, " Cardinalis Anglie^ A.D. 1526 ;
Presbyter Cardinal of St Cecilia.
See Vol. I., p. 377, Nos. 2339-2341.
DAVID BETOUN, al BETON, Presbyter Cardinal of
St. Stephen in Celio Monte, etc. A.D. 1 539-1546.
5^ Vol. IV., pp. 57, 58, Nos. 14,946-14,948.
ANTONIO TRIVULZIO, aL TRIVULCIUS, Presbyter
Cardinal of SS. John and Paul, legate.
A.D. 1555-1559.
22,145. [a.d. 1558.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. i-H^in. [cxxxiii. 19.]
An ornamental carved shield of arms of oval form : paly of
six pieces, TRIVULZIO. Ensigned with a cross fleuronnie on
a triple foot, above which a cardinals hat, the strings knotted
and tasselled.
ANT • T»T . 8 . . . ET • S • PAV • S • R • E - PB • CARD •
TRIVVLTIVS • LEG.
Carved border.
D'Arcq, No. 6224 ; Ciaconius, /. c, torn, iii., coL 855.
REGINALD POLE^ Archbishop of Canterbury, A.D. 1557 ;
Presbyter Cardinal of Sta. Maria in Cosmedin, etc.
See Vol. I., p. 175, No. 1281.
22^146. See also another example in Add. ch. 28,953.
A.D. 1558.
ROME :— COLLEGE OF CARDINALS.
341
LO BORROMEO, son ^GlBERT, Count 0/ ARC'S A,
Margaret dei Medici, sister of Pope Pius IV.,
Presbyter Cardinal of St. Praxedes, and *' Major
nitentiarius " of the Holy See, A.D. 1560, ob, 1584.
Signets,
-^7. Plaster cast from a good impression, i-^ X ^ in.
263.]
: a heart-shaped shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. six
etc, Medici, 2, 3. quarterly ; i, iv. bendy vaird of
bend countercharged, ii, iii. two bars, over all a bend ;
. 1 a small escutcheon charged with arms, somewhat
iing the first quartering of the second quarter. Above
Id a cross crosslet Ensigned with a cardinal's hat,
the ties knotted and finished off with a single tassel.
+ CAROLVS • S • R - E • CARD1N : BORROMEVS.
id border.
MS. CataL, No. ?6* ; cf. Ciaconius, /. r., torn, iii., col. 891,
e arms are differently drawn. The arms of the family of
£0, of San Miniato, Tuscany, arc three bars over all a bendlet.
OUIS D£ LORRAINE^ Cardinal de Guise, etc,^
A rchbishop of Rheims, A.D. 1 6 1 2- 1 62 1 .
5^ Vol v., pp. 260, 261, Nos. 18,540, 18,541,
_ LUTIUS PALUTIUS DB ALBERTONIBUS,
-Presbyter Cardinalis de Alteriis, titulo Sanctorum
Duodecim Apostolorum, et Sanctce Romance
Ecclesice Camerariusl^ etc, circ. a.d. 1665-1667.
^^>X48. Wafer, covered with paper before impression.
^%Z5 ^xin. [cv. 89.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : six estoiles,
t\v<^^» two, and one, in pile, within a bordure denchde. Above
j^e ^Wld a cherub betw. two leopards' heads, in the carving ;
^\)OVe these, a long cross ; ensigned with a cardinal's hat
y^otted and ornamented with six tassels on each side, upheld
^y two amorini ox putti.
ft PALVTtVS «c PRE8B » CARD » DE Xk ALTERYS »
^ 8» RXK E«(CAMERAR);i
Carved border.
Ciaconius, /. r., torn, iv., cols. 757, 7 So.
342 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EMILIUS DE BLANCHIS, Cardinal,
22^149. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix, preserved in the Department of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities, i^ in. [cxxiv. 32.]
A shield of arms : three bends, over all a fcss. Ensigned with
a cardinal's hat, the cords knotted and ornamented with tassels.
* EMILIVS * DE BLANCHIS.
Beaded border.
Marquis of BETHISSY DE MEZllSRES, Cardinal.
22^150. [i8th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, preserved in the Department of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. About i x ^ in. [cxxiv. 33.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : azure^ fretty of six
pieces, or, Bethisy DE MEZltRES, ensigned with a jewelled
coronet of five leaves for a marquis, betw. a mitre on the dex.
side, and the curved end of a crozier or pastoral staff on the
sin, side, each set obliquely. The shield hung with drooping
festoons of foliage, and over all a cardinal's hat with knotted
cords and ten tassels on each cord.
On a scroll or label, at the top of the seal, the family motto : —
ET VIRTUS ET SANGUIS.
Cabled border.
LUDOVICUS RENATUS, aL LOUIS r£n1^ DE
ROHAN-SOUBISE, Bishop of Strassburg, A.D. 1760-1803 ;
Cardinal, A.D. 1778.
22^151. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
silver matrix, preserved in the Department of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i-|\ X |^ in. [cxxiv. 8.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. a bend per bend ; 2, 3. a
double crancelin or bend flory counterflory : — over all an escut-
cheon, quarterly ; I, 4. FRANCE (MODERN) ; 2, 3. NAVARRE :
— over all again an escutcheon of small dimensions, per pale,
dex, nine mascles, three, three and three, ROHAN ; sin, ermine,
Bretagne. The shield set on an archbishop's cross, betw. a
sword and pastoral staff or crozier in saltire, encircled with
the ribbon of the Order of the HOLY Ghost, with pendant
badge bearing a dove ; on a mantle-lined ermine, bunched up
with ribbons at the shoulderings, and tucked at the top into a
prince's chapeau, ermine. Above and over all, a cardinal's
hat with two cords, each knotted, curled, and garnished with
fifteen tassels.
Cai-ved border.
See M Grant's MSS,, Add, MS, 31,960, fol. 121^, where the quarterings
of France and Navarre are transposed.
( 343 )
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES,
AND
OFFICERS OF THE PAPAL COURT.
AUDITOR GENERAL OF THE ROMAN COURT.
PETRUS DS VINCENTIA, Episcopus Cesenatis,
{at. PETRUS MENZI, Bishop of Cesena in Italy),
" D. N. Papa ejusque Camerarii, necnon
Causarum Camera sive Curie illius Generalis Auditor'*
22,152. [a.d. 1489.] Red : fragment enclosed in a tinned
iron box, and app. by hempen cords. About 3:}- x 2 in. when
i>erfecL [Add. ch, 12,791.]
Pointed oval : a Cdivwed fagade of two storeys ; in the upper
part, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, and the Child
^^ iier 1. arm, betw. two angels, in a [canopied] niche ; in the
/ower part, in two round-headed niches, St. Peter on the dex.
••^^tK a key and book, St Paul on the sin. with sword and
'^oolc. Open work at the sides. The base part wanting.
S" AVDITORIS • G6N6 CAM6R6 • APOSTOUC6.
X^ith some pairs of letters conjoined
AUDITOR SACRI PALACII.
STEPHEN DE ASSERIO, Canon of ( ?)
2,153. Sulph. cast from an imperfect impression. About
If in. when perfect [Ixix. 55.]
^^ointed oval : The " Stoning of St Stephen," by two
^^lants, under an arcade of trefoiled round-headed pen-
^i^tives. The Saint kneeling in profile to the r. with hands
X>fifted in prayer towards the upper storey of the design
*^ich contains the Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on a throne,
"^'<iing the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee, in herr. h. a
l>e or orb, in an arched niche with cinquefoiled arch,
I^*^Tiacled, crocketed and ornamented with open tabernacle
^^^^rlc at the sides. In base under a pointed arch ornamented
^long the inner edge with small quatrefoils, and flanked with
es, the Auditor, kneeling in profile to the r. in adoration.
. Nl • D€ • A8S6RIO • CAN LIAN' •
_ , , SAC • PALACII • AVDITOR'.
Beaded borders.
344 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
â– * . . , â– .. ^ â– â– , â– â–
AUDITOR CAUSARUM SACRI PALACII.
WILLIAM HORBORCH, Decrett. Doc.
22^154. [a.D. 1378.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from a good
impression. 2-^ x if m. [xliii. 68.]
Pointed oval : in a niche with carved canopy crocketed and
pinnacled, and ornamented with tabernacle work at the
sides, St. Mark the Evangelist, with nimbus, seated at a
lectern, writing a bobk of Gospel. Overhead a hat and a
suspended lantern, by his side a lion sejant, his emblem. In
the base, in a round-headed niche, the Auditor of the Causes,
with hands in prayer, looking upwards towards the Saint, betw.
masonry carrying two shields of arms : a cinquefoiled rose
radiated, betw. three trefoils, Cf. the arms of HOBERT.
8' • WILH6LMI • HORBORCH • SAC • PALACII • CAR • AUDITOR'.
The letters AU conjoined.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Arundel MS., 468.
AUDITOR CAUSARUM SACRI PALACII
APOSTOLICI.
Dom. NICHOLAUS D£ BOTKESHAM.
22,155. [a.D. 1380.] Red : imperfect. 3x1^ in. Set in
a boat-shaped mass of uncoloured wax. 4x2^ in. App. by
a green thread cord. [Add. ch. 19,851.]
Pointed oval, in a canopied niche, a representation of the
** Annunciation of the Virgin Mary " : the angel kneeling
with expanded wings, holding a scroll inscribed : —
AV6 M GRA.
In base under a round-headed arch, the Auditor adoring
the group, betw. two shields of arms, set at the sides : dex,
quarterly ; the charges uncertain and indistinct ; sin. broken
off. The inner border is engrailed or invected.
8' • NICOLAI • D' • BOTK68 CPAUACII • APP'LICI •
GRR • AVDITOR'.
BBRTRANDUS DE ARNASSANO,
Decrett Doct, D, N. Papa Capellanus, et ipsius Sacri
Palatii Apostolici Cctusarum Auditor.
22;156. [a.D. 1402.] Plaster cast from the original seal
in possession of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
34 X 2^ in. [cviii. 41.]
Pointed oval : a flat-headed niche, very heavily canopied,
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC 345
and ornamented at the sides with tower-work of corre-
sponding design, containing the Virgin Mary seated, holding
the Child on the 1. arm. In base, in a flat-headed niche, the
Auditor, in the habit of a Doctor, kneeling to the dex,^ full-
face, with hands clasped in adoration, betw. two similar shields
of arms on masonry : two chevrons appointis^ that in chief
inverted, betw. four mullets. The inner moulding of the
central niche, and lintel of the smaller niche ornamented with
small quatrefoils.
D€ . . DOCTOR' • SAC • PAU • AP'LCI • CX
Beaded borders. .
NICOLAUS VARDIS, al. VINIONI,
Bishop of Ferentino in ItcUy^ Utr, Jur. Doct^
Auditor Causarum Sacri Palatii Apostolici. A.D. 1395-1409.
22^157. [A.D. 1404.] Red: fine. 2t X ij- in. On a
lx)at-shaped mass of self-coloured wax, with raised edges.
31 X 24 in. App. by a woven bobbm of red silk cord. [Add.
ch. 21,419.]
Pointed oval : St Katharine, standing, full-face, draped and
crowned, her head surrounded by rays, in the r. h a wheel, in
the L h. a sword. Within an elaborately carved niche with
lantern canopy and tabernacle work at the sides, pinnacled
and crocketed. In the base, on arabesques of foliage, the
Auditor, in the habit of a Doctor, kneeling in profile to the
dex^ with hands uplifted in adoration ; betw. two shields of
arms : dex, quarterly ; a fess wavy charged with a barrulet
wavy ; sin. per pale, a fess. .
2' ttitolat • toarDt0 « ttt'ttf^ « tarn « Dottor « faC •
pali • ap « tar • auir*
Beaded borders.
Venerabilis et Circumspectus Vir Dominus
JOHANNES DE THOMARHS de Bononia,
Decrett, DocL^ Auditor Causarum Sacri Palacii ApostolicL
22,158. [a.D. 141 3.] Red. About 22^ x if in. when
perfect Enclosed in a boat-shaped mass of self-coloured
wax : very imperfect About 3-J- X 2\ in. when perfect
App. by a string bobbin. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 3.]
Pointed oval : a niche, with pointed arch divided by two
trefoil pendentives, heavily canopied and ornamented at the
sides with tabernacle work, and topped with a fleur-de-lis,
intended to represent the Holy Sepulchre ; therein a carved
rectangular pulpit or grave,- from which rises a half-length
figure of Our Lord, wiUi cruciferous nimbus, hands crossed on
346 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the breast, the body naked to the loins, which are girt with
a cloth ; the whole design representing the Resurrection. In
base, the centre, which probably contained a kneeling figure
of the Auditor in a niche, and the dex. side containing a
shield of arms, are wanting ; on the sin, side a shield of arms :
an eagle displayed, debruised by a barrulet.
Legend in ornamental capital letters : —
S' lOHA . . . D€ . THOMARIIS • D€CR PALAC •
APL'I • C^R • AVDITOR'.
Beaded borders.
22^159. Sulph, cast from No. 22,158. [D.C., G. 12.]
JOHANNES D£ OPPICZIS, DecretL Doct.,
D, N. Pape Capellanus^
Auditor Causarum Sacri Palacii Apostolici,
22.160. [a.D. 1423.] Plaster cast, tinted red, from an
imperfect impression. About 3 x 2 in. when perfect, [xcvi. 82.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche, crocketed, pinnacled,
and ornamented at the sides with buttresses and tabernacle
work, St. John Baptist, standing turned slightly to the r.,
with nimbus and hairy dress, holding in the 1. h. the Agnus
Dei or Lamb and Flag, and pointing to it with the extended
forefinger of his right hand. Background diapered lozengy.
In base, in an arched niche the Auditor, in the robe of a
Doctor, kneeling in profile to the r. in adoration ; betw. two
similar shields of arms, bendy of six.
i Dottort0 •at
See G. T. Clark, Cartes de Giamorgan, vol. iv., pp. 327-332, for the
deed to which this seal is appended.
22.161. Plaster cast from another very imperfect impression.
[xcvi. 83.]
[la]cri « 9al[atii]
22.162. Plaster cast from another imperfect impression,
[xcvi. 84.]
099tt • Doctor xva ^
LAURENTIUS DE ARETIO, Decrett. Doct,,
D, N. Papcs CapellanuSy et ipsius Sacri Palacii Apostolici
Causarum Auditor.
22,163. [a.d. 1439.] Self-coloured, faced with red : a
fragment. App. by a string bobbin. About 2^ X l\ in, when
perfect . [Add. ch. 6307.]
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC. 347
pointed oval : a draped figure, probably the Virgin Mary,
in SL niche with architectural work at the sides, the upper part
or the figure and the canopy, etc, broken off. In base, in a
rounci-headed niche, the Auditor, kneeling to the dez^ with
ha^xtds clasped in adoration, and wearing a kind of mitre and
a H>o<:tor*s robe, betw. two shields of arms : a winged horse or
Pe^^a^us segreant.
TIO . . . TOR
-ANTONIUS DE ORASSIS, Utfiusque Juris Doct,
Archipresbyter et Canonicus Bononiensis,
D^ ^A^. Papa Capellanus^ Sacri Palacii, etc., Catisarum Auditor,
^2,164. [A.D. 1482.] Plaster cast from the original seal
in x^ossession of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
3 X I \ in. [cvii. 69.]
^Pointed oval : an architectural facade of three niches, that
*n tilie centre heavily canopied, those at the sides supporting
flyingr buttresses, finished with pinnacles and crockets. In
tho centre the Virgin Mary full-face, with nimbus, holding the
Child, also with nimbus, on the 1. arm ; betw. two Saints,
apparently Sl Peter and St Paul, with their customary
^^blems, but very indistinct. In base, in a round-headed
'^^olie, the Auditor, in the habit of a Doctor, kneeling in profile
^9 the dex., fall-face, hands clasped in adoration ; betw. two
^^nriilar shields of arras : an eagle displayed, Grassis.
S' • ANTONII • D' • GRASSIS • IVR • VTRIVSQ' • DOCTOB •
SAC • PALATII • CAVSAR • AVDITORIS.
22,165. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 2\ X i| in. [Ixxiv. 35.]
Pointed oval : a carved faqade of architectural design,
pinnacled, crocketed, and ornamented with tabernacle work
at the sides. In the small upper storey or niche, a half-length
figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child ; in the central niche
canopied with three arches, standing figures, on the dex.^ of a
Saint with nimbus, in the 1. h. a palm branch, in the r. h. a
stone or other uncertain device, possibly St Stephen the
Protomartyr ; on the sin,, of a bishop or abbat, with mitre
and pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned inwards, lifting
up the r. h. in the act of benediction. Background diapered
lozengy. In the base, a small round-headed niche, pinnacled
and crocketed, containing the Auditor, in the habit of a
Doctor of Law, kneeling in profile to the dex,, with hands
clasped in adoration, betw.. two similar shields of arms on
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
_^
diaper. The armorial bearings appear to be : a demi-Iion
rampant crowned, with a sword thrust through its mouth in
bend.
f : ttt'ttft' * tor » Voe * z • • p •
apVi * tmV • attStf*
Beaded borders.
AUDITOR SACRI PALACII AD CAUSAS.
RICHARD . . SSIT . . ., Canon of {Orleans ?)
22^166. [i 5th cent] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
2 X i| in. [Ixxiv. 25.]
Pointed oval : the martyrdom of a Saint who is kneeling in
prayer, profile to the L, with nimbus, looking up into the
heaven where there is set a cross patUe. Behind him stands
an executioner, with tunic and wallet, striking the Saint on
the head with an uncertain weapon. In base, under a round-
headed arch, with masonry at the sides, the Auditor kneeling
to the 1. in adoration. Behind him a shield of arms : a lion
rampant. Background diapered.
S' RICA SSIT . . CAN • AV N • AVD' •
SAC • PALACII AD CAVSAS.
CHAMBERLAINS OF THE HOLY SEE,
or DOMINI PAP^ CAMERARIL
See OcTAViANUS ex Comitibus Signi^e, etc.
A.D. 1 198-1229, No. 22,096.
PETER, A rchdeacon of Sens, Chamberlain of the Pope.
22,167. [A.D. 1267.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2\ X \% in. when perfect. [cxxxvL 22.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, turned slightly to the dex., three-
quarters length, with keys and book ; with the inscription
SOS P6TRVS on the sin, side. In base, under a trefoiled arch
with arcaded spandrils, the Chamberlain in profile to the
sin.^ kneeling in adoration.
. . €TRI - ARCHID' • S€NO CAM6 . . •
dSTIENNE ALDEBRANDI, Archbisliop of Toulouse,
D. N. Papa Canterarius, ad. 1350.
See Vol. v., p. 223, No. 18,412. •
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC. 349
Z^OUIS ALEMAN^ Papal Chamberlain, etc. A.D. 1421.
5^ Vol. v., p. 187. No. 18,293.
.SV5?Petrus de Vincentia. A.D. 1489. No. 22,152,
r-ALUTlUS Palutius, Cardinal, etc., Chamberlain of Ote
Holy Roman Church. A.D. 1665. No. 22,148.
PAPAL CHAPLAINS.
X»X£RBE DE 'Bl^'R'ULOYl'Dj Abbot of Montauban.
A.D. 1255-1267.
5^^ Vol. v., p. 301, No. 18,684.
S^^ Jkf^ister Adam de Phileby. a.d. 1264. No. 22,193.
J^a^r^r- NICHOLAS DE PLUMPTONA, Archdeacon of
Norfolk.
^^>1C8. [a.d. 1260.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
^X i-i- in. [civ. 51.]
"oiTited oval : St John the Evangelist, standing full-face
Q<i a carved bracket, holding a chalice and wafer before his
\>l^^t. Betw. two angels, issuing from the sides, with
g^panded wings, and swinging thuribles. Overhead, a remark-
^t>\e treatment of the Blessed Trinity, a triple-faced head,
coup^d at the neck.
* 3' NICOL' D' PL LCHI6.
Beaded borders.
BERNARD SAlf SSETI, al. SAXETI, Abbot of Pamiers.
A.D. 1269.
5^^ Vol. v., p. 311, No. 18,715.
Magister RADULPHUS DE MERLAWE, Collector of the
Tenth in the City and Diocese of London.
22,169. [a.D. 1275.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from the
original imperfect seal in possession of the Dean and Chapter
of Westminster, i in. [cxi. 13.]
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem or precious
stone engraved with the subject of a centaur in combat with one
of the Lapithac.
. M€R1
3 so CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Magtster REYMUNDUS DE NOGERIIS, '' Sedis
Apostolicce Nuncius'^
22,170. [a.D. 1275.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from the
original imperfect seal in possession of the Dean and Chapter
of Westminster. 2| x if in. [cxi. 4.]
Pointed oval : the Chaplain, standing, full-face, holding a
book before his breast with both hands, under a trefoiled arch
with canopy of ecclesiastical architecture.
Legend wanting.
5^^ Ardicio, Primicerius Mediolanl a.d. 1278.
Nos. 22,176, 22,177.
5^^ Bertrandus de Arnassano. a.d. 1402. No. 22,156.
5^^ Johannes de Oppiczis. a.d. 1423. Nos. 22,160-22,162.
5^^ Laurentius de Aretio. a.d. 1439. No. 22,163.
5^^ Antonius de Grassis. a.d. 1482. No. 22,164.
MARTINUS WULPP, al. LUPI, Clericus Bremensis. Publicus
Imperiali auctoritate Notarius, etc.. Auditor Rev.
Patr, Pauli de Capisucchis, Utr. Jur. Dact.,
D, Papce Capellani, etc,
22.171. [a.d. 1526.] Red : very imperfect About 2^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,564]
A shield of arms : a bend, Capisucchl Over the shield a
half-length figure of the Virgin Mary with the Child on the r.
arm. Background replenished with carved flowers and foliage.
RO
Beaded borders.
CLERK OF THE APOSTOLIC CHAMBER.
JACOBUS DARDANUS^ Canonicus Tropiensis [Trop<e in
the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies\ Licent, in Legg.^
Apostolicce Camerce Clericus^ Ejusdemque Sedis
Nuncius in Anglia et Collector,
22.172. [a.D. 1389.] Red: fine, edge chipped. I in.
[Harl, ch. 84 F. 12.]
A shield of arms : on a bend a lion passant bendwise.
Within an elaborately carved and traced panel composed of
two quatrefoils interlaced, the four lobes of that in cross
being enriched with pointed tips.
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC. 35 1
r
Legend betw. the points : —
SIGIL' • lACOBI : DARDANI : APL'IC€ : CAM' : CL'ICI.
Outer border beaded.
22.173. Sulph. cast from No. 22,172. [D.C., F. 569.]
22.174. [a.D. 1390.] Red : fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
F. 13.]
SIQILU lAC DARDAN . . . CL
CHAPTER.
rtar et Capitulum sacrosanctce basilic(B beati Petri Principis
Apostolorum de Urbe.**
2,175. [a.d. 1 304.] Sulph. casts from a good impression,
pped at the edge. 12th century matrix, [cxxxiii. 13, 14.]
L Pointed oval : St. Peter the Apostle, full-face, with
bus, and embroidered vestments, holding his emblems, two
s, in the 1. h., the r. h. lifted up to the shoulder, holding a
ss on a long foot. Seated on a benchlike throne, the seat
<ided with jewels, and ornamented with two finials ; his
"t on a projecting footboard or platform.
• . : CLAVIS HONOR ... LI .'. FVLQ6T IMAGO P€TRI •
eaded borders.
A small round counterseal. 4 !"• diam. In a counter-
k quatrefoil, a cross on a long foot, with graded base,
ve it the head of Our Lord, at the sides the heads of SL Paul
St. Peter, each with a nimbus. The stem of the cross
w. the sacred mystical letters A CI-
'Arcq, No. 6276, where the imperfect word in the legend of thfe obv,
\s 5&uggested to be hanorabili^ but improbable, as the metre of the
"P^^^tameter line will not admit it. Perhaps PAVLI, as St. Paul is
^^X^x'escnted on the rev.
PAPAL COLLECTORS.
'S'^^ Radulphus de Merlawe. A.D. 1275. No. 22,169.
Magister ARDICIO PRIMICERIUS MEDIOLANI,
Papal Chaplain, Collector of the Tenth in England^
Nuncitis in Anglia.
22,176. [a.d. 1278.] Plaster cast, tinted green, from the
original seal in possession of the Dean and Chapter of West-
minster. i| X I in. [cxi. 21.]
Pointed oval : the Martyrdom of St. Laurence who is
extended on a rectangular gridiron over flames, with two
\
\
\
\
\
1
I
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352 CATALOGUE OF SEAL&
#
executioners at his side, the one with a fire-prong, the other
with a bellows.
» S' A]RDICIONIS • PRIMIC€RM LA . . .
22,177. [a.d. 128L] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, [cxxxvi. 23.]
»S' lONl . . . RIMI I.
BARTHOLOMEW DE FERENTINO (Frosinone), Canon
of London^ Collector of a tenth " in subsidiunt
Romance Ecclesics^
22|178. [a.D. 1302.] Plaster cast from the original seal in
possession of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, i ^ x -fj in.
[cxL 27.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord appearing after resurrection, to
St Thomas the Apostle. In the field three quatrefoils^
S' BAR OMI€ • D€ • FLORCIN. (0
Beaded borders.
See CoSMATUS Gentilio. a.d. 1387. No. 22,185.
5^^ Jacobus Dardanus. a.d. 1389. No. 22,172.
See Peter de Monte, a.d. 1439, 1440. Nos. 22,189, 22,190.
COLLEGE OF ARCHIVISTS.
The Collegium Archivii Romance Curies Scriptorum.
.22,179. [a.d. 1573.] Red : indistinct 2| in. App. to a
document, from which it is now separated, by a coloured silk
plait, and enclosed, before impression, in a brass box. [Add.
MS. 6878, art. 3.]
On an entablature ornamented with carved scrolls, a corbel
or horizontal dividing line. In the upper part, are half-length
figures full-face of St. Peter with key and nimbus on the
dex, ; and of St. Paul with sword and nimbus on the sin, side.
In the lower part, a rectangular tablet ornamented with
carved scrolls.
+ ARCHIVIVM • RO • CV OBT • EST • . . 8CRIPTOR. C?)
Carved borders.
22,180. Plaster cast from No. 22,179. [ex. 99.]
PAPAL COMMISSARY.
5^^ Alexander de Hally. a.d. 1686.
Vol. v., p. 183, No. 18,276.
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC 353
THE CONCORDAT.
22|18L [circ. A.D. 15 17.] Plaster cast from a brass matrix.
3^ X 2| in. [cviii. 17.]
Pointed oval : on a mount replenished with herbage, a
cross fastened at the foot by wedges to the ground ; with the
three nails of the Passion at the arms and feet, and with a
label inscribed IN R I at the head. Betw. two shields of arms :
^. Medici for Pope Leo X., ensigned with the triple tiara
and set on the two keys of St. Peter, lying saltirewise ; sin.
f^RANCE, ensigned with a royal crown, for Francis I. of
^mnce.
LEO • DECIMVS • PONTIFEX • MAXIMV8 • ET • FRANC18CVS •
PRIMVS • FRANCORVM • REX.
Inner border beaded, outer border cabled.
. Tills seal appears to have been used in connection with, or
^ masters arising out of, the Concordat betw. Leo X. and
Francis I.
Tri^s-^^^^^ pi. XV., fig. 2, 3.
C30UNT OF THE LATERAN PALACE, eU.
9*^t.A.NCISCnS BOFFI, Adias, Sacratissima Cesarea
^^^^^estatis Ferdinandi III., Romanorum Imperatoris
-^ ^^gustissimi Consiliarius, Patriarchalis Aquiliensis
[r^^M/eia, in Lombardji] EccUsia Vicaritis Imperialism
'^^cnon Sacri Lateranensis Palatij AuUeque CcBsarea
et Imperialis Consistorij Comes,
<J^,162. [A.D. 1656.] Red. App. by a finely woven square
^\>\>ln of red silk strands, and enclosed in a turned wooden
YjO^* ^ in. [xxxvi. 240, cut from Add. MS. 18,727.]
h^ ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : on a bend
^o^Vsed a rose en soleil betw. two double fleurs-de-lis bend-
^Vs^i field diapr^ with arabesque foliage. Crests, on helmets
^\^ antique crowns and ornamental mantling, dex. a rose, as
id the arms, sin. a double fleur-de-lis as in the arms. All
ensigned with an ecclesiastical hat, the strings knotted and
tasselled.
I/Cgend on a scroll : —
FRANC : BOFFI : ABB : SAC : C/ES * MA : CON81L :
ET : COM : PALAT.
Carved border of classic foliage.
CUBICULARIUS SECRETUS
S. D. N. PAPiE.
See Angelus Buccanus. a.d. 1507. No. 22,191.
VOL. VI. 2 A
354 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DELEGATES OF THE APOSTOLIC SEE.
Seal ad Causas,
22,183. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 4f x
2^ in. [D. C, H. 55.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, with the keys, his usual emblem,
standing under a round-headed arch of the Renaissance style,
with pilasters at the sides and tympanum or pediment of
semicircular form carved with a winged cherub ; the design
rests on a bracket or corbel studded with small mascles and
nails, and ornamented with a geometrical pavement. At the
sides two arabesques of wavy branches of foliage.
: « : SlQILLVM : • : DELEQATORVM : • : • : SEDIS : • :
APOSTOLICE : • : AD : • CAVSAS.
The face of the matrix has been injured by striking it with
a blunt tool, probably for purposes of cancelling it.
LEGATES.
See Odo DE Castro Rodulphi, Cardinal, etc.
A.D. 1 243-1 273. No. 22,105.
See Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York, Legate de
Latere, and of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1 5 14- 1 5 30.
Vol. L, p. 377, No. 2338.
22,184. 5^^ also another example in Add. ch. 37,451, A.D.
1527, for 1528, where the title in the document runs as
follows : — " Thomas miseracione divina tituli sancte Cecilie
sacrosancte Romane ecclesie presbiter cardinalis, Eboracensis
Anglie Primas et Canccllarius, apostoliceque sedis non solum
natus, sed etiam per vniversum Regnum Anglie et loca illi
subiecta et adiacentia de Latere legatus, Dunelmensis Epis-
copus, exemptique monasterii Sancti Albani Lincolniensis
dioceseos Commendatarius perpetuus."
See William de la Zouch, Archbishop of York,
Legate of ttie Apostolic See, A.D. 1342-1352.
Vol. L, p. 371, No. 2317.
See Alexander Neville, Archbishop of York,
Legate of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1 374-1 392.
Vol. I., p. 372, No, 2322.
See John Kemp, Archbishop of York, Legate of
the Apostolic See, A. D. 1 426- 1 45 2.
Vol. L, p. 375, No. 2331. .
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC. 355
See William Booth, Archbisliop of York, Legate
of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1452-1464.
Vol. I., p. 375, No. 2333.
-S» William Schivez, Arcltbistwp of St, Andrew's in
Scotland, Legate of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1494.
Vol. IV., pp. 53, 54. No. 14,937-
See James Stuart, Archbishop of St. Andreiv's in
Scotlafid, Legate of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1497-1 503.
Vol. IV., p. 54, Nos. 14.938, 14,939 ; and
pp. 662, 653, Nos. 17,242, 17.243.
See Thomas Savage, Archbishop of York, Legate
of tlie Apostolic See. a.d. 1 501-1 507.
VoL I., p. 376, No. 2337.
»df Alexander Stuart, Archbishop of St, Andreiv's
Scotland. A.D. 1 509-1 513. '* Sedis Apostolica legatus
natusr Vol. IV., p. 55, Nos. 14,940, 14,942.
See Andrew Form an, Archbishop of St. Andrews
in Scotland. A.D. 1515-15 22.
Vol. IV., p. 56. Nos. 14,943-14,944.
See James Beton, Archbishop of St. Andrews in
Sc^^^^and. '* Apostolica Sedis legatus natus** A.D. 1 522-1 539.
Vol. IV., pp. 56, 57, No. 14,945.
^ee David Betoun, al. Beton, Cardinal Archbisliop
oj *S^i. Andrew's in Scotland, " legattis natus.'* A.D. 1539-1546.
VoL IV., pp. 57, 58, Nos. 14,94^1 '^.948.
^ee John Hamilton, Arc/ibis/iop of St. Andreiv's in
Scotlaftdy *' cum potestate a latere Sanctce Sedis
Apostolicce legatir a J). 1548-1 571.
Vol. IV., p. 58, Nos. 14,949, 14,950.
NOTARY APOSTOLIC, or PAPAL NOTARY.
LAURENTIUB, ApostolUce Sedis Notarins,
Bishop Elect of Metz. a.d. i 272.
See Vol. v., p. 906, No. 21,072.
2 A 2
356 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MATHIEU DE NAPLES, Papal Notary. A.D. 13 ID.
5^^ Vol. v., p. 213, No. 18,380.
APOSTOLIC NUNCIO.
See Jacobus de Portu, Canon of Syracusa.
A.D. 1 259-1 266, Nos. 22,340-22,346.
See Reymundus de Nogeriis. a.d. 1275. No. 22,170.
See Ardicio, Primicerius Mediolani.
A.D. 1278, 1281. Nos. 22,176, 22,177.
See GiFREDUS de Vezano. a.d. 1285.
Vol. v., p. 169, Nos. 18,220-18,222 ; and another,
A.D. 1282. [cxxxvi. 59.]
See Jacobus Dardanus. a.d. 1389. Nos. 22,172-22,174.
See Peter de Monte, a.d. 1439, 1440.
Nos. 22,189, 22,190.
COBMATUB OBNTILIO, Decrett. DocL, Sedis Apostolias
et Catnerce Nuncius in Anglia et Collector.
22.185. [a.d. 1387.] Red: very imperfect. About i| x
I in. [Harl ch. 84 F. ii.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter the Apostle, with tiara and keys,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction. Seated, full-face, in a niche,
with triple canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, ornamented with
open tabernacle work resting on brackets at the sides. In
base, under a round-headed arch, the Nuncio, in profile to the
sin,, in adoration ; betw. two shields of arms : on abend betw.
two cotises, three mullets.
• • • • matt • gmt • • • [n]bnrtt aiiltct « •
22.186. Sulph. cast from No. 22,185. [D. C, F. 142.]
NUNTIUS ORDINARIUS
Sedis Apostolicce cum facnltatibus Legati d latere.
See Lucas Melchior Tempi, Archbishop of Nicontedia, etc.
A.D. 1739. No 22,373.
ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES, ETC. 357
A Nuncio's Commissary,
Magister MATHBUS DE DUNSTAPLIA, VeneraHlis
Viri Magistri Reymundi DE NOGERIIS, Sed.
ApL Nuncii commissarius,
22,187. [a.D. 1274.] Dark-green: very imperfect. About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,601.]
An eagle displayed, on foliage. Legend wanting.
PENITENTIARIUS MAJOR of the Holy See.
See Carlo Borromeo, Cardinal ^ etc,
A.D. 1560. No. 22,147.
PROCTOR IN THE PAPAL COURT.
ANDREA SAPin.
22,188. [a.D. 1 33 1.] Plaster cast from a fragmentary im-
pression, i^ X I in. when perfect, [cxxi. 22.]
Oval : subject uncertain : a winged figure with a long cross,
perhaps Michael the Archangel overthrowing Satan. In the
field on the dex. side three similar but uncertain devices.
€ • TLCR tt (?)
PROTHONOTARY APOSTOLIC, etc.
PETER DE MONTE, Prothonotarius Apostolicus,
Utriusque juris artiumque doctor in regno Anglice^
Collector generalis et Apostolicce sedis nuncius.
22.189. [a.D. 1439.] Red : a fragment only of a large
seal. [Stowe ch. 607.]
Pointed oval : the body of a Saint, within Gothic tracery,
alone remains.
Legend wanting.
Another Seal.
22.190. [a.D. 1440.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 79 C. 58.]
A shield of arms : on a tertre or mount of three hillocks, a
lion sejant. On foliage. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
* S' • P€TRI C- D€ • M]ONT€ J • PROTONOTARH • APPCL
ALAMANUS ADIMARIUS, of Florence, Prothonotary
Apostolic, Bishop of Florence, Archbishop of Tarentum,
and of Pisa, Presbyter Cardinal of S. Eusebius.
A.D. 1410 ; ob. a.d. 1422.
3S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal used by : —
ANOBLUS BUCCANUS, 5. D, N. Papa Cubiailarius
Secretus, necnon Aula Palatii Lateranensis
Comes Palatinus,
22,191. [a.D. 1507.] Red: very imperfect Enclosed in
a turned wooden box, and app. by plaited hempen cords.
14 in. [Add. ch. 12,796.]
A shield of arms : two bends. Ensigned with an ecclesias-
tical hat, strings beaded, knotted, and garnished with six
tassels on each side.
.>.... AMARM • ACELVYS • DE CRESCENTIIS • C[ARD*3.
Beaded borders.
Ciaconius, /. r., torn, ii., col. 799.
PAPAL SCRIBE.
Magister BERNARDUS DE PARMA,
D, N. Papa Scriptor, Judex delegatus^ etc,
22,192. [a.D. 1265.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
I in. [cxxxvi. 45.]
An unconventional portrait of Christ, after the style of
a Roman emperor : a bust in profile to the r., the shoulders
draped with classic folds caught up over the 1. shoulder with
a fibula, the hair tied with a laurel wreath and fillet with
strings hanging behind.
* MICHI CR6DIT6.
For Jacobus de Portu, Commissary of the above. Canon
of Syracuse, see Nos. 22,340-22,346.
PAPAL SUBDEACON.
Master ADAM DE PHILEBY,
D. N, Papa SuhdiaconuSy etL
22,193. [a.D. 1264.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, the lower half wanting. About \\ X l-iV in. when
perfect, [cxxxvii. 99.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, half-length,
holding the Child, also with nimbus, on the 1. arm. Before
them, St. John Baptist with nimbus. Overhead, an estoile of
eight points, for the Star of the East.
* S' • MAG € • CAP€LL'I.
SAVOY.
^sion.
surcoat,
iiiig on a
uin-plume.
ons are : a.
. cusps.
lO IN YTALIA.
I am. A shield of
faces. Within a
icd openings in the
SABAVDI€.
VI., Count of Savoy f etc,
I. cast from an indistinct im-
>AVO"' ^ No. 22.194*. Crest, on
or T ings erect. Within a
kicl iapered lozengy.
-> I— •
3€l : ITIS A — • SABAVDI6.
r
SAVOY.
AMADEUS v., Count of Savoy,
Seal of Arms,
22^194. [a.d, 1297.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
1^ in. [cxxxii. 57.]
A shield of arms : Savoy, see next seal. Suspended by
the strap from a forked tree. Betw. four leopards' faces, two
on each side. Within an elegantly carved six-foil panel, with
cusps trefoiled, and small countersunk trefoil openings in the
spandrils.
« : SIQILLUM : AMeD€l : COMITIS : SABAVDI6 :
D'Arcq, No. 11,648, with description of a counterseal : two busts,
encircled with oak branches, in a rosace of six lobes bearing circular
shields of arms of Savoy, and legend : AM€D€VS.
Equestrian Seal.
22,194*. [a.D. 1303.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
Z\'m. [cxxxii. 58.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet with fan-plume, sword, and shield of arms, riding on a
springing horse, armorially caparisoned and with fan-plume.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a
cross. Savoy. Within a trilobe or panel of three cusps.
Legend betw. the cusps : —
AMeD€V8 C0MES--SABAVDI6 €T CMAR]— CHIO IN YTALIA.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-J^in. diam. A shield of
arms : Savoy. Betw. three leopards' faces. Within a
quadrilobe panel, with countersunk trefoiled openings in the
spandrils.
SIQILLVM • AM€D6I • COMITIS • SABAVDie.
D'Arcq, No. 11,649.
AMADEUS, or AM£d£e VL, Count of Savoy, etc.
22,195. [a.d. 1346.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pressioa ItV^"^- [cxxxii. 60.]
A shield of arms, coiulU : Savoy, see No. 22, 194*. Crest, on
a helmet with volets, a vol, or pair of wings erect. Within a
carved quatrefoil panel. Background diapered lozengy.
Legend betw. the points : —
• SIGILLVM • _ A AM6D6I 6 — • COMITIS A _ • SABAVDI6.
D'Arcq, No. 11,650.
362 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AMADEUS, or AM£d£e VIIL, Count of Savoy, Duke
of Challon and Aosta, Count of Geneva, Duke of Savoy ^
A.D. 1416 ; resigned, A.D. 1434; elected Pope as
Felix V., a,d. 1437, etc, \ ob, a.d. 1451.
22,196. [a.d. 1410.] Sulph. casts from a chipped impres-
sion. 3 J- in. [cxxxii. 63.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat of arms,
helmet crested with a vol or pair of wings erect, sword
chained to the shoulders, and shield of arms ; riding on a
springing horse armorially caparisoned. The armorial bear-
ings of the coat, shield, and caparisons are : Savoy, see
No. 22,194*. Background diapered with a lozengy pattern ;
the interstitial spaces charged alternately with the cross of
Savoy and a cross crosslet.
AM€D€US : COM€S : SABAUDI€ : DUX : CCHABLAIStll :
2 : AUQUSTE : MARCHIO : IN : YTALIA : COMES : Q€B€NN€N' :
PRINCEPS : Z : IMPERIAL' : VICARIUS : GENERALIS.
Carved border.
H. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A shield of
arms, concha \ Savoy, as before. Crest, on a helmet, a vol ox
pair of wings erect. Betw. two knots, with a small cross over
each. Within a carved and pointed quatrefoil panel, orna-
mented on the inner edge.
S^tgillum « ameBet * romttto « satiattBu *
D'Arcq, No.' 11,656, with the word comitis in the legend of the coua-
terseal, wrongly read ducis.
Second Seal, as Duke of Savoy, etc.
22^196*. [a.d. 1436.] Sulph. casts from an indistinct im-
pression. 31^ in. [cxxxii. 65, CC]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, mantle,
helmet crested as before, sword, and shield of arms ; riding on
a springing horse armorially caparisoned, on a mount replen-
ished with foliage and flowers. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : Savoy as before, see No. 22,194*.
amrBeuft > Bux * fabauBie - cfiablatHf * z * augnfte *
|i'nce|i0 * marcbio * in * ttalta * peBemonrmm * rt •
gebeniir * ac trnfti * bear' * graF*
Carved borders.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i|- in. diam. Sipiilar to
the foregoing counterseal, but not from the same' matrix.
Background replenished with small crosses of Savoy.
fbigtHtttti : + : ameBet : + : Buetft : + : labauBie : ^ :
SAVOY. 3^3
LOmS OP SAVOY, Prince of Piedmont, son of
Amadeus VI I L, Duke of Savoy ; afterw. Duke,
A.D. 1434; ob. A.D. 1465.
22,197. [A.D. 1436.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. If in. [cxxxii. 55.]
A shield of arms, couch^i Savoy, see No. 22.194*. Crest
helmet and ornamental mantling; a demi-Iion rampant,
issuing. Background replenished with foliage.
2* IttBobtrt • Oe * fabauB • p'ntip • peOemon • lo • • zr*
D'Arcq, No. 11,658, with reading lOCtI • itf explained as locum
teneniisy at the end of the legend.
PETER OF SAVOT, a/. PETRUS DE SABAUDIA.
22,108. [a.D. 1259.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression. 14 in. [cxxxii. 67.]
A lion rampant, the tail curved inwards.
ft : 8' : P€TRI : De : [S3ABAVDIA :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,645.
22,198*. [A.D. 1268.] Brown: edge slightly broken. [Add.
ch. 11,297.]
* : S' : P6TRCI : D€ :] SABAVDIA.
VENICE.
\
VENICE.
DOGES.
Leaden Bulla,
PUSTRO ORADONICO. A.D. 1289-1311.
" Dux Venetiey Dalmatie atque Croacie'*
22,100. [a.d. 1306.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression,
if^in. [cxxxiii. 29.]
0. Two standing figures: on the sin. side St. Mark the
Evangelist, Patron Saint of Venice, in a kind of niche or
throne with pearled foot and sides, but no canopy, with mitre,
nimbus, and vestments, full-face ; in the r. h. an open book of
his Gospel, in the 1. hand a lance-flag with three streamers,
which he is delivering into the r. h. of the Doge, who is on
the dex. side, in profile to the sin.^ but with full-face, shaped
head-dress, robes and fur mantle. Over his head a pierced
mullet, probably the tuft of the cap. Down the sin, side of
the design is the inscription : —
8C • MARCVCO.
The final S lying down.
On the dex. side : —
• Pe-GRADONICO • DVX.
B^ An inscription in six lines, in Lombardic capital letters.
• P6TRVS •
GRADONICO
Dl : GRA V€N€
Tl€ • DALMATI
€ • ATQ • CHRO
^ DVX<»
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,721.
ANDREA DANDULO. A.D. 1 343-1 354.
22^200. Leaden : fairly well preserved. i| in. [xcvii. 3.]
0. Design similar to the foregoing on the obv. of the bulla
of PlETRO GRADONICO, No. 22,199, but from a different
matrix.
§C ': MARCV8 . . .
• ANDR • DXDVLO DVX.
I
1
368 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a. An inscription in six lines in Lombardic capital
letters : —
• • •
•
ANDREAS
^ DANDVLO
Di 6RA V6N6T
l€ DALMAJI6
ATQ' CROAC
•:• DVX ••:•
Beaded borders.
22,200*. Copper electrotypes of the odv, and rev. of
No. 22,200. [cxxxix. 32, 33,]
ANDREA CONTARENO. A.D. 1 368-1 382.
22.201. Leaden : good, sharp, but struck imperfect in the
die, and now seriously corroded. About i-}-^ in. when perfect.
[xxxviii. 103.]
0. Design similar to that on the^^. of the bu/Za of PlETRO
Gradonico, No. 22,199, ^"^ ^^"^ ^ different matrix.
The description of St. Mark, on the sin. side wanting.
ANDR' • 9TAR6NO DVX.
B. An inscription in five lines, in Lombardic capital
letters : —
• • •
•
ANDReAS
CONTAR€NO
D€l • GRA • DVX
V€N€TIAR
•:• €T • c^ •:•
Beaded borders,
22.202. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,201. [cxvi. I, 2.]
22.203. Another leaden bulla, patinated : indistinct, edge
hammered, [xxxviii. 194.]
0. ANDR' • 9TAR6N0 DVX.
B. ANDR6AS, etc., as on the preceding rev., No. 22,201.
22,203"^. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,203. [cxxxix. 34, 35.]
f
VENICE :— DOGES. 369
AKTONIO VENIERO, al. VENERIUS. A.D. 1382-1400.
22|204. Leaden, patinated : edge hammered, corrosion
beginning. About i-|-in. [xxxviii. 124.]
0. The Lion of St. Mark, viz,^ a lion couchant, guardant,
winged, with nimbus.
Bu A shield of arms of the Venetian shape known as the
testa di cavallo, being the piece of plate armour worn on the
forehead of the war-horse : barry of six, for Venier. Betw.
the initial letters : — D. A. {Dux Antouins,)
Coronelli, BUuone Venete^ p. 4.
22^205. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,204. [cxvi. 3, 4.]
MICHAEL STENO. A.D. 1400-1413.
22^206. Leaden : originally fine, now much corroded, in
parts perished. About if in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 195.]
0. Design similar to that on the obv, of the bulla of PlETRO
Gradonico, No. 22,197, but from a different matrix. The
large ears or curls of hair on the Saint and the Doge are
remarkable.
• S • MARCVO).
MICH ACL • SXeNO • DVX.
R. An inscription in five lines : —
MICHA6L
STeNO D€l
QRACIA DVX
V€N€T|A9
•:• €T • c •:•
22|207. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,206. [cxvi. 5, 6.]
TOMAS MOCENIOO. A.D. 141 3-1422.
22,208. Leaden: fine originally, now indistinct, if in.
[li. I.]
0. Design similar to that of the obv, of the bulla of pre-
ceding Doges, but not from the same matrix. The details
somewhat more elaborately worked ; nimbus of the Saint,
VOL. VI, 2 B
370 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
pearled ; vestments ornamented with crosses ; book with
jewelled cover, the throne furnished with a rectangular dais
or footboard ; the cap of the Doge and details of dress well
shown.
• 8 • MAROVS •
TOMAS • MOCENIQO • DVX.
IJl, An inscription in five lines, in Lombardic capital letters,
set betw. pairs of parallel lines.
THOMAS
MOCj|NIQO
D€l QRA DVX
_V€N€TjA5_
•:■€T • c •:•
' ' ~ • " "
22,209. Copper electrotypes of the o6v, and rev. of
No. 22,208. [cxvi. 7, 8.]
FRANCESCO FOSCARI, a/. FUSCARI. A.D. 1423-1457.
22,210. Leaden, corroded : very indistinct, edge ham-
mered. About 1 1 in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 104.]
0. Design similar to that of the o6v of iuUa of preceding
Doges, but from a different matrix.
^ 8' • MARCVS •
FRA • FOSCARI • DVX.
B-. An inscription in five lines, in Lombardic capital letters,
set betw. pairs of parallel lines : —
•••
•
FRANCISC
FVSCARI
D€l • QRA • DVX
_V€N€TjA9^
V €T • C^
• ••
Beaded borders.
22^211. Copper electrotypes of the otv. and rev. of
No. 22,210. [cxvi. 9, 10.]
PIETRO MOCENIOO. A.D. 1474-1476.
22|212. Leaden : originally fine, now partly corroded, edge
hammered, with a small piece of the bobbin, by which it was
VENICE :— DOGES. 37 1
app. to a deed, remaining. About if in. when perfect,
[xxxviii. 105.]
0. The figures of St. Mark the Evangeh'st, and the Doge,
as in former dul/ie, are differently treated here. The Saint,
with mitre, nimbus, and vestments, holding a book in the 1. h.,
is seated on a folding chair, the ends terminating in the heads
and claws of animals ; the Doge with cap and robes, standing
in profile to the sin,, is receiving the lance flag or banner.
Over the head of St. Mark, the initial letters s'. M.
Legend : —
VENETIAR.
D
PETRVS • MOCENIGV • V •
X
R. An inscription in five lines, in Roman capital letters : —
PETRVS • MO
CENIGO • DEI •
GRATIA • DVX •
VENETIAR
• ET- C •
22,213. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev, of
No. 22,2 1 2. [cxvi. II, 12.]
AUOUSTINO BARBADIOO, or BARBERIOO.
A.D. I485-I5OI.
22,214. [a.D. 1499.] Sulph. casts from a fine impression.
I-iV in. [cxxxii. 47, 48.]
0. On a platform St. Mark, with mitre, nimbus, and vest-
ments, standing on the dex, side, in profile to the sin., deliver-
ing the standard, as before, to the Doge, who is standing with
cap and robes, before him.
• S • M • VENETI • (arranged vertically).
D
•!• AVG • BARBADICO • V
X
R. An inscription in five lines : —
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,722.
AVGVSTINVS
BARBADICO •
DEI • QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
- ET • C •
2 B 2
372 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LEONARDO LAUREDANO. A.D. 1501-1521.
22.215. Leaden : fine, sharp, well preserved Originally
app. by a hempen cord to a document, if in. [xciv. 17.]
0. On a platform St. Mark with mitre, jewelled nimbus,
and vestments, standing on the dfer., in profile to the sin. side,
delivering the standard as before to the Doge, who is stand-
ing with cap and robes before him. In the exergue, a small
cross.
S • M ■VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
LEO • LAVRED V
X
B. An inscription in six lines : —
LEO
NARDVS
LAVREDANVS
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET C
Beaded borders.
22.216. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,215. [cxvi. 13, 14.]
22.217. Another, leaden : very fine, sharp. The border
not quite completely impressed. Originally app. by a hempen
cord to a document, [xcvii. 4.]
0. S • M • VENET (arranged vertically).
D
LEO • LAVRED V
X
B. LEO
NARDVS
LAVREDANVS
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET
22.218. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,217. [cxxxix. 36, 37.]
22.219. [a.d. 1 5 13.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
[cxxxii. 49, 50.]
D*Arcq, No. 11,723.
ANTONIO ORIMANL A.D. 1521-1523.
22;220. Leaden, pierced, corroded : indistinct Originally
app. by a hempen cord to a document. About if in. when
perfect, [xl. 26.]
VENICE : — DOGES. 373
0. Similar in design to the obvt of the biUla of LEONARDO
Lauredano, the preceding Doge, but from a different
matrix. In the exergue, a pellet in place of the cross.
• 8 • M • YENET • (arranged vertically).
ANT-GRIMAN.
Uc An inscription in five lines : —
•
ANTONIV8
QRIMANV8
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET C
Beaded borders.
22^221. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,22a [cxvi. IS, 1 6.]
ANDREA ORITL A.D. 1 528-1 538.
22.222. [a.D. 1538.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
i^ in. [cxxxii. 51, 52.]
0. Resembles the design of the obv. of the bulla of
Antonio Grimani, the preceding Doge, but from a different
matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
AND' • QRITI • V
X
BL An inscription in eight lines : —
AN
DREA8
GRITI
DEI GRACIA
DVX
VENETIAR
ET
C
Beaded borders.
D*Arcq, No- 11,724.
22.223. Leaden, very much corroded : illegible for the
most part [xxxvL 211.]
22.224. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,223. [cxvL 17, 18.]
374 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FRANCESCO DONATO. AD. 1545-1553.
22.225. Leaden, very much corroded : indistinct, im-
perfectly impressed. Originally app. by a hempen cord to a
document. About i-^ in. when perfect [xxxviii. 106. J
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of the bulla of
Andrea Griti, the preceding Doge, but from a different
matrix.
• S' • M • VENETV8 •
FRANC • DONATV'.
The word Dux here omitted.
ft. An inscription in six lines : —
FRAN
CI8CVS
DONATO
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET C
Beaded borders.
22.226. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,225. [cxvi. 19, 20.]
MARC ANTONIO TRIVISANO. A.D. 1553, 1554.
22.227. Leaden, bent, partially corroded. i| in. [xxxviii.
107.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of the bulla of
Francesco Donato, the preceding Doge, but is not from
the same matrix.
• 8 • M • VENETI • (arranged vertically).
D
M • ANT • TRIVISANO V
X
ft. An inscription in seven lines : —
MARCVS
ANTONIVS
TRIVISANO
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET
C
Beaded borders.
22.228. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,227. [cxvi. 21, 22.]
VENICE : — DOGES. 3/5
LORENZO PRIOLO. A.D. 1 556-1 559.
22,229. Leaden, very much corroded : almost illegible.
Originally app. to a document by a hempen cord. About
I j- in. [xxxviiL 108.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of the bulla of Marc
Antonio Trivisano, the preceding Doge, and apparently
from the same matrix with altered legend : —
• S • M • VENETI • (arranged vertically).
D
LAVR • PRIOLVS • V
X
The design on the flag — a lion of St. Mark — very clearly
shown in this example.
BL An inscription in seven lines : —
lav
RENTIV8
PRIOLVS
DEI GRA DVX
VENETIAN
ET
C
Beaded borders.
22y230. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,229. [cxvi. 23, 24.]
HIERONIMO PRIOLO. A.D. 15 59- 1567.
22.231. Leaden, corrosion beginning, patinated : fine.
Originally app. to a document by a plaited cord of brown
silk. 14 in. [xl. 27.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of the bulla of
Lorenzo Priolo, the preceding Doge, but from a different
matrix.
• 8 • M • VENETT • (arranged vertically).
D
HIER • PRIOLVS V
X
R. An inscription in seven lines : —
HIE
RONIMVS
PRIOLVS
DEI GRA DVX
VENETIAN
ET
C
Beaded borders.
22.232, Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,231. [cxvi. 25, 26.]
3/6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another type.
22.233. Leaden, patinated : fine. Originally app. by a
plaited cord to a document. I^ in. [xlviii. 55.]
0. Resembles that of the previous type, and apparently
from the same matrix.
BL The inscription as before, but the relative positions
of many of the letters show that this is from a diflferent
matrix.
Beaded borders.
22.234. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,233. [cxvi. 27, 28.]
PIETRO LAUREDANO. A.D. 1 567-1 570.
22.235. Leaden, very much corroded : illegible for the
most part, if in. [xxxviii. 196.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding bulla^
with legend altered.
• 8 • M • VENETI • (arranged vertically).
D
PET • LAVREDANO • V
X
R. An inscription in six lines : —
PETRV8
LAVREDANO
DEI GRA DVX
VENETIAR
ET
C
Beaded borders.
22.236. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,235. [cxvi. 29, 30.]
ALUISE MOCENiaO. A.D. 1570-1577.
22,237. Leaden, very much corroded : not completely
impressed, or the margin clipped, illegible in places. About
i| in. when perfect [xxxviii. 109.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of the preceding bulla,
but of a different type. The nimbus of St. Mark composed
of sixfoil roses : the legend altered.
MOCEN . . .
VENICE :— DOGES. 3/7
HL An inscription in five lines : —
[A3LOYSIVS
CM30CENIQ0
CD3E1 • QRA • DVX
CV]ENETIAR
lEST • C
The roses in allusion to the armorial bearings of Mocenigo :
coup/, two four-leaved roses.
Beaded borders.
22,238. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,237. [cxvL 31, 32.]
NICCOLO DE PONTE. A.D. 1578-1585.
22.239. [A.D. 1578.] Leaden: fine, sharp. Originally
app. to a document by a hempen cord, if in. [xcvii. 5.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of preceding du/ia,
but from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
• NIG • DE PONTE.
R. An inscription in seven lines : —
NICO
LAVS • DE
PONTE • DEI
• GRA • DVX •
VENETIAN
«iET«i
C
Beaded borders.
22.240. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev. of
No. 22,239. [cxxxix. 38, 39.]
Another type.
22|241. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen: for the
most part illegible. Originally app. to a document by a
hempen cord, [xxxviii. I ic]
The designs and legends resemble those of obv. of the
previous bullce, but from a different matrix, and the relative
position of the letters of the legends not the same.
22,242. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,241, before the corrosion became so complete, [cxvi.
33.34.]
3/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PASQUALE CICONIA. A.D. 1 585-1 594.
22.243. Leaden, very much oxidised, swollen : cracked,
almost illegible. About if in. when perfect, [xxxviii. iii.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of previous bullce^ but
from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET. (arranged vertically.)
D
PASC • CICONIA • V
X
B. An inscription in seven lines : —
PA8CA
LIS • CICO
NIA • DEI •
• QRA • DVX •
VENETIAN
• ET*
• C •
Beaded borders.
22.244. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,243, when the impression was in better condition.
[cxvL 39, 40.]
Another type.
22.245. Leaden : well preserved. Originally app. to a
document by a hempen cord, if in. [xcvii. 6.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of previous bulUgy but
from a different matrix. Four buttons on the Doge's vest.
• 8 • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
PA8G • CICONIA V
X
BL An inscription in seven lines : —
• PASCALIS •
• CICONIA •
• DEI • GRA •
• DVX •
VENETIAN
• ET#
• C •
Beaded borders.
22.246. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,245. [cxxxix, 40, 41.]
A f tot her type.
22,247. [a.D. 1 591.] Leaden, very much corroded:
illegible. App. by a hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 43 A. 52.]
VENICE ; — DOGES. 379
Designs resemble the preceding, but the relative distances
and sizes of some of the details and letters do not correspond.
Doge's vest without buttons.
22,248. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,247. [cxvi. 35, 36.]
Another type
22.249. [A.D. 1592.] Leaden, corroded: very indistinct.
App. by a hempen cord to a document if in. [Add. ch.
12,825.]
Designs resemble the preceding, but with differences in
the proportion and position of details and letters. Twelve
buttons on the vest of the Doge.
22.250. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,247. [cxvi. 37, 38.]
MARINO GRIMANL A.D. 1594-1605.
22.251. [A.D. 1 598.] Leaden, very much oxidised, corroded,
swollen: cracked. App. by a hempen cord. [Harl ch. 43
A. S3.]
0. Resembles in design, the obv. of the preceding bullce^
but from a different matrix.
• S • M • VENET ♦ (arranged vertically).
D
MARIN • GRIM • V
X
8. An inscription in seven lines : —
MARINVS
GRIMANO
• DEI • G'^A •
• DVX •
VENETIAR
• ET*
• 0*
Beaded borders.
22.252. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,251. [cxvi. 41, 42.]
Another type.
22,253. Leaden : good, imperfectly impressed, indistinct
in parts. Originally app. by a hempen cord to a document.
If in. [xcvii. 7.]
380 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Designs correspond to those of the previous bulUz^ but not
from the same matrix.
22.254. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,253. [cxxxix. 43, 44.]
22.255. Another leaden bulla of this type, very much
corroded, burst with oxidisation. Originally app. by a
hempen cord to a document, [xxxviii. 1 1 3.]
22.256. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,255. [cxvi. 45, 46.]
Another type,
22.257. Leaden, light-coloured patination : good, indistinct
in parts. Originally app. to a document by a hempen cord.
If in. [xliii. 180.]
Designs correspond to those of the previous bull(B^ but not
from the same matrix.
22.258. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,257. [cxvi. 47, 48.]
Another type,
22.259. Leaden, very much corroded : for the most part
illegible, pierced in the centre. App. by a hempen cord.
i| in. [xxxviii. 112.]
Designs similar to those preceding, but from a different
matrix, and proportions of details and letters not wholly
corresponding. No mark of abbreviation over gra in rev.
22.260. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,259. [cxvi. 43, 44.]
22.261. Leaden, completely oxidised and corroded, swollen :
cracked. It is difficult to determine to which of the types
this impression belongs, [xxxvi. 212.]
LEONARDO DONATO. A.D. 1605-1613.
22,262. Leaden, much oxidised : indistinct in places.
Originally app. by a hempen cord to a docnment if in.
[xxxviii. 114.]
F
VENICE :— DOGES. 38 1
0. Design nearly similar to that of the obv. of previous
bulla^ but from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • VCENET] (arranged vertically).
D
• LEON • DONA * V
X
B. Inscription in six lines : —
ii IX li
LEONARDVS
• DONATO •
DEI • GRA • DVX
VENETIAR
• €T*
• C •
Beaded borders.
22.263. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,262. [cxvi. 49, 50.]
22.264. Leaden : good, injured in places by pressure,
[xcvii. 8.]
22.265. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
Na 22,264. [cxxxix. 44, 45.]
MARC ANTOMIO MEMO. A.D. 1613-1615.
22.266. [a.D. 1614.] Leaden, partly corroded : indistinct,
injured by pressure. App. by a hempen cord, if in. [Add.
ch. 12,824.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of previous bullcSy but
from a different matrix.
• S • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
M • . • AN ... V
X
Bu An inscription in five lines : —
tfi 9 tfi
MARCVS ANT
« MEMO«
DEI QRA - DVX
VENETIAR
• Em 0*
Beaded borders.
22.267. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,266. [cxvi. 51, 52.]
382 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOHANNES CORNELIUS, al. GIOVANNI CORNELIO,
aL CORNARO. AD. 1625-1630.
22.268. Leaden, very much corroded, partly swollen :
illegible. About if in. when perefct [xxxviii. 1 16.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding buUa^ but
from a different matrix.
C- 8 • M •] VENETVS • (arranged vertically).
D
... AN • CORNEL • V
X
B. An inscription in five lines : —
IOCAN3NES
CORNELIVS
DEI QRX • DVX
VENETIAR
«i ET • • «i
22.269. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,268. [cxvi. 55, 56.]
Another type.
22.270. Leaden, completely oxidised and cracked with
corrosion : imperfectly impressed. About if in. when perfect,
[xxxviii. 115.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of previous bullce^ but
not from the same matrix. The inscriptions can only be
read as
[D]
. . . ORNE . . V
X
B. An inscription in five lines : —
. . OANN . . .
. . ORNERIO
. . El - QRA • DVX
. . NETIAR
. . . T * c>ei
[Beaded borders],
22.271. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,270. [cxvi. 53, 54.]
FRANCESCO ERIZZO. A.D. 1 631-1646.
22,272. Leaden : somewhat indistinct. Originally app. by
hempen cords. i| in. [xcvii. 9.]
VENICE : — DOGES. 383
_ •
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of preceding bullae
but not from the same matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
FRANC • ERIZZO • V
CXI
B. An inscription in five lines : —
«• ft
FRANCISCVS
ERIZZO
DEI QRA • DVX
VENETIAR •
* ET • ft
ft Aft
Beaded borders.
22.273. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,272. [cxxxix. 46, 47.]
22.274. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen, cracked
with oxidisation. Originally app. to a document by a hempen
cord, [xxxviii. 11 7. J
22.275. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 22,274 before the corrosion was so extensive, [cxvl
57, 58.]
FRANCESCO MOLING. A.D. 1646-1655.
22.276. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen, cracked.
About 14 in. when perfect [xxxviii. 118.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding bidlce^
but from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET.
D
• FRANC • MOLINO V
X
R. An inscription in five lines : —
4^ 9 ft
FRANCI.SCVCS]
MOLINO
DEI QRA DVX
ft ET • C ft
ft9ft
Beaded borders.
22.277. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,276. [cxvi. 59, 60.]
384 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another type,
22;278. Leaden, corroded : indistinct Originally app. to
a document by hempen cords. About if in. when perfect.
[xl. 28.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of preceding bulla.
B. The inscription similar to that on the rev. of the other
type, No. 22,276, but the relative position of the letters does
not wholly correspond.
FRANC18CVS
• MOLING
a
DEI Q^ DVX
VENETIAR
* ET • C *
Beaded borders.
22,279. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,278. [cxvi. 61, 62.]
CARpLUS CONTARENO. A.D. 1655, 1656.
22,280. Leaden, wholly corroded : illegible. About if in.
when perfect [xxxiv. 48.]
For description see next No. 22,281.
22;281. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,280, before the corrosion was so far advanced, [cxvi.
63, 64]
0. Resembles the design of the obv. of preceding bulla,
as far as may be ascertained from the indistinct condition of
the impression.
• 8 • M • VENET (arranged vertically).
D
CAROL • CONT • V (?)
X
B. An inscription in five lines : —
CAROLVS
CONTARENO
DEI QRA DVX
VENETIAR
«i ET • C «i
Beaded borders.
VENICE :— DOGES. 385
GIOVANNI PISAURO. A.D. 1658, 1659.
22.282. Leaden : fine, sharp, but not quite perfectly im-
pressed. Originally app. to a document by a hempen cord.
1^ in. [xcvii. 10.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding iu/Ue,
but from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • YENET • (arranged vertically).
D
PI8AVR0 V
X
Be An inscription in five lines : —
XI* «(
lOANNES
PISAVRO
DEI GRA • DVX
VENETIAR •
tt ET • C »
22.283. Copper electrotypes of the odv. and rev, of
No. 22,282. [cxxxix. 48, 49.]
DOMINICO CONTARENO. A.D. 1659-^1675.
22.284. Leaden, corrosion commencing : fairly well pre-
served. Originally app. to a document by a hempen cord.
About If in. when perfect [xxxviii. 1 19.]
0. Design resembles that of the odv. of former dul/a, but
from a different matrix.
• S ' M • VENET (arranged vertically).
D
DOMIN.CONTV
X
Ti, An inscription of five lines : —
« •«(
DOMiNICVS •
' CONTARENO
DEI QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
«« ET • C tt
Beaded borders.
22.285. Copper electrotypes of the odv, and rev, of
No. 22,284. [cxvi. 67, 68.]
VOL. VI. c
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another type,
22.286. [a.D. 1664.] Leaden : fine, but not quite perfectly
struck. App. by a woven bobbin of tawny yellow silk.
About i-^ in. when perfect [Add ch. 15,248.]
0. Resembles the design of the obv. of former bulht, but
from a different matrix.
• 8 • M • VENET • (arraDged vertically).
D
. . . CON ... V
X
R. An inscription in five lines : —
tmtn
DOMINICVS
CONTARENO
DEI QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
. . ET • C . .
• • . .
Beaded borders.
22.287. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,286. [cxvi. 65, 66.]
ALUISE CONTARENO. A.D. 1 676-1 684.
22^288. Leaden, very much corroded, swollen, cracked :
imperfectly impressed. Originally app. to a document by
hempen cords. About \\ in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 12a]
0. Appears to resemble in design the obv. of previous
bulla.
• S • M • VENE • (arranged vertically).
• . . « IN « a • .
H. An inscription in five lines : —
. . OYSIV8
. . NTARENO
. . I • GRA • DVX
. . ENETIAR
. .TC •
Beaded borders.
22,289. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,288. [cxvi. 69, 70.]
Another type.
22,290. [a.D. 1680.] Leaden, very much oxidised, cracked,
bent : obv, almost wholly perished. [Add. MS. 11,311 A.]
VENICE :— DOGES. 387
The letters in the inscription of the rev. appear to be some-
what smaller than in the former type.
• • •
ALOY8IV8
CONTARENO
DEI QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
• ET • C •
• • •
Beaded borders.
22.291. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,290. [cxxxix. 50, 51.]
22.292. Copper electrotype of the rev, only, of No. 22,290.
[cxvi. 71.]
FRANCESCO MAUROCENO, al. MOROSINI.
A.D. 1688-1694.
22.293. [A.D. 1691.] Leaden : fairly good, but badly im-
pressed. App. by a tawny yellow silk bobbin, if in. [Add
MS. 11,415.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of previous bulla, I^
nimbus of seven estoiles of six points each, round the head ol
the Saint A cinquefoil and other devices in the exergue.
• S • M • VENET • (arranged vertically).
D
. . RAN V
X
B. An inscription of five lines : —
• • •
FRANCI8C
MAVROCENVS
DEI GRA • DVX
VENETIAR
ET • C
Beaded borders.
22.294. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,293. [cxvi. 72, 73.]
SILVESTRO VALERIC. [AD. 1694- 1700.]
22,295. Leaden, light-coloured patina, corrosion beginning.
Originally app. to a document by a red bobbin. About i J- in.
when perfect, [xcvii. 11.]
2 c 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding bulla,
but not from the same matrix.
• S • M (arranged vertically).
D
. . LVE8 • VALERIC V
X
B. An inscription in seven lines : —
• (S> •
SILVESTR . .
VALERIO
DEI • GRA • DVX
VENETIAR •
• ET • C •
Beaded borders.
22,296. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rezK of
No. 22,295. [cxxxix. 52, S3.]
Another type,
22.297. Leaden, corroded : clipped or imperfectly im-
pressed, very indistinct, [xxxviii. 121.]
The position of the letters on the rev, different from that of
the other types.
SILVES .'. .
VALERIO
DEI • GRA • DV . .
VENETIA . .
• • I • •
22.298. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,297. [cxvi. 74, 75.]
ALUISE PISANL A.D. 1735-1741.
22,299. Leaden : edges hammered, or not perfectly im-
pressed. About i|^ in. when perfect, [li. 9.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv, of the preceding bulla,
but from a different matrix. The r. h. of the Saint uplifted
in the act of benediction.
• S • M • [VENEJT • (arranged vertically).
D
.... PISANI V
X
VENICE :— DOGES. 389
Be. An inscription of five lines : —
. . LOYSIVS
PISANI
DEI • GRA • DVX
VENETIAR
W ET l» C tt
22,300. Copper electrotypes from the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,299. [cxvi. 76, TT?^
PIETRO QRIMANI. A.D. 1 741 -17 52.
22,301. [a.D. 1743.] Leaden: well preserved, but not
quite perfectly impressed. App. by a tawny yellow silken
bobbin. About if in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,922.]
0. Resembles the design of the obv, of preceding bulhe.
The nimbus of the Saint consists of twelve estoilcs of six
points each, and his r. h. is uplifted in the act of benediction.
8 • M • VENET » (arranged vertically).
PCEJTRVSttGRIMANI tt
B. An inscription in five lines : —
• • •
PETRVS
GRIMANI
DEI • GRA • DVX
VENETIAR )»
ET» C tt
Beaded borders.
22,302. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,301. [cxvi. y%, 79.]
Another type.
22,303. [a.D. 1749.] Leaden: imperfectly impressed.
App. by a tawny yellow silken bobbin. About if in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 7904.]
0. Resembles the design of the obv, of the previous type,
but from a different matrix.
S • M • VE
u
V
X
;90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. An inscription in five lines : —
(P]ETRVS
GRIMANI
DEI ' OR'A - DVX
VENETIAR
ET AC A
With an indistinct device above and below.
22,304. Copper electrotypes of the tffry. and rei'. of
No. 22,303. [cxvi. 80, 8l.]
FRANCESCO LAUREDAHO. A.D. 1752.
22.305. Leaden : fine, well preserved in most parts.
Originally app. to a document by a hank of crimson floss silk.
i| in. [xlviii. 56.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of preceding bulla.
Nimbus of the Saint composed of twelve estoiles ; the r, h.
uplifted in the act of benediction. The standard is a long
cross.
8 â– M â– VENET a (airanged veitically).
D
FRANC â– LAVREDANO â– V
X
•
8. An inscription in five lines: —
A**
FRANCISCVS
LAVREDANO
DEI • GRA • DVX
VENETIAR •
ET*C*
Beaded borders,
22.306. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,305. [cxvi. 82, 83]
MARCUS FU8CARENTTS, al. FOSCAREHUS.
ob. A.D. 1763.
22,307. [a.d. 1762.] Leaden : injured in places. App. by
a woven bobbin of crimson silk, if in. [Add. ch. 29,257.]
0. Resembles in design the obv. of the preceding bnlla.
No. 22,305.
8 â– M â– VENET (arranged vertically).
D
M ft FOS VS » V
VENICE :— DOGES. 391
BL An inscription in five lines : —
• • •
MARCVS
F08CARENV8
DEI • QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
ET C •
Beaded borders.
22^308. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,307. [cxxxix. 54, 55.]
PAOLO RINIBRO, aL RAINBRroS. A.D. 1779-1780.
22.309. Leaden, wholly corroded, swollen : illegible.
Originally app. by strands of crimson silk. About i| in.
when perfect [xxxviii. 122.]
0. Design resembles that of the obv. of the preceding bulla^
No. 22,397, but from a different matrix.
S • M • VENET.
D
PAVL • RAINERIVS V
X
R. An inscription in five curved lines : —
• {A coronef) •
ft PAULUS it
RAINERIUS
DEI • QRA • DVX
VENETIAR
ET«8> C «8>
Beaded borders, with an inner circlet or annulus.
22.310. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 22,309. [cxvi. 84, 85.]
22.311. [A.D. 1784.] Leaden : fine, but not perfectly im-
pressed. App. by a hempen cord. [Add. ch. 37,617 =
xcvii. 12.]
0. %
X
B. • i^A coronet) •
ft PAULUCS ft]
RAINERIUCS]
DEI • QRA • DVCX]
VENETIAR
ET «8» C «•
392 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22^312. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 22,31 L [cxxxix. 56, 57.]
LUDOVICO MANINO- A,D. 1789-1797.
22^313. Leaden, wholly oxidised, cracked in two pieces :
illegible. About if in. when perfect, [xxxviii. 123.]
0. Resembles the design of the obv. of preceding bulla^ as
far as may be ascertained.
Legends wanting
•
V
X
B. An inscription in five lines : —
. . OVIC . .
MANIN . .
. . I GRA • DV . .
VENETIAR •
..TO.
At the foot of the inscription, a floral ornament.
Beaded borders.
22^314. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and reiK of
No. 22,213. [cxvi. 86, 87.]
ITALY.
{Continued from p. 358.)
ITALY.
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
BISHOPS OF iEMONIA, or CITTA NUOVA, in Istria.
{Emonieftses Episcopi,)
EOIDIUS. A.D. 12 jg-circ. 1283.
22^315. [A.D. 1283.] Green : very imperfect, indistinct
About If X 1 1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 16,302.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing full-face, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up* the r. h. in the act of benediction,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards.
..J. S' • 6QIDII ■rD€l • Q3RA • €PI • €MON
Beaded borders.
Dom. MARINUS MICHELI. A.D. 1 366-1 374.
22,316. [a.D. 1367.] Red: very imperfect. About
24 X i|^ in. Embedded in a mass of self-coloured wax.
App. by a green silk tape. About 3| X 2 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : remains of faqade of an ecclesiastical edifice.
In the upper part, on a small niche with canopy and side
pinnacles, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, with
nimbus, and the Child, with cruciferous nimbus, on the 1. arm.
In the central part, in a niche of two arches, with open work
at the sides, two saints, standing, full-face, each with nimbus,
emblems broken off. In base, the Bishop, with mitre and
crozier, kneeling in profile to the ^x, betw. two similar shields
of arms: barruly, twelve besants, for MiCHELl.
<fi> S' M [MI]CHA€L' • D€l • QRA • €PI ON . .
Beaded borders.
396 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF ALBANO, one of the " Episcopatus
Suburbicarii et Cardinality'
RAOUL DE CHEVRltiRES, al. DE OROSPARMI,
DE PIRIS, and DE p£rIERS, A.D. 1261 ; formerly Bishop
of EvretiXy A.D. 1259 ; Legate to Sicily and France,
A.D. 1264; oh. A.D. 1270.
22,317. [a.d. 1269.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
a little chipped at the edge. 2 x if in. [cxxxiii. 17.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing on a platform, full-face,
with mitre and vestments, holding up the r. h. in the act of
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. On each side a fleur-de-lis, probably in
allusion to the arms of EvREUX.
^ S' : RADVLPHI : D€l : QRA : €PI : ALBAN€N'.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6255.
CANON,
JOSEPH ORASSELLUS, 5. T. D,
22,318. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 1^ x i in. [cxxx. 13.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : on a
tertre an olive tree, debruised by a fess or bar per fess wavy,
thereon two doves respectant, pecking the leaves, in chief an
estoile of six points. Above the shield, a wreathed helmet,
without crest.
lOS • GRASSELLVS • S • T • D • CAN • ALBANEN.
Beaded border.
BISHOP OF BISACCIA, in Italy.
{Bisaciensis Episcopus)
RICARDUS.
22,319. [a.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect. App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About i^ x
1 1 in. [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary crowned, seated on a
throne, holding the Child on the r. arm. In a niche with
architectural canopy and tabernacle work at the sides.
Legend wanting.
ITALY .—ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 39/
BISHOP OF BISIGNANO {Bisignianum) in Calabria.
JACOBUS CURIALIS DE SABLUNO. A.D. 1389.
22^320. Cast in plaster, tinted red, from the matrix or
from a fine impression. 2| X if in. [xliii. 172.]
Pointed oval : an architectural faqade of three storeys. In
the upper niche with trefoiled arch, canopy, and tabernacle
work at the sides, a conventional representation of the
Blessed Trinity. In the centre, under a trefoiled arch, the
Virgin Mary, with nimbus, seated on a bench-like throne,
with the Child, also with nimbus, on the 1. knee, betw.
standing figures of St. James, eponymic patron of the owner
of the seal, with nimbus, wallet, and pilgrim's staff, on the
dex.^ and a Saint with nimbus, palm branch, and book, on the
sin, side. In the base, in a square-headed niche, the Bishop,
with mitre and vestments, kneeling in adoration : betw. two
similar shields of arms : a bend bretessie counier-breUss/e,
The inner edges of the architectural work ornamented with
small quatrefoils.
S' DNi lACOBi CURIALIS D' SABL'NO Dei GRACIA
€PI BISIQNIAN€NSIS.
DIOCESE OF BOLOGNA {Bononia), in Italy.
Seal of the Cathedral Chapter of St, Peter.
22^321. [iSth cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
"vrax from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept. of British
nd Mediaeval Antiquities. 2|- X \\ in. [xxxv. 214.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, Patron of the See, with tiara and
obes, in the r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. a book : seated on a
ench in a niche with trefoiled arch ornamented with a
canopy of three embattled towers each topped with a cross, and
'^ith a pinnacled turret at each side. Background replenished
ith thirteen stars of five points. In the base a shield of
rms : a lion rampant. Betw. two trefoils.
© SIGILLVM SANTI • ^ • PETRI 6PISCOPATV8
BONONI€NSIS ti <L iiii ^ii iiii ii ii .
Beaded borders.
There appears to be a flaw in the matrix before the last
Mrord of the legend.
ARCHPRIEST AND CANON.
5^^ Antonius DE Grassis, Auditor Causarumyetc.
No. 22,164. A.D. 1482.
1
398 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CANON.
JOHANNES DE HERSELA.
22^322. [13th cent] Plaster cast, tinted grey, from a
good impression. 2 X i^ in. [xliii. 29.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : diapri^ (in each interstice
a roundle or rose betw. four small pellets), a chevron.
® S* IOH'18 • D€ • H€RS€LA • CAN • BON6S'.
A fine example of early Italian heraldr}'.
BISHOP OF CAORLE, in Italy.
{Caprulanus Episcopus)
Fr. THEOBALD, Ord. 5. Franc.
22^323. [a.d. 1367.] Red: imperfect, much injured.
2f X i^ in. Embedded in a boat-shaped mass of self-
coloured wax. About 3t X 2 in. [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : a large niche with trefoiled arch and canopy
of ecclesiastical architecture consisting of three towers with
pointed spires ; containing figures of two Saints, standing,
full-face, with nimbus, the emblems indistinct. In base, the
Bishop, kneeling in profile to the dex,^ with mitre, vestments,
and crozier held before him ; betw. two shields of arms : dex.
injured and illegible, sin, an ox passant.
* S' FRIS • THIBALDI • D€l CAPRVLANI.
Some pairs of letters conjoined.
Beaded borders.
BISHOP OF CASTELLO al. OLIVOLO, in Venice.
{Castellanus Episcopus.)
Dom, PAULUS, or PAOLO POSCARI, Jur. Utr. DocL
A.D. 1 367-1 376.
22,324. [A.D. 1367.] Red. 2| x i-*- in. On a boat-
shaped mass of self-coloured wax. App. by a green silk
tape. About 3 x 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : the facade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper part, in a small niche, with trefoiled arch, and five
towers with pointed roofs rising stepwise to the top, a half-
length figure of the Virgin Mary, with pearled nimbus, turned
to the r., holding the Child with cruciferous nimbus, on the 1.
arm ; background replenished with estoiles. In the centre
part, under an arcade of two complete, and as many incomplete
round-headed arches, on carved shafts, standing figures of
ITALY: — ^ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 399
St. Peter on the dex. and St. Paul on the sin,^ each with
nimbus and accustomed emblems. In the base, under an
ogee arch with trefoiled openings in the spandrils, the Bishop
with mitre and vestments, kneeling to the dex, with his crozier
or pastoral staff in both hands ; betw. two similar shields of
arms : a fess per pale, and chief indented.
S I • IVRISj VTRIVSQ : DOCTOR Q . .
[€]PI • CAST6LANI.
Beaded borders.
Capelletti, vol. ix., p. 255 ; Gams, p. 782.
BISHOP OF CESENA, in Italy.
See Petrus de Vincentia. a.d. 1489. No. 22,152.
BISHOP OF FERENTINO, in Italy.
[Ferentinensis Episcopus.)
See NiCOLAUS Vardis, Auditor Causarum Sacri Palatii
Apostoliciy A.D. 1 395-1409. No. 22,157.
BISHOP OF FERRARA, in Italy.
{Ferrarie\nsis\ Episcopus^
LORENZO ROUERELLA. A.D. 1462-1474.
22,325. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 3I X 2| in. [xliii. 176.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. George, with nimbus
and shield of arms : a cross ; on a horse springing to the r., in
combat with the Dragon. On the dex. in the background a
standing figure of the maiden, as described in the Legend
of St. George. Under a canopy of three trefoiled arches
pinnacled and elaborately carved, set on a screen of round-
headed arches. In base, an arcade of three round-headed
arches on two slender shafts ; beneath the central arch, the
Bishop, with mitre, vestments, and crozier, kneeling in profile
to the r. in adoration ; betw. two shields of arms : dex.^ per
pale, dex. an oak tree {roverella) eradicated, sin. an eagle
displayed, dimidiated, crowned, RovERELLA. The sin.
shield of arms bears the same charges in reversed order.
S' DNI -'LAUReNTII • ROU€R€LL€ • D • GRACIA •
6PISC0PI F€RRAie.
Beaded borders.
400 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF FOLIGNO, in Italy.
{Fulginensis Episcopus.)
PAULUS NALLI aL TRINOL A.D. 1 326-1 363.
See under BiSHOP OF Vosprum, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
CANON.
D. ROBERT RAINALDI.
22^326. [15th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 1} in. [cxxx. 25.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, seated, holding the Child
on the I. knee, beneath an ogee hood-moulding or arch,
crocketed, and ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils. The ends of the seat are in form of animals,
with a jewelled strap thrown over each one. The feet of the
Virgin are betw. two similar shields of arms : per bend, in
chief a serpent wavy bendwise, the base paly of six. In base
under an arch, with inner edge ornamented with quatrefoils,
the Canon, kneeling to the dex, in profile, his hands clasped in
adoration.
S' • ROB6RTI • DNI • RAINALDI • CAN • FVLGINATIS • NVCeR.
ARCHBISHOP OF GENOA {Januensis Archiepiscopus),
22^327. [13th cent] Leaden bulluy or ancient cast from a
bullay originally app. to a document by a twisted hempen
cord coloured green. I-J- in. [xlviii. 57.]
0. St. Silas, or Syre, Patron and first Archbishop of Genoa,
A.D. 1 1 30, half-length, face turned slightly to the Ji«., with
nimbus and pallium, in the 1. h. a book. Across the field the
inscription : — ^
S L
SI sv
{Sancttis Silas.)
The letter A inverted.
iSi lANUENSIS ARCHIEPISCOPUS.
B. The city of Genoa represented by an elevation of an
edifice with two round-headed arches on columns, central
dome, and pinnacles or turrets at the sides.
«)CIUITAS lANUENSIS M
Beaded or pearled borders.
22^328. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 22,327. [cxiv. 131, 132.]
ITALY: — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 4OI
BISHOP OF GIESOLO, EQUILIO, or JESOLO, in Italy.
{Exulensis, aL Equilinus Episcopus)
MARCUS BLANCI, aL BIANCO. A.D. \i\^-circ. 1367.
22^329. [A.D. 1367.] Red : very imperfect. About
24 X 1 1- in. Embedded in a boat-shaped mass of self-
coloured wax. About 3:J- X 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
8478.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, standing,
holding the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. arm : in a richly
carved niche, with trefoiled arch supported on slender shafts,
and canopy of ecclesiastical architecture consisting of three
towers with pointed spires. At each side, outside the shafts,
sprigs of foliage and flowers. In base the design is broken
away.
S' MARCI • BLANCI • CD€I • Q^A • €PI • e]QVILINL
Beaded borders.
PATRIARCH OF GRADO, an island in the Adriatic Sea
near Aquileja ; the Patriarchate afterw. transferred
to Venice {a.I>. 1170).
HENRICO DANDULO or DANDOLO. A.D. ii 31-1 186.
22.330. Leaden iulla, corrosion commencing : fine, i j- in.
[xlix. 125.]
0. A figure of St. Hermagoras, with nimbus, seated in
profile to the L, on a bench-like throne, delivering a crozier or
pastoral staff to the Patriarch who is standing before him,
and lifting up the r. h. in benediction. The Saint is designated
^y the inscription : —
S' 6RMACHORAC8].
The Bishop by : —
H ... AN
• H -JDANDV
LO Di QRA
GD€JhjSIS
PAT HA.
22.331. Copper electrotypes of the olrv. and rev. of
^0. 22,330. [cxvi, 88, 89.]
Gams, Series Episcaporum^ p. 791.
VOL. VI. 2 D
402 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF LODI, in Italy (Laudensis Episcopus),
OCTAVIUS MARIA SFORZA VISCONTI,
son of Galeazzo Maria, Duke of Milan ; Bishop Elect.
A.D. 1497-153 1.
22,332. [a.d. 1530.] Red: somewhat indistinct. App.
by red cords, and enclosed in a turned wooden box. 24- in.
[Harl. ch. 83 C 22.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; 1. an eagle displayed,
crowned ; 2. a guivre, crowned, swallowing a child, ViSCONTI ;
3. a lion rampant, holding a sheaf of three pomegranates,
slipped and leaved, for Sforza ; 4. on a terrasse of herbage,
a man-faced dragon holding a book ; over all an escutcheon
charged with a chimaera(?). At each side, a rectangular
entablature inscribed : —
NUT
ZAIT.
Betw., in the upper part a row of three plants set in vases,
in the lower part a flowering branch. Ensigned with a
jewelled mitre.
OCTAVII • MAR • SFOR • VICE • CO • MEL • Z •
ELECTI • LAVDEN.
Beaded border.
BISHOP OF MANTUA, in Italy,
VICENTIO AGNELLO SOARDI,
Sacri Rontani Imperii Princeps, A.D. 1620- 1645.
22.333. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix preserved in the Dept of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. \\ in. [xxxiv. 6l]
A carved shield of arms : per pale, dex, quarterly ; I, 4. a
lamb (agnello) salient ; 2, 3. on a fess three mullets ; sin.
coupi\ a, an eagle displayed, crowned ; b, per fess. a lion
rampant countercharged The carving of the shield consists
of a cherub's head above it, a lion's head at each of the
corners of the chief, two amorini or putti at the sides standing
on consoles, from which depend two garlands or swags of
foliage tied at the point to a bishop's head, full-face, with
mitre and strings. The shield ensigned with a cardinal's hat,
with its strings knotted and ornamented with six tassels on
each side, one, two, and three.
VINC : AGN : 8VAR : EP : MANT : AC : S : R : I : PRINC.
Beaded border.
22.334. Recent impression in gutta-percha, from the same
matrix, [cix. 69.]
ITALY .—ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 403
BISHOP OF MARIANA, in Corsica {Marinensis Episcofus).
Fr, VlMCENCnTS. A.D. 1342.
See under ManasGARDENSIS Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
ARCHBISHOP OF MESSINA, in Sicily,
{Messanensis Archiepiscopus).
PETRUS DE LUNA. A.D. 1479-1492.
22.335. Sulph. cast from a fine impression or the matrix.
2 in. [D.C., G. 259.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. quarterly in sal tire, in
^hief and point, four pales, in the flanks an eagle displayed,
-crowned, KINGDOM OF SiCILY ; 2, 3. tiered en pal \ a. chequy,
•on a chief a crescent inverted, chequy, LUNA ; b, five swords,
^hree and two, etc. (?) ; c, a chief. Above the shield an
.sirchbishop's cross. Background replenished with arabesque
:tfoliage. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with
waning along the inner edge and in the spandrils.
fi> P6TRI • DE • LVNA • DEI • GRATIA • ARCHIEPISCOPI •
MESSANENSIS*. . .
Carved border. ^
BISHOP OF MONREALE (^Mons Regalis), in Sicily.
ARNALDUS DI RASSACH, Bishop Elect,
A.D. 1306; Treasurer ^FREDERIC HI., King of Sicily,
22.336. [A.D. 1306.] Sulph. cast from an impression some-
hat injured in places. 2\ x I-J- in. [cxxxii. 70.]
Pointed oval : the facade of an ecclesiastical edifice ; on
he upper part, in a niche with trefoiled arch, carved canopy,
nd open tabernacle work at the sides, a half-length figure of
he Virgin Mary with the Child on the 1. arm. In base, under
pointed arch, with countersunk trefoil openings in the
pandrils, the Bishop Elect, bare-headed, and with tonsure ;
neeling in profile to the sin,, with his hands clasped in
deration.
«i S' ARNALDI • APOSTOLIC€ • S€DI8 • GRA • €L€CTI •
MdTISR€G[AL3IS.
Beaded border.
D*Arcq, No. 11,796.
BISHOP OF MOTULA, near Bari, in Italy,
{Motulanus Episcopus),
LEONARDUS. A.D. 1 467-1482.
22,337. Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from good impression.
3+ X H in. LD.C, G. 74.]
2 D 2
404 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : three heavily canopied niches in a row,
separated by slender shafts topped with a cross, containing
standing figures of the Virgin Mary with nimbus, holding the
Child, also with nimbus, on the r. arm, betw. St. Peter, with
nimbus, keys, and book on the dex,y and St Paul with nimbus,
sword and book on the sin, side. In base, on the masonry of
the supporting spring, in a niche with round-headed arch, the
Bishop, with mitre and vestments, full-face, kneeling, with
hands joined in adoration ; betw. two shields of arms : dex. a
lion rampant, debruised with a bendlet, ensigned with a mitre
labelled ; sin, an ox passant, and in chief the Lombardic initial
letter JTl crowned for MOTULA, or MUTILA, also ensigned with
a mitre labelled as in the other instance.
tt> L60NARDVS § €P8 o MOTVLANVS oj*
Richard et Giraud, torn, xvii., p. 243.
BISHOP OF NEBBIO, or NEBIUM, in Corsica,
(Nubietisis Episcopus),
Fr, RAPHAEL SPINULA, or SPINOLA,
circ, A.D. 1 332-1 336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
BISHOP OF OPPIDO, in Italy {Qppidensis Episcopus).
OREGORIUS. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371
BISHOP OF PALERMO, in Sicily,
(Panomtitanus Episcopus).
BARTHOLOMEO, of Antioch. A.D. 1305-1 3 1 1.
22,338. [a.D. 1306.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2| x li in. [cxxxv. 12.]
Pointed oval : ^^faqcuieol an ecclesiastical edifice of two
storeys. In the upper part a small niche, with trefoiled arch,
canopy of church-like architecture, and pinnacled tabernacle
work at the sides, containing the '* Coronation of the Virgin
Mary." In the lower part an arcade of one complete and
two incomplete trefoiled round-headed arches, separated by
pinnacled shafts, containing, in the centre, the Bishop, standing
on a carved corbel, full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting
up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing benediction, in the 1. h.
a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards. At the
ITALY :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 40S
dix, side, a shield of arms : a bar or fess, in chief an eagle
displayed. Betw. the initial letters c. O* At the sin, side
a corresponding shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Betw.
the letters p. a. {Patriarchatus Antiochiaf)
11^ S' • BARTHOJLOM6I • DIVINA • MIS€RATiON€ •
ePI • PANORMI
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 1 1,797.
BISHOP OF POTENZA, in Italy,
{Potentianensis Episcojfms),
JOHANNES IL A.D. 1351-1364.
22,339. [a.D. 1358.] Red : very imperfect, centre only
emains. App. by a plaited bobbin of thread of various
olours. About 2 X i-J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
nd vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in
he 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff. In a niche with canopy
foken off, and tabernacle work at the sides, on that of the
in, side a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three cinquefoils.
Legend wanting.
PROVINCE OF SYRACUSE, in Sicily.
Canon,
JACOBUS DE PORTU, Canonicus Syracusanus,
Commissarius Magistri Bernardi DE Parma,
D. N. Papa Scriptoris et Judids,
^ 22,340. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
* «Tipression. i-y ^ ]■in. [cxxxvi. 36.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, holding the Child
'ith cruciform nimbus, on the 1. knee, and seated on a throne
f arcaded work with horn-shaped terminals, with the feet on
projecting bracket or corbel.
Legend broken away.
AN
22.341. [a.D. 1263.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression, [cxxxvi. 37.]
. . . lACOBI • can
CM : D PORT . .
22.342. [a.D. 1266.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 38.]
ORT ...
\
\
406 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
— -" — - ^ __ _ _
22^343. [a.D. 1266.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 39.]
«> 8' lACOBI
RTV.
22.344. [a.d. 1266.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impressio/i. [cxxxvi. 40.]
«> S' CIACJOCBI - C]AN • 8C
CNWNCCII : D' PORT] . . .
22.345. [a.D. 1266.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 41.]
N : 80 . . . .
22.346. [a.D. 1266.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 42.]
â– fii 8' lACOBI
CN3VN0II : D' PORTV.
BISHOP OF TORCELLO, in Italy.
{Torcellanus Episcopus,)
Dom. PAULUS BALARDI. A.D. 1 367-1405.
22,347. [A.D. 1367.] Red : very indistinct, if X i in.
Enclosed in a boat-shaped mass of uncoloured wax. App. by
a green silk tape. 3^ X 2 in. [Add. ch. 8478.]
Oval : Hercules strangling the Nemxan Lion. A copy of
a subject on a gem.
«i 8' • D PAVLI [BA3LARDI.
Beaded borders*^
PATRIARCH OF VENICE and PRIMATE OF
DALMATIA
PIETRO BARBADICO al. BARBERIGO.
A.D. 1706-1725.
22,348. [A.D. 1 7 14.] Wafer, en placard, covered with
paper before impression. 2 X if in. [Add. ch. 617 1.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : on a bend
cotised, betw. six escutcheons, three leopards passant bendwise
guardant, Barbadico. Upon a patriarchal cross, ensigned
with a patriarchal hat, with the strings knotted and burnished
with six tassels.
^{PETRVS BARBADICV8 PATRIARCHA VENETIAR •
ET DALM • PRIMAS J
Outer border consists of foliage, flowers, and petals.
ITALY; — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 407
BISHOP OF VICENZA, in Italy {Vicentinus Episcopus,)
St. RAYNALD CONCOREGai. AD. 1 296-1 303.
22^349. [a.d. 1299.] Sulph. cast from a good, slightly
chipped impression. 2\ x i^ in. [cxxxiii. 24.]
Pointed oval : view of an ecclesiastical edifice elaborately
carved. In the centre under a round-headed arch with pointed
pediment or tympanum, canopy of church-like architecture
and two tiers of arcade-work, a half-length figure of the
Virgin Mary, crowned, turned slightly to the sin,^ holding the
Child on the 1. arm. Above, at the sides of the tympanum,
and below the sill of the central arch, four small round-headed
niches containing the emblematical figures attributed to the
four Evangelists. In base, a small niche, similar to those
described above, containing the Bishop with mitre, vestments,
and crozier or pastoral staff, kneeling in profile to the dex, in
adoration. The projecting character of the details of archi-
tecture in this design is somewhat unusual, and has a good
effect
.-. S' • RAYNALDI • ^MISSION€ • DIVINA • CPI • VIC€NTINI.
Beaded borders.
22^350. Another sulph. cast from a good but chipped
impression, [cxxxiii. 24.]
V S' • RAYNALDI • ^MISS €PI • VIC€NTINL
D'Arcq, No. 11,716, with description of a counterseal : an open book
inscribed : I - PAT—OIAj, and legend : + 8€CR€TVM.
rHCERTAm »
A)i Archbishop.
22^351. [17th ctjiit,] K^'cei'it irnprcssion \\\ red <c<i!in;^-A'ax
froip triL' matrix', i in. [cxxx. 26.]
An Archbishop, with mitre and vestmculs> .^landing on a
piatfonn, taraed slightiy to the n ; in the r. h. a book, in the
}. h. a Jor»«:^ cross.
SA_AC AA.
is{t^:Uum\ A\nth€mitcunt\ A-- — C A\rJuepis.cpi\ W [. . . .]
Beaded borders.
BALDUYNB, Bishop of (?)
22^352. [i2th or early 13th cent.] Recent impression in
red sealing-wax, from the upper part of a matrix preserved
in the Dept. of British and Medi.-eval Antiquities. About
2\ X i^ in. when perfect, [cxxiv. 62.J
408 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval, cut off at a depth of about i in. from the top.
The upper part of a Bishop, full-face, with mitre, pallium, and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in the
1. h. a pastoral staff or crozier, the curve turned outwards. In
the field at the sides, the letter 8. on the dex,y and an uncertain
device on the sin.
S' BALDVY RAD€N €Pl .
Beaded borders.
BISHOPS in partibus Infidelium,
and of Foreign^ Eastern^ Asiatic^ and Oriental Sees ; mostly
attached to offices in the Papal Courts etc.
BISHOP OF ACTIUM (?),/« Greece, (Actiensis,
Acteniensis, Actiniensis Episcopus.)
BENEVENUTUS.
22^353. [a.d. 1297.] Yellow or uncoloured : much injured
by compression. About 2:J- K if in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
16,522.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing on a small footboard,
full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the
act of benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the
curve turned inwards.
<< 8' FRIS • BeN€V€NVTI • D€l - GRA • €P1 • ACTieNStS.
Beaded borders.
ALLERIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
GALGANUS. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis EpiscopuS, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
ARCHBISHOP OF ANTIVARI {antea Dioclea,
Antibarensis Archiepiscopus), in Albania,
ANDREAS; a Franciscan Friar. A.D. 1 307-1 324.
22,354. [a.d. 1323.] Red: very imperfect. App. by a
hempen string. About 2\ x \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
43 A. 9.]
Pointed oval : St. George the Martyr, Patron Saint of the
Cathedral of Antivari, with nimbus, riding on a horse, pacing
to the right ; and holding a banner-flag and shield charged
with a cross. Within a niche with trefoiled arch, and open
work at the sides ; in an upper niche a half-length figure of
the Virgin Mary with the Child on the 1. arm, under a canopy
of ecclesiastical architecture. The inner edge of the architec-
tural work of these niches is ornamented with small quatrefoils.
• S' • FRI8 • A . . ARCHI6PI •
Gams, Series Episcopp,^ p. 393, col. 2,
4IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF ARCHADIA, in Crete,
{Archadiensis Episcopus).
MICHAEL.
22,354*. [A.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2^ X if in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 5,394.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, seated on a carved throne,
holding the Child on the r. arm. In base, under a trefoiled
arch, the Bishop, with mitre and crozier, kneeling in profile to
the sin,, looking up in adoration. In the spandrils of the arch
two shields of arms, the charges indistinct.
A€L' • D€I
BISHOP OF ARIA, in Crete {Ariensis Episcopus).
Fr. GIRARD, Ord. S. Aug.
22,355. [A.D. 1367.] Red : imperfect. About 2^ x H in.
Embedded in a boat-shaped mass of self-coloured wax.
2|- X If in. App. by a buff-coloured silk tape. [Add. ch.
8478.]
Pointed oval : the facade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper part a small niche with pointed arch ornamented
with crocketing, topped with a cross, and with open work at
the sides, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, with nimbus,
holding the Child, also with nimbus, on the 1. arm. In the
central division, two niches with round-headed arches,
containing figures of St. Paul on the dex. and St Peter on the
sin. side, standing, full-face, each with nimbus and accustomed
emblems. In the base, under a flattened arch, with carved
spandrils, the Bishop, with mitre and vestments, holding a
crozier or pastoral staff and kneeling in adoration. Behind
him, the initial letter of his name G.
W SIGILLVIM : FRIS : G€RARDI : DT [A3RI6SS1S.
Beaded borders.
BREGERENSIS EPISCOPUS.
JOHANNES. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VosPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
CALLIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
PETRUS. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
ITALY : — BISHOPS. 4 1 1
PETRUS.
{Perhaps the same as the above,)
22,356. [A.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect. App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2| X H *"•
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : an architectural facade. In the upper part
a small niche, the canopy broken off, containing half-length
figure of the Virgin Mary, with the Child on the 1. arm. In
the lower part, the Bishop standing, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. In a niche with trefoiled arch, and open
tabernacle work at the sides.
LI6NSI
CAPIONENSIS EPISCOPUS.
JOHANNES. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
BISHOP OF CARDICA, in the Metropolis of Larissa.
{Cardicensis Episcopus),
BENEDICTUS. A.D. 1336/ ob, A.D. 1340.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
This Bishop is called by Dr. Stubbs {Reg, Sacr., p. 143), Bishop of
Sardis or Sardica, Prior of the Austin Friars of Norwich, Suffragan
of Norwich and Winchester, a.d. 1333-1346.
CARMINENSIS EPISCOPUS.
JOHANNES.
22^357. [A.D. 1358.] Red : very imperfect App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2|x i^ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, half-length, turned slightly
to the r .holding the Child on the 1. -arm, in a niche or com-
partment with engrailed border ; the background replenished
with estoiles of six points. In base under an arcade of three
arches, the Bishop, with mitre and crocketed crozier, kneeling
to the r. in adoration, betw. two angels..
[D3€I PI CARMI
412 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CATHANENSIS EPISCOPUS.
RAYMUNDUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
CERSONENSIS EPISCOPUS.
RICARDUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BISHOP OF VoSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
f INENSIS EPISCOPUS.
Fr. PBTRUS.
22.358. [A.D. 1367.] Red: injured. 2|^ x 14 in. Em-
bedded in a boat-shaped mass of self-coloured wax. 3x2 in.
App. by a buff-coloured silken tape. [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, crown, and
sceptre, holding the Child, with nimbus, on the r. arm ; seated
in a richly carved niche, with elaborate canopy, pinnacled and
crocketed, ornamented with tabernacle work at the sides. In
base, the Bishop, under a pointed arch, with mitre and crozier,
kneeling in profile to the dex,, and looking upwards, with
hands clasped in adoration ; betw. two similar shields of
arms : quarterly ; in each quarter, a fleur-de-lis.
8' • FRIS • P6TRI • D€l • QCRA • €PI • C3I€N8IS.
Beaded borders.
BISHOP OF CHIRONA, or KYRONA? in Crete,
{Kyronensis Episcopus),
Fr, JOHANNES I., DE CARAMAGNA. A.D. 1358-f. 1372.
22.359. [A.D. 1367.] Red: injured. 24 x \\ in. Em-
bedded in a boat-shaped mass of self-coloured wax, chipped.
About 3x2 in. when perfect. App. by a buff-coloured
silken tape. [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, crown, and
sceptre, holding the Child, with nimbus, who is standing on
her 1. knee ; seated in a richly carved niche, with elaborate
canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, ornamented with tabernacle
work at the sides. In base, under a flattened arch, the Bishop,
with mitre, crozier, and vestments, kneeling to the dex, in
adoration ; betw. two shields of arms : charges illegible.
S* FRIS* • I0HI8' • D€ • CANA(?) . . . D€l • GRA • &\ - KYRONeSIS,
Beaded borders.
Cf. Ciaconius, torn, ii., col. 5 1 7.
ITALY: — BISHOPS. 413
COCHENSIS EPISCOPUS.
GARCIAS.
22,360. [a.D. 1358.] Red: a fragment. App. by a plaited
bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2| x i-t in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, seated on a throne the
ends of which terminate in the heads of animals. In a niche
with the canopy broken off.
Legend wanting.
GRA
CORISOPITENSIS EPISCOPUS (?).
22,361. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i x -} in. [cxxiv. 114.]
Oval : on a jewelled crozier, a smaller oval containing a
tower, masoned and crenellated.
+ : S • EPI : CORIS • OPIT€NSIS.
Beaded borders.
BISHOPS OF CORONE, near Atliens {Coronmsis Episcopus),
ANDREAS. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
Fr, PETRUS CORNERIUS.
22,362. [A.D. 1367.] Red : good. 3 X if in. Enclosed
in a boat-shaped mass of self-coloured wax. 3f x 2^- in.
[Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : \htfafade of an ecclesiastical edifice ; in the
upper part, in a small niche, with trefoiled arch and carved
canopy, a half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, holding the
Child, with nimbus, on the 1. arm, over her r. shoulder the
six-rayed star of Bethlehem. Outside the niche, other two
stars. In the central part, in a niche with two arches, and
tabernacle work, pinnacled and crocketed at the sides,
standing figures of a saint with mitre and crozier, on the dex.^
and a Saint (St Francis ?) with a long cross on the sin, side,
each with the nimbus. In base, under a flattened arch, the
Bishop, with mitre and crozier, kneeling in adoration ; betw.
two similar shields of arms : per pale.
» 8* • FRIS • P€TRI • C0J5N€RM • ORDIS • MINOR' • D€l • QRA •
€PI • CORON€N'.
Beaded borders.
f
414 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHBISHOP OF CRETE {Cretensis Archiepiscofus).
Dam. FRANCISCnS U., QUIRINL A.D. 1 364-1 367.
22,363. [a.d. 1367.] Red. 2-i. x i| in. Enclosed in a
boat-shaped mass of self-coloured wax. App. by a green
silk tape. About 2| X 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : the faqade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper part, in a small niche with trefoiled arch, carved
canopy, and tabernacle work at the sides, the Virgin Mary,
half-length, with nimbus, holding the Child, with nimbus, on
the 1. arm. Background diapered lozengy. Below, in the
central part, under two arches, with tabernacle work at the
sides, standing figures of a sainted Bishop, with mitre and
crozier, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction on the dex.^
and St. Paul, with the nimbus and sword, on the sin. side. In
the base, under an arch, the Archbishop, with mitre and
crozier, kneeling in profile to the r. ; betw. two similar shields
of arms : diapri^ on a chief two estoiles of six points.
C+ S'] FRANCISI • QVIRINO • XPI • GRA • ARCHICPl • GR6T6N3IS.
Beaded borders.
CRISOPOLITANENSIS EPISCOPUS.
THOMAS.
22,364. [A.D. 1358.] Red : very imperfect, dex, side broken
off. App. by a plaited bobbin of thread of various colours.
About 2| X 1+ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1 5,394-]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, holding up the r. h. in the act of benediction,
in the 1. h. a crocketed crozier or pastoral staff, the curve
turned outwards. In a richly canopied niche with tabernacle
work at the sides. On the sin. side of the open work, a shield
of arms : indistinct, apparently semi^de^lis.
8' • F'RIS • TH0M6 • D€l • GR'
GANENSIS EPISCOPUS.
BERNARDUS. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371
BISHOP OF KIPERIA {Calipolensis Episcopus).
JOHANNES.
22|365. [a.D. 1521.] Red: ^«/Aj:^arrf, a fragment [Harl
ch. 43 A. 16.]
Only the remains of a canopy.
Legend wanting.
Oriens Christianus, torn, iiu, p. 974.
ITALY :— BISHOPS. 4I 5
BISHOP OF LAODICEA AD LIBANUM,
in Phoenicia Secunda [Laodicensis Episcopus).
Fr. AUQUSTINUS.
22,366. [a.D. 1260.] Plaster casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2 X 1 1 in. when perfect, [cxxxvi. 18 A. B.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing on a carved bracket
or corbel, full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the
X h. in the act of benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral
:stafF, the curve turned inwards ; in a niche with slender shafts
{supporting a canopy broken off]
STINI • €H • LAOD
Beaded borders.
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. if X -J- in. A saint
^r archbishop, standing on a carved bracket or corbel. On
the dex, side a long cross. Very indistinct.
. . . QV8TINI AG . € N (?).
MANASGARDENSIS EPISCOPUS.
( With eleven other Bishops).
22,367-22^371. [a.D. 1342.] Red: fragments. Appended
by coloured threads, of five episcopal seals, too imperfect to
be identified. [Add. ch. 25,828.]
1. Pointed oval : the figure of a saint, probably the Virgin
Mary holding the Child, seated in a carved niche with open-
work at the sides. In base, under an arch, a Bishop, with
mitre and staff, in profile to the dex,^ in adoration.
Legend broken off: —
! . €Pl
2. Pointed oval : a Bishop standing, full-face, lifting up the
r. h. in the act of benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier. Back-
ground diapered lozengy.
Legend broken off.
3. Pointed oval : a Bishop, standing, full-face.
Legend broken off.
4. Pointed oval : a figure, probably of the Virgin Mary,
seated in a carved niche.
Legend broken off.
5. Pointed oval : \}ci^faqadeo{ an architectural edifice of two
trefoiled niches with church-like canopies ; in the upper one a
half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, holding the Child on the
1. arm ; in the lower and larger niche, a Bishop, standing, full-
face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff.
Legend broken off.
L-i^r:.— ^ X^ 2^.3157-22,371.
}'. lk=: T^-T ri ^w-y-rz . App. by a
â– ^ â– -^:jii_ i" m^ 3ore>-s. In
-iT TTTT irr: ~? t— J-— ' c& coDtaintng
liJ— i mr— T7^^ :n»i ~~" ' en the L arnu
-. utt:^ -i-:~^^ 2: er £r^>ie « as many
'In base,
-=£ : 4^. broken
:z= downwards.
. _i.-~_-^"- Nis. 22.567-22,371.
Mi*/i'*m f'/i-'/lrlhrdfn ^!-,r-c ~u^r-mn-.i:sit. S'Smrtitatis Sua
%'l/iT4, i, ;- (75> Vi'tJir: re Ai&s-.^ iirrcred with paper
'.,« )/, (-^(f, //< -^ %:.^ A \xryjrt^ iz : :cg35inL 2 in. [Add. ch.
A<( f/fhaiii' i,"i.':y i.Afj'A \t/j~,L ct'E^^s : riree bars, in chief
a »f" ' ffl/Ii' 4t> 'J, ) KMM. On a:; ar-iiiiuiiirc 3 cross, ensigned
wiiti ;i I..1I i,if/nii( lUr ilrings lojciei ari-i tsnamented with
fci/ lasK' U '/() fw.it ^i'lT, frfie, two. and threei
S LVCAI» ' TEMfr ' ARCHIEP • NICOMECHEN - NVNCIVS -
, , , . *P • IN - BELGIO.
ITALY :— BISHOPS. 4 1 7
ARCHBISHOP OF NISSA and PARIUM
{Nisiensis et Pariensis Archiepiscoptis),
Fr. THOMAS.
22,374. [a.D. 1367.] Red : on a boat-shaped mass of
self-coloured wax. App. by a green silk tape. About
3 X 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 8478.]
Pointed oval : so much defaced that the design is illegible.
Only the mark of a carved niche remains, and the letters of
the legend : — -
PI
NUBIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
Fr. JULIANUS.
22,375. [a.d. 1358.] Red: very imperfect. App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2-J- X if in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : an edifice of three storeys, divided by floors
and arcades of round-headed arches. In the upper storey, the
Virgin Mary, half-length, holding the Child on the 1. arm ; in
the central storey, St Leo (?) or St Julian (?) with nimbus,
Wding on a horse pacing to the r., with a bishop kneeling
t>«fore him. In the base storey, the design broken off. The
l:>^ckground diapered lozengy, with a reticulated pattern, and
ox-namented with a pellet in each interstitial space.
S' FRATRICS]
ORGANCHENSIS, al. ORGANDIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
MATHEUS. A.D. 1342.
^ee under Manasgardensis EPISCOPUS, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
BISHOP OF OSSORY, in Ireland (Ossoriensis Episcopus).
Fr. RICARDUS LEDRED. A.D. 1 3 18-1360.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394,
This Bishop was in exile nine years, probably at the time the charter
to which the seal was attached in the Papal Court at Avignon was
ratified.
VOL. VI. 2 E
41 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF PANEAS, in the Trackonitis,
{Paneadensis Episcopus), also called Ccesarea Philippi,
in the Patriarchate of Antioch.
Fr, YMBERT, of the Order of Knights Templars. .
22,376. [a.d. 1272.] Dark-green : iiDperfect. App. by a
^ flat plaited bobbin of crimson silk. \\ X if in. when perfect.
[EgeTh^N^ii. 455.]
Feinted ovai': tikvjli^hoo, standing, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up the nil. in the act of benediction,
in the 1. h, a pastoral staff the curve turned inwards.
S' •: FRIS : YMB€ M€D € M • €?!.
Beaded borders.
PERENSIS EPISCOPUS.
DOMINICUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM. Nos. 22,389-22,394.
BISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA
(Philadelphiencis Episcopus.)
THOMAS [SWILLINGTON], Bis/wp
[Suffragan of L incoln^ etc. circ, A.D. 1533-1535]
22^377. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. 2\ x
U in. [D.C., H. 25.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, standing, turned to the I.,
with vestments, in the r. h. a human heart, in the 1. h. a
crozier, the curve turned outwards. Beneath an elaborately
carved canopy set on slender shafts, with open tabernacle
work at the side. In base a shield of arms : on a fess betw.
three tuns (in allusion to the surname) as many roundles.
The initial letters T. S. at the sides of the tun in base, for a
rebus.
S' • ©OMINI • TOME • EPISG • PHILADELPHIENCIS.
Cf. Archceologia, vol. vii., p. 362 ; Stubbs, Reg, Sacr,, p. 147.
POLLENSIS EPISCOPUS.
ORACIA. A.D. 1342.
See under Manasgardensis Episcopus, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
ITALY : — BISHOPS. 4^9
PRISSINENSIS, aL PRISINENSIS EPISCOPUS.
Fr, ROBERT^ Suffragan Bishop of Hereford^
A.D. 1360; Worcester, A.D. 1 373-1 375-
22,378. [a.D. 1368.] Red: fine, imperfect, the points /
broken off. About 2\ X i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
15,206.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the " Coronation of the
Virgin Mary." In the background two fleurs-de-lis. In a
niche with elegantly carved canopy and -open tabernacle work
at the sides. In base, under a carved arch betw. the masonry
supporting the niche, the Bishop with mitre and crozier,
kneeling to the sin. in profile.
• • • * III : 3^\% : iloii Otbina : yrtotnm' : e#C
Beaded borders.
A good specimen of English art-work of the period.
RECREENSIS EPISCOPUS.
Fr. DAVID, Ord. 5. Aug,, Suffragan Bishop of York,
22,379. [a.D. 131 5.] Plaster cast from an imperfect
impression. About 2f X l|^ in. when perfect.
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with em-
broidered vestments, mitre, and crozier, the curve turned
outwards ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction. Within a niche,
on a carved corbel, and having a trefoiled arch and elegantly
carved canopy supported on slender shafts.
S' • F DAVID S.
ROSSONSIS EPISCOPUS (?),
22,379*. [a.D. 1358.] Green: imperfect, indistinct. App.
by a plaited bobbin of various colours. About 2^ X ij- in.
[Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : St. Katharine, crowned, with sword and
wheel, on the dex. side, and a Bishop with mitre and crozier,
'ifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction on the sin. side ;
J^nder a canopy, pinnacled and crocketed. Background
J^'apered lozengy with a fleur-de-lis in each interstitial space.
^ ^^se, in a niche, an indistinct figure.
PRI 61 C63PISCOPI • ROSSONSIS.
2 £ 2
420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SABALIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
JACOBUS.
22^380. [a.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2^ X i^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part a small niche, with canopied
arcchand tabernacled work at the sides, containing a half-
leng3i^l%iure of the Virgin Mary, turned slightly to the r. h.
side, with nimlJSh^Jholding the Child, also with nimbus, on the
1. arm. Below, unde?^tti-arQade of three round-headed arches,
three Saints standing full-face. The central figure is St John
Baptist with the Agnus Dei, and over his r. shoulder the Star
of Bethlehem. Each figure has the nimbus.
S' • FRIS • lAC ABA .... SIS.
SALONENSIS EPISCOPUS.
PHILIPPUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22.389-22,394.
SALUBERIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
AUGUSTINUS.
22,381. [a.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About if X i^ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : St Augustine the Bishop, standing, full-face,
with mitre, nimbus, and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the
act of benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral stafT, the
curve turned outwards. In a niche with canopy broken off,
set on slender pillars. Background diapered lozengy with a
reticulated pattern.
Legend wanting.
SALVINENSIS EPISCOPUS.
Fr, THOMAS.
•
22^382. [A.D. 1297.] Yellow or uncoloured : much injun
by pressure. About 2 x if in. [Add. ch. 16,522.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mi^re
and vestments, holding up the r. h. in the act of benedicticD/7,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff.
. . . RIS • THOM€ 061 • N . . . ISC . . .
ITALY : — BISHOPS. 42 1
BL A small round counterseal. i in. diam. Bust of a
bishop, full-face, mitred.
«i COTRAS IN€8' • €PI.
Beaded borders.
SUARIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
ALAMANNUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BISHOP OF Vosprum, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
SURRENSIS EPISCOPUS.
ARVINALDUS.
22,383. [A.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2 x i| in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : a canopied niche, with two arches, tabernacle
work at the sides, and background diapered lozengy, with a
small roundle in each interstitial space : containing standing
figures of a Saint with book and palm-branch on the dex,^ and
St Peter the Apostle, with keys and book on the sin, side.
Each saint has a nimbus.
8' FRIS
TARTOPOLENSIS EPISCOPUS.
JOHANNES.
22,384. [A.D. 1358.] Red: very imperfect, central part
only remains. App. by a plaited bobbin of thread of various
colours. About i-J X i|^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : an uncertain figure, standing in a niche with
c:anopy broken off, and tabernacle work at the sides. Back-
round diapered.
Legend wanting.
ARCHBISHOP OF THESSALONICA, in the Province
of Macedonia (Thessalanicensis Arckiepiscopus),
Magister TOSSANUS (TOUSSAINT P)
VARIN, or VAZIN (P).
22^385. [15th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
rem the matrix, gilded. Preserv^ed in the Dept of British
ind Mediaeval Antiquities, 2^ X i|- in. [xxxvii. 11.]
422 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : St. Paul in a pulpit, with the nimbus, and at
his 1. side a sword his usual emblem, the point downwards.
Preaching to a congregation of five of the Thessalonians seated
on a carved corbel or bracket, and wearing turban-shaped
head-dresses, all beneath a carved canopy of late workman^ip.
\ Sbigflltttn : M^agtftf : toffant : Farm (or Fann) :
arctiteptreo9( : tl^erfolantten'*
Beaoirid borders.
22^386. Recent v/npression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix, [cxxiv. 138.] »
TINIENSIS EPISCOPUS.
THOMAS. A.D. 1342.
See under ManASGARDENSIS EpiSCOPUS, Nos. 22,367-22,371.
TINOPOLENSIS EPISCOPUS.
NITARDUS.
22,387. [a.D. 1358.] Red: a fragment. App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various coloura About 2 X if in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 15.394.]
Pointed oval : a saint standing on a platform, full-face.
Background diapered lozengy, with a small pellet in each
space. In base, the Bishop, with mitre, in profile to the dex.^
looking up in adoration.
Legend wanting.
Perhaps for Titiopolitensis, Titiopolis was a see in the Patriarchate of
Antioch, Asia Occidentalis ; or for Tine, formerly Tenos, an island in the
Aegean Sea, of which see a list of Bishops in Richard et Geraud, j. v.
ARCHBISHOP OF TYRE, in Phcenicia
(Tyrensis Arckiepiscopus),
Fr, JOHANNES A SANCTO MESSANO,
al. MAXENTIO, of the Order of Friars Preachers,
22,388. [a.D. 1272.] Red: edge chipped. App. by a flat
plaited bobbin of crimson silk. 14 in. [Egert. ch. 455.]
The Archbishop, with mitre and vestments, holding a Tau-
shaped cross. Seated, full-face, under a trefoiled arch with
canopy of ecclesiastical architecture, in which are windows
containing the heads of two Friars Preachers. On each side,
in a canopied niche, a sainted Bishop, standing, full-face.
NNIS : TYREN lEPI.
ITALY :— BISHOPS. 423
EPISCOPUS DE VALLONA.
JACOBUS. A.D. 1336.
See under BiSHOP OF VOSPRUM, Nos. 22,389-22,394.
BISHOP OF VOSPRUM, or BOSPORUS
( Vosprensis Episcopus),
FRANCISCUS/
( With twelve other Bishops^
22,389-22,394. [A.D. 1336.] Red: fragments, appended
by faded threads, of six episcopal seals, too imperfect to be
identified. [Add. ch. 25,826.]
1. Pointed oval : a Bishop, seated, full-face, with mitre and
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in the
1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff.
L^end uncertain.
2. Pointed oval : a Bishop, standing, full-face, with crozier
or pastoral staff. . Background diapered lozengy.
Legend broken off.
3. Pointed oval : a Bishop kneeling in profile to the dex,
before the \''irgin Mary, seated, holding the Child on the
1. arm.
Legend broken off.
4. Pointed oval : a Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction,
in the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff. In a niche with carved
canopy, pinnacled and crocketed.
5. Only part of some diapered work remains.
6. Pointed oval : a Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in
the 1. h. a crozier or pastoral staff. Within a niche with carved
canopy and open work at the sides.
Legend broken off.
VROHENSIS EPISCOPUS.
FRANCISCUS.
22,395. [a.d. 1358.] Red: fragmentary. App. by a
plaited bobbin of thread of various colours. About 2 J^ x i|^ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
424 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : a Saint, seated, full-face, in a niche with
canopy of ecclesiastical architecture and open work at the
sides. In base, under a pointed arch, the Bishop, with
mitre, in profile to the dex,
ANC
V
BISHOP OF ZANTE (?), in tite loftian Islands
" - (Xantiensis Episcopus),
AVANTIUS.
22^396. [a.D. 1358.] Red : fragment containing only the
lower part. App. by a plaited bobbin of thread of various
colours. About 2-J^ x i^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 15,394.]
Pointed oval : a seated figure, in a niche. In base, a shield
of arms : two lions rampant combatant. Foliage at the sides.
....€.... D€[l • GRIACIA €
Beaded border.
MONASTIC SEALS.
(Including Abbeys, Priories, Collegiate and other churches.
Confraternities, Congregations, and various Ecclesiastical
and Religious Persons and Establishments)
AREZZO, in Italy.
Uncertain Seal of a Guild.
22,397. [15th century.] Recent innipression in white wax,
coloured a dark neutral grey. 4f in. [xliii. 72.]
A demi-angel, draped, and vested, full-face, with plaited
head-dress, issuing from clouds nebuly, holding in each han4
an Italian-shaped shield of arms : a cross. Betw. them a
plain-shaped shield of the same arms, set on a triple leaf-
shaped ornament, whence spring two large oak-leaves. Betw.
the initial letters t. f|« Background powdered.
No legend.
Inner border beaded ; outer border plain. Doubtful if
properly located.
GALVANO BECCHI, or BBCKB, Clerk, of Florence.
22,398. [a.D. 1302.] Red: good, chipped. i| X | in.
[Add. ch. 61 14.]
0. Pointed oval : ih^faqade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper part in a niche with pointed and trefoiled arch,
ornamented with a canopy of church-like architecture and
tabernacle work at the sides, the Virgin Mary, turned slightly
to the sin., half-length, holding the Child on the 1. arm. In
base, under a similar arch resting on pendentives and
ornamented with arcaded spandrils, the Clerk, in profile to
the sin., with ecclesiastical attire, kneeling in adoration.
8* GALVANI • B6CCHI • CL'ICI FLOR6TINI.
R. A small oval counterseal. tt X li i"- Impression
of an antique oval engraved gem or precious stone, of the
early Christian period. An angel, standing in profile to the
dex,, draped, and with large wings, holding a branch of
foliage. Set in a ring of precious metal inscribed with the
legend : —
(a wyvcrn) ANGL'6 : MICHA {a wyvent) €L : ORA :^ M€.
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The introduction of two wyverns into the legend on the
right and left, facing to the top of the seal, is an interesting
employment of the customary symbolism which associates
Michael the Archangel with the overthrow of the ** Great
Serpent." There is nothing in the design on the gem to
cause it to be attributed to the Archangel.
CIGLIANO {Siglanum) in Vercelli, Italy (?).
TUCCUS Betti, Plebanus Plebis,
22.399. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 2| X i|^ in. [xxxv. 212.]
Pointed oval : the bust of Our Lord, turned slightly to the
r. with jewelled nimbus, in a niche with two arches and
canopy of ecclesiastical architecture. In base, in a circular
niche, with two small circular openings in the spandrils, the
Plebanus Plebis^ or incumbent, kneeling in profile to the r.,
with hands lifted up in prayer.
• S • TUCCI • B6TTI • PL6BANI • PL€BIS • D' • SIGLANO.
The letters AN conjoined, twice, in monogram.
Beaded borders.
22.400. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the matrix,
[cxxx. 23.]
ESBISBTO, in Italy {>).
JOHN BELLET, Chaplain.
22^401. [Late 14th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the matrix. -|-|- in. [xliii. 188.]
The Chaplain, in ecclesiastical vestments kneeling in profile
to the dex,y on the 1. knee, before a lady standing turned to
the sin,y and offering her a paten or plaque which she is about
to receive with extended right hand. Within a double pointed
quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the larger points : —
S* • lOH'IS • B— €LL€T • C__APLL'I • D' €SBIS€TO.
Beaded borders.
Prater RICHARD DB FUNDI.
22,402. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax.
from the matrix, i^ X ; in. [cxxx. 15.]
ITALY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 427
Pointed oval : the frater^ in monastic dress, kneeling in
profile to the j///., holding an open book.
«i 8' : FRI8 : RICHARDI : D€ : FVDI :
Beaded borders.
Priory DB METULO, in Italy (?>
GUILLELMUS, Prior,
22.403. [ 1 5 th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i| x I in. [cxxx. IDA.]
Pointed oval : St. John Baptist, standing, full-face, with
nimbus, and hairy dress, with the Agnus Dei on a plaque in
the 1. h. ; in a niche with trefoiled arch on slender shafts, and
canopy pinnacled and crocketed. Background diapered
lozengy with a small rose in each interstitial space. In base,
under a semicircular arch ornamented along the inner edge
ivith small quatrefoils, the Prior in profile to the dex,^ kneeling
with hands held up in adoration. Behind this figure a shield
of arms : three chevrons.
S' • GVILL'I • PRI0RI8 • D€ • M6TVLO - tt
Beaded borders.
Doubtful if Italian.
22.404. Another, [cxxx. 10 B.]
MODENA, {Mutina) Priory of St. Catharine, in Italy,
Grimaldus, Prior.
22.405. [14th cent] Recent cast in plaster tinted red,
om the matrix. i|- x i-^ in. [xliii. 170.]
Pointed oval : a crowned figure, standing, full-face, with
Embroidered robe and fur cloak, lifting up both hands, perhaps
^or St. Catharine. On each side a rose betw. two quatrefoils,
palewise. In base, under a trefoiled arch, the Prior kneeling
in adoration, in profile to the dex.
* S' GRIMALDI • PORIS • 8C6 • CATARIN6 • D' • MVT.
Beaded borders.
Church of OSIMO (Auximum) near Ancona, in Italy.
Stephen, Prior of the Major Ecclesia.
22.406. [15th cent.] Cast in lead from the matrix.
2x1; in. [xxxiv. 74 A.]
428 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, three-quarters length, full-
face, crowned, holding the Child on the 1. arm. In a niche
with pointed arch, crocketed and ornamented with tabernacle
work at the sides. In base, under an arcade of two semi-
circular arches with pendentives, the Prior, in profile to the
sin.y kneeling in adoration of St. Peter standing before him
and holding keys and a book.
• S' • ST6PHRI • P0RI8 • MAIO'IS • €CCL'€ • AVXIMA'IS.
Some pairs of letters united in monogram.
Beaded borders.
22^407. Another cast in lead from the same matrix,
[xxxiv. 74 B.]
Cf. Ughelli, Italia Sacra, torn, v., col. i.
PACINA, or PACCHINO, in Siracuse, Sicily.
BERENGERIUS DE BROLIO, Plebanus, Le., Incumbent.
22,408. ri4th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the rhatrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 2 X I^J^ in. [cxxx. 24 A.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, holding the Child
on the 1. knee ; seated on a bench-like throne, in a niche with
trefoiled pointed arch supported on slender shafts, and
ornamented with a carved canopy of ecclesiastical architecture
In the base, the Priest, kneeling in profile to the sin., with
hands clasped in prayer ; betw. two similar shields of arms :
two croziers or pastoral staves in saltire.
8' • B'NG€RII • D' BROLIO • PLGBANI • D' • PACINA.
The letters an, conjoined in monogram.
Doubtful if correctly placed.
22^409. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, [xxxv. 213.]
22^410. Recent impression in gutta-percha, from the
matrix, [cxxx. 24 B.]
Fr, JOHANNES DE LA POBIA, or POBBIA,
/;/ the Duchy of Montserrat^ Italy,
22,411. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
X 1 J- in. [xlvii. 1796.]
ITALY : — MONASTIC SEALS. 429
Pointed oval : the facade of an ecclesiastical edifice. In
the upper part a small niche with pointed arch, crocketed and
flanked with open work, a half-length figure of the Virgin
Mary, holding the Child on the 1. arm. In the centre, under
a double arch, two saints, standing. In base, under an arch,
the brother, in profile to the dex. kneeling in adoration, and
wearing a sort of ruff round his neck.
8IQILLVM • FRTS • lOHANNlS - D€ LA POBIA.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 426.
ROME. Fraternity of the Hospital of St. Thomas tJie Martyr ;
Hospitale Anglorum in Urbe Romana,
22,412. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2i X \\ in. [xlvii. 677.]
Pointed oval : a conventional representation of the Holy
Trinity, in a canopied niche with open work at the sides, on a
projecting bracket or corbel of masonry. In base, under an
arch, St. Thomas the Martyr of Canterbury, with mitre,
vestments, and archbishop's cross ; half-length, looking up-
wards with hands joined in adoration.
%' + frafnttaf + f^of^ttal* + frt J+ + ttiome +
marttrut (?) + tn + roma X""
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Catal.^ No. 415 ; Gent's Mag.^ vol. Ixi., p. 1177, etc.
22^413. Another sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C., F. 69.]
Another seal.
22,414. [Late 15th cent] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax, from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept.
of British and Mediaeval Antiquities. 2f X \\ in. [xxxv. 40.]
Pointed oval. The design resembles the above but not
from the same matrix. Carved work in the background
behind the principal design. In base, on the masonry a shield
of the Royal Arms of England as used by EDWARD IV., and
other kings, viz. FRANCE (three fleurs-de-lis), and ENGLAND,
quarterly.
>iK S • fratemttatto ol^ttalw /« Iti ^ tfiome
mart* tn roma.
Beaded borders.
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22^415. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C., F. 68.]
22^416. Recent impression, badly made, in black sealing-
wax, [xxxiv. ^g A.]
Church of St, Mary " Scola Grecorum^' in Rome (?)
Seal of tJte Chapter,
22,417. [14th cent] Recent impression in plaster, tinted
red. 2 X I:}- in. [xliii. 169.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, draped, crowned, holding
the Child, with Byzantine head-dress, on the 1. arm, and in
her r. h. a sc^'^Xxit fleur-de-lisi \ seated on a cushioned throne,
beneath a canopy with trefoiled arch, supported on side
columns carved in twisted grooves.
fi> S' CAPITVLI • SC€ • MARI6 • SCOLA • GR6COR'.
SANT' ANDREA DE . . . . OCINO, in Italy,
TORRIGIANUS, PlebanuSy Le, Incumbefit.
22^418. [i 5th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix preserved in the Dept of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I-J- X iVr ^n* [cxxiv. 192.]
Pointed oval : a Saint, full-face, seated on a bench in a
niche with trefoiled arch supported on slender shafts ; his r. h.
uplifted in the act of benediction ; his feet on a shield of
arms: quarterly; i, 4, plain, 2, 3, barry of six(?). In base,
under a pointed arch with countersunk trefoil openings on the
spandrils, the Plebamis^ Incumbent, or Parish Priest in profile
to the dex.y with hands clasped in adoration.
S' • TORRIGIANI • PL6BANI • PL€BIS • SCI • ANDR€€ • D . . OClO.
Inner border beaded and engrailed, outer border beaded.
Rectory of ST. GEORGE, or SAN GEORGIO, in Italy.
Presbyter Gregorius or GRATIA, Rector.
22,419. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix preserved in the Dept of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i± x i in. [xxxv. 202.]
Pointed oval : St George, riding on a horse facing to the
sin,, overthrowing the Dragon with a spear. In base the
ITALY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 43 1
Rector, half-length turned in profile to the sin., with hands
lifted up in veneration.
« S' Pb'RI • GR6 • RECTORIS • SCI • G60RGII.
Beaded borders.
There are numerous places of this name in Italy.
CHURCH OP ST. NICHOLAS (/;/ Italy ?)
Seal of the A I tar of St, Mary.
22^420. [i6th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. i-J- x I-}- in. [cxxxv. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, crowned, seated full-face
on a cushioned bench-like throne ; holding the Child on the
r. arm ; in the 1. h. a sceptre fleury. Her mantle fastened on
the breast with a fermail.
i& 8' • ALTARIS • SC€ : MARI6 • IN • €CCL€SIA • SCI • NICH.
Beaded borders.
ABBEY OP ST. RESTITUTA, {in Italy ?).
Bartholomew, Abbot.
22,421. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix pre-
served in Bodley's Library, Oxford. i| in. [xlvii. 697.]
St. Restituta, standing turned slightly to the dex., crowned,
in the r. h. a palm branch of martyrdom, in the 1. h. a book.
* S' BARTHOLOMei Abb'IS • S • R€ST€TVT€.
Beaded border.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 421.
SIENA, Church of St. Christoplier, in Italy.
JACOPO, Rector.
22,422. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. 2^^ x i^- in. [xxxv. 210.]
Pointed oval : St. Christopher, with staff, standing turned
slightly to the dex., bearing the Child on his 1. shoulder ; on a
carved bracket or corbel. In base a shield of arms : a fess
betw. three crescents.
© S' • lACObl • R6CTORIS • €CC€ • SCI • CRISTOFORI •
D€ S€N.
Beaded borders.
432 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22^423. Recent impression in gutta-percha, from the
matrix, [cix. 70.]
TERRA FL . . . S, Convent of the Order of the Hermits of
. St Augustine,
Seal of tlie Priory. A.D. 1484.
22^424. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. 2| x
\^ in. [xlvii. 728.]
Pointed oval : a Saint, seated in a niche with canopy and
side columns pinnacled, and with a lion or other animal
leaping up at his side. In base a shield of arms : a fess
rompu. Backgrounds diapered lozengy.
S* 8 prioraf 8 sf 8 terre 8 8 ft • • • 8 orirfo 8
fl^ 8 S 8 attg ''o 1R88.
Canons of TRACIANO, (in Italy ?)
Andrew, Prior of the " Chanonica!'
22,425. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, i^ X f in. [xxxv. 201.]
Pointed oval : a pelican in her piety, with three young
birds in a nest on a tree of symmetrical design.
« 8' ANDR€€ PRIORIS CHANDIC€ D' TRACIANO.
Several pairs of letters conjoined in monogram.
Beaded borders.
VENICE, Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem.
Fr. Leonard de Tibertis, Prior.
22.426. [a.D. 131 5.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression of the obv. ItV in. [cxxix. 595.]
The Lion of St. Mark, issuing from waves, with nimbus,
wings, and an open book. Set in an open panel, betw. two
shields of arms, dex, imanchi^ in chief three martlets, sin.
quarterly, or a cross, betw. uncertain charges.
fit 8 • F • L60NARDI D' TIB'TIS • P'OR' • U6N6TIAB (0.
D'Arcq, No. 9943.
Counterseal.
22.427. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression of the
rei). I X li ^"- [cxxxv. 9.]
ITALY: — MONASTIC SEALS. 433
Oval : impression of an antfquc oval engraved intaglio gem
Or precious stone cut en cabochon, CERES, seated on a throne
jn profile to the dex, side, holding in the r. h. two ears of com,
in the 1. h. a cornucopia.
« 86CR6TVM » FfTiS ft L60NARDI ft
l^'Arcq, No. 9943.
VL 2 F
RELIGIOUS ORDERS.
ORDER OF FRANCISCAN, GREY, ^r MINOR FRIARS.
Seal of the Minister Getieral. A.D. 1 3 5 1 .
5^ Vol. v., p. 372, No. 18,908.
Seal of the Province of Calabria Tertia. A.D. 1 550.
22,428. Sulph. cast from a brass matrix. 2^- x 2 in.
[xlvii. 463.]
Oval : on a platform St. Francis, in religious dress, with
nimbus, standing turned slightly to the dex.y in the r. h. a cross,
in the 1. h. a rosary. On each side two small figures of angels.
In the exergue the date 1550.
• SIG • PROViN • CALABRI>E • TER • ORDINIS • SAN • FRANCISCI.
Laing*s MS, CataL, No. 413.
ORDER OF PREACHING FRIARS.
General Master.
See Fr. DOMINIC, General of the Order of Preaching Friars,
13th cent. Vol. v., p. 371, No. 18,906.
Fr. BARTHOLOMyEUS TEXERII, S,T.P.
22^429. [a.d. 1427.] Plaster cast from a very imperfect
impression. About 2| X if in. when perfect, [cxxii. la]
Pointed oval: Our Lord on the Cross, with cruciform
nimbus. Overhead the scroll or label. On the dex, side
St. Dominic, kneeling in adoration. Background replenished
with sprigs of oak leaves.
mag • • « [or]Dt0 ^ yrr « • •
Beaded borders.
ITALY :— REXIGIOUS ORDERS. 435
Fr. GARSTAS DB LOATSA, S.T.P.
22,430. [a.D. 1500,] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. 3 X i^ in. [Stowe ch. 615.]
Pointed oval: Our Lord on the Cross. Overhead an
inscribed scroll, and above it, a pelican in her piety on the
summit of the cross. At each side a slip of lily flowers, of
large proportions, and on the dex. a figure of St Dominic,
with hands uplifted in adoration.
FRATER • QAR8YAS • DE * LOAY8A • MAQISTER •
ORD* • PREDICATOB.
Beaded borders.
22y43L Plaster cast, tinted red, from No. 22,430. [xcv. 17.]
Another seal,
22.432. [a.D. 1500.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. -Jin. [Stowe ch. 615.]
A shield of arms : per saltire a cross fleury. On foliage.
U INIQVOS i* ODIO ABVI.-{Psalm. cxviii. ( = cxix.) 113.]
22.433. Plaster cast, tinted red, from No. 22,432. [xcv. 18.]
Prior Provincial of the Preaching Friars of the Roman
Province,
22,434. [14th cent] Recent, very indistinct impression
in red sealing-wax from the matrix. 2 X i-f in. [cxxx. 21.]
Pointed oval : half-length figures of St Paul, with sword,
on the dex., and St Peter with keys, on the sin, side. Below,
under a trefoiled arch with indistinct inscription along
the curve, St Dominic, in habit of a monk, holding up a
long cross betw. the two saints, and receiving a book in the
L h. from St. Paul.
S* • P'ORIS •'PVTCIAL FRM • PD* • ROMAN€ PVINCie.
Seal of the Custodia Maritima of the Dominicans
or Preachiffg Friars.
See Vol. v., p. 371, No. 18,907.
SOCIETAS JESU, THE JESUITS, or SOCIETY
OF JESUS.
Claudius Aquaviva, Provost.
22,435. [A.D. 1583.] Red: indistinct i| in. Originally
app. to a document, from which it is now separated, by a
2 f 2
436 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
coloured silk plaid, and enclosed, before impression, in a brass
box. li in. [Add. MS. 6878, art. 7.]
The Holy monogram 1 \i s. Below is a decrescent moon
betw. two estoiles of six points. The decrescent may possibly
represent the decrease of Mohammedanism before the spiritusd
forces of the Jesuits.
t( SIQILLVM « PR>EPOSITI « SOCIETATIS « 168V ^
Carved borders.
22^436. Plaster cast from No. 22,435. [ex. 100.]
SOCIETAS RECOMMENDATORUM
VIRGINIS MARIE.
22,437. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
i| X i| in. [D.C., F. 58.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, standing, full-face, crowned,
with head-dress and ornamented robe, extending the hands
and arms over two groups of kneeling persons, four figures on
each side.
•fit 8' : SOCI6TATI8 • R6C0MDAT0RVM • VfaiNIS : M.
Uncertain,
{Perhaps a military Order)
22,438. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. 2 x if in. [1. i.]
Oval : a figure, full-face, with loin-cloth, cod-piece, and
flowing mantle, lifting up the r. h. in the act of pronouncing
benediction. In the 1. h. a standard and pennon ; standing in
a wine-press or torcular. Below, on a small shield-shaped
bracket or entablature the capital letters R. 1.
« TORCVLAR • GAL • SOL' • ET • DE • QEN • NO •
EST • VIR '. M€CV.
{Torcular calcavi solus j et de gentibus non est vir mecum,) — Isa. Ixiii. 3.
Beaded borders.
LOCAL SEALS.
ASSISI, (Assisium), in Perugia.
Seal of the City, " Illustrissima et Seraphica Civitas"
22,439. [A.D. 1748.] Red, en placard^ covered with paper,
cut in form of a shield, before impression. 2 in. [Add. ch.
13.608.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms: per pale, dex. a cross,
sin. a lion rampant. Ensigned with a jewelled coronet upheld
by seraphs.
SERAPHICA U CIVITAS.
Beaded border.
ASTI, in Italy.
Seal of the Town,
22|440. [A.D. 1230.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 2\ in. [cxxvii. 41.]
St. Secundus, the Patron, with large nimbus, and banner
flag ornamented with a cross and three wavy streamers, riding
on a horse springing to the right. In the field over the
horse's head the letters A8.
* AST€ : NIT€T : MVNDO : SANCCT03 : CVST0D6 : 86CVNDO.
Beaded borders.
D*Arcq, No. 11,673.
Captain of GHERA.SGO and BRA^ in Piedmont,
5^^Aymonetus Richardi. a.d. 1395. No. 22,489.
GHIESURA, in Italy (?).
Seal of the Commune.
22,44L [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^ in. [xxxv. 209.]
An embattled archway with round-headed arch, enclosing
a hanging lamp or beacon and two keys.
«i S' : CHOMVNIS : D€ : CHI€SUR€.
Note that it was the privilege of crenellating or embattling the towa-
walls which gave to the town communal rights. See A. Thierry, Lcttres
^'^^ t*Histoire de France J Paris. 8vo. 1842.
22,442. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the matrix.
fc^xx. 17.]
438 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GOLLE, or CASTBUM SANOTI ANQELI IN COLLE,
near Florence,
22,443. [13th cent] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax, from a metal matrix, i^ in. [xliii. 14a]
Michael the Archangel, with nimbus, and open wings,
walking to the dex,y with banner flag held obliquely before
him.
« 8' CA8TRI set ANG6LI IN COLL€ '.'
Cf. Ughelli, Italia Sacra, torn, iii., p. 203.
FLORENCE {Civiias Florentinoruni),
Office of the Quatuor Boni Viri of the City.
22,444. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. \-^ in. [xxxv. 211.]
. The " Four Good Men " seated at a bench ; overhead, a
seeded fleur-de-lis. Central pellet.
«i S' OFFITII • QVATTVOR • BONOR • VIROR •
CIVITATIS • FLOR6NTINOR.
Some pairs of letters conjoined in monogram.
Inner border carved and ornamented with small quatrcfoils,
outer border beaded.
GITT OF GENOA.
See Arcubispiop of Genoa, No. 22,327.
Captain of ISGHIA^ in Nort/tern Italy,
See Rainutius de Farnexio, No. 22,476,
in the section of Heraldic Seals.
MILAN {Mediolanum).
Seal of the " Universitas Mercatorum*' used by the
" Consnlles Merc/iatorum Mediolani.'*
22,445. [a.D. 1428.] Yellow, covered with a square piece
of paper before impression : somewhat indistinct, en placard,
I J in. [Add. ch. 15,247.]
A lion rampant, the tail turned inwards. Background
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replenished with sprigs or ermine spots ; under the forepaw
of the lion the initial letter nu
«i • 8' VNIV6R8ITATIS • M'CATOR • ML'I.
PALAZZOLO, or PALAZZUOLO, in Italy,
Court of the Castle,
22,446. [15th cent] Plaster cast from an indistinct
matrix. 14 in. [cxxxvii. 67.]
A shield of arms : barry of ten. Above the shield an
antelope statant Betw. two triple branches of foliage at the
sides.
•fit SIQILLU • CURI€ • CASTRI • D' PALA'HOLIS.
Beaded borders.
Town of ST. STBPPANO, or STBPHANO, in Italy (?).
22,447. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 24 x i|- in. [xciv. i.]
Pointed oval : three carved niches with heavy canopies,
pinnacled and crocketed, containing the Virgin Mary, crowned,
with the Child on the r. knee, sitting with the feet on a
platform, betw. standing figures of an archbishop with mitre
and cross on the dex,^ and an abbot or bishop with mitre and
crozier on the sin, side. The sides ornamented with open
tabernacle work. In base, under an arch, an ecclesiastic
kneeling to the front, praying, with a label inscribed : —
Oa glortam i^ 9fO« Betw. two shields of arms : dex, a cross
flory, sin. a maunch.
« * StQtlltttii « » « S (^i : rtefEame %
Beaded border.
SGATONA, in the Papal States, Italy (?).
Seal of the Commune.
22,448. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept. of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities, if in. [xxxv. 208.]
A shield of arms, or gonfanon, charged with an estoile of
eight points.
* 8 • COMVNI'8 : SC€ TON€ v
Beaded borders.
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Captain of SIENA.
See MiCHELETTUS DE Attendolis, No. 22461,
in the section of Heraldic Seals,
City of SYRACUSE, in Sicily,
22,449. [A.D. 1584.] Plaster cast from the wafer im-
pression of the seal (in Add. MS. 28,402, fol. i.) 2 in.
[cxxxii. 43.]
A tower or castle, of two storeys, embattled and masoned,
with portal and windows. Ensigned with a jewelled coronet
of five fleurs-de-lis in sigtit. At each side of the upper storey
a pip-shaped shield of arms : KINGDOM OF SiClLY. In base,
and at each side of the lower storey, symmetrical floral
ornaments of elegant arabesque patterns.
«i SIRACVSA « CIVITAS « FIDELISSIMA «
TUSCANY.
Letter Seal of the Imperial and Royal Secretaryship
OF THE Grand Duchy for Foreign Affairs.
22^450. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. \^ X i-J- in. [xlix. 73.]
Oval : on the Star of an Order, ensigned with a grand
ducal crown, and encircled with the collars of the Orders of
the Golden Fleece and of St. Stephen of Austria, a
shield of arms ; quarterly ; i. per pale, HUNGARY (Ancient)
and (Modern) ; 2. Bohemia ; 3. Burgundy (Dukes) ;
4. Bar. The escutcheon over all bears, tierci in pale,
Lorraine, Austria, and Medicis, ensigned with a royal
crown.
IMPE R'SEQRETARIA deqli affari esteri.
All within a border of foliage.
Island of VS^OIjIA, in Istria (now in Austria),
Official Seal of the Justice of the Peace.
22,451. \c, A.D. 1 765-1 790.] Recent impression in red
sealing-waTc, from the matrix preserved in the DepL of
British and Mediaeval Antiquities. \^ in. [xxxv. 187.]
The Imperial device of the Kingdom of Italy for the
Emperor JOSEPH, viz,^ on a mantle lined ermine, and ensigned
^- ITALY:— LOCAL SEALS. 44 1
with a crown, two long axes, in saltire, tied to the mantle ;
on them an eagle displayed, grasping a thunderbolt, and
chaiged on the breast with an oval escutcheon bearing a
crown, within a pearled bordure.
«
• REQNO D' ITALIA • R® QIVDICE Dl PACE Dl VEQLIA.
22^452. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the
matrix, [cix. 71.]
VENICE.
Official Seed of the Advocatores Communis Venetiarum.
22,453. [a.D. 1653.] Wafer, en placard, covered with
ji^aper before impression : very indistinct i-^J- in. [Add. ch
The lion of St. Mark, with nimbus and wings.
«i # 8IQILLVM » ADVOGARIE #
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A Seal or Satirical Medal of Venice.
22.454. [i6th cent] Leaden : well preserved. i| in.
V. sa]
0. A grotesque bust in profile to the sin., vested, and
<aring a tufted cap.
» SANTVS MARIA QRACI.
B. Two animals, perhaps a cat and a bear, dancing
ether.
<» SANTVS MARGV8 V€N€GI.
Probably a forgery.
22.455. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
0. 22454. [cxvi. 90, 91.]
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RayneriuB^ al, Rlnierus Abbas^
Merchant of Florence.
22.456. [a.D. 1 261.] Plaster casts from an imperfect im-
pression. \ in. [cxxxvi. 52, 53.]
0. A shield of arms : a bend fretty or diapered lozengy (to
represent a tincture) betw. two cotices. Betw. two estoiles of
six points. Within a trilobe or carved trefoil panel ornamented
with small countersunk trefoil openings on the spandrils.
C«0 SIQCILUVM : R
QL A small oval counterseal. i X 4 ^'i- Impression of an
antique oval engraved intaglio gem or precious stone. A
winged GENIUS riding on a sea-horse, and holding a trident
«( : CCONTIRA : S' : RINt€RI.
Beaded borders.
22.457. [A.D. 1262.] Plaster casts from a good but chipped
impression, [cxxxvi. 54, 55.]
0. C* 83IQILLVM : R »* . . . ATI . .
B. «i : CONTRA : 8' : RINt€Ri.
Johannes Archio, of Italy (?) .
22^458. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression
of the matrix preserved in the Rawlinson Collection, Bodley's
Library, Oxford. | in. [xlvii. 1419-]
A shield of arms : an anvil (?).
« S' lOH'IS ARCHIONIS.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. CaiaL, No. 459.
Raynuttius Ardengi,
Citizett and Merc/iant of Florence.
22,459. [a.D. 1263.] Plaster casts from an imperfect im-
pression. About I in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 71, 72.]
ITALY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 443
0. A stag's head cabossed, vnth a shield of arms : barry of
eight; betw. the attires. On each side a sprig of foliage.
«i QHI M
Beaded borders.
H. An oval counterseal. ^ x j^ in. Impression of an
antique oval engraved intaglio gem or precious stone, bearing
a gryllus or fantastic composite figure composed of a human
face in profile to the sin., the head and feet of a cock, eU.
» CONT • S NQ.
Beaded borders.
Artaudl, called OoUomarcl, Notary,
22^460. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impres-
sion. \\ in. [xlvii. 1205.]
A shield of arms : three palets, on a chief as many fleurs-
de-lis.
«i 8 : Q' : ARTAVDI D GOLLOMARCI : NO.
The letters AR in COLLOMARCI conjoined in mongram.
Cabled border.
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 107.
MichelettaB de Attondolis, Cofnes Cotignola,
Captain of the City of Siena,
22,461. [a.D. 1432.] Wafer, en placard, covered with
paper before impression. |- in. [Cott. ch. xxii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. On foliage.
CamiUus AustrlaouSy Corri Princeps; Prince of Cori,
in Velletri} Itafy.
22,462. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept. of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities, if x i in. [xxxv. 28.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : quarterly ;
J, 4. an eagle displayed, crowned, for Tyrol (?), 2, 3. a lion
rampant crowned with a pheon like crown, for Hapsburg (?).
Over all an escutcheon charged with a fess, the arms of
Austria {Hauswappen). Ensigned with a duke*s coronet of
five fleurs-de-lis in sight Supporters two cherubs.
CAMILLVS : AV8TRIACVS : CORRI : PRINCEPS.
Beaded border.
444 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22,463. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C., H. 151.]
Johannes Joachim de Bassano, Dominus
Vallium, of Italy (?).
22,464. [ 1 6th cent] Red: i|^ in. [xliii. 154.]
0. A shield of arms : a h'on rampant, crowned. On an
eagle displayed.
«i I0HANNE8 : lOACHIM : DE BAS8AN0 : DOMINVS : VALLIVM.
R. A smaller round counterseal. -J in. A shield of arms :
quarterly ; i, 4. a lion rampant ; 2, 3. a chief indented.
Within an engrailed or cusped panel.
Beaded border.
Stephen, brother of Galvano Becohi, or Bechy,
of Florence.
22^465. [a.D. 1302.] Red : indistinct \ in. Add. ch.
61 14.]
A shield of arms : a bend bretessie. On a branch of foliage,
with two small wyverns at the sides.
« 8' • 8T6FANI • B€CHY • D€ • FL0R6NCIA.
22^466. Brownish-red. Originally app. to a document
by a parchment label, [xxxvi. 85.]
Jalnicius Boemnndl, Citizen and Merchant
of Florence.
22,467. [A.D. 1266.] Plaster cast from a good but very
imperfect impression. About i in. when perfect [cxxxvi.
63, 64.]
0. An ibex, antelope, or long-homed goat statant Back-
ground replenished with sprigs of foliage. Within a sixfoil
panel.
* I • BVI . . . .
B. A smaller round counterseal. -^ in. diam, A shield
of arms : a ladder, and a chief. Above the shield an estoile
of eight points, on each side a sprig of foliage.
^ , , «• • 9TS' • QIANV
Beaded borders.
ITALY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 445
Angelerios Bonelli, Citizen and Merctiant
of Florence.
22,468. [a.D. 1263.] Plaster cast from a good but very
imperfect impression. About | in. when perfect, [cxxxvi.
65. 66.]
0. An angel issuing from above delivering to a damoiselle
a shield of arms : a saltire lozengy. In a niche with arcade
of four pointed and trefoiled arches, supported on slender
shafts and ornamented with a canopy of ecclesiastical archi-
tecture. In base, an arch with fleury finial of an arch, the
rest broken away.
Legend wanting.
ft. A small round counterseal. ^ in. diam. A cross betw.
four pellets and enclosed in a circle.
fli S' . . . . Q€L€RII • BON€LL€.
Beaded borders.
Ceccho de Bostichi, of Italy (?).
22,469. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, i in. [D.C., F. 353.]
A shield of arms : three swords bendwise in fess, a chief
diapri. Within an elaborately carved rosette of tracery.
* S' + C6CCH0 + D€ + BOSTICHI.
Beaded borders;
Marquises of Brignola-Sala, of Genoa.
22,470. [Modem]. Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. I in. [xlix. 86.]
Octagonal : on carved scrolls a shield of arms : per pale,
dex. a tree eradicated, with a lion rampant, crowned, holding
the trunk in the left paw, sin, a lion crowned, holding a latin
cross of the second, Brignola. Ensigned with the coronet
of a marquis. Supporters, two lions rampant reguardant.
AldebrandinuB Bumetti, of the Company or Society of
Jacobus, Augutius, and Carlinus Gilberti,
sons of the late Gilbert, Citizen and
Merchant of Florence,
22,471. [a.d. 1263.] Plaster cast from a good but chipped
impression. About i in. when perfect, [cxxxvi. 44.]
446 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : bendy nebuly of eight. Supported by
two angels. Above the shield a triple branch bearing three
quatrefoil flowers. Under a trefoiled arch with church-like
canopy. Below, an arcade of two arches, pointed and tre-
foiled with church-like canopy, covering two w3rverns addorsed
reguardant.
LDO
Beaded borders.
Counts De Corse (?).
22,472. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, -i^ X i^g^ in. [xlix. 88.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two swords in saltire, hilts down-
ward, in chief an estoile. Over the shield a coronet of nine
pearls.
Doubtful if correctly named.
Princes Doria-Pamphili, of Genoa.
22,473. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. -I X i in. [xliv. 90.]
On a saltire (perhaps two batons crossed in saltire) a shield
of arms : per pale, dex,y quarterly ; I, 4. coup^, an eagle dis-
played, crowned, beaked, membered and langued, sin, DORIA ;
2. a dove, in its beak an olive branch, or a chief three fleurs-
de-lis, Pamfili ; 3. uncertain, sin., a lion rampant On a
helmet affrontie and mantling, a Prince's crown. In base, on
a ribbon the motto : —
OPTIMA PANDES.
Domenico Erizo, of Venice^ Merchant-Stranger
resident in London,
22,474. [A.D. 1 544.] Red : imperfect. About | x i in. when
perfect. From a ring with mark of the setting. [Harl. cK
n F. 25.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend, in chief a hedge-pig,
in point (a sword?) for Erizzo, of Venice, Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a mermaid with two tails,
grasping them in her hands.
22,476. [a.d. 1544.] Red: a fragment. [Harl. ch. 78 C. 31.]
ITALY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 447
RainutiuB de Famezio, aL Famese, Captain of
Ischia in Northern Italy,
22^476. [isth cent] Red, en placard, covered with paper
before impression, i in. [Cott. ch. xxv. 21.]
A shield of arms : semi'de4is, Farnese. Betw. three pairs
of sprigs or leaves.
Pier FecL
22,477. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. | in. [xxxv. 200.]
A shield of arms : per sal tire, in chief an estoile of six
points. Over the shield an impression of an imperfect
antique oval intaglio gem or precious stone, engraved with
the subject of an eagle and snake in combat. Supporters,
two wyverns.
SIQILLVM • PI€RI • F€CI.
Beaded borders.
N
Manent Fraonceis, Merchant of Florence.
22,478. [A.D. 1328.] Red : fine, very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 E. 37.]
A shield of arms: chequy. Within a starlike panel of
eight trefoiled points.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' MAN6NTI ISI D'RI . . . ?
Lottus Hugolini, aL Ugolini, Citizen and Merchant
of Siena t {Civis et Mercator Senensis),
22,479. [a.d. 1267.] Plaster cast from a good but very
imperfect impression. About -}-|^ in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 57.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six. Supporters, two
birds addorsed reguardant Within a sixfoil panel, orna-
mented with countersunk trefoiled openings in the spandrils.
^ , LOTO : UQOLIN . .
Beaded borders.
448 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RaineriuB Jacob! Ranucchini, Citizen and
Merchant of Siena^ {Civis et mer color Senensis).
22,480. fA.D. 1262.] Plaster cast from a good impression.
I in. [cxxxvi. 46.]
An oval shield of arms : a bend bretessie coMnter-bretess^t,
Above it, in a trefoiled panel or trilobe, an angel descending,
half-length ; below, in a niche with trefoiled arch, the owner of
the seal, in profile to the sin,, kneeling in prayer. On each
side an elegantly designed wavy sprig of foliage with tendrils.
S' RAN6RII : lACOBI : RANVCCHINI.
Bartolomeo MiohaelU.
22,481. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
If in. [D.C., F. 332.]
A shield of arms : barry of six, charged with twenty-one
roundles in pile, six, five, four, three, two, and one, for Michaell
On foliage and flowers. Within a pointed quatrefoiUpanel,
ornamented with four pairs of annulets in the spandrils.
«• SIGILLUM : BART0L0M6I : MtCHA€LLI :
MunaldiscoB, Dontinus Mnnaldlsci.
22^482. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
chipped at the base, i-t + i J- in. [D.C., E. 349.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : quarterly ; per fess
dancett/e.
«i S' : MVNALDISCI • DNI • MVNALDISCI.
OdofreduB, son of Dom. Franciscus de Odofredis.
22^483. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a brass matrix in possession of Captain Elwes, of
Oxford. i\ in. [1. 4.]
A shield of arms : thfee eagles displayed, two and one.
On foliage.
«i S' • ODOFR6DI • D • FR^CISCI • D' • ODOFR6DIS.
Beaded borders.
ITALY :— HERALDIC SEALS. 449
Angelo Paoca.
22,484. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
i in. [D.C., F. 344.]
A shield of arms: barry nebuly of six. Betw. three
branches of foliage.
«> S* ANG6LI • PACCA.
Counts De Palmella (?).
22|485. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-
^%vax from the matrix. ^ in. [xlix. 104.]
Square signet : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a
^^^/yvern or cockatrice, sejant ; 2, 3. three acorns, slipped and
1 ^aved, two and one ; over all an escutcheon charged with a
â– ret or fer-de-moulin, ensigned with a crown. The shield
-â– jrmounted by a coronet of nine pearls. Supporters, on
^rved scrolls, two lions rampant reguardant, double queued.
Lippns, Dominus Pelacani.
22|486. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
Jix, from the matrix preserved in the Dept of British and
"ediaeval Antiquities. 1+ X I in. [xxxv. 207.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : per sal tire. Supported by
o hounds standing erect
«> SIQILLVM V LlPPt ^ DRI • P6LACANI.
Beaded borders.
22^487. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the
strix. [cxxx. 22.]
The Noble Boniface de Provana, of Sabbiotie,
in Piedmont,
22,488. [a.D. 1402.] Red : somewhat indistinct 1-,^ J"«
L-A.dd. ch. 5830.]
A shield of arms : a vine-branch with six leaves and three
Punches of grapes, Provana, of Sabbione, Within an orle
^t" border of small devices resembling crosses or ermine spots.
iB> 8' BONIFACIVS h^ D€ • h^ PROVANA /m
I Beaded borders.
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AymonetuB Riohardi, called JXurry, Capitaneus
Claraschi et Brayde {Cherasco and Brd in Piedmont\ Italy,
22,489. [A.D. 1395.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About 14- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 14,057.]
A shield of arms, couchi : two bends. Crest on a helmet
and wreath, an ass's head. Supporters, two lions sejant
guardant. The background replenished with sprigs of foliage.
• • • ^IttOttttfttt • • • • ^t • • *
Alberto Richi, of Italy.
22,490. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha,
imperfect, from the matrix. 14- X i^- in. [xlvii. 1229.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : an eagle displayed.
[«8' AUBERftTO RICHI.
Laing's MS, CataLy No. 542.
S , A.D. 1 570.
22,491. Sulph. cast from a good impression, i in. [D.C,
H. 116.]
A shield of arms : on a mount a tree eradicated, thereon a
bird, on the dex, side a lion rampant contoumi^ the tail curved
inwards. Above the shield, the date 1570. At the sides, the
capital letters B. 8.
Cabled borders.
Doubtful if Italian.
Johannes de Soaletta, of Italy.
22,492. [13th cent] Plaster cast from a good impression.
1 1 in. [xc. 10.]
A shield of arms : lozengy, a chief. Over the shield an
oval compartment containing impression of an antique oval
engraved intaglio gem or precious stone, bearing a bust of
a youth, full-face, with long curled hair.
* 8' lOHANNIS : D€ : SCAL6TTA : i«
Beaded borders.
ITALY: — HERALDIC SEALS. 45 1
Philip, Duke of Sforza, etc.
Philippus Sfbrtia CsBsarinus Sabellas
PerettUB MontaXtas Cabrera
Bobadilla de ComitibuSi Mannas Hispaniarum
PrimcB Classis ; Prittceps Romanus^ et Sacri Romani
Imperii; Caroli III. Hisp. Regis, et Ferdinandi IV. Regis
Utr, Sicil. Cubicularius Intitnus ; ac Eques Regalis
Ord. S. Januariij XV, Comes S, Flora; Princeps Cynthiani
et Venafri ; Comes Chinchioni et Celani ; Dux
Marsorumy SignuBy Civitatis novce, Ginestrce, et Turricellce ;
Marchio Civitatis Lavinice, Ardea, Montis Causarii,
Varci, Cecimce, Menconici, Cellcby Turris Clara, Basilica nova,
Frassi, et Castri Arquati, etc., ac
Senatus Populique Romani Perpetuus Confalonerius, etc,
22,493. [a.D. 1762.] Wafer, en placard, covered before
impression with paper cut in ornamental shapes. 2\ in.
[Add. ch. 12,826.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly ; i. coupi,
a, an eagle displayed, b, a bear passant at the foot of a column
to which it is chained, for CiESARlNl, of Rome ; 2. a lion
rampant holding the branch of a pear-tree bearing three pears,
over all on a bend voutie, in chief a comet, in base a tertre,
for Peretti, of Rome ; and Montalte, of France ; 3. coupi^
a, two lions rampant combatant holding a rose whereon is a
bird, b, bendy of eight or four bends ; over all on a fess a
serpent undi, for Savelli, of Venice \ 4. quarterly of seven
pieces, four in chief and three in base ; i. a tower ; ii. a lion
rampant ; iii. an eagle displayed ; iv. as i ; v. billetty, a lion
rampant reguardant ; vi. as i ; vii. as 3. Over all an escutcheon,
per pale, dex. a lion rampant holding a quince, for Sforza,
sin, three flies. Crest, out of a ducal coronet of five leaves in
sight, a double-headed eagle displayed. All on a mantle,
guttle, ensigned with a ducal coronet and cap, and tied up in
a bunch at each side. At each side of the shield, a cornucopia
of fruit and flowers encircled with a guivre swallowing a
child, in allusion to the armorial bearings of Milan ; and
also five banner flags ; the topmost inscribed 8 P Q R. The
others respectively 8. P. Q. and R. The shield is also sur-
rounded by a collar of the Order of St. Januarius (?).
PHILIPPVS • 8FORTIA • DVX • CESARINVS • 8ABELLVS •
PERETTVS • CABRERA.
Border carved with classical foliage.
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LigoriuB Sichimarii, of Italy.
22,494. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from the matrix. i-iV in. [xlvii. 1226.]
A shield of arms : two bars compony. Betw. three triple
sprays of foliage.
« 8' LIQORII 8ICHIMARII.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 543.
QerarduB SiminettL
22,496. [a.d. 1397.] Plaster cast from a good impression
I X I- in. [xc. 41.]
Oval : a shield of arms coup^^ the chief part fretty
Suspended by the strap from a tree of three branches
Supporters two wyverns sans wings, addorsed.
ft t 8' « Q6RARDI : 81MIN6TTI I
Beaded borders.
Spinellus Syminetti, or Simonetti.
Citizen and Merchant of Florence.
22,496. [a.d. 1263.] Plaster casts from a very imperfec
impression. About i| X i in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 69, 70.
0. Oval : a saint, standing, turned slightly to the sin, side
with nimbus. On his breast an initial letter L.
Tl :
B. A small round counterseal. -J- in. A shield of arms
charges illegible.
* 8' • 8 LI : 8IMON6TTI.
Beaded borders.
Sir John Bartholomew Tisson,
or TitionuB, Count de Decian^ Ambassador from the
Emperor of Germany to England.
22,497. [A.D. 1 5 16.] Red: fairly well preserved. i| in
[Add. ch. I S 20.]
An ornamental shield of arms, coup^x a, an eagle displayed
b, paly of six. Crest on a helmet, wreath, and ornamental
mantling of foliage, an uncertain device, perhaps a bust, with
long tall cap and a pair of scales.
•:- 10 : BARTH : TICI •' CO : D€ : €T : €LA.
ITALY: — HERALDIC SEALS.
453
Uncertain,
22,498. [17th cent] Leaden bulla: imperfect, indistinct
About \ in. when perfect Originally app. by strands of red
silk to a document [xliii. 156.]
0. A carved oval shield of arms: tiered en paL i.
Lorraine ; 2. Austria {Hauswappett) \ 3. Medicl
BL The inscription : —
D
• RAD •
. . OFAN . .
*
Pearled borders.
22,499. Another.
BL D
. . radi
. . . OFANI
Cf. No. 22,450, for the heraldry.
REPRESENTATIONS OF
SAINTS, ETC.
Bando Aldebrandini^ Citizen and Mercfiant of Siena
(Civis et Mercator Senensis).
22,600. [A.D. 1 27 1.] Plaster casts from a good but chipped
impression. About i\x i'm. when perfect [cxxxv. 24, 25.]
0. Oval : on a terrasse, a virgin or saint, seated on a chair-
like throne, caressing a large hound beneath a tree.
S BANDO
ALDOBRA
Beaded borders.
Bt. A smaller oval counterseal. |^ x ^ in. Impression of
an antique oval engraved intaglio gem or precious stone. On a
platform or terrasse a dwarf carrier with two baskets on a
yoke, walking to the right
« MAT6R • D€l • M6M6NTO : M€l :
Beaded borders.
Johannes Bellas, of Florence^ Notary.
22.601. [«>£:. A.D. 1254.] Dark-green : indistinct, imperfect
About I j^ X ^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 H. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, seated, the Child on the
1. arm.
« AVQ • MARIA • QCRA • PL€NA • D' • T€C'.
Inner border cusped in a rough way to represent a quatrefoil
panel.
Franciscus Quidi, Citizen and Merchant of Siena
{Civis et Mercator Senefisis),
22.602. [A.D. 1262.] Plaster cast from a good but chipped
impression. -J- in. [cxxxix. 47.]
A seraph, with human face and three pairs of wings, after
the conventional manner of representing these celestial beings.
Within a cusped panel or bordure.
» SljQlLU • FRANCISCI • QVIDI • D€ '
ITALY :— REPRESENTATIONS OF SAINTS, ETC 455
Aldobrandino, or Aldebrandinos Orlandi,
Citizen of Florence,
22^603. [A.D. 1260.] Sulph. casts from a good but chipped
impression. About i| x-J- in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 30, 31.]
0. Oval : Michael the Archangel, with a shield charged
with an eagle displayed, standing on the dragon and piercing
his head with a long staff,
C« 8IG3ILLVM • ALDOBRANDINO : OR
ft A smaller oval counterseal. •{ x^* in. Impression of
an antique oval engraved intaglio gem or precious stone,
^yemn^ a representation of Jupiter, helmeted, seated on a
^Ton^ at his side an eagle.
« 8' A Nl • ORLANDI.
Beaded borders.
22,504. Plaster casts from another good but imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 34, 35.]
0. «i SIQILLV NDINO : ORCUONDI :
"ft- The gem used alone, without the legend.
"f w another seal of this person, see among Miscellaneous
pevices, further on, No. 22,514.
SpinelluB Syminetti^ of Florence. A.D. 1263.
See No. 22,496.
SEALS BEARING
MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES.
Paolo d'Angelo, a Prefect,
22,605. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept. of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities, i in. [xxxv. 369.]
A tree of three branches, symmetrically designed, with an
opening bud at the summit of each stalk.
« 8' • PAVLI • D • ANQ6LO • PR6F6TO.
SalvagiuB Bellindoti,
Citizen and Merchant of Florence.
22,506. \circ, A.D. 1260- 1 270.] Plaster casts from a frag-
mentary impression. About i in. when perfect, [cxxxvi.
50,51.]
0. Only the leg of a lion, and a cinquefoil flower remain,
B, A smaller round counterseal. About \ in. diam. when
perfect. An eagle displayed.
* S TIS . . .
Beaded borders.
Jacobus Bonafredi,
Citizen and Merchant of Florence,
22,507. [a.D. 1 261.] Plaster casts from a fragmentary im-
pression. About I X ^ in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 48, 49.]
0. Oval : an ornamental wheel-cross with pearled border,
betw. four wyverns.
NAF€T€ • KAR
Inner border beaded.
B. A small oval counterseal. -J x -J in. A bearded bust
in profile to the sin. side.
«i S' 86CR6TI : I RRI.
Beaded borders.
ITALY: — SEALS BEARING. MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES. 457
Antonio Carsidonl^ of Florence^ Merchant of London.
22,508. [a-D. 1544.] Red. About -J^ X -jV in. [Harl. ch.
78 C. 31.]
Oval signet : a bust, in profile to the dex, side, draped.
ZanobioB Donati de Kastello.
Seal used by William Fremes worth of co. Buckingham.
22,509. [a.d. 1364.] Red: on a mass of bronze-green :
good, slightly chipped. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 85 E. 21.]
A cross crosslet interlaced with a square. Within a carved
and traced pointed quatrefoil panel ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
«( 8' : D6 : 8YQNO : ZANOBI : DONATI : D€ : KA8T6LLO.
Earlinus Qilberti, Citizen of Florence.
22.510. [a.d. 1260.] Plaster casts from a good but im-
perfect impression. i^X| in. when perfect [cxxxvi. 28, 29.]
0. Oval : eagle displayed.
« : SIGILLVM : KAtRUINI : QHIB€CRT]I.
R. A smaller oval counterseal. -1-3X7 i"* Impression of
an antique oval engraved intaglio gem or precious stone.
Bust of a goddess with filleted head-dres^, or cap, tied under
chin, couped at the neck.
« 8€CR€TVM • KARLIN'.
Beaded borders.
22.511. [a.d. 1260.] Plaster cast from another imperfect
impression, [cxxxvi. 32, 33.]
0. Legend wanting.
R. ^ 8€CR€TVM • KARLIN'.
Jacopo Mello (?).
22,512. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from a matrix. \^ in. [Slo. ch. xxxiv. 78 G.]
A cross fleury of rough design.
9i • 8 • lACO M6LLO.
458 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JacobuB Nicholal, seal used for hitnself and Remichius
Remicij, Merchants of the Company or Society
of tite Bardi of Florence,
22,513. [A.D. 1332.] Red: fragments. [Harl.ch.43 E. 12.]
Apparently only small portions of tracery.
Aldebrandinus Orlandi, of the Company or Society
of Jacobus Dinanzati, and others. Citizens and
Merchants of Florence.
22,614. [A.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from a fine but imper-
fect impression. About if X i| in. when perfect. [cxxxvL 26.]
Oval : a bowman, standing beneath a tree, shooting at a
stag at speed to the sin, side.
W SHGILLVM • ALCD6BRA3NDINI OCRLANDtL
Beaded borders.
Adam, »(7;;i;W Pastoreli.
22,616. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I| in. [xlvii. 1222.]
An Agnus Dei reguardant contoumi^ with banner flag of
three streamers, charged lozengy. Below the figure, a fleur-
de-lis.
«(S AD€ N PASTOR6LI.
Laing's MS, Catal.j No. 108.
JohanneB Placentini, a Notary,
.22,616. [Late 13th cent] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression. i| in. [D.C, E. 655.]
A double-headed eagle displayed.
«i S lOANIS • PLACfTINI • NOT.
Beaded borders.
Quido Portynary, Merchant of Florence,
22,617. [a.D. 1 5 13.] Red, en placard, the paper of the
deed being folded over the wax previous to impression. \ in.
[L.F.C. viii. 20.]
The initial letter R.
Beaded border.
k
ITALY: — SEALS BEARING MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES. 459
Dom. Vianefldas de Lavello Longo.
22,518. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
ion. i\ in. [xlvii. 1231.]
This design appears to represent a stream of water flowing
o a bowl or vessel which is overflowing.
« 8' DNT • VIAN€8II • D LA • V6LLO • LONQO.
log's MS. CataL^ No. 1298.
Uncertain.
>619. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
sion. I:J- X I in. [Ixxiii. 8.]
^val : an eagle displayed.
«c 8IGIL •L0...8...T-D€'8A..R...
THE NETHERLANDS:
BELGIUM AND HOLLAND
BELGIUM.
STATE SEALS.
GREAT SEAL OF THE STATES GENERAL OF THE
UNITED PROVINCES OF
HOLLAND, ZEALAND, ETC., IN BELGIUM.
22.520. [A.D. 1585.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct
in parts. 5^ in. [Cott. ch. xii. 61.]
0. A lion rampant, enraged, crowned with a jewelled coronet
with three strawberry leaves alternated with two pearls. In
the dex, paw a sword, in the sin, a sheaf of arrows, eight and
eight, ranged parallel wise, in saltire banded and labelled.
On the band the motto : — CONCORDIA.
• SIQILLVM ORDINVM BELQIl.
Inner border cabled.
Qt. A smaller counterseal. 3^in. diam. A ^^. hand, issuing
from clouds holding a sheaf of arrows, banded, inscribed and
labelled as on the obv,
• SIQILLVM ORDINVM BELQIl ADVERSVM.
Inner border cabled.
22.521. Sulph. cast from the rev. of No. 22,520. [D. C,
H. 179.]
" ORDINES GENERALES UNITARUM BELGII PRO-
VINCIARUM NOMINE GELRUB, HOLLANDLS,
WESTFRISIiBQUE, ZELANDLS, ULTRAJECTI,
FRISIiE, TRANSISALANIiB ATQUE
GRONINGiE."
Signet or Small Seal.
22,522. [a.D. 1659.] Red : en placard, very imperfect.
About ^ X ^ in. when perfect. [Sloan, ch. xxxii. 57.]
A lion rampant, holding a sword and bundle of arrows, as
in the previous seal, No. 22,520.
464 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
-
FEODAL COURT OF HOLLAND AND WEST-
FRIESLAND.
22.523. [A.D. 1676.] Red : imperfect About 4 in. when
perfect. [Egert. ch. 103.]
0. A lion rampant, well designed.
• SIQILLVM CE]T • WE8TFRISI>E.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-J- in. diam. A lion
rampant as on the obv,
• CONTRA-8IQILL : CVRI>E : FEVD : HOLL : ET : WE8TFR : ^
Pearled borders.
SMALL SEAL OF THE FEODAL COURT
OF HOLLAND AND WESTFRIESLAND. A.D. 1665.
22.524. [a.d. 1676.] Wafer: en placard, covered with
paper before impression, i^ in. [Egert. ch. 103.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, HOLLAND. Ensigned
with a jewelled crown of five leaves. Betw. the inscription
recording the fee charged for sealing, viz., 12 St. [12 Stuivers.]
CLEIN 8EQEL 1665.
Beaded border.
GREAT SEAL OF THE STATES OF HOLLAND
AND WESTFRIESLAND.
22.525. [a.D. 1702.] Red : well-preserved. 4 in. [Egert
ch. 105.]
A lion rampant of HOLLAND.
«> SIGILLVM «> ORDINVM «> HOLLANDI>E.
Carved borders.
22.526. [a.d. 1707.] Red : cracked. [Egert. ch. ic6.]
SMALL SEAL OF THE STATES OF HOLLAND
AND WESTFRIESLAND. A.D. 1 687..
22,527. [a.D. 1702.] Wafer : en placard, covered with
paper before impression. \\ in. [Egert. ch. 105.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Holland. Ensigned
with a jewelled crown of five leaves. Betw. the inscription,
18 Gl. [18 Gulden.]
CLEIN * * SEGEL 1687.
Beaded border.
22,528. [A.D. 1707.] Another. [Egert. ch. 106.]
SEALS OF OFFICES AND
OFFICERS.
MAXIMILIAN OP BURQXJND Y, Lord of Bevres and
Vere^ Admiral of Flanders^ etc.^ [son ^ Adolphus
of Burgundy and AliliE, dau. ^ John DE
BERGHES],
22,629. [a.d. 1543.] Sulph. cast from an original, said
to be preserved at the Public Record Office, Carlton Ride,
app. to a safe conduct of the Emperor Charles V. 3^ in.
[xxxvii. 47.]
On waves, an antique ship of war, with gun-ports open,
three masts each furnished with shrouds and crow's nest, and
each having its sail bent in the wind ; at the fore end of the
vessel a flag bearing a merman or "homme marin," with
scimetar and shield of ancient form apparently charged with
heraldic bearings : on a canton two dolphins (?). The main-
sail bears, on a field diapered with sprigs of foliage and
flowers, two staves raguly in saltire charged with a flint
(caillou) derived from the detail of the Collar of the Order of
the Golden Fleece, betw. the letters m • [B.} at the point of
intersection. In the chief part a pentagonal caillou ; in the
base part a snail and shell. The foresail is similarly diapered
with the staves raguly as above, having a briquet at the point
of intersection. Above these is a caillou ; below, a gem-ring
secured by a strap or label. The mizcn-sail is charged with
the following armorials : viz,, a shield of arms : quarterly ;
I, 4. quarterly ; i. iv. senti-de-liSy a bordure compony, Modern
Dukes of Burgundy, ii. per^pale dex. bendy of six, a
bordure, ANCIENT DUKES OF BURGUNDY, sin,, a lion
rampant, Brabant, iii. as ii. but the lion is for Limburg
(cf Uredius, Sigilla Comitum, Dd. 4) ; 2, 3. France (Modern)
with a bendlet charged in chief with a dolphin embowed bend-
wise, BOURBON-MONTPENSIER. Over all an escutcheon
charged with a bar on a fess for BORSELLE (?). Crest on a
helmet affrontie, and ornamental mantling, an owl. Supporters,
two lions, queues flory. Above the crest the initial letters
M • B. On the forecastle are two shields charged with (i) the
initial letters M • B. united by interlaced cords, and (2) a mono-
VOL. VL 2 n
466 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
gram or uncertain design. Along the rail of the hull are five
shields of arms: viz.^ I. as the ist and 4th quarters of the
shield of arms described above, with the same escutcheon
over all ; 2. as the escutcheon over all the quarterings on the
above described shield of arms ; 3. barry of six, in chief three
annylets, ViEVlLLE ; 4. BoURBON-MONTPENSlER (see above) ;
5. three mascles, a chief paly, on a canton a lion rampant, for
Berghes. On the stem-castle are three similar shields of
arms : i. on a cross five escallops, St. Simon ; 2. three
eagles displayed, BREMEN ; 3. three bars, Rambures. Five
other shields are seen through the shrouds, but are without
charges.
Legend on a label, liston, escroU or ribbon running round
the seal.
CSIDQILL'V : MAXIMILIANI ! A i BVRQONDIA • DCOMINI i BE]VERIS :
AG • VERIS : MCAIRIS : PREFECTI;
Carved border.
Cf. Archaological y<ntrnal^ voL x., p. 14$, where the pedigree is dis-
cussed ; and Uredius, GeneaL Com, FJand,y p. 127.
CAPTAIN GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS.
See under Spain : Fernando Alvares de Toledo,
Duke of Alva.
FRANC D£ MALLENOUIEN, Provost of Bruges,
Chancellor of Flanders,
22,630. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped,
impression. About 2^ X i-} in. [cxxxi. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated, turned three-quarters
to the L, on a bench with ends terminating with animals' heads
and feet ; and reading a book set open on a lectern with two
carved columns.
. . . ANCONI8 BRVG6N8I8 PR€P[08I]TI €T
FLANDRI6 CANC€LI
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 314, with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant,
and legend : -i- 8€CReTVM • CANC6LLARII • COMITIS.
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
BISHOP OF LifeGE.
THIBAXTD DE BAR.
22.631. [a.d. 1304.] Sulph. cast from a good impression,
very imperfect About 3 x 2 in. when perfect [cxxxl 19.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-face, seated on a throne, the
ends of which terminate in animals' heads and feet ; in
embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. h. a staff or crozier, the top broken off. Background
replenished with the charges of the arms of Bar. In base,
below the platform on which the bishop's feet rest, a shield of
arms : cruzily fitchy, two bars or parrs (fishes), Bar.
OBALBI D€ BARRO A • L€ODI€NS
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,766.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER OF ST. LAMBERT.
22.632. [a>^. A.D. 1399.] Sulph.cast from fine, but imperfect,
impression. About 3 in. diam. without the annulus containing
legend which is wholly wanting, [xlvii. 423, 424.]
0. A representation of the Patron Saint, full-face, with
nimbus, jewelled mitre, embroidered episcopal robes, and
crozier, seated on a throne with the sides terminating in heads
and feet of animals ; his feet resting on a footboard or dais.
Behind the Saint an embroidered mantle or pavilion^ upheld
by two angels. On each side, an eagle displayed.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i\ in. diam. A mitred
priest or bishop, half-length to the r., celebrating services before
an altar, on which is a chalice. Under a trefoiled arch with
crocket and a cruciform pinnacle ; above which are two
figures, the one on the r. has a long staff, the one on the 1. a
sword and staff, with which they are striking the celebrant.
Cf. Life of St Lambert, by Godescalc of Li^ge, Mabillon,
Act, SS., Saec. HI.
«i S€CReTVM : SIQILLI.
22,533. Another sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., F. 23.]
2 U 2
468 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22,634. Another sulph. cast of the rev, only. [D.C., E. 31.]
This has also been described in Vol. V., p. 910, No. 21,080,
as unidentified.
Laing, MS. CataL^ No. 610 ; D'Arcq, No. 10,772 ; Trisar^ Sc. des
Comm.f pi. viii., fig. 3. The legend is " Sig^llum nobilis ecdesie beati
Lamberti Leodiensis."
TAe A rchpriest of L iige.
22,636. [i6th cent.?] Sulpb. cast from the matrix.
If X I in. [xlvii. 303.]
Pointed oval : on a line or platform, on the 1., a representa-
tion of the Virgin Mary, standing, full-face, crowned and with
nimbus, the Child on the r. arm ; on the 1. St Lambert, Bishop
and Patron Saint, standing, full-face, with mitre, robes, crozier
and book. Overhead, an estoile of six points; below, a
fleur-de-lis.
• SIQILLVM • ARCHIPRESBITERI • LEODIENSIS.
Laing's MS. CataL^ No. 455.
BISHOPS OF TOURNAY {Tornacum\ or DOORNICK.
aossuiN.
22,636. [a.d. 1207.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped,
impression. About 24 X l|- in. [cxxxi. 39.]
Pointed oval: the Bishop, full-face, standing on a small
platform, with embroidered robes, lifting up the r. h. before
him in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
outwards.
SIQILLVM Q08SVINI CTOR3NACeNSIS 6PISCOPI.
D'Arcq, No. 6902, with description of a counterseal of similar desigrn,
with same legend.
OAUTXER II., DE MARVIS.
22,637. [A.D. 1 229.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 J X If in. [cxxvii. 629.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, nearly full-face, somewhat bent
down, standing on a platform, with mitre and vestments, in
the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a
book.
fii S' • WALT€RI TORNAC6NSIS .* €PIS • COPL
The stop in the final word is noteworthy.
D'Arcq, Nos. 6903, 6904, with description of a counterseal : bust of
a mitred bishop, to the r., holding a cross, and legend ; + CVST08
StGILU.
THE NETHERLANDS :— ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 469
BISHOP OF UTRECHT {Trajectum, Ultrajectum).
OODEBOLDUS, Trajectensiunt Episcopus.
22,638. [A.D. 1 1 22.] Light-brown, a thick mass. App.
by a thong of leather. Diam. of face of seal 2\ in., outer
diam. of wax 34- in., thipkness x in. [Add. ch. 15,392.]
The Bishop, standing, full-face, with vestments, cap-shaped
autre, in the r. h. a croder, the curve turned outwards, in the
1. h. a book.
fii QODeBOLDVS • €)l • QBA • TRAIECTENSIS • BPC.
The letters TR and TE in Trajectensis are united as
monograms.
Beaded borders.
Gams, Series Episcafip,, p. 255.
CHAPTER OF UTRECHT.
5ax/, ad Causas (?)
22,539. [13th cent] Red: very indistinct About
2f X 14 in., with mark of the handle, [xlix. 225.]
Pointed oval : a saint or armed knight, with sword in the
r. h., and inscribed scroll in the 1. h., turned to the r., standing
on a platform.
8' CAPITVLI T C . . €CCL'I€ AD CX8.
MONASTIC SEALS.
{Including Abbeys^ Priories^ Collegiate and other Churches^
Confraternities^ and other Religious Persofis
and Establishments^
ANCHIM, Benedictine Abbey ^ in Hainault^ dioc. Arras,
GozuiNUS, Aquiscingensis cenobii minister.
22,640. \circ. A.D. 1150.] Light-brown, varnished: very
indistinct, imperfect. About \\ X \^ in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 1389.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus, seated on
a bench-like throne, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a long cross.
Legend broken off.
Cf. Gallia Christiana^ torn, iii., cols. 408, 411.
AROENTON, AROENTONIXTM, ^ AROENTONA.
Cistercian Abbey of Nuns in Brabant,
See Vol v., p. 235, No. 18,450.
BERO-ST.-WINOX, in West Flanders, diocese of Ypres,
Benedictine Abbey,
Seal of B. Falconet, Hospitaller,
See Vol. v., p. 243, No. 18480.
BOXTEL, in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Chapter of St Peter the Apostle,
22^641. [17th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from brass matrix. 3 X i| in. [cxxxvii. 85.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter, standing, full-
face, with rayed nimbus, keys and book, under a carved
THE NETHERLANDS: — MONASTIC SEALS. 47 1
canopy or baldachin supported on two slender shafts. The
sides of the field are enriched with cusps or engrailings with
fleury points.
8 • CAPTI • SCI • PETRI • APL • BOXTELLEN8.
BRUOES, in West Flanders.
Dominican Friars, or Fratres Predicatores.
22,542. [14th cent] Plaster cast, tinted red, from matrix.
24^ X i^ in. [xcvii. 18.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Dominic, with nimbus,
standing, turned slightly to the r., in the r. h. a sword, in the
1. h. a book, at his feet a crowned head. The corbel on which
the Saint is standing ornamented with a grotesque head.
Above, an elaborately carved gothic canopy with trefoiled
arch and open tabernacle work at the sides. Background
diapered lozengy, with a small quatrefoil in each interstitial
space.
8' r CONV6NT9 • F^M : 0RDI8 : PR6DICAT0R : BRVQ6N'.
Beaded borders.
22,643. Yellow sulph. cast, tinted green, from the matrix,
[xlvii. 462.]
22,544. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from the matrix.
[Ixxi. 14.]
22,646. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C, F. 33.]
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 417. It is sometimes, but erroneously, thought
that this seal belongs to Bridgenorth, co. Salop.
CLAIRCHAMP {Clarus Campus)^ Cisterian Abbey of
Notre Dame^ in Friesland, near Dokkum.
22,646. [A.D. 1337.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. \\ in. [cxxvii. 149.]
The Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on a bench-like throne,
in the r. h. a sceptre topped with a triple branch of fleurs-de-
lis, the 1. arm round the Child who is standing on the bench,
with cruciferous nimbus, the r. arm round the Virgin's neck ;
in the 1. h. a globe. Within a canopied niche, ornamented
with tabernacled work at the sides. Background irregularly
diapered lozengy.
8 ■OONV€NTVS • CLARI • CAM PI.
Cf. Cesarius Hcisterbacensis, Dialogiis Miracidorum.
472 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PLOREPPE, PrdPtnonstratensian Abbey in Namur, Belgiu
22,547. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impressic^* fl.
2| in. [xcix. I.]
On a mount, beside a flowering tree, the Virgin Mary, yrvtJi
nimbus and crown, standing with the Child, also bearing tts.^
nimbus, on the 1. arm, and turned slightly towards the r. Befor?
her a figure of St. John, bearded, and with nimbus, kneeling
on one knee ; over his head, in the branches of a tree,
beneath which he is placed, the legend: — S' IH'€S. In
the background on the l.-h. side, three small crosses patties.
fii • SIGILLVM : CONV€NTV8 : FLOR€FFI€NSIS.
Beaded borders.
Egidius DE Spira, Abbot.
22^648. [a.D. 131 5.] Green: fragmentary. [Egert. ch.
237.]
0. A full-length figure of the Abbot,
Be. A smaller counterseal, bearing a representation of the
Abbot with crozier and book, betw. a fleur-de-lis^ and a
flowering branch.
Legends broken away.
OAND, 4>r OBENT, Bmedictine Abbey of St. Peter.
22,649. [a.d. 1254.] Sulph. cast frnrn good impression.
2t X It in. [cxxxi. ii.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter, the Patron
Saint, with nimbus, seated, full-face, on a bench-like throne
with ornamental finials at the sides ; in the r. h. his customary
emblems, two keys, in the 1. h. a book.
SIGILLV PETRI APL'l QANDENSI8 >ECL'E.
D*Arcq, No. 10,771, with descnption of a counterseal : two keys, con-
joined, and legend : -f CLAVI8 BIQILLI -i-
Jean II., de Scalda, Abbot.
22,5B0. [a.D. 1254.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2 J X If in. [cxxxi. 12.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a corbel or
bracket, in the r. h, a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the
THE NETHERLANDS :— MONASTIC SEALS. 473
1. h. a book. On die dex. side a sun-*star, wavy of five points,
in the sin, a crescent moon.
fii 8' lOHAIS : ABBATIS fCl • PETRI : QAND6NS18.
D'Arcq, No. 10,790, with description of a cotinta'seal : St. Peter
standing, with nimbus and keys, and legend : -i- D€VM TIM€ €T
MANDATA €iV8 0BS6RVA ; Gallia Christiana^ torn, v., coL 202.
Cf. No. 22,552.
Thierrt II., DE IPRA, Abbot.
22,661. [a.d. 1274.] Sulph. cast from chipped, indistinct
impression. 2j- X i| in. [cxxxi. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel or bracket, in the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards, in the 1. h. a book. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage
and flowers.
. . . TH€ODORiCI ABBATIS SCI P6TRI QANDlSI . .
D'Arcq, No. 10,791, with description of a counterseal, similar to that
on the preceding seal, No. 22,550 ; Gallia Christiana^ torn, v., coL 202.
Jean " Piscator," Abbot.
22,662. [a.d. 1287.] Bronze-green: fine, the edge chipped.
About 2i X li in. when perfect [xlix. 3.]
0. Fbinted oval : the Abbot, full-face, standing on a carved
corbel, in the r. fa. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the
1. h. a book. Background diapered lozengy within a panel
with cusped and engrailed edge, each point terminating in a
fleur-de-lis.
8 : lOHANNIS 8 ABB €CC€ 8 SCI S P€TA1 I QAND€
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. 14 x i-^^ in. diam.
A representation of SL Peter, full-face, standing on a corbel,
in the r. h. a long cross, in the 1. h. two keys.
fii D€VM : TIM€ : €T : MANDATA : €IVS : 0BS6RVA.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana^ tom. v., col. 202.
THE HAOUE, Priory of Preaching Friars.
•* Jan van Neck, brooder van der prediker orden, Pryor in
deft Hager
22^63. [a.d. 1434.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. About
-l| X i-J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,750.]
474 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
! ■»■.p....... *"
Pointed oval : a representation of the " Resurrection c— *>1
Our Lord," betw. two angels.
Legend (very little remaining) . —
pBtrato . • •
HAINAULT Abbey.
Seal of the Echevins.
22,664. [i6th cent] Bronze-green: edge chipped off.
About i-i- in. when perfect [xlix. 258.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; in each quarter a key palewise.
the handle downwards. Behind the shield a pastoral staff
or crozier, enfiled with a mitre.
Legend on a wavy scroll round the seal : —
. . 8 . . LES : ECHEVINS ... ON ... A L'ABAYE :
DE : HANON . ,
MERCHTEM, in Brabant, Belgium,
Peter Knor, DecretL Doct,, Provost of St. Maur.
22,666. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
If in, [xlvii. 721.]
The Virgin, crowned, with lily sceptre in the 1. h., the Child
on the r. knee. In a niche with carved canopy, and taber-
nacle work at the sides. In base a shield of arms: three
hands issuing respectively from dex, and sin. comers of the
chief, and from the base, each holding a fish, Knorr, of
Bavaria.
W pttfci * ttttor * Betr • Hot • ppfi • Sb* * numtt *
tn • tit^tl^ « • •
The reading and identification of the place is doubtful.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 614.
8INNEBECCA, SONEBECA, or ZONEBECKA, Austin
Canons' Abbey of St. Mary de Sinnebecca^ in tlie
diocese of Ypres.
22,666. [i2th cent] Plaster cast, tinted red, from the
matrix found at Bangor, in possession of Mr. J. E. Griffith of
Bangor. 2^ Y. \^ in. [xcix. 20.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Virgin Mary, turned
slightly to the r., crowned, and with nimbus, in her r. h. a
THE NETHERLANDS: — MONASTIC SEALS. 475
fleur-de-lis, on the K knee the Child with nimbus, lifting up
the r. h. in blessing, in the 1. hand a book. The Virgin is
seated on a carved bench-like throne, with cushion, and slender
shafts, the feet on a corbel ornamented with a grotesque face.
At the sides, the sacred letters A O), each having addition
of a crosslet attached to its summit
ifr : 8' • B€AT€ • MARie DC 8INN€B€CCA.
Beaded borders.
Gallia Christiana^ torn, v., p. 352 ; Engp*. in Archaologia Cambrensis^
1893.
TOURNAT, Benedictine A bbey of St. Martin.
Seal of the Chapter.
22,667. [a.D. 1239.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 24- X If in. [cxxxi. 38.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Martin, Patron Saint,
as a bishop, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the ciuve turned inwards.
«i8IQILLVM CAPITVLI 8CI MARTINI T0RNACEN8I8.
Apparently unknown to D'Arcq.
UTRECHT, Church of St. Peter.
Christianus de Aquis, Canon.
22,668. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities. i-,3j. x | in. [cxxiv. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Canon, standing, full-face, in the r. h.
two keys of St. Peter, in the 1. h. a book. In a carved niche
with trefoiled arch, ecclesiastical canopy, and open work at
sides. In base a trefoiled opening.
8' • XPTANI • D€ • AQ»8 • CAN . €CC€ 8 • P • fl€CT.
"Prior en tgliemeen convent van den Regiilieren
tutrecht^' or Conventual Church of St. Mary
and the Apostles.
22,669. [a.D. 143 1.] Dark-green: very imperfect, i^in.
[Add. ch. 17,203.]
A representation of the Virgin Mary and Child, with the
Apostles, at the Holy Sepulchre, on the l.h.side an angel issuing.
. . . €(5C€ ■B€ • MARI€ • Z • 8?50R APOL' . . .
Beaded borders.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ZWOLIi, in Overyssd, Netherlands.
Priests of the Fraternity of the Virgin Mary
in St. Michael's Church.
32,560. [15th cent.] Recent impression in gutts-perc^V^'
from the matrix. 2-^ in. [IL 12.]
A representation of the Virgin Mary, crowned, half-leng^*^'
with the Child on the 1. aim, beneath a carved canopy. ^^^
the sides two angels playing, on the r. a viola, on the I
pipe.
ft' pbro? • ftnitaf • V • marie • i . ccria . % . mic^atl' —
fa ' 2ta}oUi» • "
Borders carved and beaded.
Abbey of St. Beatitsima, at , in Flanders.
22,661. (izth cent] Light-brown self-ooloured : with
mark of the handle. A thick mass, cut from a charter to «4iich
it was app. by white threads. The matrix was en cuvatt.
3J^ X 2 in. [xlviii. II.]
Pointed oval : the Patroness, St Beatissima tie Abbess,
full-face, standing, with long tightly-fitting embroidered
vestment In the r. h. a trefoil or fleur-de-lu, in the L h. a
book.
« SIQILLVM ■8CE ■eEACTIlSSIME ■ABBATI8SE.
Cartltusiau Convent of the True Cross, ai , in Belgium.
Great Seal of tlie Major Domus,
22,562. [i4tb cent] Daric-bronze-green : fine, imperfect
About 24- X i|^ in. when perfect [xlix. 262.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the " Crucifixion of Our
Lord," betw. the Virgin Mary and St John. On the cross,
the label inscribed I â– N â– n - i. Overhead, a sun-star ; at the
foot of the cross, which is guttee-de-sang, the body of Adam
in a rectangular cofliin, in accordance with traditional belief,
8- MAGNV ■MAIOR' ■DOM' ■V€B6 ■CART . .
Beaded borders.
LOCAL SEALS.
{Including Seals far Special Districts^ Corporate Bodies^
Courts^ BailliageSy etc)
ALOST^ in East Flanders, Belgium,
Seal of the Scabini or £chevins and Burgesses.
22,563. [A.D. 1237.} Sulph. cast from good impression.
2^ in. [cxxvii. 15.]
A man-at-armsy in profile to the 1. in coat of mail and steel
cap, holding a sword and banner flag» chared with a sword
in pale, hilt in base. In the field three voided trefoils.
fii SIQILLVM : 8CAB1NORVM : ET : BVRQENTiVM : 06 : ALOST.
D'Arcq, No. 10,657 ; TrdsoTy pi. vi., f^. d
AMSTERDAM, in North Holland, Netherlands.
Seal of the Town,
22,564. [a.d, 1374.] Sulph. casts from chipped, indistinct
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 49, 50.]
0. An ancient ship with high poop and prow, central mast
with four stays on each side. The mast bears, suspended by
a strap, a shield of arms : a lion rampant, for Holland.
Within three concentric circles enclosed in beaded borders.
{Inner circle) :— A wavy cordon of flowers and foliage.
{Outer circle) :— + 8' OPID' D€ AM€8T€LA€DA
CLAM AVI lC€DAT. [CL Estk, vi. 9.)
{Middle circle) :— T€ST€ • CYROGRAPHO • DC^I • O • A • 8VP6R .
HOC . IPiS • OPIDANI8 • DONATO.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A ship and
shield as in the obv, but smaller.
«iS' OPIDI D€ AM8T€LREDAMM€.
D*Arcq, No. 10,846.
478 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AUDENARDE, or OUDENARDE, in East Flanders,
Belgium.
Seal of the Burgesses.
22^666. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2f in. [cxxvii. 389.]
A large leathern wine-bottle with looped handle {escarcelU),
on the r. a wine cup.
[«)]SIQILLV- BVRQ6NS' D€ AVD€NARCD€].
D'Arcq, No. 10,664, with description of a cotmterseal : a tree, and
legend : •*• MONeJA 06 ALOeNAROO.
Third Seal of the Scabini and Burgesses.
22,666. [A.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression, 2\ in. [cxxxi. 48.]
A large leathern wine-bottle, with mouth strapped down,
and long looped handle, betw. two covered cups or hanaps
with fleury tops.
[«>] 8' 8CABINOR' 87 BVRQ6NS' : ALDeNARDCNSIVM.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,666.
AUDENBORC.
See OUDENBOURG.
AXEL, /;/ Zeelandy Netherlands/
Seal of the Town.
22,667. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2\ in. [cxxvii. 56.]
Three trefoils or trefoiled devices, perhaps intended for
chess-rooks, of fanciful design.
«iSIGILLVM SCABINORVM D€ AX€L€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,667, with description of a counterseal : a hand, issuing
from the dex., holding a key betw. two estoiles.
Second Seal: of the Scabini or £chevins.
22,668. [ad. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2^- in. [cxxvii 57.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. 479
An elaborately designed castle or fortified town, with walls
embattled and masoned, round-headed portal with open doors,
two posterns with pyramidal roof, three tall crenellated towers,
with two flags on high poles or lances betw them. The flags
bear each a chevron.
SIQILLVM : SCABINORVM : D€ • AX . . .
D'Arcq, No. 10,668, with description of a counterseal.
BAILLEUL, in Flanders.
Seal of the £chevins,
Cf. Vol. v., p. 391, No. 18,967.
HUGUES, Lord of Le Conte, Chdtelain of
Bailleul and Ypres.
22,669. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2|- in. [cxxxii. 19.]
The Chitelain, to the r., in armour, with hauberk, coat of
arms, sword, shield of arms, and helmet, on horse, galloping
to the r, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the coat, shield and trappings are : a cross vair.
«i 8' • HVQON • MILIT • DNI • D€ • L€ • CONT6 • CA8T6LL' •
D€ • BAILU • Z • D€ • YPRA.
D'Arcq, No. 10, $16, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described in the obv.^ and legend: + 8' HVON CH'R •
CASTeU^I Oe BAILU Z DYPR€.
BEROy or BEROXTES-ST.-WINOX, Town in Flanders,
dioc, of Ypres.
Seal of the Burgesses.
22,670. [a.D. 1 199.] Sulph. c^st from good, but imperfect,
impression. 2-^ in. [cxxxi. i.]
A representation of St. Peter, full-face, with nimbus, seated
on a throne, the sides of which terminate with heads and feet
of animals. In the r. h. of the saint a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h.
an open book and two keys. Betw. his feet a floral device.
SIQILLVM • BVRQ€NSIV[M • D€ • B]€RQIS.
D'Arcq, No. 551 1, with description of a counterseal: a fleur-de-lis
striee, and legend : + S€CR€TV • SCABINOR • D6 • B'QIS.
MONASTIC SEALS.
{Including Abbeys, Priories, Collegiate and other Churches,
Confraternities, and other Religious Persons
and Establishments^
ANCHIM, Benedictine Abb^, in Hainault^ dioc. Arras,
GozuiNUS, Aquiscingensis cenobii minister.
22^540. \circ. A.D. 1150.] Light-brown, varnished: very
indistinct, imperfect. About ij- X i^ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 1389.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, with cruciferous nimbus, seated on
H bench-like throne, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a long cross.
Legend broken off.
Cf. Gallia Christiana^ torn, iii., cols. 408, 411.
AROENTON, AROENTONIUM, ^ AROENTONA.
Cistercian Abbey of Nuns in Brabant,
See Vol v., p. 235, No. 18,450.
BERG-ST.-WINOX, in West Flanders, diocese of Ypres,
Benedictine Abbey.
Seal of B. Falconet, Hospitaller.
See Vol. v., p. 243, No. 18480.
JBOXTBL, in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Chapter of St. Peter the Apostle.
22^54L [17th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from brass matrix. 3 x i| in. [cxxxvii. 85.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Peter, standing, full-
face, with rayed nimbus, keys and book, under a carved
THE NETHERLANDS :— MONASTIC SEALS. 4/1
canopy or baldachin supported on two slender shafts. The
sides of the field are enriched with cusps or engrailings with
fleury points.
8 • CAPXI • S^I • PETRI • APL • B0XTELLEN8.
BRUGES, in West Flanders.
Dominican Friars^ or Fratres Predicatores,
22.542. [14th cent] Plaster cast, tinted red, from matrix.
2\ X i^- in. [xcvii. 18.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Dominic, with nimbus,
standing, turned slightly to the r., in the r. h. a sword, in the
1. h. a book, at his feet a crowned head. The corbel on which
the Saint is standing ornamented with a grotesque head.
Above, an elaborately carved gothic canopy with trefoiled
arch and open tabernacle work at the sides. Background
diapered lozengy, with a small quatrefoil in each interstitial
space.
8' f CONV6NT9 • FRM : 0RD1S : PR€DICATOR : BRVQ€N'.
Beaded borders.
22.543. Yellow sulph. cast, tinted green, from the matrix,
[xlvii. 462.]
22.544. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from the matrix.
[Ixxi. 14.]
22.545. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C., F. 53.]
Lain^'s MS, CataL, No. 417. It is sometimes, but erroneously, thought
that this seal belongs to Bridgenorth, co. Salop.
CLAIROHAMF {Clarus Campus), Cisterian Abbey of
Notre DamBy in Friesland, near Dokkum.
22,546. [A.D. 1337.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 1+ in. [cxxvii. 149.]
The Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on a bench-like throne,
in the r. h. a sceptre topped with a triple branch of fleurs-de-
lis, the 1. arm round the Child who is standing on the bench,
with cruciferous nimbus, the r. arm round the Virgin's neck ;
in the I. h. a globe. Within a canopied niche, ornamented
with tabernacled work at the sides. Background irregularly
diapered lozengy.
8 • CONV6NTVS • CLARI • CAMPI.
Cf. Caesarius Hcistcrbacensis, Dialogus Miracitioritm,
482 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bu A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv.
*CONr SIGILLVM CVRTRAC€N.
Not described by D'Arcq, who, however, notices five seals of Courtrai.
DAM, DAMME, or HONDE&kDAMMA,
in West Flanders, Belgium,
Town Seal.
22,578. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| in. [cxxxi. 5.]
A ship with high poop and prow, central mast topped with
a cross, and two stay-ropes on the r. and one on the L,
approaching a dam or pier on which is a town-hall or custom-
house {une iglise, D'Arcq). The head of a mariner appears
near the mast
« SIGILLVM • D€ • HOND68DAMMA.
D'Arcq, No. 10,690, with description of a counterseal : a greyhound
passant on a bridge over water, and legend : -t- SIGILLVM D€ DAM.
Second Seal; of the Scabini and Burgesses.
22.579. [a.d. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
3 in. [cxxxi. 6, 7.]
0. A large ship on waves, sailing to the r. ; single mast
with stay-ropes, flag at top, and crenellated crow's nest ; a
mariner is climbing the after-rigging ; another mariner on
deck giving orders ; at each end of the vessel, an embattled
castle, with arcaded sides, resting on trefoiled arches. The
details of the rudder are curious. In each castle is a man-at-
arms, holding up a banner-flag charged with a fess on which
is a greyhound passant ; (cf. the counterseal of the preceding
seal, No. 22,578).
: SIQILLVM • 8CABIN0RVM : €T : BVRQ6N81VM : D€ : DAM.
I(. A smaller round counterseal. 14 in. dianT. Our Lord
on the cross, betw. the Virgin Mary and St. John the
Evangelist.
•f CONTRASIGILLVM : D€ : DAM.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, Np. 10,691.
22.580. Sulph. cast from another impression of the obv.
only, the edge chipped, [cxxxi. 8.]
: SIGIL . . . SCABINORVM : €T : BVRG€NSIVM : D€ : DAM.
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. 483
DBLFT, in South Holland^ Netherlands.
Seal of the Town *' ad causas^
Used by the"* Scoudt^ Burgermeestereny Scepeh eude Raide
der Stede van Del/'*
22,581. [A.D. 1493.] Dark-green : originally fine, now
fragmentary. About 2 in when perfect [Harl. ch. 43
B. 3A.]
A niche or edifice of Gothic architecture, on the dex, part
an embattled tower. In base, a shield of arms : a pale ;
supported by a lion.
Legend on a scroll running round the design : —
Sbi S Ben S Velf S aB o tMtM %
D'Arcq describes other seals of this town, Nos. 10,848, 10,849.
DIXMUDE, or DIXMUIDX, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Second Seal of the Town.
22^582. [a.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
About 2\ in. when perfect, [cxxxi. 9.]
A Bishop, full-face, with mitre and vestments, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards ; seated on a throne, ornamented with three tiers of
arcaded work. On the dex. side, a sun-star of six points
wavy ; on the sin. a rectangle.
«J : 8' : CONMVNCITAT]IS : VILL
D'Arcq, No. 10,695, ^i^h description of a counterseal : the head of a
bishop, in profile to the left, and legend : + S€CR€TVM.
Thierri de Beveren, aL Beverna,
Chdtelain de Dixmude.
22,583. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [cxxix. 108. J
To the r. In armour ; hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor closed, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : barry of eight, a saltire.
8' THEODECRICI] DE BEVERNA CASTELLANI DE DIXMVDA •
D'Arcq, No. 10,351, with description of a counterseal: a shield of
arms, as described above, and legend : + CLAVIS 8IQILLI.
2 I 2
484 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
' I '
DORDRECHT, or DORT, in South Holland, Netherlands.
Seal of the Oppidans,
22,584. [a.d. 1374.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 3^ in. [cxxxi. 44.]
On a mount replenished with flowers, a fortified castle;
with central tower or keep, embattled, and enriched with two
storeys of round-headed windows ; portal with pointed arch,
and gallery or inside porch roofed with tiles ; the battlements
throughout ornamented with windows {ajour^s),
|» SIQILLVM 2 OPIDANORVM \* IN { DVtR3DReHCT.
D'Arcq, No. 10,850, with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant,
and legend : -f CLAVI8 8€CR€TI 8IG1LLI.
DOUR, in Hainauty Belgium,
£.chevinal Seal of the Town, A.D. 1581.
22.585. Dark-green : chipped, indistinct. About i-,V >"*
[xlix. 228.]
On the breast of an eagle displayed, and on a pastoral staff
or crozier, a shield of arms : per pale, dex. an eagle displayed,
dimidiated, sin. a crozier.
8 • ESCHEVINAL • DE • [D30VCR3 -1581.
22.586. Another, chipped, indistinct, [xlix. 229.]
8 • E8CHEVINAL • DE • DOVR • 1581.
22.587. Another, chipped, very indistinct [xlix. 230.]
8 • E8CHEVINAL • DE • DOVR • 1581.
An uncertain Seal,
22,588. [i6th cent] Dark-green : fragmentary. i\ in.
[xlix. 265.]
Resembles the foregoing, but the arms therein described
are in turn impaled with sin, a fess betw. three uncertain
charges.
. . . M8 _ DE .... LA ....
L'ECLUSE.
See Lamminsfliet.
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. 485
ERBISOSUL, or ERBISOEL, in Hainaut, Belgium.
Echevinal Seal of the Town.
22,589. [i6th cent] Dark-green : indistinct, i^in. [xlix.
231.]
A shield of arms : a crozier or pastoral staff, jewelled.
«i 8EEL • ECH6VINAL • DE • ERBI80EL • 15 . .
FURNES, or VEURNE, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Seal of t/ie Scaiini, or £chevins,
22,590. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
1} in. [cxxvii. 218.]
A seeded ileur-de-lis of elaborate and ornamental design.
« SIQILLVM SCABINORVM FVRNENSIVM.
D'Arcq, No. 10,700 ; with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant,
conlourtU, and legend : + 8' • OPPIDI • FVRMEN'.
Third, or Later Seal, and Secretum of the Town,
22,591. [a.d. 1325.] Bronze-green : fine, but imperfect.
Originally app. to a charter by a label. 2^ in. [xlix. 6.]
0. An ornamental fleur-de-lis of remarkable design. Back-
ground diapered lozengy with a cinquefoil flower in each
interstitial space. Within a cusped panel of six points.
»] SICGIJLLVM t CVI]LL€ : FYRCI4]€ 14818.
K. A smaller hexagonal counterseal. if X i| in. Design
similar to that described in the obv. Within a sixfoil panel.
« 8€CR€TVM • VILL€ • FYRM€MSI8.
D*Arcq, No. 10,702 ; Trdsor, Sceaux de France, pi. vi., fig. 5.
Province of FRISIA, or FRIESLAND, Net/ierlapids,
Third Seal of the Communes,
22,592. [A.D. 1338.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 3f in. [cxxxi. 51.]
A representation of the Virgin Mary, full-face, crowned
and draped, seated on a throne with side columns, the Child
with nimbus, on the 1. knee, holding a book ; in her r. h. a
sceptre topped with a fleur-de-lis. On the r. h. side, a Frisian
in long coat of armour, holding sword and round buckler ; on
486 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the 1. h. side a corresponding figure with long lance and
buckler. In base, under a trefoiled arch, two angels, without
wings, floating upwards, lifting up the hands in adoration,
betw. two crosses patties fitchSes,
«i HIS : 8IQNIS : VOTA C: SVA : R€]DDIT : FRI81A : TOTA
CVI : CVM : f L€ : PIA : SIT : CL€M€NS VIRGO MARIA.
D'Arcq, No. 10,855.
OAND, or OHENT, in East Flanders, Belgium,
Second Seal of the. Citizens^ '* ad legationes:*
22,593. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2-^ in. [cxxxi. 10.]
A representation of the Patron Saint, John Baptist, with
nimbus, in the 1. h. a plaque with the Agnus Dei, to which he
is pointing with the r. h. Standing in a gothic niche with
trefoiled arch, architectural canopy and masoned buttresses ;
betw. two angels with expanded wings, swinging censers.
^ S' • SANCTI : lOHANCNiS : BAPTISTI6 : CIVIVM : GANDENSICYM] :
PCATRONI :] AD : L€GACION€S.
D'Arcq, No. 10,705, with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant
crowned, in an elegantly designed rosace, and legend : + S€CR€TVM
t€QATiONVM QAND6NSIVM.
Third Seal^ *' ad legationes'*
22^594. [a.d. 1300.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
31 in. [cxxvii. 222.]
A representation of the Patron Saint, John Baptist, with
nimbus, and the Agnus Dei, betw. two angels, each holding a
book ; in richly decorated arcade of three gothic niches with
trefoiled arches, and canopies pinnacled and crocketed.
Over the head of the Saint an estoile.
S' SAMCTI : iOHAMMIS : BAPTIST6 : CCIVIVM : GAMD€MmVM :
PATROHI : AD : L6GATIOM6S.
Some of the letters are conjoined.
Beaded borders, inner border engrailed with trefoiled
cusps.
D'Arcq, No. 10,706 ; with description of a counterseal : ajion rampant
crowned, iind legend : + S6CR6TVM L^GATONV GAND6SIVM.
THE NETHERLANDS :— LOCAL SEALS. 487
Fourth Sealy ** ad legatumes''
22^595. [i6th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha,
from the matrix. 3-J- in. [xlix. 226.]
Representation of St John Baptist, with nimbus, holding
the Agnus Dei on a plaque, betw. two angels holding books,
in an arcade of three niches with heavy canopies. Within an
engrailed border of cusps, containing a series of five fleurs-de*
lis on each side, one in each lobe.
«iS' SANCTI IOHANNI8 BAPTIST€ CtVIVM QAND€N8IVM
PATRONI AD L6QATION6S.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,707, with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant
crowned, and legend :•»• S€CR€TVM L6QATIONVM GANDeNSIVM.
HUGUES, Ch&telain of Gand, Lord of Hosdain^
orjfesdin^ in Artois,
22,596. [a.D. 1275.]' Sulph. cast from good? but chipped,
impression. 2f in. [cxxxl. 85.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet and fan-plume, sword, shield of arms slung round the
neck by a strap. Hof:5c 4^nu4Aitt» iWSpliirofa arnv^TXtlh'
caparisoned. The arriEH>fiaiT«»mg9 or fnt shield and
caparisons are : a chief, CHATF.LAiys of Gand.
. . . HVQ' • MIUITIS] • CA8T€LL* • GAND' • €T • DNi • D€ • HOSD'.
D'Arcq, No. 10,393} with ^description of a cornier seal : a shield of
arms as described above, and legend : + CORtRAS' HVQ* CAST
GAND'.
GOEGNIES.
See HouDENG AND Goegnies-Chauss£e.
GOEQNIE&kCHAUSSiE, in Hainaui, Belgium,
£chevinal Seal of tlte Town,
22,597. [i6th cent] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct.
I i- in. [xlix. 264.]
A shield of arms, as in xlix. 245, but smaller, sec
No. 22,619, surmounted by a^coronet.
[S' EGHEVINAU • DE • LA • VILLE • D ..... . IE8.
488 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GRAMMONT, MONT-GHERAUD, GEERTSBEBGXN,
or GERALDI-MONS^ in Hainaut, Belgium.
Town Seal.
22,698. [A.D. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2:J- in. [cxxix. 589.]
A rocky mound of lofty height, conical, replenished with
foliage, and betw. two wavy trees with fir-cones at their summits.
On the top of the mount a long cross, which serves also for
the usual cross set at the beginning of the legend
«i SIQILLVM • D€ : M0NT6 : GH6RAVDI.
D'Arcq, No. 10,711.
Seal of the Scabini or j£chevins,
22.599. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxix. 588, SQL]
0. The faqade^ or west front, of a church, with three
Western doors, rose-window in the roof, crocketed roof, and
pinnacled side towers.
i»8' 8CABINORVM G6RALDIMONT'.
^ A smaller round counterseal. i|^ in. diam. The design
is adapted from thiett on the Town Seal, No. 22,598.
Legend wlllra triple branch of flowers separating the letters
from each other;;-7- > '
Beaded borders,
D'Arcq, No. 10,712.
GRANDE-HAIN, or GRAND HAN (?), in Luxefnburg,
Belgium.
£chevinal Seal of the Town.
22.600. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : indistinct \\ in.
[xlix. 232.]
An ornamental shield of arms : three lions rampant crowned,
two and one.
8EEL • ESCHEVtNAL • DE • LA • GRANDE . . AIN. C?)
GRAVELINES, or GRAVELINGHES, in Flanders.
Second Seal of the Toivn, " ad CausasP
22,601. [a.D. 1340.] Dark-bronze-green : fine, sharp, but
very imperfect About 2| in. when perfect, [xlix. 7.]
THE NETHERLANDS :— LOCAL SEALS. 489
â– ^ ' '-- â– ... â– _ â– _â– â– â–
0. A boat, with high poop and prow, containing St. Willi*
brord, Patron Saint, standing full-face, with nimbus, mitre
and crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned outwards, the
r. h lifted up in benediction. On the r. h. in the boat a
mariner rowing with the r. h., the 1. h. pointing to the saint,
on the 1. h. in the boat an attendant or acolyte, standing in
profile to the r., in the r. h. a long cross, the 1. h. pointing
towards the saint.
ttSIGILLVM CY1LL€ D€ G]RAV€LINQH[€S AD C1AVSA8.
BL A small round counterseal. i-^ in. diam. A shield of
arms : a lion rampant, for Flanders.
« CONTRA : SIQILLVM : AD : CAVSAS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 5528.
Third Seal of the Town " ad Causas^^
22^602. [A.D. 1544.] Dark-green: very indistinct, injured
by pressure. 2-i- in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 4.]
0. The design derived from that in No. 22,601, but not
artistically executed. The mariner standing up.
«i SIQILLVM /«< VILL€ /«< D€ /«< QRAV€LINQH€S • AD • CAVS[AS.l
B:. A smaller round counterseal. i:J^ in. A shield of arms:
a lion rampant, for Flanders.
contra tttstUttm aO caulautt*
Not described by D'Arcq.
22,603. Sulph. cast from the obv. only of No. 22,602.
[D.C., H. 67.]
*,* These seals of Gravelines should follow No. 19,080, in
Vol. v., p. 421.
GRO . . • .y in Belgium,
Achevinal Seal of the Town.
22,604. [i6th cent] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct,
i^ in. [xHx. 233.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4, three hatchets or doloires^
two and one, bend wise ; 2, 3, barry of six.
: * : %tt\ : * : efcfietomal : * : 9e : • : gro
i
490 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
County of HAINAUT, Belgium.
Seal of the Bcdlliage^ A.D. 1572.
22,605. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct
1 1 in. [xlix. 234.]
A shield of arms : four lions rampant^ two aud two,
Hainault. Above, the date 1572.
... QILLVM V VS • CC30MCITA3TV8 • HANONICEJ.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,650.
Seal of the Supreme Court, etc,
22,606. [i6th cent] Red : chipped, very indistinct
2| in. when perfect, [xlix. 235.]
A shield of arms : four lions rampant, two and two,
Hainaut.
«i SIQILLVM ... ET • 8VPREM>C • CVRI>C HANN0N1>C.
Uncertain Seal of the MarshoTs Office (?)
22,607. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : injured by pressure,
very indistinct i^ in. [xlix. 236.J
An angel with expanded wings, supporting before him two
shields of arms : dex. quarterly ; the charges illegible, sin. an
eagle displayed.
D€ • NOVQAiN • MAR€CHAL€RI€S • D€ • HANNAV (0
HARMIGNIES, in Hainaut, Belgium.
£,chevinal Seal of the Town.
22,608. [ 1 6th cent] Dark-green : edge imperfect if in.
[xlix. 237.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed.
%tt\ l^% . . .' S <» o Be S i^armtente Z «>
o
o
HARVENG, in Hainaut, in Belgium.
Seal of the £c/ievins, a.d. i 534.
22,609. Dark-green : very indistinct i| in. [xlix. 239.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. an eagle
THE NETHERLANDS: — ^LOCAL SEALS. 49 1
displayed; 2. barry;"3. two bars; over all an escutcheon
chained with a bend betw. some indistinct charges.
S' D£8 • ESGHEVINS • DE • HARVENQ • 1534.
Echevinal Seal of the Town^ A.D. ISSJ.
22,610. Dark-green : somewhat chipped, if in. [xlix.
238.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. an eagle
displayed ; 2, 3. two bars ; over all an escutcheon charged
with a bend betw. six roundles.
S' : 4- : ECHEVINAL : DE : HARVENQ • 1555.
HAVB£, or HAXJRET, near Mons, in Hainaut, Belgium.
Eckevinal Seal of ike Town.
22,611. [ 1 6th cent] Bronze-green : fine, but edge chipped.
Originally app. to a deed by a green ribbon. \\ in. [xlix.
240.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4. three hatchets or doloires,
two and one, bendwise : 2, 3. three bars. On three branches
of foliage elegantly designed.
Legend on a scroll : —
ol Seel : * I eJrtiebfttal ^ ^ ^ Be > ^ tjautet > o * o ♦ o
HOEGHEN (j!), in Belgium.
Seal of the Court,
22y612. [Late 14th cent] Dark-bronze-green : chipped,
indistinct i| in. [xliii. 127.]
A representation of Michael the Archangel in combat with
the Dragon, in a [canopied] niche with tabernacle work at the
sides.
StgtHttm : eurte * • He : i^oegfieiu
Inner border cabled.
HOEK, in North Brabant^ or in Zeeland^ Netherlands,
First Common Seal of the Town,
22,613. [a.d. 1275.] Sulph. cast from somewhat injured
impression, ij^i in. [cxxvii. 353.]
492 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A representation of the Patron, St. James the Apostle,
in pilgrim habit, with nimbus, book, wallet, and staff, standing
on a small corbel or platform.
«i 8' • COMVNITATIS • D€ • VILLA • 8ANCTI • lACOBI •
D€ • L€ • HOK€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,739, with description of a counterseal : an escallop,
and legend : -f SIQILLVM 6C\ lACOBl D' L€ H0K6.
Second Cofnmon Seal of the Town.
22y614. [A.D. 1309.] Sulph. casts from good, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 16, 17.]
0. A representation of the Patron, St. James, in pilgrim
habit, with book, wallet, and staff, standing on a small corbel
or platform, betw. two escallops.
|» 8' COMMV € VILLA SANCTI lACOBI
D€ L€ HOVK€.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam.. An escallop
enclosed in a triangle composed of curved lines. Betw. three
estoiles of six points each.
«i 8' 8a • lACOBI • D€ • L€ • HOVK€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,740.
HORNU {perhaps Horrues),near Mons in Hainaut^ Belgium {}).
£chevinal Seal of the Town^ A.D. 1638.
22.615. [i6th cent] Dark or bronze-green: injure,
indistinct i^ in. [xlix. 241.]
An ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex,^ cottp^, a. a
double-headed eagle displayed, b. quarterly ; i, 4. two bars or
parrs (fishes) addorsed ; 2, 3. a man's head couped at the
neck, wearing a cap ; sin, lozengy, in each space a fleur-de-lis.
Behind and above the shield, a pastoral staff or crozier and
mitre, betw. the date 16-38. At each side a wavy branch
with two trefoiled leaves.
C • ] SEEL o E8CCHEVIN3AL « DE « LA • VILLE • DE <» HORN . .
22.616. Dark or bronze-green : fine, sharp, but imperfect,
[xlix. 242.]
. . . 8EEL • ESCH6VINAL • DE LA • VILLE • DE • HORNV :
22.617. Dark or bronze-green, good, chipped, imperfect
[xlix. 243.]
• 8 . . . ESCHEVINAL • . . . A • VILLE • D€ • HORNV :
THE NETHERLANDS :— LOCAL SEALS,
493
22^618. Dark or bronze-green : imperfect, very indistinct
[xlix. 244.]
• SEEL HORNV :
HOUDENO {Houtain-le- Volt) and aOEOMIES-
CHAnSS£E| in Hainaut, Belgium.
£chevinal Seal of the Tcwns^ A.D. 1 582.
22.619. Dark-green : edge chipped About i| in. [xlix.
245.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three bars ; 2, 3. three
hatchets or doloires^ the first and third bendwise, the second
in bend sinister with blade to the sinister; over all an
escutcheon quarterly ; i. iv. on a bend three crosses ; ii. three
escallops or fleurs-de-lis, two and one, a bordure bezant^e ;
ill two bars. Ensigned with a jewelled coronet of six pearls
betw. two leaves at the ends ; and betw. the numerals of the
date 15-82.
IS' • E8C3HEVINAL • DEB • VILLES • DE • HOVDENG •
ET • GOEQNCIESJ
22.620. Dark-green : chipped, [xlix. 246.]
-I- S' ESCHEVI 8 • VILLES OVDENG -
ET • GOEGNIES.
22.621. Dark-green : imperfect, indistinct, [xlix. 247.]
-â–º 8 VILLES GOEGNIES.
ichevinal Seal of ike Scabini and Lordship (?)
22,622. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : indistinct, chipped.
1-^ in. [xlix. 263.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, as before. With escutcheon
indistinctly charged. Ensigned with jewelled coronet, and
betw. the date numerals 15-8 . .
S' ESCHEVINAL • DE . . . ET • SEIGNORIE • DV . . . DOV ... (0
Perhaps a seal of Dour, see No. 22,585.
HUISSIONIBS, in Belgium.
£,chevinal Seal of the Town.
22,623. [i6th cent.] Dark or bronze-green : good,
[xlix. 248.]
Wr m.
494 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : per pale ; dex. a cross,
sin, three chevrons. Above the shield, a crozier, crocketed.
Four triple sprigs of wavy foliage.
Legend on a scroll : —
There are two towns of this name in Belgium, the one near Chi^vres,
the other near Renaix ; the former is probably the one to which the
above seal should be attributed.
22.624. Dark or bronze-green : chipped, indistinct [xlix.
250]
£' eDcJ^ettftiaUe : Be : ^uernteit.
22.625. Dark or bronze-g^reen : indistinct [xlix. 251.]
%' efeletoinane : Be : ^tteftiteiL
HUliSTE, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Seal of the Scabini,
22,626. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good, but slightly
chipped, impression. 2-4. in. [cxxvii. 230.J
A representation of St. Willibrord, the Patron, with mitre
and vestments, full-face, standing on a platform, the r. h. lifted
up in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards. On each side a tall candle in a sconce ornamented
with a floral pendant
«i 8IGILL : SCl WILL€BRORDI SCABINORVM DE
HVL8T PATRON I.
D^Arcq, No. 10,714, with description of a counterseal : two birds on
an ornament of foliage, and legend : + S€CR€TVM SCABINO
LAMMINSFLIET, L'ECLUSE, or SLUYS, in Zeeland,
Netherlands.
Seal of the Scabini or £ckevins^ and Co-Burgesses.
22,627. [a.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2-1- in. [cxxxi. 18.]
A representation of the Virgin Mary, with nimbus, seated,
full-face, on a throne, the sides of which terminate in the
heads and feet of animals. The Child, with nimbus, stands
on the throne on the 1. h., lifting up his r. h. in benediction.
In her r. h. a cross, held to the saint^s breast. On each side,
THE NETHERLANDS -.—LOCAL SEALS. 495
1- - I [
two long candles in candelabra ; in front at the Vii^n's feet,
three waves. Background diapered lozengy.
«i8' 8CABINORVM €T CONB'Q€NCIVM VILL6
D€ LAMMIN8FL16T.
D'Arcq, No. 10,696, with description of a counterseal : a similar
design to that on the obif,^ but smaller, and the candelabra omitted.
Legend: + CONTRASIGILLVM VILL€ D€ LAMM . . . FLI6T.
LBYDEN^ in South Holland, Netherlands.
Seal of the Scultety Eight Jurats^ etc.
22y628. [A.D. 1374.] Sulph. casts from good, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 45, 46.]
0. An elaborately carved gothic elevation or edifice. In
the upper part, a representation of St. Peter with keys and
book, seated on a throne in a niche with trefoiled arch and
canopy of ecclesiastical architecture ; betw. two angels with
expanded wings, kneeling each on one knee, and swinging
censers, in side niches pinnacled and crocketed. Below this,
an arcade of four niches with double trefoiled arches separated
by slender shafts, each containing two of the eight Jurats
Icneeling towards the centre, in adoration of the Saint. Below
this, the Scultet, kneeling in profile to the 1., under a trefoiled
sirch, betw. , two similar smaller arches, with carved and
c:ouhtersunk spandrils.
8' • 8CVLT6TI • OCTO • JVRATOR • Z COMVNITATI
D€N. •
The final €N is a monogram.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in« A representation
>f the Patron, St Peter, full-face, seated on a throne, lifting
ip the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. two keys. Background
liapered lozengy with a small flower in each interstitial space.
^^Within a pointed quatrefoil panel. Spandrils ornamented
rith trefoil foliage.
«i • 8€CR€TVM • OPPIDI • DC • L€YD€N.
D'Arcq, No. 10,860.
Great Seal of t/te University ; founded, A.D. 1575.
22^629. [a.d. 1763.] Red : enclosed in a gilt tin box,
^nd app. to the document to which it belongs by a broad red
silk ribbon. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 42,630.]
A representation of Minerva, holding an open book in the
r. h., in the 1. h. an ornamental shield charged with the head
of Medusa, in a carved niche with domed top. On a carved
496 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
column at each side, a shield of arms ensigned with a crown -^
dex, a lion rampant cantaumiy sin, quarterly ; i. billett^e, _^
lion rampant, etc., an escutcheon with somewhat uncertaic^-^
chaises. Below each shield a carved head. In base, belo^
the floor line, a shield of arms : two keys in saltire, wards ii
chief, for St. Peter, Patron of Leyden, on each side, a win|
cherub.
^ SIQNVM « MAIV8 ^ ACADEMIAE • « • LVQDVNEN8I8 ^
APVD <» BATAV08.
22,630. Plaster cast from indistinct impression, [xxxiv. 38.]
LIBARGHUBB, or LIBBRCHIEB, in Hainaut, Belgium.
£chevinal Seal of the Town,
22,63L [i6th cent] Dark or bronze-green : edge chipped,
injured 1-1%- in. [xlix. 252.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. five bends, or bendy of
ten, a canton ; 2, 3. chequy.
«( 8 • E8CHEVINAL • DE • LA • VILLE . . . BARCHV88.
22,632. Another, indistinct, [xlix. 253.]
« 8 - E8CHEVINAL • DE • LA • VILLE • DE • . . BARCHVSS.
LOMBARTZYDE^ near Ostendey in West Flanders^
Belgium.
Seal of the Town.
22^633. [A.D. 1286.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped,
impression. 2-f in. [cxxxii. 90.]
A representation of St. Martin, seated on a horse pacing to
the left ; the saint is cutting his mantle of vair with a broad-
sword, to share it with a beggar, naked to the waist, standing
on the r. h. side, behind the horse. Overhead, a sun- star of
six points ; in base, betw. the feet of the horse a fish, in
allusion to the staple employment of the inhabitants of the
town.
« : 8IGILLVM : VILL6 : D€ : LOhiBAERDTI] •:«(:•<•:
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 10,720, with description of a counterseal : bearing a
design similar to that described in the obv,^ but with omission of the sun-
star and the fish, and legend : CONTRASIGILLVM.
THE NETHERLANDS :— LOCAL SE VLS. 497
III II 11 » â– â–
LOnVAIN^ in Brabant^ Belgium,
Seal of tlie Prior of the yuristen-Colleginm or
Faculty of Law in tlie University,
22,634. [Founded A.D. 1426.] Red: imperfect. Enclosed
in a tinned-iron box. 3t ^ if i^- [xxxvii. 41.]
Pointed oval : a saint, standing, full-face, with nimbus, in
es^cli. hand an open book, representative of the two codes of
la^^w ; in a canopied niche set on a corbel, and ornamented
witb open tabernacle work at the sides resting on brackets.
In tlie exergue, a cinquefoil or mullet of five points, enclosed
in foliage, and above it a dagger or sword erect, betw. two
shields of arms : dex.^ quarterly ; i, 4. three fleurs-de-lis, two
and one, a bordure compony ; 2, 3. a lion rampant, for Bra-
BA2?^-T (?) ; sin, a fess, for ANCIENT COUNTS OF LOUVAIN.
S' - PRIORIS • COLLEGII • VTRIVSQ3 • IVRI8 •
VNIVER8ITATIS • LO . . . N'.
LnXEMBURG, in tlie Netherlands,
Seal of the Town, " ad causas^
2,635. [a.D. 1529.] Sulph. casts from good impression.
7\ in. [cxxxi. 42, 21.]
TThe enceinte of a town, consisting of a towered gateway
v^^'t.li portcullis, pinnacled and embattled ; side walls masoned
a^d embattled, and two side-turrets of similar detail. On the
d^or, a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. semi'de-lis, a bordure
compony, for Modern Dukes of Burgundy ; 2 3. per pale,
iex, bendy, a bordure, ANCIENT DUKES OF BURGUNDY ; sin,
aVion rampant, MODERN COUNTS OF Flanders: — over all an
escutcheon with illegible charges. Background appears to be
replenished with various small and indistinct devices. Fore-
ground replenished with herbage and flowers.
Legend on a scroll : —
Outer border carved and ornamented with small quatrcfoils.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms : barruly (for barry of six), a lion rampant crowned, the
tail curved inwards, for LUXEMBURG, betw. four briquets
arranged in cross. Background replenished with ermine spots
converging towards the centre.
Legend on a scroll : —
: tontra : ftigtllum : btlle : luccenburgenftte*
D'Arcq, No. 10,723.
VOL. VI. 2 K
49^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hue, Lord of AVTElL, Sin4chal of
the Duchy of Ltuembourc \i.e., Luxetnbourg\ A.D. 1397.
See VoL V., pp, 687, 688, Na 19,92a
D'Arcq, No, 10,342.
KABDIOK, in Flanders.
Seal of tlte Scabini or £chevins and Burgesses,
22,636. [A.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2j^ in. [cxxxi. 22.]
In a boat on waves, the poop and prow highly built after
the ancient manner, a Bishop, half-length, full-face, with mitre
having long ties, and pointed vestment, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned outtvards.
ft S1GILLV 8CABINORV Z BVRQENCI7 RDICA.
D'Arcq, No. 5S39, with description of a counterseal : a shield of amis :
a fcss in dex. chief a lion passant, with legend : -»■SOI£N • HEREVVIN.
MEBCHTEM, in Braiant, Belgium.
Seal of tlie Scabini, or £chevins of Erard de PiPENPOV,
Lord of Merchtem, A.D. 1626.
22,637. Brown, semi-opaque : indistinct. Originally app.
by woven bobbins of green silk. \^ in. [xxxviii. 193. |
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, for Brabant or
Belgium, within a bordure. Betw. two sprigs of arabesque
foliage. Above the shield the date, 1626.
MONHICKENDAH, o/. HONIKBREEDE,
in Flanders, North Brabant, Netherlands.
Seal of the Scabini.
22,638. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2-1 in. [cxxxi. 23.]
A monk, full-face, standing on a small platform, reading
a book held before him with both hands. In the background
are waves on which are two vessels, with high poop and prow,
ornamented with flory branches, mast with guy-ropes, pennon,
yard and furled sail. Over these, on each side, a tall flcur-
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEAL.S. 499
de-lis floreated, and two smaller devices perhaps intended for
stars or birds.
« SIQILLVtM : SCA]BINOKVM : D€ : MON€[K€]R€D€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,8^4, with description of a counterseal : an anchor, and
legend: SIGIi.l.VM D€ MON€K€R€D€.
Second Seal.
22^639. [a.d. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| in. [cxxxi. 24-]
A monkf full-face, standing, reading a book held before him
with both hands. On the r. h. side a lion rampant contournd^
the tail reflected over the head. On the 1. h. side on two waves
a ship with high poop and prow, ornamented with flory
branches, mast with pennon, guy-ropes, yard, and furled sail,
betw. a fleur-de-lis and an estoile or sun-star. Background
diapered lozengy with a small rose or dower iri each inter'
stitial space.
« : SIQILLVM : 8CABIN0RVM : V1LL€ : D€ : MON€K€R€D€ :
D'Arcq, No. 10,865, ^ith description of % couhtbrsedl : a mohk as iii
the ^^., and legend : -f CONTRAS' VlLL€ 06 MON€K€R€D€.
22^640. Another sulph. cast from good impression,
[cxxxi. 25.]
^ \ 8IGILLVM : SCABINORVM : VILL6 : D^ : MbN^KeR€D€ :
MONS, in Hainauty Belgium.
Seal of t/te Castle.
22^641. [13th cent.] Dark-green: very imperfect. About
2^ in. when perfect, [xlix. 254.]
0. An enceinte or semicircular embattled wall, with portal
and masoned side, enclosing a large square central embattled
tower with pent roof, with a tower in fronts and one on each
side, of smaller dimensions.
CASTRI .....;.;..:
R. A smaller round counterseal. About i4 in. diam. A
shield of arms : chevronnelly of six.
[^ CLA]VIS : SIGILLI.
22^642. Dark-green : very imperfect, only central part
remaining, [xlix. 255.!
2 K 2
5CX) CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
—* .-â– -â– â– â– â– f â– â–
0. As before. (D'Arcq records an impression bearing
legend : — CASTt I M . . T6NSIS • IN • H and conjectures
the full l^end tube" Sigillum Castri Montensis in Hainonia.")
R. Over the shield of arms is the date, 1 572, which has
been inserted at that period.
«i CCLAVCIS : 8IGILLI.
D'Arcq, No. 10,725.
Another Seal, perhaps of MONS.
22^643. [i6th cent] Dark-green : very imperfect About
2| in. when perfect [xlix. 256.]
A fortress of complicated design, portcullis up in the portal,
transepts and central tower tiled roof, four pinnacles sur-
mounted with balls. In the back part, two chimneys. On
each side, a tree, on which is a shield of arms : dex,
chevronnelly of six, for MoNS, cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,725 ; sin,
Hainault. All within a border or edging cusped with
fleury points.
Legend wanting.
^he Magistracy of the Town^ A.D. 1572.
22,644« Dark-bronze-green : fine, but imperfect. About
'2 in. when perfect, [xlix. i257.]
On a rocky mount a castle with embattled towers of two
storeys ajouries, gateway with ogee arch crocketed, and port-
cullis up. On the front, above the door, a shield of arms :
quarterly; four lions rampant, Modern Hainaut {viz,\ 1,4.
Flanders ; 2, 3. Holland;. Betw. the numerals of the
date:— :^ 3 1
csiQiLLr :•: maqistratvs :•: oppidi :•: MOkiTEyi :•:
IN :•: hanonia.
JOHANNES, Scriptor DB MONTE ; the writer of Mons.
Cf. Vol. v., p. 434, No. 19,125.
MUIDBN, al. MOUDA, in North Holland, Netlierlands.
Seal of tlie Scabini.
22,645. [A.D. 1309.
2-J. in. [cxxxi. 26, 27.
Sulph. casts from good impression.
I
THE NETHERLANDS :— LOCAL SEALS. 5OI
— ""^
0. A shield of arms of early shape : an anchor inverted,
the ring-handle in base, at the junction of the flukes a ring,
betw. a sun-star of eight points and a crescent in fess.
« SIQILLVM SCABINORVM D€ MOVDA.
BL A smaller round counterseal. ff in. diam. A shield of
arms : a lion rampant
«i SIGILLVM • D€ MVDA.
D'Arcq, No. 10,866.
NIEUPORT^ in West Flanders^ Belgium,
Seal of the Town,
22,646. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2\ in. [cxxxi. 28.]
A ship with tall poop and prow, mast with three stays on
each side, pennon, yard and furled sail ; on the 1. h. side
therein a mariner rowing or steering.
# SIGILLVM : D€ NOVO : PORTV :
D*Arcq, No. 10,727, with description of a counterseal : a fish naiant,
and legend : + SIGILLVM S6CR6TI.
NOORD SCHERMER, in North Holland^ Netherlands,
Seal of the Scabini or £che7tins.
22^647. [1,6th cent.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct.
I V in. [xlix. 266.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, over all an escutcheon
with uncertain charges. On foliage.
S' Bet • rc^epene : tr^ere orte • Sore
• •
OOSTBURG, in Zeeland, Netherlands,
Second Seal of the Scabini and Commonalty,
22^648. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2\ in. [cxxxi. 29.]
A castle of elaborate design, central tower and central
doorway embattled, side turrets with pointed roofs, doors
closed, etc. A warder's head and raised arm projects out of
each side turret.
. . SCABINORVM • AC • CVMMVNITATIS - D€ OSTB
D'Arcq, No. 10,730, with description of a counterseal : a lion rampant
contournd, and legend : + S* S€CR€TVM.
502 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OBTENDE, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Seal of the Scabinu
22,649. [a.d. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2^ in. [cxxxt. 30.]
A representation of St. Peter, the Patron Saint, in the
attitude of walking, turned slightly to the 1., with nimbus,
flowing dress, mantle, two keys in the r. h., a small edifice
resembling a town-hall (petite eglise d'un dessin singulier,
UArcq), with arcade of windows, pent roof, and finials at the
gables, in the 1. h.
* S' • 8GABINORVM • D€ • 0€ST€V!D€ • T6STR6P «c •
D'Arcq, No. 10,731, with description of a counterseal : an aim issuing
from the dex,j holding Jwo keys adossies, and legend : + CONTS'
SCABINORV^ D€ 0€ST€D€ T€ST€R6P, and the final word is con-
jectured to signify Teste Petro,
OUDENBOURG, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Town Seal.
22^650. [a.d. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| in. [cxxxi. 31.]
A castle of elaborate design, two round-headed portals in
front, flanked by round towers with conical roofs, central
tower of two storeys arcaded, with domed roof, etc.
« SIGILLVM : OPIDI • D€ • AVD€NBORC >ik
D'Arcq, No. 10,732, with description of a counterseal : a triple-towered
castle, and legend : CV8T08 SIGILLI D€ 0VD6NBQ.
OULTRE, Ultra Scaldam, alias Pont-Brabant
Seal of the Scabini.
22^651. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2 in, [cxxxi. 32.]
On a bridge of three arches, a castle with two round towers
embattled, and a flanking wall on tlie 1. h. side. Incorrectly
drawn.
«• SIGILLVM 8CABINORVM D€ VLTRA 8CALDAM.
D'Arcq, No. f 0,734.
PERONNE, /;/ Flanders,
Seal of tlie Ch&telain.
Cf. Vol. v., p. 425, Nos. 19,094, 19,095,
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. 503
RODEN^ in Drenthe, Netherlands,
22^652. [13th cent] Bronze-green: fine, but very im-
perfect. About i|^ in. when perfect, [xlix. 259.]
A representation of St. Peter, Patron Saint, standing on a
platform, full-face, with radiant nimbus, in the r. h. a key, in
the L h. a book.
VILL€ • D€ • ROD ...
ROULERS, or ROUSSELAERE, in West Flanders,
Belgium,
Seal of the Scabini and Commonalty^
22^653. [A.D. 1309.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 7.\ in. [cxxxi. 34.]
A representation of Michael the Archangel, full-face, with
nimbus and expanded wings, in the L h. a shield on which is
charged a rose betw. three fleurs-de-lis in pall, fitchdes,
(perhaps a variant of the arms attributed to the HOLY
Trinity), with the r. h. he is piercing the mouth of a dragon
on which he stands, with a long cross held obliquely. Betw.
two patriarchal or Jerusalem crosses.
«i S' • SCABINOR • €T • C0MVNITATI8 .'. R0LLARI6NGIS '.•
D'Arcq, No. 10,735, with description of a counterseal : resembling in
design that of the o^. without the crosses, and with legend : + COMTS'
SCABINOR €T COMVNITATIS ROLLARieklClS.
RUFELMONDE, in Anvers, Belgium,
Seal of the Municipality^ or Burgesses.
22^654. [A.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2 in. [cxxvii. 544.]
A rectangular tower with four battlements or turrets. The
wall marked with fretty lines. Over the tower a sword lying
fesswise, the point to the sinister. Archaic work.
SIGILLVM BVRQ' DE RVPENMDE.
D*Arcq, No. 10,737, with description of a counterseal : a sword in
pale, point in chief, betw. two pellets.
Later Seal of the Bnrgesses^
22,655. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 33.]
504 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
- ■■... . . — i
A triple-towered castle, masoned, embattled, and
central portal closed with folding doors. Above it, a
lying fesswise, the point to the sinister.
[4- 831QILLVM • BVRG' • D€ • RVP€NMD€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,738, with description of a counterseal, as descrili
the previous seal. No. 22,654.
SAINT OHIBLAIN, in Hainaut, Belgium.
£chevinal Seal of the Town.
22^656. [i6th cent. J Dark-green : indistinct in pa
i-t in. [xlix. 260.]
A demi-eagle displayed, chained with a shield of ami
per pale, dex, an eagle displayed, double-headed, dimidiat
with sin. three fleurs-de-lis, two and one.
8' ESCHEVINAL • DE • LA • VILLE • DE • SANCTIQIELIEN.
BLUTB.
See Lamminsfliet.
SONNEGEM, in East Flanders, Belgium.
D DU Mont, Provost
22,657. [i6th cent] Red : imperfect, indistinct. \^ in.
[xlix. 190.]
A shield of arms : bendy of six, a canton semd-de-lis.
Crest on a helmet, homed and wreathed, and mantling, an
ermine spot.
8IG D' - DV • MONT • PREP • 80NEQ'.
THOUROUT, in West Flanders, Belgium.
Seal of the Scabini.
22,658. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2 X i^ in. [cxxxi. 36.]
Pointed oval : a tower with masoned wall, round-headed
portal, and four crenellations, surmounted by a conical roof,
shingled, topped with a ball and flcur-dc-lis.
C+] S' SCABINORVCM •] T0RALT6NTIVM,
rcq, No. 10,743.
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. 505
TOURNAY.
Seal of the Commune,
22^659. [a.D. 1288.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2-i^in. [cxxxi. 37.]
On a hilly mount (perhaps intended for an agger or bank
of varying height) a tall tower, with masoned wall, round-
lieaded portal closed with hinged doors, and five battlements
or crenellations. At each side a round tower, ajourie^ with
conical roof, topped with a bird. The enceinte^ behind the
towers, is indistinctly represented.
« SlQiLLVM [C0M3MVNIE DE TORNACHO.
D'Arcq, No. 10,747, with description of a counterseal : a coss pattde
cantoned with four fleurs-de-lis, and legend: -f OC ES 8ECRETVM
DE TORNACHO.
Seed of the City,
See Vol, v., p. 468, No. 19,250.
Chdtelaine of Tournay,
See Marie, Lady oj Mortaigney Nos. 22,702-22,704.
UtRBCHT, in tfie Netherlands,
Seal of the City.
" Stat ZegheV^ of the **Scoute and Scepene der
Stat van Utrecht,^*
22^660. [a.D. 1 397.] Red : fine, but very imperfect.
About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,742.]
0. A Bishop, with mitre and vestments, seated on a bench-
like throne, the r. h. lifted up in benediction, in the 1. h. a
crozier, the curve turned inwards. In a niche with trcfoiled
arches and tabernacled work, pinnacled and crocketed at the
side[s]. On the 1. h. side a round embattled tower ; the
corresponding design on the r. h. side broken off.
Legend wanting.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A representa-
tion of the legend of St. Martin riding on a horse, and dividing
his cloak with a beggar. At the side of the saint's head the
inscription, cs* M3ARTIN'.
* S€CR€TVM • CIVITATIS • IS.
Beaded borders.
So6 CATALCXiUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal of the City " ad contractus ^^ " Schoudt ende
Schepetien der stadt Vtrecht^
22^661. [a,D. 1588.] Red: fine, well preserved. 3 in.
[Add. ch. 17,206.]
0. The enceinte of a city, with central tower, turretcd and
embattled and flanked with round side towers, all enclosed in
an embattled wall. The arch of the central door is ornamented
with crocketings, the portcullis drawn up, and in the doorway
there is a shield of arms : per bend, CiTV OF Utrecht.
Over the arch a briquet enfiled with two staves raguly in
saltire. In the doorway of each of the side lowers a shield
of arms : dex. a lion rampant ensigned with a coronet ; sin.
quarterly ; in each quarter a lion rampant, for HaINAUT (?),
ensigned with a cap.
: «i : 8IGILLVM : «> : GIVITATIS : «> : TRAIECTENSI8 : «* :
AD : * : CONTRACTVS : * :
B. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A shield of
arms : CiTY OF UTRECHT, as in the obv. On two staves
raguly in saltire, enflamed.
«« SIGILLVM * SECRETVM * GIVITATIS * TRAIECTESIS.
Cabled borders.
Seal of an Official of the Court, '* Officiael des Hoefs van
Utrechtr
22,662. [a.d. 1459.] Brown: fragmentary. [Add. ch.
1 2,760.]
0. An uncertain armorial design within a quatrefoil panel.
CTR3AI6CT
QL A small round counterseal. Full-faced bust of a mitred
bishop.
VEURNE.
See FURNES.
WYGNEHYES, or WYNGENE, in West Flanders,
Belgium^ A.D. 1592.
22,663. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from matrix
preserved in the Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
1 1 in. [cxxiv. 89.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — LOCAL SEALS. $0/
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three bars, 2, 3. three
hatchets or doloires^ as in No. 22,619. Ensigned with a
jewelled coronet of triplets of pearls, and within a collar of
the Order of the GoLDEN Fleece.
o s o DE o WYGNEHYE8 » FAICT <> LAN o 1592,
WYNEGEN, in Anvers, Belgium.
Seal of the Scabini or £ckevins and Lordship.
22^664. [i6th cent] Dark-green : fine, but chipped.
14- in« [xlix. 261.]
A shield of arms : three pales, over all an escarbuncle.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage and wreath,
a demi-man in armour (?), betw. two wings erect.
« S' SCABINORVM « ET Xk DOMINII « IN « VVINEGEM «
YPRES, or YPEREN, in West Flanders, Belgium.
First Seal of the Scabini and Burgesses.
22^665. [a.d. 1 199.] Sulph. cast from somewhat indistinct
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 41.]
On a small mount a patriarchal cross, charged at each of
the two crossings of the arms with a small cross. Betw. two
eagles displayed.
«> SIQILU • SCABINORVM • ET • BVRGEN8IVM - DE • YPRA.
D^Arcq, No. 10,752.
HUGUES, Chdtelain of Ypres.
See HUGUES, CMtelain ^/Bailleul.
YSENDYKE, in Zeelandy Netherlands.
Seal of the Scabini.
22^666. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I J X 1 1 in. [cxxxi. 40.]
Oval : an eagle displayed.
«> SIGILLV • SCABINOR • DE • YSfNDIKA.
D'Arcq, No. 10,869.
508 CATALOGUE OF SEALS-
ZEGHERS-CAPPEL and BOLLIZELE, or
BOLLEZECLE^ in Cassel, Flanders.
Seal of the Scabinu
22^667. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from brass matrix found at Wallingford, co. Berks.
1 1 in. [xxxv. 166.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, the tail curved inwards,
Flanders. Betw. three wyverns. Within a pointed trefoil
panel. Enclosed in a larger panel consisting of a pointed
quatrefoil enriched with tracery. The outer edge of the
quatrefoil, and the inner edge of the circle comprising the
whole design are ornamented with pearled crockets forming
by their outline a series of trefoiled openings.
S' SCABINOr.' VI€RSCARII€ D€ S6GH6RI CAP6LLA
€T D€ BOVLIS€L€.
Aft unidentified Town.
Seal of the Scultet.
22^668. [14th cent] Brownish-green: very indistinct,
chipped. \\ in. fxliii. 126.]
The Virgin Mary, seated on a bench-like throne ; the
Child with nimbus, on the 1. arm ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
At the r. h. side an estoile of six points.
* S' 8CVLT6TI ... € • PA V6RITAT (0
£,chevinal Seal of a Town in Belgium.
22^669. [i6th cent] Dark or bronze-green : very indis-
tinct 1 1 in. [xlix. 249.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ a cross,
sin. three chevrons, cf. Town of Hulssignies, No. 22,623.
Bctw. two trefoiled sprigs of elegantly designed foliage.
%' efctietotnaUe : He : : maefte • • •
*^^* For otlier seals of Localities in Flanders^
sometime in the Kingdom of France,
see Vol. v., Local Seals, p. 379 et seqq.
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
HENRI, Marquis of ARLON.
See Henri III., C?«;f/^/ Luxemburg.
ARNOLPH D'AUDENARDE, of Belgium.
Second Seal,
22,670. [A.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good, but
chipped, impression. 2| in. [cxxxii. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and comparisons are : barry of six.
S' • ARNVLPHl DE AVDENARDE.
D'Arcq, No. 10,337, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms as described above, and legend : + CLAVI8 SIGILLl.
OAUTHIER BERTHOUT, Lord of Malines.or Mechlin,
in AnverSy Belgium,
22^671. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from good, but very
imperfect, impression. 2| in. [cxxix. 100.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are: three pales, on a canton or
franc quartier a lion rampant.
8' • WACLT]€CRI] CM€]CHLIN€N'.
D'Arcq, No. 10435.
510 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GILUS BERTHOUT, Here van Mechelene : EGIDinS
BBRTHOUT, Lord of Malines or Mechlin^
in AnverSy Belgium.
22,672. [A.b. 1305.] Bronze-green: r. kside broken off.
About I -J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,729.]
0. To the r. In armour ; horse pacing within a cusped
sixfoil panel.
VT ; DMi : D€ : M6CHLIM
B. A smaller round counterseal : imperfect. About \ in.
diam. when perfect A shield of arms: three pales, Berthout.
Within an engrailed trefoil panel.
» 8' : S]€CR€TV : 6QIDII : BTHCOVTJ
Beaded borders.
THIBRRI D£ BEVERNA, Ch&telain of Dixmude.
See Ch&telain ^DlXMUDE, No. 22,583.
CHARLES, Duke of BRABANT, etc.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, e:c., Vol. V., p. 504,
No. 19,357.
JEAN, Duke ofBIiABAHfT.
See Jean, Duke of Lothier.
OHELDOLPHE DE BRUGES, Chevalier, of Belgium.
22,673. [A.D. 1289.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2y in. [cxxxi. 61.]
To the r. In armour ; hauberk and leg-pieces of mail,
surcoat, conical truncated helmet with vizor closed, sword and
shield of arras. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : a cross,
Bruges.
* sigillvm • gildvlphi • d€ - brvgis • militis.
D'Arcq, No. 10,362, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms as described above, and legend: «& S6GR6TVM GILDVLPHI
MILITIS.
THE NETHERLANDS :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. $11
OILLES LE BRUN, Lord of Trazegnies, in Hainaut,
Belgium^ and Constable of France,
See Vol. v., p. 151, No. 18,163.
HUOUEa, Lord of LE CONTE.
See HUGUES, Chdtelain ^/Bailleul, etc.
OSTE, Chevalier, Lord of COKTRAQTJl^n.
22,674. [13th cent] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine.
2^ in. [xlix. 140.]
0. To the r. In armour ; hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-
shaped helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : bendy of six, within a bordure. Cf. Arms
of Van der Osten.
«i8' OSTQNIS MILUrS DMI 06 CQMTR€CV€R.
K. A smaller round counterseal. i V in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described above.
«> SIQILLVM • S€CR€TI • 08T0M1S.
Beaded borders.
SIOER DE COURTRAI, of Flanders, C/tevalier,
See Vol. v., p. 531, No. 19,421.
GUY IDE DAMPIERRE, son of tlte Count of Flanders,
A.D. 1279.
See Vol. v., p. 534, No. 19433-
JEAN DE DAMPIERRE, j^;/ ^/ G UY, Cotmt of Flanders
and Marquis of Namur.
See Vol. v., p. 535, No. 19437-
512 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OTTE D'BRCLE, of Holland.
22,675. [a.d. 1375.] Sulph. cast from chipped, bent
impression. About 2\ m. when perfect [cxxix. 27.]
To the r. In plate armour ; coat and shield of arms,
helmet crested with a wing erect charged as the arms, sword
chained to shoulder. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned,
fan-plume. The armorial bearings of the court, shield, crest,
and caparisons are : two bars bretessies contre-bretessies. Back-
ground diapered or replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage and
flowers.
«i SI CMIUITIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,822.
FLANDERS.
*»* For several noble personages bearing titles of Flanders,
see Vol. V.
Lord of FORMISELLA.
5^ Jean de Ghistelles, etc.
GUILLAUME, Count ofTBlSlA, etc.
SeeWol, v., p. 551, No. 19 481.
CHARLES, Lord of FRISIA, etc.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc., Vol. V., p. 504,
No. 19,357.
GfiRARD DE GAND, " Le DiabU;' of Belgium.
22,676. [a.d. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| in. [cxxxi. 84.]
To the r. In armour ; hauberk of mail, long flowing
surcoat, flat- topped helmet, sword and shield of arms:
(barruly ?), on a chief a lion passant Horse springing.
* SIGILLVM • G6RARDI • D€ • QANT.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 10,388.
THE NETHERLANDS: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 5x3
HUGUBS, Ckdtelain o/OAN-D.
See Chdtelqin o/Ga^D, No. 22,596.
RASSO DB GAVRB, Chevalier, of Belgium,
22,677. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. [cxxix. 376.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long flowing
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : three
lions rampant, two and one. Horse springing.
* S' • RASSONIS • DOMIMI • D6 • GAV€R€.
D'Arcq, No. 10,395, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms as described above, and legend : + C LAV IS SIGILLI.
RASSO DE GAVRB.
Third Seal.
22,678. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impres-
sion. 2J in. [cxxix. 377.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, .surcoat, cap-
shaped helmet with fan-plume, sword chained to shoulder,
and shield of arm.s. Horse springing, crested with a fan
plume, and armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : three lions rampant, two
and one. In the background the letters G. A.
SIGCIULVM : RASSONIS : D0MCIN3I : D6 : GAV6R6.
D'Arcq, No. 10,397, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described above, and legend : + S6GR6TVM RASONIS D€
GAV6R6.
JBAN DB Q'ELWtT^lAJS*^, Lord of Formisella, etc.
22,679. ' [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast, from chipped impres-
sion. 2\ in. [cxxxi. ^6.']
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, helmet with
grated vizor, sword, and shield of arms. Horse springing,
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield
and caparisons are : a chevron ermine, Ghistelles.
fii S' lOH'IS • D . . . HIST€LL' ■DNI • D€ • F0RMIS6LLA.
D'Arcq, No. 10,404, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described above, and legend: + GONTRASIGILLVM
CR€D€NDVM.
VOL. VL 2 L
514 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RENAUD L, Count of GUELDRES and ZUTPHBN,
in Gelderland, Netherlands.
22,680. [circ, A.D. 1286.1 Sulph. casts from fine impres-
sion, 31 in. [xlvii. 1083, 1084.]
0. To the 1. In armour, hauberk of mail, surcoat of arms,
cap-shaped helmet with fan-plume, banner-flag of arms, and
shield of arms. Horse springing, crested with fan-plume, and
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the coat,
flag, shield, and caparisons are : billetty, a lion rampant,
BURGUNDY-COMTfi.
+ 8IQILLVM • R€YNAL • 01 • COMITIS • Q€LR€NSI8.
B. A smaller round counterseal. 2 in. diam. The Count
to the r. In armour, hauberk, surcoat, plumed helmet, sword,
and shield of arms, as described in the obv. Horse springing.
Legend in continuation : —
: €T : SVTPHANI6NSIS.
Ornamental lettering.
Beaded annuli and borders.
D*Arcq, No. 10,799, a.d. 1281 ; Laing's MS. Catal.^ Nos. 399, 400-
RENAUD II., Count ^/GUELDRES and ZUTPHEM
in Gelderland^ Netherlands.
22.681. [A.D. 133L] Bronze-green: fine, sharp, but im-
perfect 3f in. [xlviiL 17.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, etc.^ of mail, short
surcoat, volets or ipauliires of arms, helmet crested with a fan-
plume, sword chained to shoulder, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, crested with fan-plume, and armorially compari-
soned. The armorial bearings of the details are : billetty,
a lion rampant, BcjRGUNDY-COMTfi.
Inner border cusped or engrailed with small trefoiled arches.
«• SIQIULVM : R]€YNALDI : COMItmS : QH€LR€NSIS.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-t in. diam. To the r. In
armour, as in the obv. Horse springing, plumed and capari-
soned as described above.
* €T : ZVTPHANI • ft • €N8I8 •.
Beaded borders.
22.682. [ri>r. A.D. 1341.] Bronze-green : fine, sharp, but
imperfect [xlix. 4.]
0. « SIQILLVM : R€YN MITIS : GH€LR€N8IS.
R. * €T : ZVTPHANI • ft • €NSIS.
D*Arcq, No. 10,800.
THE NETHERLANDS: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 515
— ■- - - ■■— -__ ^ ^
CHARLES, Count of HAINAULT, eU.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, Vol. V., p. 504,
No. 19,357.
HAINAULT or HAINAUT.
•^* For several noble personages bearing this title, see
VoL V.
CHARLES, Count of HOLLAND, etc.
See Charles, J9tfi6^ ^Burgundy, etc.^ Vol. V., p. 504,
Na 19,357.
OXnLLAUME, Count of HOLLAND, etc.
See Vol, v., p. 551, No. 19,481.
HUGHES, Lord of HOSDAIN or HESDIN.
See Chdtelain ofGwD, No. 22,596.
BAXTDOXnN DE ISEOHEM, or ISENQHEM, Chevalier,
of Belgium,
22,683. [A.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 24- in. [cxxix. 401.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long surcoat,
flat-topped helmet, sword and shield of arms : a cross
cantoned with twelve martlets, by threes, in orle, ISEGEM.
SIQILLVM . BALDVINI . D€ * IS€NQH€N.
D'Arcq, No. 10,415, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
anns, as describe in the obv.^ with legend : -f S' BALDVINI D€
I86NQH6M.
JEAN, Lord of KTJYO, or CTJYCK, of Bradant.
22,684. [A.D. 1 303.] Light-brown, semi-opaque : a frag-
ment. [Add. ch. 17,728.]
0. Only part of a shield of arms, and caparisons of the
horse, see rev,
2 L 2
5l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. About i in. diam. wh^** ^^^^
perfect. A shield of arms : two bars, betw. eight martleU'^*'
in orle, CUYCK, of Brabant.
C* S€CR€TV]M • DNI : D€ : CKVC].
D*Arcq, No. 10,417, from an imperfect impression, attached to
document dated a.d. 1296.
to a
HENRI, eldest of John, Lord of KUYC. -
22,685. [a.d. 1303.] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine^»^ ch.
but very imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect. [Add. chrf^^^
12,728.] t^i^^^^A
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, and shielcfc^*- ^ at\^
of arms, etc. Horse springing, crested with a fan-plume, andt^v^J^^^
armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of the shield ^^ |^-^^:P^^^'
and caparisons are : two bars betw. eight martlets in orle, ^ j^'^^
CUYCK, of Brabant, with a label of four points for difference.
* S' H€ DNI • D€ t>Uo^
B. A smaller round counterseal. i ^V i"- diam. A shield of
arms, as described in the obv,
fii CONTRASIGILLVM.
CHARLES, Duke of LIMBURG, etc.
See Charles, Z>«>&^^ Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 504, No. 19.357-
JEAN, Duke of LIMBURG.
See Jean, Duke of Lothier, etc.
CHARLES, Z>7/>^^^/ LOTHIER, etc.
See Charles, Diike of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 504, No. I9;357-
JEAN I., Duke of LOTHIER and BRABANT.
22,686. [a.d. 1269.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2f in. [cxxxi. 100.]
To the 1. The Duke in long flowing dress, head bare,
holding on the 1. h. a falcon by the jesses. Horse pacing.
THE NETHERLANDS :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. $1^
In the foreground a small hunting-dog ; on each side a lion
rampant.
^ SIQILLVM : lOHANNIS : DVCIS : L0THARINGI6:
€T : BRABANCI6 :
D'Arcq, No. 10,300, with description of a counterseal : the head of a
vouth, in profile to the r., from an engraved gem, with legend :
V S€CR€TVM DVCIS.
JBAN IL, Duke o/laOTBIEU, BRABANT, andJalNLBTJUQ.
22.687. [a.d. 1295.] Pale-brown: fine, very imperfect
About 2-J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,725.]
To the 1. In a tunic with collar, in the r. h. a lure, in the
L h. a falcon with long jesses. Horse pacing, with embroidered
poytrail and girth. Below, a greyhound with head down,
scenting the quarry. Background diapered lozengy, with a
cross in each interstitial space.
* S'
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,301.
Second Seal^ as " Marchio Imperii!^
22.688. [a.d. 1300.] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine,
but very imperfect About 3f in. when perfect. [Cott ch.
V. 14.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, etc., of mail,
surcoat, helmet crested with a wyvern, tail nowy ; dpatilihes^
banner flag, and shield, all armorially charged. Horse
springing, crest (if any) broken off, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings are : quarterly ; i, 4. a lion rampant,
Brabant; 2, 3. a lion rampant, queue fourchJe. Background
replenished with small pierced mullets for estoiles.
VCIS : LO
ft. A smaller round counterseal. 2\ in. diam. A similar
equestrian representation to that described in the obv.^ but of
smaller dimensions, and with sword in place of the banner-
flag of arms.
8' : lOHANNIS : DVCIS : BRABANT' : €T : MAERJCHIONIS : IMP€R' :
Beaded borders.
Uredius, Genealogia Comitum Flandria^ Brugis, 1642, fol., p. ^^ ;
D'Arcq, No. 10,302.
22.689. Sulph. cast from the rev, only of No. 22,688.
[D.C, E. 278.]
5l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22,690. [a-D. 1303.] Light-brown, semi-<^aque : very
imperfect. [Add ch. 12,728.]
B. 8- 10 ANT' : CT :
HEKRI lU.,"le Grand et Le Blond," Count of
LUXXHBURO and La Roche, Marquis of Arlon, in
Luxemburg, Belgium.
22,691. [a.D. 1267.] Sulph. cast rrom chipped impression.
3-i- in, [cxxxii. i.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with fan-plume, broad sword, and shield of arms. Horse
springing, armorially caparisoned. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : bamily, a lion rampant
crowned, (wrongly described by D'Arcq, as contourni).
9 8' H€NRICI ■COMITIS ■LVCEMB RVPCS - Z •
MARCH' â– ARLON'.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
D'Arcq, No. 10,309, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms : "au lion couronn^, contoum^, sur un burel^" and legend :
+ S1GILLVM S£CReTI.
CHARLES, Duke of LUXEMBUBO, etc.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 504, Na 19,357.
OniLLAUMB DE MALDEGHBH^, or HALLEOBM,
in East Flanders, Belgium.
See Vol. v., p. 562, No. 19,512.
CHARLES, LordofJAKLVX-a^, or MECHLINIA, eU.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, eu.
Vol. v., p. 504, No. 19,357-
DANIEL SE MALINE8, al. MASCKELINBS,
of Belgium,
22,692. [a.D. 1237.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2\ in [cxxix. 484.]
THE NETHERLANDS :— EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 519
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, and shield of arms : a lion passant.
Horse springing.
« S' • DANI€L1S • DE - MASCK6LINES.
D'Arcq, No. 10,434, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described in the otv,^ and legend : -Â¥ GVSTOS 8IQILLI.
OAUTHIER, Lord of MALINES.
See Gauthier Berthout.
GILES, Lord of MALINES.
See GiLijs Berthout.
JEAN DE MALINES, of Belgium,
Lord of Witi {Witry}).
22,693. [A.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2-1' in. [cxxix. 463.]
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 : barry of six pieces, the first, third, and
fifth fretty.
-I- 8' • I0HANNI3 • DE • MASQKELINES • DNI • DE • WITT.
D'Arcq, No. 10,433, ^i^h description of a small counterseal : a shield
of anns, as described in the obv,, and legend : •«■CLAVIS SIQILLI.
PHILIPPE Le Hardi, Lord of MALINES, eU.
See Philippe, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., pp. 507, 508, Nos. I9»363-I9»36S.
PHILIPPE, Le Bon, Lord of MALINES, etc.
See Philippe, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 509, No. 19,366.
]
520 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MASCKELINES and MASGKEIjINES.
See Malines.
GILUS, Here van MECHELENE.
See GiLijs Berthout.
OUILLAUME, Lord ^/MXTELENBECCA, or
MFaULEBECKE, near Courtray, in West Planners^ Belgium.
See Guillaume de Bethune.
Vol. v., p. 499, No. 19,344.
CHARLES, Count ^/NAMUR, etc.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 504, No. 19.357.
GUY, Marquis of NAMUR, etc.
See Guy de Dampierre, Count of Flanders, eu.
. Vol. v., p. 534, Nos. I9,434-I9>436.
PHILIPPE, Marquis of NAMUR.
22,694. [a.D. 1 2 id.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2f in. [cxxxii. 5.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, long flowing
surcoat, flat-topped helmet, lance-flag en arrit, and long kite-
shaped shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a bend (?).
fi> PHILIPPVS • MARCHIO • NAMV'GI.
D'Arcq, No. 10,316, with description of a counterseal ; a shield of
arms, as described in the obv., and legend : + CLAY IS.
GHERARD, Lord of OUDENBOURG,
in West Flanders ^ Belgium,
See Vol. v., p. 604, No. 19,722.
THE NETHERLANDS: — EQUESTRIAN SEALS. 521
HENRT QGIER, Count of RIVIERE D'AERSCHOT,
of Belgium^ DE HEERE, and of the Holy Roman Empire,
22^695. [mid. 17th cent] Recent impression in gutta-
percha from brass matrix. 4 in. [cxxxvii. 84.]
The Count, in plate armour, helmet with vizor up, crested
\i'ith a crown out of which issues a demi-man, sword, and
shield of arms. Riding on a war-horse, galloping on a terrasse,
or mount, replenished with herbage ; and plumed and
armorially caparisoned. On the mount, below the horse, a
shield of arms ensigned with a coronet. The armorial bearings
are : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one, RiVlERE D'Aerschot.
•+• SIGILLVM • ILLVSTRISSIMI • DOMINI • HENRICI-OGERM •
COMITIS • DE • RIVIERE D'ARSCHOT ■DE • HEERE •
ET- SANCTI • IMPERII.
HENRI, Count of LA ROCHE.
See Henri III., Ci?»«/ ^/ Luxemburg.
GERARD DE RODES, or RHODE, of Belgium.
22,696. [a.D. 1 241.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2^ in. [cxxix. 669.]
To the r. In armour, with hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, and, slung round the neck by a strap, a shield
of arms : an escutcheon, in chief three martlets.
SIGILLVM : Q6RARD1 D€ ROD€S.
f D'Arcq, No. 10,470, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as described in the obv,^ and legend: + SIGILL' Q6RARDI
D€ ROD6S.
BALDWIN, or BAUDOUIN, Lord of WALLENCURT.
22^697. [13th cent] Dark-mottled-green : well preserved.
Originally app. to a deed by silk strands. 2^ in. [xlvii. 13.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk, etc, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword and shield of arms. Horse springing.
«i S' BALDVINI • DOMINI • D€ • WALL6NCVRT.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A triangular
shield of arms : a lion rampant.
^ S6CR6TVM Xs BVRIDAN «.
Cf. D'Arcq, Nos. 10,509, 10,510.
522 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
JEAN, Lord of WITI, (WTTRY ?).
5^ Jean de Malines.
CHARLES, Count of ZEELAND, etc.
See Charles, Duke of Burgundy, etc.
Vol. v., p. 504, No. 19,357-
OUILLAUME, Count of ZEELAND, etc.
See Vol v., p. 551, No. 19,481.
RENAUD L, IL, Counts ^/ZUTPHEN.
See Renaud I., IL, Counts ^/Gueldres, etc.
\
\
\
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND
ILLUSTRIOUS LADIES.
Mar^eritei Marquise of Arlon.
See Marguerite; Countess of LuxEMBURa
Aliz d'Audenarde, of Belgium.
22,698. [a.D. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good impression,
slightly chipped. 2^ X i|- in. [cxxxii. 15.]
Pointed oval : the Lady, turned three-quarters to the I.,
standing, with long, closely-fitting vestment, mantle of vair,
head-dress ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the L h., laid on the
breast, a book.
8' • AEU8 • DAVDENARDE.
D'Arcq, No. 10,338, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms : barry of six, and legend : -f CLAVIS SIQILLI.
Elysabethy Countess of Flanders^ etc.
See Elysabeth, Countess of Namur, etc.
Margaret, daughter of the Count [Guy] of Flanders,
Countess of Oueldres, [w//^<2/^ RfiNAUD I.,
Count of Gueldresi\ ob. A.D. 1321.
22,699. [a.D. 1286.] Sulph. casts from fine impression,
chipped at the top. 3 x i^ ia [xlviL 1085, 1086.]
0. Pointed oval : the Countess, turned slightly to the 1.,
standing on a carved corbel ; with long robe, mantle lined
with vair ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h., laid on the
breast, a jewel. On each side is a shield of arms : dex. billetty
a lion rampant, Burgundy-Comt£ (Modern) called Flan-
ders by the Trisor^ sin. a lion rampant, GuELDRES or
Flanders. Within a bordure or panel, cusped with fleury
points, and ornamented with an annulet in each spandril.
« S' MARQHAR€T€ : FILI6 • COMITIS : FLANOT! :
COMITISSe \ GH€LR€R.
524 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. A small round counterseal. i^ in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described on the dex. side in the obv,
* 8€CR€TV : MARQHAR€T€ • COMITISS6 • GH€LR€N.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS.CataL^ Nos. 401, 402 ; Trisor^ Sc. des Gr. Feudal.^ pL xxx.,
fig. I, obv, only.
Another Counterseal,
22^700. [a.d. 1285.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I X -J- in. [xlvii. 1087.]
Oval : inipression of an antique oval intaglio gem of the
Gnostic period, bearing a representation of Abraxas or Jao,
with cock's head, and serpentiform legs, in armour with shield
and spear. Below this figure is an inscription too indistinct
to be read.
^ SIGILLVM : S6CR6TL
Laing's MS, CaiaLy No. 403.
Marguerite, Countess of Lnxemburg, Marquise of A r Ion,
wife of Henri, Count of Luxemburg, etc.,
daughter of Henri II., Count of Bar.
22,701. [a.d. 1267.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
3| X 2| in. [cxxxii. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Countess, turned slightly to the 1.,
standing on a carved corbel ; with closely fitting dress, mantle
of vair, flat-topped head-dress ; in the r. h. a long sceptre
fleur-de-lis6, the 1. h. on the breast.
* S' • MARQARIT6 • G0ITTSS€ • LyC6B0RG€N •
Z • MARCH' • ARLON.
Trisor, Sc. des Gr. Feudat., pi. xxviii., fig. 5, obv. only 4 D'Arcq,
No. 10,310, with description of a counterseal : a shield of arms : barruly
a lion rampant, and legend : SIGILLVM S€GR€TI.
Marie, Lady of Mortaigne, Chatelaine of Tour nay.
22,702. [a.d. 1 291.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2f X i^ in. [cxxix. 540.]
Pointed oval : the Lady, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a carved corbel, with closely-fitting dress, mantle of vair,
flat-topped head-dress ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, the 1. h. laid
on the breast. At each side a shield of arms : dex. a cross ;
THE NETHERLANDS : — FIGURES OF NOBLE LADIES. 52$
â– <• â–
MORTAIGNE and TOURNAY, sin, a Hon rampant, debruised
with a label of three points, within a bordure engrailed.
«• S' • MARI€ • DF5€ * MORTANI6 • CAST€LLAN€ • TORNAC6N'.
D'Arcq, No. 10,493, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms of Mortaigne, etc., as in the odv. Within a rose, and legend :
-^ S' MARI6 DAM€ D€ MORTAIQN6.
Marie^ Damoiselle (?/ Mortaiuge, or Mortaigne^ Chdtelaine of
Tournay. {Perhaps a second seal of tke preceding person.)
- 22^703. [a.d. 1295.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
About 3x1} in. when perfect, [cxxix. 541.]
Pointed oval : the Lady, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a carved corbel, flowing drapery, bare-headed, the r. h. on
the breast, on the 1. fist a falcon close. On each side, a shield
of arms : dex, a lion rampant, charged with a label, within a
bordure engrailed, sin, a cross, see No. 22,702. Beneath each
shield a small dog sejant.
S' • DAMOISI€LL€ • D€ • MORTAIC11Q36 • CHAST€LAI11€ •
D€ • TOVRHAI.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,494, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms : a cross, above the shield a quatrefoil, on each side a cinquefoil,
and legend : + CONTR€S€€L MARI€ DAMOIS€LL€ D€ MORT'.
Marie^ Lady ^Mortaigne, Chdtelaine of Tournay,
{Perhaps third seal of the same person^
22^704. [a.d. 1311.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
3 X 2 in. [cxxix. 543.]
Pointed oval : the Lady, turned slightly to the 1., standing
on a corbel carved with arabesque foliage ; draped elegantly,
head-dress ; in each hand a shield of arms : dex, a cross, sin,
a lion rampant, with label of three parts, without bordure.
Below these shields, on each side, a shield of arms : dex. a lion
rampant with label of three points, within a bordure engrailed,
sin, barry of six, vair and . Above the lady's hands, two
wavy branches of foliage and flowers. At her foot on the
sin. side, a small quatrefoil.
[+ S6JGL : MARI€ : 0AM€ i D€ I MORTA CHAST€LAINN€ â–
Oe : TOVRN
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,495, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms : per pale, dex, a cross, sin. a lion rampant and label, and legend :
+ CONTRGSeCL • MARI€ • DAM€ D€ MORTAQN6.
526 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
YBabeaoB, or Isabelle [de Lozemburg], i>., Elyxabethi
Countess of Natnur^ and of Flanders, second wife of
Guy de Dampierre, Count of Flanders, etc.
22^705. [a.D. 1290.] Sulph. casts from good impression.
3 X 1 1- in. [cxxxii. 6, 7.]
0. Pointed oval : the Countess, turned slightly to the 1.,
standing on a carved corbel ; with closely-fitting vestments,
head-dress, mantle of vair ; in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, the L h.
laid on the breast On each side, a shield of arms : dex. a
lion rampant, FLANDERS, sin. barruly, a lion rampant,
Luxemburg.
« s' €lysab€th : comiti8s6 : namvc6ns1s :
B. A small round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of
arms : a lion rampant, FLANDERS.
« SECRer • € • COMITISS6 • NAMVCN.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 631 ; Trisor^ Sc, des Gr, Feudat^ pL xxvii., &g, 7,
oiv, only.
Cl^mence, Countess of Salmi in Luxemburg^ Bdgium ;
Lcidy of Montcometf in Aisne, France (?).
22|706. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2f X li in. [cxxix. 70 l]
Pointed oval : the Countess, turned three-quarters to the
r., standing on a corbel or piidouche. With tightly-fitting
vestments, mantle of vair, and flat-topped head-dress. The
r. h. on the breast, on the I. fist a falcon close. Background
diapered with a reticulated lozengy pattern.
» S' : CL6M6NTI6 : COMITISS6 : SALM.
D*Arcq, No. 10,322, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms : three roses, two and one, and legend : CLAVI8 86CR6TI.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Willem Van Adrichem^ Scepen, or £ckevin, of Hairlem
(Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands),
22,707. [A.D. 148 1.] Dark-green, i in. [Add. ch.
12,761.]
A shield of arms, couchix a lion rampant (on its shoulder an
escutcheon charged with a wheel), Adrichem, over all a fess
for difference. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling of
foliage, and plume, a demi-lion rampant.
Legend on an escrol : —
Btgr : ^^SSixm : ban : arrbn :
Ysaao Aelbertsoen, Schout, or Bailiff, of Utrecht.
22,708. [a.D. 1468.1 Dark-green : very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,742.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex, three estoiles, two and one,
sin, a cruciform merchant's-mark.
ft ifaoc • ae Coett.
Siger de Aengen, or Enghien, of Hainaut, Belgium.
22,709. [i2th or 13th cent] Green : fine ; with mark of
the handle. 2j- in. Cut from a document to which it has
been attached by silk cords, [xlviii. 12.]
A shield of arms: gyronny of ten pieces, the 2nd, and
other alternate gyrons sem^ of quatrefoils, Enghien.
« 8IQILL •: 8IQ€RYI •: D6 :• A6NQ6N.
Walram, Lord of Ameide^ etc.
See Walrane, Lord of Brederoide, etc. No. 22,739.
i
528 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oilles Amoory, of Belgium.
22^710. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : chfpped, injured by
pressure, i in. [xlix. 14L]
A griffin segreant, supporting a shield of arms, coiich^\ on
a chevron betw. two escallops in chief and a fleur-de-lis in
base, an annulet or roundle.
8 • GILLES • AMOVRY.
Walter, Lord of Kng . . . cr Enghieo^ in Hainan t, Belgium.
22,711. [i2th cent] Light-brown or uncoloured : fine,
but chipped. 2\ in. [xlix. 139.]
A shield of arms : gyronny of ten pieces [arg. and sa.] each
g>Ton [of the sa.] charged with crosses crosslet fitchees, the
feet towards the comr point, Enghien.
«> S' WALT6RCI • DO]MINI • D€ • ANG ....
Sveder de Apcoude.
See SWEDER, Lord of PUTEN.
Charles D'Ardembourg, of Hainaut, Belgium,
22,712. [i6th cent] Dark-red : chipped, indistinct. i-rV
in. [xlix. 142.]
An oval shield of arms : a chevron betw. in chief two
trefoils slipped, in base a rose en soleil, Ardembourg.
Crest on a homed helmet with ornamental mantling of
foliage and wreath a (trefoil ?) betw. two wings.
Legend on a scroll : —
- 8 • CHARLE • D'ARDEMBOVRG.
Jean de Axel, of Gand^ East Flanders, Belgium,
22,713. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2| in. [cxxix. 56, 57.]
0. A lion rampant charged with a shield of arms : a
chevron, Ax EL.
ig« SIGILL' :• lOHANNIS .*. D€ :• AXL€ /*
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-pV in. diam. A helmet
with vizor closed, charged with a chevron as in the arms.
D'Arcq, No. 10,343. * '
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 529
__ ,ii»..i...»ip»i« »i '
Philippe de La Bauer^ of Belgium (?).
22,714. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped. i\ in. [xlix.
^4-3-] . . r
A griffin segreant, holding a shield of arms : a fess, in chief
three estoiles, the base fretty, or in base three chrevrons
interlaced. Cf. a fess fretty, Baur, Bawir, etc.
OaiUamne de Bavidre, Count of Ostrevant, in Flanders,
22,715. [a.D. 139L] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres-
sion. If in. [cxxxii. 27.]
On a mount a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. lozengy
bendwise, Bavaria ; 2, 3. four lions rampant, two and two,
Hainault. Supporters, two wildmen. Above the shield an
eagle or demi-eagle, rising reguardant with expanded wings.
« « • nStli^elmi Oe ba ntftte • Oe (?)
D'Arcq, No. 10,321. " C'est par erreur que les comtes d*Ostrevant
figurent parmi les grand feudataires de Belgique : I'Ostrevant, capitale
Bouchain, est en France.''
Jacop van Beerrcem.
Seed used by Henry Bemys, Lord of Lymberghe Magna^
CO. Line,
22.716. [a.D. 1396.] Dark-green, faced with red. i in.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 23.]
A shield of arms : a greyhound courant betw. three
mullets. Within a- pointed trefoil panel, ornamented with a
mullet at each side of the points.
«i ft S' ft lACOP ft »t lie /H( « VAN XXf^Ufi^U B€€RRC€M ft ft ft
22.717. Sulph. cast from No. 22,716. [D.C., F. 601.]
Seal used by hlAClPi., wife of the above Henry Bemys.
22,718. [A.D. 1396.] Dark-green, faced with red. i X f
in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 23.]
Octagonal signet : a bust in profile to the left, couped at
the neck.
* + C€ C€CR€T GIT.
Probably the counterseal of the armorial seal described
above. No. 22,717, here used separately.
VOL. VI. 2 M
530 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Jan Van Bekensteyne, £.chevin of Harlem,
22^719. [a.d. 1432.] Dark-red : chipped About \ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,749.]
A harpy, with wings expanded, supporting a shield of
arms : a lion rampant, debruised with a fess, Bakesteyn.
On the 1. h. side, a helmet.
Legend on an escroU : —
S' (an • ba • bettifteu
Cabled border.
. Ooillauzne de Bergnes, Chevalier^ of Flanders.
22^720. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from chipped impres-
sion. \\ in. [cxxxi. 56.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a label of five points in chief.
fli 8 W LMl • D€ • B'QIS • MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 1402.
Floreinse Berthoude^ al Floreins Berthoat, Here van
Berlaer, in AnverSy Belgium.
22,721. [A.D. 1305.] Dark-green : good. \^ in. [Add.
ch. 12,729.]
A shield of arms : three pales, Berthout ; over all a bend
for difference. Within or on a rose of nine leaves.
fli 8' 8€CR€TVM : M€VM.
Jan Berthout, aL Berthaut, the younger, [of Belgium\,
22,722. [A.D. 1305.] Dark-green ; chipped. About i|
in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,729.]
A shield of arms : three pales, BERTHOUT ; differenced
with a canton charged with a lion rampant Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel enriched with tracery.
» S']IOHAMMI8 : B6RTHAVT : MILITIS : IVMIORIC8J.
Jehan de Besques, of Belgium.
22,723. [i6th cent] Red : chipped, itr >". [xlix. 144.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. a griffin segreant, 2, 3.
barry of six : over all an escutcheon, barry of ten. Wreathed
helmet with ornamental mantling of foliage ; no crest
Legend on a scroll : —
• % • tefian f Be • brttquen ?
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 53I
HieroBine de Bevemingk.
Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands at the Treaty of Breda,
22,724. [A.D. 1667.] Red: en placard, -ji^x-H-in. [Slo.
ch. xxxii. 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : coupi^ in chief a lion leopards,
in base a fox courant, Beverningk. Ensigned with the
ancient coronet for a count, viz. of nine pearls.
Beaded border.
CC J. du Mont, Corps Universel Diplomatique^ Amsterdam, 1731,
tome vii., pt. i, p. 51.
Johan Van Bloemendael, Scabintis Trajectensis, £.chevin of
Maastricht^ in Limburgy Netherlands
22.725. [a.D. 1397.] Dark-red: chipped. i in. [xliii.
113.]
A shield of arms : a fess, over all ^ franc-quartier^ charged
with a cross moline. Within a pointed trefoil panel orna-
mented with a small circular compartment enclosing each
point, from each of which springs a vine-leaf, in reference
to the armorial bearings of Blumenthal.
S' iofMin : ban : bloemenOael*
Beaded borders.
Her Jan Van Blomenstein, aL Johan de Bloemensteyn,
Ridder, of the Netherlands,
22.726. [A.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: chipped. i-jV in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three columns {zuilen)^ over all in chief
a label of as many points, for Blommesteyn. Encircled
with a cordon of sixteen estoiles. Within an elaborately
carved panel of six points, ornamented along the inner edge
with small quatrefoils.
» S' IOH]AN • D€ • BLOeMCsreYN • RIDDER.
WenceBlaoB of Bohemia, Duke of Luxemburg^ Lothier,
Brabant, and Limburg, Marquis of the Holy Empire
22,727. [a.D. 1377.] Yellow or uncoloured : very indis-
tinct, edge injured. 14 in. [Add. ch. 12,739.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a lion rampant quetie
fouchie pCLSS^e' en sautoir, BOHEMIA, 2, 3. barruly, a lion
2 M 2
53? CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
rampant, LUXEMBURG. Crest, on a helmet a pair of wings.
Background diapered lozengy, with a Hon rampant coniaumi^
in each interstitial space. D'Arcq, however, writes ^^ckamp
fretU afleurs de lys'*
\ 8 W€NC€LAY • D€ • B06MIA • LVC€MBG i* LOTHR* •
BRABAN' • LYMBQ' • DVCIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,313.
22^728. [A.D. 1 38 1.] Yellow or uncoloured : fine. App.
by yellow silk threads. [Add. ch. 12,627.]
i 8 W6NC6LAY • D€ • B06MIA • LVC6MBG «« LOTHR' •
BRABAN' • LYMBQ' • DVGI8.
Jehanne^ Hertoghinne der hertoghdom van Lucexnb'^ van
Lothr, van Brabant^ ende van Lymb', ende Marcgreuinne des
Marcgrefscaps des Iteiligen rijcs ; Wife of Wenceslaus
OF Bohemia, Dukey etc.
22^29. [A.D. 1377.] Yellow, or uncoloured: indistinct
\\ in. [Add. ch. 12,739.]
A shield of arms, as described for Duke Wenceslaus in
No. 22,727. Betw. three small creatures, perhaps wyverns or
fishes. Set in a circular panel, enriched outside with four
circular lobes in saltire, each containing a lion rampant,
alternated with as many points, each containing a crown.
The outer margin of this ornamental figure or quatrefoil panel
is crocketed. Background is enriched with a cordon of roses
betw. cinquefoils in each spandril.
* 8' • l€HAN€ : LVC€MB'Q€N • LOTH'R ■BRABAN' •
€T : LYMB'RGI€ • DVCIS86 • «c
Wulfard de Borssele, Dominus de Verts de Woestine,
( Vere or Veere and Woesten ?).
22^730. [a.D. 1374.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. i|- in. [cxxix. 786.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a fess, BORSSELEN. Crest, on a
helmet, a tree or clump of trees. Supporters, two lions
sejant, each on a mount beneath a tree.
£ toboIfarOt • Oe * berfalta * Oiii Oe * berus •
rt ♦ De • btooefttne.
D'Arcq, No. 10,810.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 533
Jan Boadijns-Boen, Scepen, or Ec/ievin of Haarlem,
in North Holland, Netherlands,
22,731. [a.D. 1435.] Dark-green : fine, but very imperfect
About i in. [Add. ch. 12,751.]
An angel with expanded wings, full-face, seated, supporting
in front, slung by a strap round the neck, a shield of arms :
three lozenges, two and one, in chief a mullet.
e0 : tan h
Cabled borders.
Charles Bourgot, of Belgium,
22^732. [i6th cent] Dark-green. Originally app. to a
deed by a green silk ribbon, i in. [xlix. 145.]
A lion rampant, quet^ flory, holding by the strap a shield
t>f arms : a chevron betw. three small saltires humetty.
S : CHARLES t BOVRGOT 8 :
22,733. Another, [xlix. 146.]
Heinrich Bouyer, or Bourea, '* Scabinus Lenculensis"
£ch€vin of Lincken or of L eke in West Flanders^ Belgium (?).
22,734. [A.p. 141 3.] Bronze-green: indistinct, chipped.
I in. [xliii. 121.]
A shield of arms : a cross indented, on a canton ermine a
bend, illegibly charged. Betw. two trefoiled sprigs. Within
a trefoil panel, pointed, and ornamented along the inner edge
with pearls or roundles. Betw. three pairs of trefoiled sprigs.
The points of the panel enriched with circular tracery.
S' « fienrici « boures • Ctai't • lecuBs (?)
Beaded borders.
Oeoffroi de Brabant, son of Duke Jean III.
22,735. [A.D. 1347.
impression, i-j^ in.
Cast in yellow sulphur from a chipped
cxxxi. 59.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; I, 4. a lion rampant, BRA-
BANT ; 2, 3. a lion rampant, crowned, queue fourch^e pass^e en
sautoir, over all in chief a label of three points. Above the
shield a wyvern with expanded wings ; at each side a bird
reguardant with a wyvern below it. Within a carved sixfoil
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
^ S' D€ • BRABANCIA • FILM • DVCIS •
BRABANCI€ • IVNIORIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,356.
534 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henri de Brabant, son of Duke Jean III.
22,736. [A.D. 1 347.] Cast in yellow sulph. from a chipped
impression, if in. [cxxxi. 58.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4I a lion rampant, BRA-
BANT ; 2, 3. a lion rampant (crowned ?) queue fourchie passk
en sautoir. Within a carved panel of eleven points, orna-
mented with roses within and without the panel, over all in
chief a label of three points.
« 8' • H6NRICI • SENIORIS • FILII • DVCIS • BRABANTi€.
Beaded border.
D*Arcq, No. 10,357.
Jehanne, Duchess of Brabant.
See Jehanne, wife ^/ Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Duke, etc.
WenoeslauB, Duke of Brabant.
See Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Duke, etc.
Weemaer Braem, or Braems, of Utrecht (?).
22,737. [A.D. 1468.] Dark-green. i in. [Add. ch.
12,742 B.]
A shield of Kxrci%coucM\ two (for three?) estoiles, in the
dex. chief a lion rampant, the tail curved inwards. Crest, on
a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an cstoile.
Stgdlttm taieemaer % braetn • •
Jean, Lord of Breda.
See Jean de Pollanen.
Renaud de Brederode, Chevalier, of Holland,
22,738. [A.D. 1375.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
I in. [cxxix. 170.]
On a tree of three branches, a shield of arms : a lion
rampant, charged on the shoulder with a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, crowned, queue fourchie passde en sautoir, for
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 535
Brederode. Betw. two lions sejant reguardant, for sup-
I>orters. Within a carved panel of three points elaborately
traced and enriched.
8' : R6YNOLDI : D6 : BR€D€ROD€ : MILITI8.
D'Arcq, No. 10,812.
Walrane^ Ifeer tot Brederoide, tot Vianen,
Burchgraue Tutrechty en Heer ter Ameyde [Ameide,
in South Holland, Netherlands].
22,739. [A.D. 1521.] Red: fine, but very imperfect.
About 24- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,205.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. a lion
rampant, BREDERODE ; 2, 3. a lion rampant, crowned, queue
fourMe passie en sauioir. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental
mantling of foliage, out of a coronet two arms and hands
erect, in each a horse's foot shod and nailed, the hoofs up-
wards. Supporters, two griffins.
Legend on a scroll : —
8 %*l WALRAMI S + S -i-S BORCHQRAVI
DE -I- AM El DA.
Jean Bmneau^ of Belgium.
22^740. [i6th cent.] Bronze-green: chipped. i\ in.
[xlix. 147.]
A shield of arms : three roses, en soleily two and one, a
crescent for difference. Crest, on a horned helmet, mantling
and wreath, a bird's head betw. a pair of wings.
Legend on a scroll : —
SEEL • lEAN • BRVNEAV.
Alfer Van Bneel, Knaap.
22,74L [A.D. 1363.] Green: imperfect [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms, wanting. Crest, on a nelmet, a crane's
head and neck.
8' ALF6R : VA €L.
Pierre de Borge^ of Belgium. A.D. 161 3.
22,742. Dark-green : chipped. I \ in. [xlix. 148.]
St. Peter, with sword and key, standing, holding by the
536 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
strap a shield of arms : a chevron betw., in chief, two mullets,
in base, a man in the moon.
S' PIECRREO DE • BVRGE -leiS.
Lambert de Busoo^ " Scabinus Lenculensis" £chevin of
Lincken, or of Leke in West Flanders^ Belgium (?).
22^743. [a.D. 141 3.] Dark-green: fine, i in. [xliii. 119.]
A shield of arms, vairi\ on a fess three fleurs-de-lis.
Within a carved and pointed trefoil panel, enriched with open
tracery outside the points.
Legend between the points : —
Beaded border.
22,744. [a.d. 141 3.] Dark- green: fine, [xliii. 120.]
Master Michiel Bateme, of Belgium, a.d. 1600.
22,745. Red : fine, if in. [xlix. 149.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lions rampant Crest,
on a helmet, mantling^ and wreath, a demi-lion of the arms.
o 80 M o MICHIEL o BVTERNE 0I6OO.
Johannes de Bynnen, Scabinus Machlinensis,
£chevin of Mechlin^ in Anvers^ Belgium,
22,746. [a.d. 1434.] Dark-green : imperfect About i in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 6153.]
A shield of arms : two (for three) heads in profile couped,
on a canton a fish naiant in bend. Supporters, two eagles
rising reguardant. On foliage.
Legend broken off.
Maximilian Cadart, of Belgium. a.d. 1582.
22,747. Dark-green. 1 1 in. [xlix. 1 50.]
A shield of arms : two apes supporting betw. them an
arrow in pale, barb downwards.
« SEEL • MAXIMILIAN • CAOART -1582.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 537
Anthoine Cadiart^ of Belgium.
22,748. [i6th cent] Dark-green ; indistinct. I-J- in.
[xlix. i5l]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : an ape, sejant,
holding an arrow palewise, the barb downwards.
8 » ANTHOINE ft CADIART ft D' ft M «
Princes Van der Capellen^ Barons of the Netherlands,
22,749. [Modem ?]. Red. i X ^ in. [xlix. 87.]
Quadrilateral with rounded comers. A shield of arms : a
cross ancrie^ in the first quarter a chapel, Van DER Capellen
(Modern). Enslgned with a coronet of seven pearls. Sup-
porters, two griffins, that on the sin, side reguardant. Two
pendant badges of Orders below the shield. In base, on a
scroll, the motto : —
PIETATE ET FORTITUDINE.
Johaniies de Cervo, Scabinus, or £chevin \of Maastricht ?].
22.750. [a.d. 1382.] Bronze-green : fine* i in. [xliii.
107.]
A shield of arms : three horseshoes, two and one. Within
a pointed trefoil panel, omamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
S' • lOHANNIS* D€ : C€RVO • 8CABINI %
The pairs of letters AN and AB respectively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
22.751. [A.D. 1399.] Another: chipped, [xliii. 108.]
8' • IOHANNI8 • D€ \ C€RVO • 8CABINI S
Jacques Charlart, of Belgium,
22,752. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : chipped. About i:!^ in.
when perfect, [xlix. 159.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a stag's head couped ;
2, 3. on a bend three eagles' heads bendwise. Crest, on a
homed helmet, mantling and wreath, two crested proboscides.
« 8 o IACQVE8 o CHARLART. (?)
5 38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ha . • . . du ChasteaUy of Belgium.
22,753. [i6th cent] Dark-green : imperfect i in. [xlix.
1 52.]
A griffin segreant, holding a shield of arms : a castle or
cMteaUy in allusion to the name of the owner, in base, three
crosses crosslet.
8' • HV CHA8TEAV.
DyniB, or Dinis Van Choene, Scabinus, Scepen, or
£chevin of Sintruden.
22,754. [a.D. 14 1 2.] Bronze-green: imperfect. About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,206.]
A shield of arms, couchi: a pile surmounted by another.
Crest, on a helmet and mantling, broken off.
Legend on a scroll : —
S • Biitir • ban • (l^onie«
WynarduB de Cigno, £ckevin of Maastricht.
22,755. [a.D. 1347.] Bronze-green: imperfect About
^ in. when perfect [xliii. 90.]
A shield of arms : on a bend two illegible charges, perhaps
flower-vases. Supporters, two swans. In a cusped and pointed
trefoil panel.
. . . INARDV8 • D6 • CIQ . . .
EgidluB dictus Claetinc, Scabinus Bruxelletisis^
£.chevin of Brussels,
22,756. [A.D. 1444.] Bronze^reen : fine, imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,753.]
A shield of arms, coucfU: three fleurs-de-lis, couped at the
base, two and one, for Clutinck. Crest, on a helmet, out of
a coronet, broken off". Supporter, {tlex. only), a lion rampant
Legend on a scroll : —
* S' • gtelu0 • rluet
22,757. [a.D. 1444.] Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect
[Add. ch. 12,754.]
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 539
22^758. [a.D. 1444.] Bronze-green : imperfect. [Add. ch.
12,755.]
The crest remains on this impression : an eagle's head and
neck.
Sb gie
f AmoldaB Glut, Scabinus Trajectensis ac Curia Lynculensis^
£chevin of Maastricht and of the Cour of Lincken,
22.759. [A.D. 1414.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped, i in.
[xliii. 122.]
A shield of arms : (two for) three escallops, two and one,
on a canton a cross engrailed. Cf. Clutz, of Belgium^ who
also bears a cross engrailed, impaling three escallops, another
form of these armorials. Within a carved cinquefoil panel
ornamented with a small rose or cinquefoil in each of the
spandrils.
S I arnoIOi I tint I (rabi { t'teteii S at S rur S Isnotlem
22.760. Another: fine, chipped, [xliii. 123.]
% I BxmXai I tint S rrail I VizttfX S at S ruf S IsnculeS*
OerarduB Glut, Scepen^ or £chevin of Maastricht
22,761. [Early 15th cent] Bronze-green: fine, chipped.
I in. [xliii. 124.]
A shield of arms : (two for) three escallops, two and one,
on a canton a cross engrailed, Clutz. Within a carved and
traced trefoil panel, ornamented with flory points, and on the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Legend betw. the points : —
S S S gerartjs * tint I Ittftm «< trteefpt m
Le Cocq, of Belgium,
22,762. [i6th cent.] Red : originally fine, now discoloured,
imperfect. i-J- in. [xlix. 153.]
A shield of arms : thriee mascles, (the lower one broken off)
on an escutcheon a cock. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a cock.
Legend on a scroll : —
' 8EEL LE • COCQ.
540 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Philippe Gospeau^ of Belgium,
22^763. [i6th cent] Dark-green : originally fine, now much
chipped. About i-^ in. when perfect, [xlix. 154.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three staples or padlocks,
2, 3. a cross voided. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling
of foliage, and wreath, broken off, perhaps a pair of horns.
o S o PHILI[P]PE c [COSP3EAV o^'o
22^764. Another : very much chipped, [xlix. 155.]
o S o PH E o rClOSPEAV 0^*0
Pierre Con^ewoi^ of Belgium, A.D. 161 3.
22,765. Dark-green : somewhat indistinct. i^J- in. [xlix.
155.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three staples or padlocks,
2, 3. a cross voided, in sin. chief canton of the 2nd quarter, a
mullet. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling a cap (?)
and pair of bull's horns.
• SEEL • PIERRE • COSPEAV • 1613.
Michiel Van Gondekerke, of Zeeland, in Netherlands.
22^766. [15th cent] Red: very indistinct \xr\, [xxxv.
341.]
A shield of arms: ermine, on a canton ov franc-quartier^ a
mullet
01 S' MICHI6L v;^ COVD€K€RK€.
Beaded borders.
Henricus [Gondenberg] dicttis Rolibnchy
Scabinus Bruxellensisj Echevin of Brussels,
22^767. [a.D. 1385.] Bronze-green : chipped. About
I in. when perfect [Add ch. 12,741.]
A shield of arms, couche : a fess, in chief a lion issuing from
the fess. Cf. COUDENBERG dit ROLLIBUC. Crest, on a
helmet and lambrequin or short mantling, a cock's head and
neck issuing from a ducal crown. Background diapered
lozeng}^ with a small quatrefoil in each interstitial space.
« S' 6NRIC1 • DIG • ROLIBV . .
Beaded borders.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 54I
Hugo de Condenberg.
See Hugo de Frigido-Monte.
Johannes de Condenberg.
See Johannes de Frigido-Monte.
Monseignor Daniel de Conrtrai^ of Belgium, Chevalier,
22.768. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a good, but chipped,
impression. About if X i-J- in. when perfect, [cxxix. 274]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : chevronelly of eight, or
four chevrons. Cf. three chevrons, COURTRAY, of Flanders,
fii S' M0I/1S6GN D€ COVRTI CHR.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,366.
Adrien Goasin, of Belgium,
22.769. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped. \\ in, [xlix.
157.]
A shield of arms : three thistles slipped, springing from a
terrasse. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage
and wreath, a thistle of the arms.
Legend on a scroll.
• S' ADRIEN • • â €¢ • • • COVSIN • • •
Vincent Couvion,^5^^/«w.
22,770. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped. i^ in.
[xlix. 158.]
A griffin segreant, holding by the strap a shield of arms :
two fishes addorsed palewise in fess, in chief an uncertain
charge for difference.
Legend on a scroll : —
8' • VINCENT COVVION.
Wemerus Grans, Consul Civitatis SwolleftsiSy
DepuU Ordinar, in Consessu DD, Ordinum Gener. unit,
Belgii Provinciar,
22,771. [a.D. 1659.] Red : en placard, \ X ,'^ in. [Slo.
ch. xxxii. 57.1
542 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : a chaplet or garland. Crest, on a
helmet and mantling a. similar chaplet, betw. two wings erect,
in the 6eld the initials w. C.
Cabled border.
Amool de CnmingheB, a/. Kndningen, Chevalier.
22.772. [A.D. 1375.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impres-
sion. 1^ in. [cxxxii. 3L]
A shield of arms, coucM: three pales, CruyninGEN, oj
Zeeland and Flanders. Crest, on a helmet a Moor's head,
betw. two wings or vol & rantique. Background replenished
with wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a cusped panel or border.
8' ARNOLDI CRVNTQHEN â– MtLITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,815.
Amottld Dao. . . ,of Belgium.
22.773. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : imperfect l^ in.
[xlix. 160.]
A bishop or archbishop, standing, with mitre, book, and
cross ; at his side an ornamental shield of arms : a lion
rampant, queue Rory.
ARNOVLD DAC R.
Jan, Lord of DaoBSola.
See Jan Robaulx.
Florent Deschamps, of Belgium.
22,774. [l6th cent,] Bronze-green: very imperfect About
It>i- in. when perfect, [xlix. 162.]
An angel, half-length, with expanded wings, holding a
shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4, a chevron betw, three crosses
crosslet, 2. a boar's head, couped, 3. lion rampant.
Daniel de Diteren, Scabinus Trajectensii,
B.ckevin of Maastricht.
22,776. [a.d. 1401.] Bronze-green ; fine, i-rr '"â– [xHii.
115]
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 543
A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned. Background
replenished with slipped flowers. Within a six-foil panel
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
' S S « Satiielus ^^t^t ^ Stterm ^ frabt mi vUttxt ^
Beaded borders.
Lois de Donlx, 0/ Belgium.
22|776. [i6th cent] Dark-green : well-preserved. i-J- in.
[xlix. 163.]
A representation of St Louis, standing, crowned, holding
sceptres. Before him a shield of arms : a horse salient.
• S • LOIS • LE • DOVLX •.
Jean Le Dncq^ of Belgium.
22,777. [i6th cent.] Red : good, injured in places by
pressure, i^ in. [xlix. 164.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4. a fess betw. three ducks
or martlets, for LE Due, 2, 3. three cinquefoils.
•«c- 8 • lEAN • LE • DVCQ.
Inner border cabled.
Michael Le Dncq, of Belgium.
22,778. [ 1 6th cent] Red: chipped, i^ in. [xlix. 165.]
Two angels or winged figures, wearing caps, holding by the
strap a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a chevron betw. three
trefoils, 2, 3. three saltires, two and one, humetty.
8' • MI + DVCQ.
Nicolas Le Dncq, of Belgium.
22^779. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : imperfect I in.
[xlix. 166.]
A merman, [with helmet, breast-plate, sword, and plumed
crest], holding by the strap a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4.
a chevron betw. three trefoils, 2, 3. three saltires, two and one,
humetty. Cf. No. 22,778.
Legend on a scroll : —
CS'3 NICC0LA8 • LIE • DVCQ.
544 "CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22,780. Another : imperfect [xlix. 167.]
. . NICOLAS
Matheas Dnnnen, Scabinus Trajectensis^
£.chevin of Maastricht,
22,781. [a.D. 1402.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped. I in.
[xliii. 116.]
A shield of arms : barry of ten, a lion rampant crowned,
charged on the shoulder with an escutcheon. Within an
elaborately carved quatrefoil panel, the lines of the tracery
are cabled.
^ • matfiee • Sttimen « ttabfni • tratecteH
Cabled border.
Matheus Donnen, Scabinus Trajectensis^
£chevin of Maastricht.
22,782. [a.D. 1398.] Bronze-green. i\i in. [xliii. 114.]
A shield of arms : barry of ten, a lion rampant crowned.
Within a cusped panel of eight points, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils.
^ Sb I matfiei i^ Sttttttm S ftab'i S tratecteneiC
At the end of the legend, a wyvern.
Jehan K . . . t (P), of Belgium.
22,783. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : chipped. Originally
app. to a deed by a green silk ribbon, i in. [xlix. 169.]
A shield of arms : a garb.
Legend on a scroll : —
: %tt\ * \ • iei^ati • I • e ♦ • . • t : •
Glaus, or Claes Van der Elst, Scepen in Amwerpen,
£chevin of Antwerp.
22,784. [a.d. 141 2.] Bronze-green : fine, i in. [Add.
ch. 12,744.]
A shield of arms, coucM\ quarterly ; i, 4. a tree, 2, 3. three
chevronels, for Van der Elst, of Flanders. Crest, on a
helmet, a wing erect, charged with the same armorial bearings
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 545
-1^— a-
as on the shield. Supporters, two damoiselles or ladies. In
the background two wavy sprigs of foliage.
Jhan Van Elverdingk.
22,785. [14th cent.] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from matrix. ^ in. [xlvii* 1467.]
A shield of arms : four bars, a canton or franc-quartier.
Above the shield a patriarchal cross, perhaps used as a
merchant's mark.
Xc 8' IHAN VAN €LV€RDINGK.
Laing's MS, CataL^ No. 125.
Siger de Enghien.
S'^SlGER DE AENGEN.
Walter, Lord of Enghien.
See Walter, Lord of Ang . . .
Gerard de Erenbaldengem, Chevalier.
22,786. [a.D. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2f in. [cxxxi. 62.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised by a bend.
. . . Q6RARDI • D(E; €R€NBALD€NQ€M.
D'Arcq, No. 208^
Frederic Evrard, of Belgium.
22,787. [i6th cent] Bronze-rgreen : somewhat injured
by pressure, i-j^g- in. [xlix. 168.]
A shield of arms : two >staves raguly in saltire, betw. in
chief a sun-star, at the flank two estoiles, in base an eagle
rising. Crest on a. helmet and mantling, an estoile on an
uncertain charge.
• » '. S • » • FREDERIC • t^i • EVRARO • « •
VOL. VL 2 N
546 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Fleitingis, Scabinus Trajectensis, &chevin of
Maastricht
22^788. [a.D. 1 361.] Bronze-green : chipped at edge.
\ in. [xliii. 93.]
A shield of arms : vairi^ on a canton billetty, a lion
rampant, queue fourMe passie en sautoir^ crowned. Betw.
three wavy sprigs of foliage.
* S' lOHANS • D€ • FL6ITQ • SCAB • TRA.
Hugo de Fxigido-Monte^ i>. Condenberg, Scabinus
Bruxellensis, £ckeyin of Brussels,
22^789. [a.D. 1378.]. Bronze-green: fragmentary. About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,740.]
A shield of arms : two (for three) towers, each with two
windows and a portal, on a canton or franc-quartier a lion
rampant, for COUDENBERG, one of the seven patrician families
of Brussels. Within a trefoil panel
« S' H CC]OCVD]€NBeR[Q.]
Johannes de Frigido-Monte, i.e, Coudenberg, Scabinus
BruxellensiSy Echevin of Brussels,
22^790. [A.D. 1372.] Bronze-green: imperfect ^ in,
[Add. ch. 12,738.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three towers, in chief a demi-
lion rampant issuing from the fess, for CoUDENBERG. Within
a carved and pointed sixfoil panel. Background within and
without the panel charged with trefoils.
CS36QH6L IAN S i B'VX' jk
Anthoine Garin (?), of Belgium. A.D. 1677.
22^791. Dark bronze-green : very indistinct i j- in.
[xlix. 219.]
A draped figure, in the r. h. a sickle. Before him a shield
of arms : a tree eradicated.
S' ANTHOINE • QARIN • 1677.(0
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 547
Pierre Gave, of Belgium,
22,792. [ 1 6th cent] Bronze-green, ij- in. [xlix. 170.]
A shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4. an estoile, of twelve
points, for Gave ; 2, 3. three triple branches, two and one.
Crest, on a homed helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage,
on a cap an estoile as in the arms.
Legend on a scroll : —
99( S « PIERRE « ft GAVE ft
Jacobiu OelrensiSy or Jacques of Queldres, Seal used by
John Parker, Baker and Citizen of London.
22,793. [a,d. 1401.] Red : indistinct \ in. [Harl. ch.
55 H. 2.]
A shield of arms: a rose en soleil. Within a panel of
triangular form enriched with tracery.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' IA_C0BI_G€I R€__M_-.
Sveder, Lord of Qhaesbeke.
See SWEDER, Lord of PurEN.
Domtnus Johannes, Baro de Qhent, Dominus in Osterwede^
Prcefectus Curia Feudalism necnon Primarius in Falcoburgo
fudex, Deput, Or dinar, in Consessu D D. Ordinum
Gener. unit, Belgii Provinciarum,
22.794. [a.d. 1659.] Red : en placard, i X -ft- in.
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 57.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4. fess ; 2, 3. two
bars embattled counter-embattled. Ensigned with the ancient
coronet of a count
Cabled border.
Ouillaume de Ohistelles, Chevalier^ of Belgium.
22.795. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2-iV in* [cxxix. 386.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, Ghistelles (COUNTS), of
Flanders.
* 8' W1LL€LM1 • D€ • GHI8ST6LLA • MlLITtS.
P'Arcq, No. 10,406.
2 N 2
548 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Riemst Van Giese.
22,796. [14th cent] Bronze-green : chipped, indistinct
i in. [xliii. 130.]
A shield of arms : vair^ (in fess point an estoile ?). Within
a trefoil or panel of three ogee points.
* t frgfrl ^i^ rtemft S « « * b 2 gtere«
Amould Qifroit, 0/ Belgium,
22,797. [i6th cent.] Bronze-green: chipped. \\ in.
[xlix. 171.]
A griffin segreant, holding by the strap a shield of arms :
a chevron betw. three cinquefoil roses, barbed and seeded.
Legend on a scroll : —
ASA ARNOVLD A GIFROIT A
Robert Qilles, of Belgium,
22,798. [ 1 6th cent] Bronze-green: chipped. Originally
app. to a deed by a green silk ribbon, i in. [xlix. 172.]
An angel or winged figure, standing full-face, holding in
the r. h., by a strap, a shield of arms : two processional crosses
in saltire, in chief a mullet for difference.
Legend on a scroll : —
: ROBERT : GILLES :
Seal of a Belgian Fa^nily used by Matthew Gooddinge,
of Ipswichy CO, Suff,
22,799. [a.d. 1564.] Red: imperfect, indistinct i ia
[Add. ch. 26,340.]
An angel, half-length, supporting in front a shield of arms :
a fleur-de-lis.
Legend on a scroU, illegible.
Philippe de Gorge, of Belgium,
22,800. [i6th cent.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct
1 1 in, [xlix. 174.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. on a bend three arrow-
heads bendwise ; 2. gyronny of ten (for a whirlpool, GORGES) ;
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 549
3. bendy of six. Above the shield a divine figure, with a
nimbus, three-quarters length, holding a long cross anU book.
• S : PHI DE • GORGE.
22,801. Another : indistinct, injured. Originally app. to a
deed by a green silk ribbon, [xlix. 175.]
• S' • PHILI DE • GORGE.
Jacques de Qorges, of Belgium.
22,802. [i6th cent] Bronze-green, Originally app. to
a deed by a green silk ribbon, if in. [xlix. 173.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4. on a bend three eagles*
heads ; 2. gyronny of ten (for a whirlpool, GORGES) ; 3. a
bend cotised. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling of
foliage, and wreath, an eagle's head.
• S • lACQVES- DE - GORGES.
Johannes Qriter^ Scabinus de Trajecto^ Iic/ievin of
Maastricht
22^803. [14th cent.] Bronze-green : injured, edge chipped.
^ in. [xliii. 131.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemel. Betw. three horse-
shoes. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
S' • lOH' • GRIT6R • SCAB'I • D€ • T'l€CTO.
Fredericns a Qrovestins^ in Englunt, Dominus in Jepina cum
annexis ad Nykerck^ etc, Deput. Ordinar, in Consessu
D,D. Ordinum Gener, unit Belgii Provinciarum.
22,804. [a.D. 1659.] "Si^A : en placard, iX-jVin. [31o. ch.
xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three estoiles of six points in pale.
Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal
coronet a plume of three ostrich feathers, each charged with
the armorial bearings.
Edward, Duke of Queldres, Count of Zuip/ien.
22,805. [A.D. 1369,] Red: fine, chipped at top. i^ in..
[Add. ch, 1259.]
5SO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, queue fourcUe
fossae en sautoir^ GUELDRES. Betw. three small roses, and
two sixfoils. ' Within a double trilobe or panel composed of
three lai^e alternated with so many small cusps or lobes, and
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
In each of the spandrils, or spaces between the panel and the
inner annulus^ a wyvem.
C8' €DW}ARDI D€l GRA' DVX GHCLReN' €T
COM IT' ZVTPH
Beaded border.
Guillanme VL, Duke of Oueldres.
See GuiLLAUME VI^ Duke ^ Juliers, etc No; 22,831.
Guillamne, Duke of Gueldres.
5^^ GuiLLAUME DE JULIERS^ Duke, etc. No. 22,832.
Marie de Gueldres^ Duchess of Juliers^ etc. ajd. 1388.
5^^ No. 21,555.
Mary of Gueldres, Queai Consort of Scotland^ etc.
See Vol. IV., p. 38, No. 14,897.
Beinand, Duke of Oueldres.
See Renaud, Duke ^ Juliers^ etc. No. 22,833.
Jean de Havin, of Belgium,
22,806. [i6th cent] Bronze-green: chipped, somewhat
indistinct. I| in. [xlix. 176.]
An unicorn salient, supporting a shield of arms, conchii a
bunch of grapes slipped, in chief three estoiles.
Legend on a scroll : —
• S • lEAN ' DE • HAVIN.
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 551
George de Heest, of Belgium.
22,807. [i6thcent.] Bronze-green: fine, imperfect li in.
[xlix. 177.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two trefoils slipped in
chief, and an uncertain charge in base. Crest, on a homed
helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage, and wreath ; an
unicorn's head.
Legend on a scroll ; —
. . . ORQE • DE • HEEST.
Dominus Nycholans van den Heetnelde,
Scabinus BruxelleftsiSy Bckevin of Brussels,
22,808. [ad. 1455.] Bronze-green: good, very imperfect*
About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,759.]
A shield of arms, couc/t^\ on a bend three mallets in bend,
in chief an escutcheon charged with a lion rampant. For
Van den Heetvelde, of Brabant. (Arms partly ancient,
partly modern). Crest, on a helmet, the bust of a king in
profile to the r., crowned and vested. Supporters, (two)
savages.
**•••*«•£• Sett «••••••••
Dirck Heinricli Zoen, Schepen of Haarlem,
22,809. [A.D. 1 48 1.] Dark-green: fragments. [Add. ch.
12,761.]
An angel supporting a shield of arms : three arrows bend-
wise, in sin. chief a decrescent for difference.
%' Sire «>•«••
Egidius de Heppen, Scabinus Trajectensis,
£chevin of Maastricht.
22,810. [A.D. 1346.] Light bronze-green: good, chipped.
I in. [xliii. 89.]
A shield of arms : three flints or briquets^ on a canton a
lion rampant Betw. three pairs of leaves.
* S* €GID . . D€ N ' SCAB'I • T'lCT.
552 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Godefiridus de Hese^ Scabinus Trajectensis^
Echevin of Maastricht,
22,811. [A.D. 1382.] Bronze-green : chipped i in. [xliii.
109.]
A shield of arms : three horse-shoes, two and one. Within
a pointed trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils.
« • • • oSefSi Be %tU [0ta]iiiiif f lectenrcc
Beaded borders.
Johannea de Hese, Scabinus TrajectensiSy
£chevin of Maastricht,
22,812. [a.D. 1352.] Bronze-green: imperfect, indistinct
About \^ in. when perfect [xliii. 91.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, in dex, chief the attires
of a stag. Betw. three palm-branches.
8€ • SCAB' TI€C . . .
Oerelinns Hesmetait, Scabinus Bruxellensis,
£chet*in of Brussels,
22,813. [a.d. 1297.] Green: fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 12,726.]
A lion rampant, on the sin. three roundles. Probably
heraldic.
Legend broken oif.
Jehan de Hochaii| of Belgium,
22,814. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : imperfect i in.
[xlix. 178.]
A wild-man with a club holding a shield of arms: the
charges broken away, with exception of a crescent in sin,
chief.
Seel * idati . • j^oc|a * • •
Jacop Van Hoem, Scttout tot Apsteden buyten bij Wtrecht.
22,815. [a.D. 1535.] Green: edge injured. I^y in. [Add,
ch. 12,742 C]
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 553
-t*i-
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis betw. three estoiles of eight
I>oints. Suspended by a strap. Cf. Van Hoorn, c/ the
ISTeiherlands,
• : S I * tarop : ttS : i^oont«
Gerard de Hofstedeiiy Scabinus Machlinensis^
£,chevin of Mechlin.
22^816. [a.d. 1434,] Bronze-green : chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 6153.]
A shield of arms : a fess frctty of four pieces, or two saltires
fesswise. Above the shield, two estoiles or flowers.
tattnutife : ge Be j^ofTtaSen*
♦ ♦
Gysbertns van der Hoolck^ Ex-Consul et Senator
Civitatis Ultrajectensis, Depufat, Ordinar. in Consessu
D.D, Ordinum Gener. unit Belgii Provinciarum.
22,817. [a.D. 1659.] Red : en placard. \i X ^ in. [Sla
ch. xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. bendy of six, the
second bend charged with three plates (or rather three bends>
on the central one as many roundles) ; 2, 3. a cross, in dex.
chief a mermaid, an escutcheon charged with a cross over all
in fess point Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a
wing erect.
Alfer Van der Horste, Knape^
22,818. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: chipped, imperfect,
4 in. [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy of eight, in chief over all a
label of three points. Within a cusped trefoil panel.
VAN D€R . . . RST • K . . .
Pierre de Hubert, cU. Hnijbert, Seigneur de Rengerskerck,
Everswaerty d Burg, and Haemstede,
Conseiller Plenipotentiare de la Province de Zelande,
Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands at the Treaty of Breda.
22,819. [A.D. 1667.] Red: en placard, i X |in. [Slo.ch.
xxxii. 56.]
554 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three herrings naiant in pale, crowned,
HuiJBERT. Ensigned with a coronet Betw. two palm-
branches, tied at the base.
See Du Mont, Corps Umversel Diplomatique^ I73i> torn. viL
pt I, p. 51.
Charles Holin^ of Belgium,
22.820. [ 1 6th cent.] Dark-green: good, edge bent [xlix.
179.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, in chief three estoiles.
Crest, on a helmet with horns and chapeau, an estoile.
Legend on a scroll : —
« SEEL • CHARLES • HVLIN • • •
22.821. Another, [xlix. 180.]
« SEEL • CHARLES • HVLIN • • •
Oantier de Hnlsti Chevalier, of Bdgiunu
22.822. [a.d. 1244.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I^ in. [cxxix. 405.]
A shield of arms : a fess debmised by a bendlet
<s S' WALT6RI • D€ • HVLST : MILITIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,414.
Jean de Ipra^ or Tpres, Chevalier, of Bdgiunu
22.823. [a.D. 1256.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2 in. [cxxxi. 89.]
A shield of arms : two, for three, lozenges^ ^franc-quartier.
« S' • lOH'ANlS : MILITIS : D€ IPRA.
D*Arcq, No. 10,515.
Macharins de Jecora, Scabinus Trajectensis,
£chevin of Maastricht,
22.824. [a.D. 1379.] Bronze-green : imperfect [xliii. 105.]
A shield of arms : the attires of a stag, in chief an estoile
of six points. Within a pointed trefoil panel, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
MACHARI SCAB'I • ri€CT€N\
Beaded borders.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 555
Anthoine Le Jeasne^ aL Le Jenne^ of Belgium,
22,825. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped. I in. [xlix.
i8i.]
A figure of St. Anthony, standing, with book and bell ; on
his 1. side his accustomed emblem, a pig ; on the r. a shield of
arms : two branches of palm or willow in saltier, cantoned
with four estoiles.
• S • ANTH0IN6 • • LE • lEVSNE •
Anthoine Le Jeux, of Belgium.
22,826. [ 1 6th cent.] Dark-green: chipped, i in. [xlix.
182.]
A griffin segreant, in its beak the strap of a shield of arms :
a chevron betw., in chief two estoiles, in base an ass's head
cabossed.
Legend on a scroll : —
• S : ANTHOINE : LE : lEVX.
Alard Pierre longestall, {Premier Conseiller,
President en la Cour de Justice de Frise\ Plenipotentiary of
the Netherlands at the Treaty of Breda,
22.827. [A.D. 1667.] Red : en placard, -^ x :f in. [Slo.
ch. xxxii. 56.]
Octagonal signet from a ring : a shield of arms : a tree
terrassi^ betw. (two lions rampant combatant ?). Crest, on a
helmet and mantling a demi-lion rampant.
Cf. J. du Mont, Corps Universel Diplomatique^ Amsterdam, 1731,
torn, vii., pt. I, p. 51.
Johannes de Jnleimont^ aL Juleymont,
Scabinus Trajectensis^ Echeinn of Maastricht,
22.828. [a.D. 1402.] Green: chipped. 4-J in. [xliii. 117.]
A shield of arms : a c^oss lozengy. Within an elaborately
traced trefoil panel.
^ S* * ipl^'fo *^t f^^ ittleimont • ft ^ nk abtni • tratrtt m
Johannes de Jaleymont| Scabinus Trajectensis,
£chevin of Maastricht,
22,829. [a.D. 1385.] Bronze-green: good, edge slightly
chipped. •} in. [xliii. 1 10.]
SS6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
S' • I0HANN6S : D€ • IVL6YM0NT.
Ouillaume IV., Count of Juliera.
Seeretum,
22.830. [a.D. 1328.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
i^ in. [cxxxi. 91.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, JULIERS.
«> S' t 8€CR€TI : WILH€LMI 8 COMITIS I IVLIACCNSIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,085.
Ouillaume VI., Duke of Juliers a$id Oueldres.
Second seal.
22.831. [a.D. 1383.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
i\-^ in. [cxxxi. 92.]
A shield of arms, couc/U: a lion rampant, JULIERS. Crest,
on a helmet, lambrequin or volet, and chapeau, a wolfs hekd
betw. two wings erect Background replenished with foliage
and flowers. Within a carved bilobe panel ornamented with
small quatrefoils along the inner edge. In the spaces at each
side, a man-at-arms (?) half-length, with a pointed casque.
S' • toflfi' • Bei • g[fa •] Btii • ittl[ta( • rt • gelrriiO
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. 11,089, without description of the crest, etc.; and the
last word of the legend given as (It^llg*
Ouillaume de Juliers^ Duke of Oueldres and Juliers,
Count of Zutphen.
22,832. [a.d. 1 401.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
2 in. [cxxxi. 93.]
Within an enceinte, with doorway in the foreground, port-
cullis down, and at the sides two embattled side towers on
each of which is an angel with expanded wings, a shield of
arms : per pale, dex, a lion rampant contvurn/, crowned, queue
fourck^e passde en sautoir, sin, a lion rampant, JULIERS. Above
the shield a canopy of five semicircular arches, with twO
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 55/
turrets or pinnacles resembling watch-towers of a castle,
probably intended to connect the canopy with the enceinte,
S' • iDtltit • 9e • iultarb * Set • grS • Surto • grtre
z • mr • z • tottfo • Futplian ^
D'Arcq, No. 11,091.
Renandy Duke of Jnliers and Oaeldres, Count of Zutphen.
22^833. [a.D. 1405.] Sulph. cast from good, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [cxxxi. 94.]
Two shields of arms, couches, inclined towards each other :
dex, a lion rampant, contoumi, for JULIERS. Crest, on a helmet
and short mantling a lion's head, contotini^e, in a vol, or betw.
two wings erect ; sin, a lion rampant crowned, queue fourMe
passie en sautoir, for GUELDRES. Crest, on a helmet and
short mantling, on a coronet, a peacock's tail. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
S' xrt mnalDt ^ \^}xtvk >^ lultarenfto >« et ^ g ^
tomitte "^ ttutplianse.
Inner border ornamented with small quatrefoils.
D'Arcq, No. 11,092.
Jehan Junker^ of Belgium,
22^834. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : chipped. \ in,
[xlix. 183.]
A shield of arms : a crescent, in base a mullet On a
flowered ground. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
S nkM tefian « mnfter «
Beaded borders.
Lambert de Kestil, Scabinus Trajectensis,
£,chevin ojF Maastricht.
22^835. [a.D. 1364.] Greenish-brown: fine, imperfect
About i in. when perfect [xliii. 96.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, in dex, chief a lion's face.
Within a cusped sixfoil panel ornamented with six small
flowers in the lobes, and small quatrefoils along the inner
edge.
«• S' LAMB T€ • SCAB'I • T'I€CTN.
Beaded borders.
Amoul de Kruiningen.
5^^Arnoul de Cruninghen.
558 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Derkin de Laeken, of Belgium.
22.836. [a.d. 1244] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I^ in. [cxxix. 424.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised with a biton.
«i SIQILLVM - D€RKINI • D€ • LAK€.
22.837. Another sulph. cast from the same impressioa
[cxxxi. 96.]
D'Arcq, No. 10,418.
Her Jan Van Langheraec, Ridder.
22.838. [A.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, and label of three points.
Langerack, of Holland. Within a carved six-foil panel
.... 10 ... N ... . RAG • MILI . . .
Jehan Laurent, of Belgium.
22,839. [i6th cent] Red: imperfect i| in. [xUx. 1S4.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron Ijetw. (three) estoiles, as
many uncertain charges. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental
mantling of foliage, and wreath, a lion's head.
8' • lEHAN • CUAVRENT.
Lanrenty of Belgium.
22,840. [i 6th cent] Bronze-green: very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [xlix. 222.]
A shield of arms : a boar's head couped, in dex, chief an
estoile Supporters, two lions rampant, guardant, holding the
shield-strap in the inner paw.
Legend on a scroll : —
AVR6NT.
Jean, Lord of Lecke.
5«^Jean de Pollanen.
THE NETHERLANDS : — HERALDIC SEALS. 559
Florence de Leopardo, Echevin of Maastricht.
22,841. [a.D. 1344.] Greenish-brown: fine, imperfect.
About ^ in. when perfect [xliii. 88.]
A shield 'of arms : a lion rampant or leopard. Within a
chaplet or border charged with ten cinquefoil flowers.
OPA ....
Her Jacob Van Lichtenberch, Ridder.
22,842. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green : imperfect, indistinct,
i in. [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, within a bordure
engrailed, over all in chief a label of as many points. Within
a six-foil panel of tracery.
B€RCH • MILITIS.
Jehanne, Ducliess of Limbnrgy or Lymbnrg.
See Jehanne, wife of Wenceslaus of Bohemia,
Duke^ etc. No. 22,729.
WenceslaoB, Duke of Limbnrg, or Lymburg.
See Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Duke, etc. No. 22,728.
Jehan de Lodencoort.
22^843. [14th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha
from the matrix, found in the Molendinar-burni Glasgow.
+|. in.' [xlviL 1445.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ an eagle displayed, debruised by
a bend. Crest on a helmet and chapeau a wyvern, tail nowy.
Background diapered with a reticulated pattern, ornamented
with a pierced cinquefoil in each interstitial space.
I€HAN D€ LOD€NCOVRT.
Beaded borders.
Laing, Sufipl. Catal. of Scottish Seals, No. 1295.
Jehanne, Duchess of Lothier.
See Jehanne, wife of Wenceslaus of Bohemia,
Duke, etc. No. 22,729.
56o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WenceslauB, Duke of Lothier.
See Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Duke, etc. No. 22,728.
Nicolas Le Lonehier^ of Belgium.
22,844. [i6thcent.] Red: chipped. I {-in. [xlix. 185.]
A shield of arms: sem^ of crosses cTosslet fUA/es, three
louches, !>., ladles, two and one, Le Louchier. Crest, on a
horned helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage, broken off.
CS NICOLAS • LE • LOVCHCIERL
Walleran de Lacembouro, Count of Liney, and of St. Pol,
Lord of Fiennes, and Chdtelain of Lisle.
5^ Vol. v., p. 774, No. 20,319.
Jehanne, Ducliess of Lozexnberg.
See Jehanne, wife of Wenceslaus of Bohemia,
Duke, etc. No. 22,729.
Wenceslaus, Duke of Lozembnrg.
See Wenceslaus of Bohemia, Duke, etc. No. 22,728.
Nicolas de Macg . . . . 1 . • ., ^ Belgium.
22,845. [i6th cent.] Dark-green: indistincL i| in.
[xlix. 186.]
A shield of arms: on a bend betw. two estoiles, three
mullets (?). Over the shield a horned helmet, with ornamental
mantling of foliage, and wreath. No crest
S' • NICOLAS • DE • MACG ... I
Andriea Malapert, of Belgium.
22,846. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : edge chipped. \\ in.
[xlix. 187.]
A shield of arms, couch^i sem^ of fleurs-de-lis, MalaperT,
(Modern), in chief three cinquefoils pierced, below these, on
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 561
M —_ M,l ■I B^M _■I HJ ■__! I , m ■^-^ ■L _ -_I_^_I__M-
the sin, a label of three points, on the dex. a quarter or canton
charged with five mullets, MALAPERT, (ANCIENT). The
shield held by the strap in the paw of a lion rampant enraged,
queue flory.
Legend on a scroll : —
CS ANDRIEV • MALAPER.
Daniel de Marewede, a/. Merwede, 0/ Holland.
22.847. [a.d. 1375.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
\\ in. [cxxix. 481.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. fifteen roundles, five and four
in chief, three, two and one, in base, Van DER Merwede. On
foliage. Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
fii SIQILLV • DANI€LIS • DE • M€RW€D€ • MILIT'.
D'Arcq, No. 10,829.
NicholaoB de Manro, £c/ievin of MaastrichL
22.848. [A.D. 1339.] Greenish-brown: imperfect, indistinct.
About W in. when perfect, [xliii. 86.]
A shield of arms : emanchi oi four pieces, in the dex, chief
a lion's face. Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
CNICIHOLCAU
Johannes, dictus Meerte, Scabinus Bruxellensis,
Echevin of Brussels.
22.849. [A.D. 1454.] Bronze-green : fragments. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,756.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly ; I, 4. a chief chequy,
Meerte, of Flanders, 2, 3. three fleurs-de-lis, two and one.
Crest, on a helmet, [ornamental] mantling [of foliage], and
wreath, a lion's head betw. two wings. [Supporter on the
dex, side only, a damoiselle.]
Legend broken off.
22.850. [A.D. 1454-] Another, very imperfect. [Add. ch.
12,758.]
ante : 9(i : mf • * * •
VOL. VI. 2
S62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EgidiuB, dictus Mennen, Scabintis Bruxdlensis^ £chevin of
Brussels,
22,851. [a.D. 1450.] Bronze-green : very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,757.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a chief compony or chequy of
two traitSy each of four pieces, for Mennens, of Brabant,
Crest, on a helmet, and mantling of foliage, out of a coronet
an eagle's head and neck. Supporter on the dex, side only, a
wildman.
(to • XMJX • • • •
JohanneSi Baro de Merode, Dominus de Rummenj Heer
de Lantsambachty Sevemich, Prator KennemaruB, Deputat,
Gener, in Consessu D,D, Ordinum Gener. unit, Bdgii
Provinciarum,
22,852. [A.D. 1659.] Red: en placard. -« x -jV in-
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4 four palets,
M ERODE, 2, 3. semi of fleurs-de-lis ; over all an escutcheon,
cbequy, ensigned with a coronet of a Count of the
Netherlands.
Cabled border.
Etieniie Meyster, of Belgium.
22,853. [i6th cent] Bronze-green. 14^ in. [xlix. 188.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a Katharine-wheel, or
mill-wheel, 2, 3. a griffin segreant, Meyster. Over all an
escutcheon charged with a fess Q). Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, a demi-griffin, holding a
Katharine-wheel.
Legend on scroll : —
S' ESTIENNE • MEYSTER.
Willam Van Minen, al, Minden, brother of WOUTER Van
MiNEN (see No. 22,855).
22,854. [a.D. 1 363.] Bronze-green : imperfect [Add.
ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms: Van Minen. Cf. No. 22,855. With a
label of three points in chief, for difference.
>fi> S' VAN MIND6N m
THE NETHERLANDS:— HERALDIC SEALS. 563
Woater Van Minen, al. Miinden, Knape,
22,855. fA.D. 1363.] Bronze-green, i in. [Add. ch.
1 2,736.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, over all a saltire [chequy],
for Amstel DE Mynden, of Utrecht Within a traced
quatrefoil panel.
«iSIQILLVM W0VT6R VAN MIIND€N.
Beaded border.
Jehan de MonB, of Bdgium,
22,856. [i6th cent] Bronze-green. Originally app. by
green silk ribbons to a deed. i| in. [xlix. 189.]
A representation of St. John Baptist with the Agnus Dei
and a long cross and banner charged with a monogram ; hold-
ing by the strap, a shield of arms : a trefoil.
Legend on a scroll : —
S 8 §IEHAN SDESMONS.
Heinriek de Montenaken, £chevin of Maastricht
22.857. [a.D. 1364.] Greenish-brown: imperfect, injured.
About -[-§■in. when perfect [xliii. 97.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, on a canton a stag's scalp
and horns, with a mullet betw. the attires. Betw. three wavy
sprigs of foliage.
H€IN K : D 8CAB' : TRA
Beaded borders,
Alfer Van Montfoerde, Knape,
22.858. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green : chipped. ^ in,
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three fers-de-moulin^ for MONTFORT, in
chief an estoile or mullet Betw. two lions addorsed re-
guardant, their tails reaching to the base of the shield. Within
a cusped trefoil panel.
.... LLVM : ALF D€ • MONTFOR.
Beaded border.
202
564 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Roeaer Van Montfoerde, Knapcy brother of Alfer Van
MONTFOERDE. (See No. 22,858).
22,859. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect Jin.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms, MONTFORT, see No. 22,858, with an
escallop for difference. Within a cusped sixfoil panel.
Sb* totonr • toAtt • • * ntfot • • •
Oobelinas de Monyoawen, Scabinus Trajectensis, £ckevin
of Maastricht.
22.860. [a.D. 1377.] Bronze-green : fine, sharp, edge
chipped. I in. [xliii. 103.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy, on a canton three
mascles, two and one. On foliage. Within a carved sixfoil
panel ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
: S' • Q0B6LINI • D€ • M0NY0VW6N • SCABT • T • I€CT€N I
Beaded border.
22.861. [a.D. 1379.] Another: fine, sharp, edge chipped,
[xliii. 104.]
K S'] • GOB€LINI • D€ • M0NY0VW6N • SCABf* T • l€CT€N I
Henri de Moorslede, of Bdgium.
22.862. [a.D. 1226.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
If X i-f- in. [cxxix. 539.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms of early form : two bendlets.
4^SIGILLVM H6NRICI D€ MORS6L€ID€ fi(.
D'Arcq, No. 10,444.
Antboine de La Motte, of Bdgium,
22.863. [i6th cent] Dark-green : edge chipped. I in.
[xlix. 191.]
A shield of arms, coucU\ quarterly ; i, 4. a martlet, 2, 3.
plain. Crest, on a horned helmet, and ornamental mantling of
foliage, an eagle's head betw. two wings.
8' ANTHU' DE LA MOTTE-
John de Mulken, £chevin of Maastricht.
22,864. [a.D. 1343.] Greenish-brown: imperfect About
I in. when perfect, [xliii. Sy.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 565
A shield of arms : barry of eight, an eagle or falcon close,
crowned. Betw. three sprigs of arabesque foliage.
MVLK€ • SCAB' : T'I€CTN . .
Beaded borders.
BervatioB de Molken, Scabinus Trajectensis, Ecfievin of
Maastricht,
22,865. [a.D. 1379.] Bronze-green: edge injured, i in.
[xliii. 106.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, an eagle crowned. Above
the shield an angel or Michael the Archangel, holding it up
by the strap. Supporters, dex. a horse or unicorn, sin. a stag
lodged. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
S' %tx molttr * Stabi * traiett • •
Robert de Namnr, Chevalier.
22.866. [a.D. 1368.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres-
sion. i\ in. [cxxix. 550.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a lion rampant, debruised by a
bendlet engrailed, Namur. Crest, on a helmet a voly or pair
of wings {vair^l). Within an oval panel, the inner border
engrailed and ornamented with small quatrefoils.
« S' DNI • ROB€RTI . . NACMVC36NSIS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,448.
Michael Neae de Steynes, Scabintis Trajectensis^
£chevin of Maastricht.
22.867. [A.D. 1386.] Bronze-green: good, imperfect.
1^ in. [xliii. iii.]
A shield of arms : lozengy, over all on a canton a mullet
round-pierced, betw. the attires of a stag. Within a carved
sixfoil panel.
• • mtcf^aer « ntvit * 0tab
Beaded border.
aaillaume Nicalle (P), of Belgium.
22.868. [i6th cent.] Dark-green : imperfect i in. [xlix.
192.]
On a sheaf of arrows (?), a shield of arms : the charges
obliterated. _ . „ ...
gutlUttme * nttalte * (?)
5^6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oeymar Van Nisem, Scabinus,
or Scepen der Stat Van Sintruden.
22,869. [a.D. 141 2.] Bronze-green : imperfect About
\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 18,206.]
A shield of arms : a cross vairi^ in dex. chief, a mullet.
Within a pointed trefoil panel.
C8C]AB'I • 8CI • TRYD€
George de Noefbonrg, of Bdgium. a.d. 161 7.
22,870. Dark-green. i\ in. [xlix. 193.]
A shield of arms (?) suspended by a strap : a spiral cord
interlaced. Betw. two fleurs-de-lis.
•¥ 8EEL • GEORGE • DE • NOEFBOVRG • 1617.
J. Nut, or Noot van Bpaixmer.
22^871. [Late 14th cent] Bronze-green : chipped. About
+1" in. when perfect [xliii. 129.]
A shield of arms : a fess, and in chief a cross crosslet
Within a pointed trefoil panel.
RgtUti * 9« nut ban (jpatnim.
Ouillaumei Count of Ostrevant.
See Guillaume de BAVifeRE.
Franco, dicttis de Fape, Scabinus Bruxdlensis^
£,chevin of Brussels,
22,872. [A.D. 1436.] Bronze-green : a fragment About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,752.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly ; i, 4. barry pily of ten ;
2, 3. three crescents, two and one, for Pape, of Holland^ over
all an escutcheon charged with a bend lozengy. Crest, on a
helmet, broken off. Supporters, dex. wanting, sin, a griffin.
ape.
John Parker.
See Jacobus Gelrensis.
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. $67
Baadouin de Pierens, of Belgium.
22^873. [13th cent.] Brown : imperfect. About 2 in.
when perfect, [xlix. 194.]
A shield of arms : chequy.
. . . BAVDCYIJN D€ PI€R€ . . .
Phelipe Planehon, of Belgium.
22,874. [ 1 6th cent] Dark-green: chipped. About -ff in.
when perfect [xlix. 195.]
A wild-man, with a club» holding by the strap a shield of
arms : a chevron betw. in chief a fleur-de-lis and an estoile^
in base a destroyed charge.
Jean de Pollaneii, al, Polanen, Lord of Lecke^
and of BredOy of Holland.
22|875. [a.d. 1392] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I-,^ in. [cxxix. 436.]
A shield of arms : three crescents, two and one. Within a
carved pointed trefoil panel.
S' • I0HI8 S D€ S P0LLAN6N \ ORl S 06 t L€CKe X
„ , , , Z « D€ t BR€DA.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 10,826.
Gabriel Povillon^ of Belgium,
22^876. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped. \\ in. [xlix.
196.]
A shield of arms: a chevron betw. three fleurs-le-lis.
Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a bird's head
contoumH^),
Legend on a scroll : —
• 8 • GABRIEL • POVILLON.
ThomaBj son ^ John Poynannt.
See Jan Schelewacad.
568 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
Jacques Prevost, of Belgium,
22 fill. [l6th cent] Bronze-green: chipped, i in. [xlix.
197]
A shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4. three horses' heads,
couped and bridled ; 2, 3. three ermine spots, over all on an
escutcheon, five escallops in saltire.
Legend on a scroll : —
o S • lAC PREVOST o
PrevoBty of Belgian, a.d. 1577.
22,878. Dark-green : imperfect i in. [xlix. 198.]
A shield of arms : tiered in fess ; {a.) three horses' or asses'
heads in fess, couped ; (b.) a quatrefoil rose betw. two bars
(fish) embowed in pale, addorsed, in fess ; {c) senU of
escallops. Above the shield a strap.
PREVOST : 1577.
Bweder, Lord of Patent aL Sveder de Apcoude, Lord of
Ghaesbeke^ of Holland.
22.879. [a.d. 1375.] Sulph.cast from chipped impression.
1 1 in. [cxxix. 657.]
A double-headed dragon, with expanded wings, holding
before his breast a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three
towers or mill-rinds {amies, D'Arcq) ; 2, 3. lion rampant
«> S' • SV€D€RI • D€ • APC . . D€ • DOMICNI] • D€ • Q . . . SB€K€.
D*Arcq, No. 10,831.
Pierre Quenke, of Belgium.
22.880. [i6th cent] Dark-green : edge chipped. i| in.
[xlix. 199.]
A figure of St Peter, standing, with keys and book. At his
side a shield of arms : two croziers in saltire, an escutcheon
with indistinct charges.
S' • PIERRE • QVENKE.
P Q R— , of Belgiwn.
22,881. [i6th cent] Dark-green: indistinct \\ X I in.
[xlix. 200.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 569
Oval : a shield of arms : on a terrassey a fox carrying off a
goose. On foliage.
CALLIDVS • VT • VYVLPES • F • G • R.
Beaded borders.
Oauthier de Renenghes, al. Reninghe, of Belgium,
22,882. [a.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
i-i^ X 1 4- in. [cxxix. ^T^
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : semi of crosses, or cruzily,
a bend.
» S' WAVTI6RS • D€ R€N€NG . . S :
D'Arcq, No. 10,465.
Jan Van RenesBO^ Knape.
22^883. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: slightly chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : billety, a lion rampant guardant, for
Ren ESSE, of Holland afid Belgium. Within a richly traced
trefoil panel.
«* 8' lOHANNIS -06... €N€8.
Beaded borders.
Jean Renvart, of Belgium, A.D. 161 1.
22,884. Bronze-green : chipped, i-^m. [xlix. 201.]
A griffin segreant, holding a shield of arms : a chevron
betw. three cinquefoils (?).
. . . HOES • RENVART • 1611.
Nicolas Riohieg . . . .^of Belgium (?).
22,885. [i6th cent] Bronze-green : injured, indistinct.
1 1 in. [xlix. 202.]
A shield of arms : two pastoral croziers betw. three bales (?).
On foliage.
NICOLAS • RICHIEQ (0
Adolf Hendrik de Ripperda Van Buirse, aL Tot Beurse
en Heeijansdam.
Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands at the Treaty of Breda,
22,886. [A.D. 1667.] Red : en placard, \\ x H in.
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 56.]
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevalier armed cap-i-^
brandishing a sword, riding on a caparisoned horse springing,
RiPPERDA. Ensigned with a count's coroneL
Beaded border.
Cf. Van der Aa, Biegraphisck WoordeHboek, vol. zvi., p. 318 ; |. dn
Mont, Corpi Universel Diplomatique, Amsterdam, 1731, tome <ni.,
pL I, p. 51.
Jon Robaolx, Lord of Daussois in Namur, Bdgium, etc.
22,687. [i6th cent] Red : very indistinct. Originally
app. to a deed now cut off by a green silk ribbon, i-^ in.
[xlix. 203.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three caltrops, ROBA'JLX.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling of foH^e, and wreath,
a caltrop betw. a pair of wings.
3 • IAN • ROBAVLX • 8 • OE • DAV83 AMAIONE.
Oomelis Roelant, of the Netherlands.
22,868. [A.D. 1414.] Red: well preserved. \va. [HarL
ch. 78 C. 39.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Betw. three spr^
of foliage.
> 8' GORNELia ROCLANTM
Benriona dictus Rolibaoh.
See Henricus Coudenberg.
Oeokkel Ronoklaawe, of Holland.
22,669. [15th cent] Red: i in. [xlix. 105.]
A shield of arms : on a terire, a demi-lion rampant, enraged.
Legend on a scroll : —
Sb' « grcftbel » rondtlatttut.
Reineras de Boais, Scabinus Trajectensis, &chevin of
Maastricht.
22,690. [a-D. 1364.] Green: very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [xliii. 98.]
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 57 1
A shield of arms : vairi^ a fess, over all in dex. chief ll/r^J:«r-
quartier^ barry of eight Cf ROSE, or RosA. Betw. three
sprigs of foliage.
... I SCAB I ... I
Claude Boveli^ of Bdgium, A.D. 1576.
22,801. Dark-green : chipped. i| in. [xlix. 204.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, enriched with a chevronel,
betw. three roses, slipped and leaved. Crest, on a helmet
and mantling, uncertain.
LAVD6 • ROVELI . . . DE VRHON. 1578.(?)
Jehan Le Roy, of Bdgium.
22,802. [i6th cent] Dark-green : chipped, i in. [xlix.
205.]
A winged figure, holding by the strap a shield charged with
a crescent encircling a tau-cross or initial letter T.
• 8 • lEHAN • LE • ROY • •
OobbelinuB do Bofo Clipeo {al. Rothsohild P), Scabinus
TrajectensiSy j£chevin of Maastricht,
22.803. [A.D. 1354.] Dark-green: chipped. -ff in.
[xliil 92.]
A shield of arms : three battle axes or doloires. On
foliage.
« S' GOB' • D€ ■RVFO • CLIP60 • SCAB'I ■TI6CT.
Beaded borders.
22.804. Another, [xliii. 93.]
• S O- SCAB'I ■ri€CT'.
Adrian de Ruhault, of Belgium.
22,806. [i6th centj Dark-green: indistinct. i^ in.
[xlix. 206.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a cock ; 2, 3. a fish
naiant Crest, on a horned helmet, mantling and wreath, a
fish's head.
S • ADRIAN • DE • RVHAVLT.
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
EgidiUB; dictus Mennen^ Scabinus Bruxellensis, £chevin of
Brussds,
22,861. [a.D. 1450.] Bronze-green : very imperfect. About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,757.]
A shield of arms, cotuhi*, a chief compony or chequy of
two traits, each of four pieces, for Mennens, of Brabant,
Crest, on a helmet, and mantling of foliage, out of a coronet
an eagle's head and neck. Supporter on the dex. side only, a
wildman.
ffo • XMXi
• • • •
Johannes, Earo de Merode, Dominus de Rummen^ Heer
de Lantsambacht^ Sevemich, Prator KennemaruB, Deputat.
Gener. in Consessu D,D, Ordinutn Gener. unit Bdgii
Provinciarum.
22,862. [A.D. 1659.] Red: en placard. \ x -^ in.
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. four palets,
Merode, 2, 3. sem^ of fleurs-de-lis ; over all an escutcheon,
ckequy, ensigned with a coronet of a Count of the
Netherlands.
Cabled border.
Etienne Meyster, cf Belgium.
22,863. [i6th cent] Bronze-green. U in- [xlix. 188.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a Katharine-wheel, or
mill-wheel, 2, 3. a griffin segreant, Meyster. Over all an
escutcheon charged with a fess (?). Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, a demi-griffin, holding a
Katharine-wheel.
Legend on scroll : —
8' E8TIENNE • MEYSTER.
Wlllam Van Minen^ cU. Minden, brother of Wouter Van
MiNEN (see No. 22,855).
22;854. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect [Add.
ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : Van Minen. Cf. No. 22,855. With a
label of three points in chief, for difference.
«> S' VAN MIND6N M
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 563
Wouter Van Minen^ al. Miinden, Knape.
22,866. fA.D. 1363.] Bronze-green, i in. [Add. ch.
12.736.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, over all a saltire [chequy],
for Amstel de Mynden, of Utrecht. Within a traced
quatrefoil panel.
4ISIQILLVM W0VT6R VAN MI1ND6N.
Beaded border.
Jehan de Mens, of Belgium.
22,856. [i6th cent] Bronze-green. Originally app. by
green silk ribbons to a deed. ij. in. [xlix. 189.]
A representation of St. John Baptist with the Agnus Dei
and a long cross and banner charged with a monogram ; hold-
ing by the strap, a shield of arms : a trefoil.
Legend on a scroll : —
8 8 S lEHAN S DE S MONS.
Heinriek de Montenaken^ £chevin of Maastricht.
22,857. [a.d. 1364.] Greenish-brown: imperfect, injured.
About W in. when perfect, [xliii. 97.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, on a canton a stag's scalp
and horns, with a mullet betw. the attires. Betw. three wavy
sprigs of foliage.
H€IN K : D SCAB' : TRA
Beaded borders.
Alfer Van Montfoerde, Knape.
22|858. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green : chipped. \ in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three fers-de-moulin^ for MONTFORT, in
chief an estoile or mullet Betw. two lions addorsed re-
guardant, their tails reaching to the base of the shield. Within
a cusped trefoil panel.
.... LLVM : ALF D€ » MONTFOR.
Beaded border.
202
574 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Emonlt du Sinwo . .(P), of Bdgium.
22,006. [i6th cent.] Dark-green. i| in. [xlix. 207.]
A unicorn salient, supporting a shield of arms, couch^i on a
bend three estoiles, in chief ^i/i. an estoile.
Legend on a scroll : —
8' ERNOVLT : DV : 8IMW0 . .
Oherile SpronOy Knape.
22,007. [A.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect About
J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : a chevron. Betw. three branches.
• •■•R..C* SPR ...
Beaded borders.
Dire Spyker, Schepen of Haarlem.
22,008. [A.D. 1428.] Bronze-green: slightly chipped.
i in, [Add. ch. 1 2,748.]
On a mount, a man, draped, in the 1. h. a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, debruised with a bendlet In the r. h. a scroll,
running round the design, with the legend : —
%' ; Btrc : Ijpflter m
Beaded border.
Willexn Yan Stapele, Scepen of Sintruden.
22,000. [A.D. 141 2.] Bronze-green: chipped. j in*
[Add ch. 18,206.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a chevron, on a canton or franc*
quartier, a cross. Crest, on a helmet and lambrequin, broken
off. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
• %' toOlem • ban * Itn^tU . %tt9m sfntnilien m
Ludolphe Tiarda Van Starekenboroh, Sieur de Weede,
Surdijck^ and Nyendooster^
Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands at the Treaty of Breda.
22,910. [A.D. 1667.] Red : en placard. \y. ^ in. [Slo.
ch. xxxiL 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : an eagle displayed, in its beak a
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 575
— — ■-
Strap to which hangs an escutcheon bearing a lion rampant.
Unsigned with the ancient coronet of a count.
Legend around.
L-CT0V-8-H-T-W-E-8.
{for Ludolphe Tiarda Van Starckenborgh^ Heer tot Weede
ends Surdijck,)
MarinuB do Stavenlsse; Consiliaritis et Syndkus
Civitatis Ziriczeensis^ Deputat, Or dinar,
in Consessu D,D. Ordinum Gener. unit, Bdgii Provinciarum,
22,01L [a.D. 1659.] Red : en placard. -J. X 4 in. [Slo. ch.
xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms : two bars undoes betw. five billets
lying fesswise, three in chief, two in base, Stavenisse ; in fess
point an estoile of six points. Crest, on a helmet and mantling,
a demi-savage, holding a club over his shoulder.
Beaded border.
Her OMsebert Van Sterkenberoh, Ridder.
22^012. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: edge chipped. -I- in.
[Add. ch, 12,736.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy of eight, charged with fifteen
bezants ; five, five, four, and one, (?) for SterkenbuRG, of
Holland, Within a cusped trefoil panel.
* 8 BR6CHT • VA • 8TK€B'€CHT • MCILITISL
Jan Stevens^ Scepen in Amwerpen, £ckevin of Antwerp,
22,013. [a.D. 1412.] Bronze-green : very imperfect About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,744.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. chevronels ; 2, 3. a
scythe erect. Within a carved trefoil panel.
£' toti • • • « bcit0«
Cornelius Van der Straten.
22,014. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from a matrix. i-J- in. [Slo. xxxiv. 78 F.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. a fess betw. three wine-
jugs ; 2, 3. a griffin segreant, the tail coward. Crest, on a
576 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
helmet, ornamental mantling of foliage, and wreath, a griffin
of the arms.
Legend on a scroll ; —
8 » CORN DER * STRATEN.
Dire Symon Donden Zoen, Scepen in Haarlem.
22^016. [a.D. 141 5.] Bronze-green: imperfect. About
^ in when perfect [Add. ch. 12,746.]
An eagle rising, with expanded wings, supporting a shield
of arms : a cross betw. twelve martlets, over all a bend for
difference.
»e
Remeis Taubens^ Schepen of Vleitingen.
22,016. [a.D. 1426.] Bronze-green : good impression, i in.
[xliii. 125.]
A shield of arms : vair^^ a fess, over all a canton or franc-
quartier charged with a fess. Within a carved quatrefoil
panel.
« £* * metr tamper « Vii Z tt^tptn 2 «
Colart de Tempierre^ of Belgium,
22,917. [i6th cent] Dark-green : imperfect i^in. [xlix.
212.]
A swan or falcon rising, wings expanded, holding by a
strap a shield of arms, couchi\ three demi-lions rampant,
queues four ck^eSy in chief a pierced mullet
Legend on a scroll : —
• $b • collart ♦ De • tenq^terre (?)
22,018. Another: chipped, [xlix. 213.]
* $b • collart « Oe • tempierre (?)
Andrieu De Le Tenre, of Haitiault, Belgium.
22,019. [ 1 6th. cent] Dark-green: edge chipped, i-^ in.
[xlix. 214.]
THE NETHERLANDS :— HERALDIC SEALS. 577
A unicorn salient, supporting a shield of arms, coucA/: a
Blackamoor's head, couped at the neck, wearing a wreath.
Legend on a scroll : —
Seel * anOrieu « Oe • le « tettre*
Thomas du Teme^ Lord of Maine St, Peter and St, Paul,
in Belgium,
22^020. [i6th cent.] Red : chipped at the edges, i^ in.
[xlix. 215.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three estoiles. Crest,
on a helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage, a lion's head
crowned, betw. two wings, Du Terne, of Brabant.
' S • THOMAS • DV • TERNE • SR. E8 ■HAISNE8 •
ST. P . ET • ST. P.
Charle Thievilier; of Belgium,
22^021. [ 1 6th cent.] Dark-green. i^J- in. [xlix. 216.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. three birds*
heads, couped, a crescent for difference. Crest, on a helniet,
ornamental mantling of foliage, and wreath, a crane.
Legend on a scroll : —
• S • CHARLE • THIEVILIER.
Jean Tobbin^ of Bruges, Chevalier.
22^022. [a.D. 1286.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2-iV in. [cxxix. 730.]
A shield of arms : a cross lozengy.
iS> S' • lOHANkllS - TOBBIkl • MILITICS 06 BRJVQIS.
D'Arcq, No. 10,488, with description of a counterseal : a shield of
arms, as in the obv,, with legend : + S' lOHANNIS TOBBIN.
Andreas Tolsabn^ of the Netherlands (?).
22,923. [14th cent] Dark-green : indistinct. |in. [xxxv.
310.]
A shield of arms : in chief a lion passant, in base a bird.
* S* ANDR€€ TOLSALMCO
Doubtful reading.
VOL. VI. 2 p
578 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ritsart Toukl, of the Netherlands.
22,024. [a.d. 1409.] Red : indistinct, f in. [Add ch.
21,942.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three roundles, in chief a
crescent. Within a carved rosette or panel of eight points.
«i S 8IGILLVM : RIT8ART X TOVKI ff^ I
Beaded border.
22,026. [A.D. 141 l] Red. [Add. ch. 22,015.]
«i : 81QILLVM : RITSART : TOVKI m X
JSverharduB, dictus Tsanits, oL Tseraerts,
Scabinus Bruxellensis, ^chevin of Brussels.
22.026. [a.d. 1444.] Bronze-^een: imperfect. About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,754.]
A shield of arms, couch/: ^^m/ of cinquefoils pierced, a lion
rampant. Cf. De La Sarraz, of Holland. Crest, on a
helmet, and mantling, out of a coronet a lion's head betw.
two wings erect, semi ol cinquefoils pierced.
L^end on a scroll : —
• •• •••* XUxwc\^
22.027. [a.d. 1444.] Bronze-green: a fragment [Add.
ch. 12,753.]
22.028. [a.d. 1444.] Bronze-green : very imperfect [Add.
ch. 12,755.]
%' tm XUxwcUk.
Walram, Burckgrave of Utrecht.
See Walrane, Lord of Brederoide, etc.. No. 22,739.
Amonl de Yalmeraut.
22,020. [Early 14th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from
a good impression. 4-§- in. [D.C., F. 210.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. a lion rampant, sin. a tree.
Betw, three palm-branches.
«> S' . ARN' • D€ • VALM6RAVT.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 579
Hemerio Van der .... dert.
22,030. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from
chipped impression. |^ in. [DC, F. 367.]
A shield of arms : a fess lozengy,over all acantonor/raff^-
quartier ermine. Within a traced quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
H€M€_RIC VA_D€R . . _ . . D€RT.
Hubert Van t'ra . . . , ^ Bdgium.
22,031. [i6thcent.] Dark-green : indistinct ij-in. [xlix.
217.]
A griffin segreant, holding by the strap a shield of arms :
a chevron betw. three clarions.
8 ■HVBERT • VAN' T'RA
XberharduB do Yemenhonti Scabinus Trajectensis.
^chevin of Maastricht.
22^032. [A.D. 1406.] Bronze-green : chipped i in. [xliiL
118.]
A shield of arms : a swan. Within an elegantly designed
quatrefoil panel of elaborate tracery, having four small circular
openings, each bearing a satyr's head.
Legend betw. the points : —
$b fieratOf.De benten^o tit • Ctabt^trate^t « • • *
Everhardus de Vemenholti Scabinus Trajectensis,
£chevin of Maastricht,
22,033. [A.D. 1 366.] Bronze-green : chipped. -^ in.
[xliii. 102.]
A shield of arms : a swan. Within a circular panel orna-
mented along the inner edge with small roses.
» S'l 6V6RARDI • D' • V,N€HOLT • SCABI' • TITfl
Walranii Lord of Vianexii etc.
See Walrane, Heer tot Brederoide, etc., No* 22,739.
2 p 2
58o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FlorentiuB de Vinea, Scabinus Trajectensis,
£.chevin of Maastricht
22^934. [a.d. 1366.] Bronze-green: very imperfect. About
\ in. when perfect, [xliii. iol]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Cf Des Vignes. Back-
ground replenished with small flowers and mullets. Within a
rosette or cusped panel of six points.
A • SCAB' • TI€GT
Beaded borders.
OodefrlduB de yinea, Scabinus Trajectensis,
£chevin of Maastricht.
22^035. [a.d. 1358.] Bronze-green: chipped. About i in.
when perfect, [xliii. 94.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. On arabesque foliage.
Within a rosette or cusped panel of eight points ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
FRIDI : D6 : VIN€A : SCABINI TRAI€GT€N'.
Beaded borders.
Her Oheriit Van den VUet, Ridder,
22^036. [a.d. 1363.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped, i in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges pometty, Van Vliet,
of Holland, Within a quatrefoil panel of tracery.
«• S' GH6RARDI • D€ . . . . I€T • MILITIS.
Jan Van den Vliet^ Knape,
brother of Her Gheriit van den Vliet (see No. 22,936).
22,037. [a.d. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect. \ in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three lozenges pometty, Van VlieT
a label for difference. Within a carved sixfoil panel.
lOHA VLI6.
Her Ohisebert Van Vyanen, Knape.
22,938. [a.d. 1363.] Bronze-green : chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 12,736.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 58 1
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. three columns {zuilert)
for VlANEN, of Holland \ 2, 3. two bars betw. nine lozenges,
three, three, and three. Betw. two quatrefoils. Within a
pointed quatrefoil panel.
S' • GHIS€BR€CHTS • VON €N.
Heinrich Van Vyanexiy Knape,
22,939. [A.D. 1363.] Bronze-green : chipped. |in. [Add.
ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : VlANEN, differenced by a mullet,
Cf. No. 22,938. Within a panel of tracery composed of two
quatrefoils interlaced.
. . H6NRIC • CVIAN ■VIANL6NL
Hubert Van Vyanen, Knape,
22,940. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze-green: edge chipped. I in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : VlANEN, with a label of three points for
difference, cf. No. 22,938. Within a panel composed of two
quatrefoils of tracery, one enclosing the other.
* S' HVB6RTI D€ . . . AN€N.
Jan Van Vyanen, Knape.
22,941. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze -green : imperfect. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : VlANRN, with a bend for difference, see
No. 22,938. Within a quatrefoil panel of elegant tracery.
ICC S' IAN tt VA AN6N.
Beaded border.
Sueder van Vyanen, Knape.
22,942. [a.D. 1363.] Brown-green: chipped. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three columns, in fess point an escut-
cheon charged with uncertain charges, for VlANEN, of
Holland, Within a cusped and traced trefoil panel
Legend broken away.
582 CATAIX>GUE OF SKALS.
Yoem Yaa Yyaaen, Knape,
22,043. [a.D. 1363.] Bronze^een: imperfect, fin.
[Add. ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms: three columns {zuilen\ a bend for
difference. Within a sixfoil panel of el^^nt tracery.
VOORN • VAN • VIAN . .
Lanrent de Warde, of Bdgium.
22,044. [i6th cent] Bronze-green: chipped. i|in.
[xlix. 218.]
A representation of Hope, with anchor at the side, elevat-
ing the r. h. to the head, and in the 1. h. the strap of a shield
of arms : three trefoils chipped.
• 8 • LAVRENT • DE • WARDE.
AmalrieoB; dictus Was^ Scabinus Bruxellensis^
£chevin of Brussels.
22^046. [A.D. 1450.] Bronze-green : very imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,757.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ parti-imanchi^ on a chief three
muUeta bendwise. Was, of Brabant, Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, a goat statant, betw. two
wings erect
Legend on a scroll : —
taiaft*
22|946. [a.d. 1455.] Bronze-green. [Add. ch. 12,759.]
%" toaiL
FlorenduB, dictus Weld, al. Weylde, Scabinus Trajectensis,
J&ckevin of Maastricht.
22^947. [a.D. 1364.] Bronze-green : well preserved. \^ in.
[xliii. 99.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy of six. Within a cusped
lozenge panel ornamented with four circular countersunk
openings ; and with small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
«i8' FL0R6CY DCI W€LD 8CABI' TI6CTN8'.
22,948. [a.d. 1364.] Another. {xHii. 100.]
* S' FL0R6CY DCI W€LD SCABI' TI6CTN8'.
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 583
WaltenUy dictus Yan der Winckele, Scabinus Bruxdlensis^
J^chevin of Brussels.
22,040. [A.D. 1454.J Bronze-green: chipped |in. [Add
ch. 12,758.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. [an estoile betw.] two
sickles affronUs, the edge denteUe ; 2, 3, barry plly, or parti-
hnanclU^ for Van den Winckele, of Brabant Crest, on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, an estoile betw. two sickles.
Backgromid replenished with foliage and flowers.
L^end and scroll : —
tuott Be tDtiiftel «
22,050. [A.D. 1454.] Bronze-green: a fragment [Add.
ch. 12,756.]
Jonannes do Witt, Consiliarius et Syndkus HoUanduB
WestfrisuBquey Deputat Ordinar. in Consessu D.D. Ordinum
Gener. unit. Belgii Provinciarum.
22,e6L [A.D. 1659.] Red : en placard. A >^ iV ^n* [Slo. ch.
xxxii. 57.]
Oval : a shield of arms ; a hare, a harrier and a ^ braque^*
two, and one. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a demi-
hare.
BXoYlm^ dictus Wulfl
22,062. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from matrix in the Dept of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities, i in. [xxxv. 176.]
A shield of arms, coucfid\ a bend betw. six fleurs-de-lis.
Crest, on a helmet, mantling and wreath ; a wolfs head
charged on the neck with a fleur-de-lis.
Lqgend on two scrolls : —
n SfgOIn ii rte|»t ti or « taitilf ««
Beaded borders.
22,053. Plaster cast from matrix, [xci. 38.]
Johan Tden.
22,054. [a.D. 1400.] Red : edge injured. l in. [Add.
ch. 30,719]
584 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three cinquefoils a
rose or annulet. Above the shield, the full-face bust of a
wild-man. On each side a vine branch with two clusters of
grapes. Within a pointed trefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
JK S' • l€ ii«— JK HAN ii«_JK YD6N mi
Beaded borders.
Perhaps French.
Jean d'Ypres.
See Jean de Ipra.
Henry de Tseren^ £c/tevin of M\aastrichi\,
22^055. [a.d. 1338.] Dark-green: imperfect, indistinct
About \^ in. when perfect [xliii. 8$.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, t
arms, holding jaw-bones.
R€N SCAB' T'I€C
iree dexter hands and
Gheriit Claes-zoen van Zaenden^ Scepen in Haarlem.
22^056. [a.D. 141 5.] Bronze-green: imperfect. fin.
[Add. ch. 12,746.]
An eagle rising with expanded wings, supporting a shield
of arms : a cross, for Zaanden, of Holland^ in clex. chief a
trefoil for difference.
Dangel van Zerkinghem^ Scepen of the
Town of Sintruden,
22^957. [A.D. 141 2.] Bronze-green: chipped, indistinct
About I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 18,206.]
A shield of arms : five fusils in fess, on a canton a lion
rampant. Within an ornamentally traced trefoil panel.
%t\ « • « ati • • (tft
Gheriit Van den Ziil, Heer tot Purmereynde, or Purmerend,
in North Holland, Netlierlands, Ridden
22,968. [A.D. 1434.] Red : imperfect, indistinct About
i| in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,750.]
THE NETHERLANDS: — HERALDIC SEALS. 585
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, for ZljLL, of Utrecht,
Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an eagle
rising.
* ^t ba t * * *
Vrederio Van Zulen^ Knape.
22,959. [a.d. 1363.] Bronze-green: imperfect i in. [Add.
ch. 12,736.]
A shield of arms : three columns (jsuilen). Within a
carved quatrefoil panel of elegant tracery.
8' VR€D€RI ... AN .... €N.
Beaded border.
Edward, Count of ZuLtpli&xi,
See Edward, Duke of Gueldres, etc.
GniUanme, Count of Zut-phen.
See GUILLAUME, OF JULIERS, Duke, etc.
Reinaud, Count of Zutphen.
See Reinaud, Duke (?/ JuLlERS, etc.
Pierre, Lord of , . , , noourt, Chevalier.
22.960. [14th cent] Dark-green : fine, very imperfect.
i|.in. [xlix. 221.]
A shield of arms : bendy of six, a bordure engrailed.
* 1:1 8' 1:1 P€TRI 1:1 DNI 1:1 D€ 1:1 NCOVRT 1:1 MILITIS 1:1
Beaded borders.
Perhaps French.
Jean de sut, of Belgium. A.D. 1573.
22.961. Red : edge chipped. i| in. [xlix. 220.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two oak leaves in chief,
a flower in a pot in base. Crest, on a helmet and mantling,
broken off.
Legend on a scroll : —
• S • lEAN • DE • SVT-1573.
586 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
22,962. [14th cent] Bronze-green : edge chipped. About
I in. when perfect [xliii. 128.]
A shield of arms: on a bend three columns, or zuilen,
Betw. three swans. Within a quatrefoil panel. Cf. xliii. 99.
Legend broken off: —
D€
Uncertain.
22,963. [i6th cent] Red : chipped, indistinct li in.
[xlix. 223.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two estoiles in chief, a
stork in b^e. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
destroyed.
. . . DE8MAT + PHLE . . . ?
-, of Belgium,
22,964. [17th cent] Bronze-green: indistinct. i|in.
[xlix. 224.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron, betw. three estoiles, a
roundle for difference.
LE
....
DUTCH SEALS BEARING
MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES.
Tideman Van Brielon.
Seed used by Ralph Whityng, of Dorking, etc.
22^965. [a.D. 141 7.] Greenish-brown : chipped, cracked.
\ in. [Add. ch. 9062.]
A merchant's mark or monogram. Background shaded.
« 8' TID6CMA3N ff^ VAN ff^ BRI6L0N.
Seal used by Matildis, widow of John Shepherde,
of Dorking.
22,966. [a.D. 1423.] Red. [Add. ch. 9066.]
« 8' TID6MAN ff^ VAN ff^ BRI6L0N.
Laurent DescampSy of Belgium.
22,967. [i6th cent] Dark-green. i| in. [xlix. 161.]
A figure of St Lawrence, standing, with book and
gridiron.
8 • LAVRENT • DE8CAMP8.
Desiderins Erasmns, The Scliolar, of Rotterdam.
ob. A,D. 1536.
22,968. Recent impression in red seah'ng-wax, from the
original appended to the will of Erasmus, and thus mentioned
therein : " . . . . ac peculiare anuli mei sigillum Terminum
affixi, &c., 12 Feb. 1536." 4 in. [xlix. 10.]
A full-faced bust, set on a rectangular plinth inscribed —
TERMINV8.
Legend at the sides : —
• CEDO • • NVLU •
> DEVICES. 589
, Harl. ch. 43 B. 5.]
(/â– CO. Surrey.
by pressure, ^in.
; mark, and charged
o • ■I ■m
S88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bemart Oediony of Holland (J)
Seal used by STEPHEN, son of WALTER OLIVER,
of Ipswich, CO, Suff,
22^969. [a.D. 1368.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 19,316.]
On a shield : a merchant*s-mark, a cross. Above the
shield a banner-flag on a tripod.
8' B€RNART • G€DON.
Amoud Lammins, of Holland (?)
22,970. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
\m. [xlvii. 1795.]
An Agnus Dei, reguardant Perhaps here used as a rebus
on the surname of the owner.
% M armottD t^ lammtm m^
Laing^s MS, Catal,^ No. 59, where the matrix of brass is stated to
have been found in 1831 when carrying out some repairs in St. Giles'
Church, Edinburgh, and to be now preserved in the Museum of the
Society of Antiquaries, Edinburgh.
Adrian VL\!g[LAAOTL^ of Antwerp,
22,971. [a.D. 145 l] Red: injured. About |^ X i in.
[Hari. ch. 43 B. 5.]
Octagonal. The initial letters At (?), crowned.
JacopuB Nuthouk, of Belgium,
22,972. [14th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha.
\ in. [xlvii. 1449.]
A merchant's mark. Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
# S * tatopuD « » « nutiiottft « (?)
Johan Oppebels.
22,973. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
-2- in. [D. C, F. 324.]
On a shield : a merchant's mark, a saltire couped, in base
an arrow-head point downwards, in sin, fess a mascle.
DUTCH SEALS BEARING MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES. 589
Pyne Pynesone, of A ntwerp,
22,974. [a.D. 145 1.] Red. f x i in. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 5.]
Octagonal. A merchant's mark.
Johan Winter.
Seal used by Thomas de Pirle, of co, Surrey.
22,975. [A.D. 1373.] Red: injured by pressure. |-in.
[Add. ch. 24,614.]
A shield ensigned with a merchant mark, and charged
with a saltire betw. the initial letters T • O • O • I • (0
8' lOHAN WINT6R.
NORWAY.
NORWAY.
ERIC THE GREAT; King of Norway.
22,976. [A.D. 1297.] White, discoloured : only the central
part remains. [Add. ch. 26,048.]
0. The king seated on a gothic throne, and holding sceptre
and orb.
Legend wanting.
D'Arcq, No. 11,216, reads on an impression in the French
Archives : —
« 8IQ1LLVM - €RICI • MAGNI • D€l * GRACIA • R€G18 • NORW€GI€ •
FILM • R€Qt8 • MAGNI • QVARTI.
R. The king, in armour, with chained sword, and shield of
arms, riding on a caparisoned horse, springing to the r. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are: a lion
rampant holding a hatchet, NORWAY. D'Arcq takes notice
that the king wears two ipauliires, a rare occurrence in
equestrian seals.
Legend wanting : but read by the above-mentioned author
on the impression in Paris : —
* €RI . . AGN» • €GO • NORICA • R€QI . . O J?T€ TVS •
M • DS • AGN'.
This appears to be a distich of two lines, a pentameter and
a hexameter, with a play upon the words Agnus and Magnus.
^^ Eriais Agnus ego Norica \regnareg\o
VI, Detis Agnus**
BARDE, Chancellor of the King of Norway.
22,977. [a.D. 1297.] Dark-green : cracked, imperfect.
-Ax)ut i^ X I in. [Add. ch. 26,048.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary crowned, holding the Child,
in a niche with carved and crocketed canopy. Below, under
£Ln arch, a kneeling figure. At the top, base, and sides, four
small circular compartments containing the emblems of the
four Evangelists.
R6G . . . CAC6LLARII.
VOL. VI. 2 Q
596 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BARDO, or BAARDI EINARSSON, of Norway.
22,985. [A.D. 1337.] Red: imperfect About i in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 26,051.]
Within a carved gothic niche a figure of Our Lord with
both hands raised in the act of benediction. In the exergue,
under an arch, a figure kneeling in adoration.
8 • BARDONIS NARI.
THORGILE ERLENDESSON^^/iV^rwaj^.
22,986. [A.D. 1337.] Red: imperfect About li X i in.
[Add. ch. 26,05 l]
Oval : a saint in a niche.
8' : THORGIL .... €RL€NDI . . .
Beaded borders.
POLA^'^
I
POLAND-
KING OF POLAND.
SIGISMUND IIL, '* Rex Pohnug, magnus Dux Lithuanic^
Russia^ MasavitE^ SamogituSy LivonuBqtu^ necnon
Regni Suecia proximus heres etfuturus Rex**
Great Seal.
22^987. [a.D. 1589.] Red. 2f in., set in a thick saucer-
shaped mass of yellow or uncoloured wax, app. by silk cords
of various colours. 3J- in. [Add. ch. 29,254.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms, with two cupids at
the sides and two masks, top and bottom : an eagle displayed
crowned, Kingdom of Poland. Ensigned with a crown.
Surrounded by a cordon of eleven smaller shields united by
interlacing ribbons and foliage. The armorial bearings of
these shields are for the most part indistinct and obscure.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(Outer circle) :— 81QI8MVCNDV8 • Ml • DEI GRATIA •
REX • P0L0Nli€ •
SVECliC • MAGNV8 • D ANIyE • RVSliC - PRV88liC.
{Inner circle) :— MASOVI>E • PODLACHlyE
0Nli€QVE • ETC. ETC. i*
Seal far the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
22,988. [A.D. 1589.] Red. i^ in., set in a thick saucer-
shaped mass of yellow or uncoloured wax, app. by silk cords of
various colours. 4J- in. [Add. ch. 29,254.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : an armed knight,
with sword and shield of arms : KINGDOM OF POLAND, riding
on a horse springing to the 1., on a mount Ensigned with a
crown or coronet
Legend in two concentric circles :-—
{Outer circle) :— 8IQI8MVNDV8 • III • DEI • GRATIA • REX •
POLONIi€ • MAGNV8 • DVX • LITVANIiC.
{Inner circle) ;— RV8 • PRV8 • SAMOGITI>e • MA80VI •
LIVONI>e • ETC • ETC.
600 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Prince CZARTORISKY-SANGOUSKO,
of Poland apid Lithuania.
Letter Seal,
22,080. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i X -J- in. [xlix. 89.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cavalier armed de toufes pikes,
the vizor up, holding in his r. h. a sword, in his 1. h. an oval
buckler charged with the bearings [a cross of Lorraine], on
a horse galloping, bridled, housings, bordered, over three
towers in base. Ensigned with the crown of a prince. In the
base below the shield, a ribbon inscribed : —
BADZ QO BADZ i>., Let happen what wiU.
Counts KRASINSKI, of Poland.
Letter Seal,
22,000. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. I X -^m, [xlix. 96.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a horse-shoe, surmounted by a
cross pattie supporting a crow rising, holding in its beak a
golden ring. Crest, on a count's coronet of nine pearls, a
crow as of the arms.
Dotted or invected border.
Barons NIARSINSKI, or KRASINSKL
Letter SeaL
22,001. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. |^ x i in. [xlix loi.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a horse-shoe, the tip in base
enclosing a cross pattie. Crest, on a baron's coronet of nine
pearls, an eagle rising, holding a horse-shoe and cross as of
the arms in its r. foot.
-••-
PORTUGAL.
PORTUGAL.
KINGDOM OF PORTUGAL.
FERNANDO and YSABEL, King and Queen. A.D. 1476.
See under SPAIN, No. 23,073,
Legation in London.
Letter Seal,
22y992. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^^ X i-,V in- [xlix. 67.]
Oval : a shield of arms : five escutcheons in cross, each
charged with as many plates, on a bordure seven castles^
Kingdom of Portugal. Ensigned with a royal crown.
LEQA9AO DE 8 • M • FIDELISSIMA EM LONDRES.
FERNANDO, Prince of Portugal A.D. 1226..
iV^ Vol. v., p. 541, No. 19,453.
AliPHONSE, Prince, afterwards King of Portugal.
A.D. 1 24 1.
5^*^ Vol. v., p. 501, No. I9,34J.
ISABELLE, aL ELIZABETH, Princess of Portugal.
A.D. 1438.
See Vol. v., p. 708, No, 20,020.
CATHARINE OF BB^KOK^ZiL, Princess of Portugal,
Queen-Consort of King CHARLES II. of England.
First seal, v. Vol. L, pp. 103, 104, Nos. 813-815.
Second seal, v. Vol. I.> p. 104, No. 816, and a fine im-
f^»*cssion in bronze-green wax, [IxxvL 2] ; plaster casts^
^>cxxvii. 59, 60]. The armorial bearings are : per pale, dex..
EAT Britain, as used by Charles II., sin, Portugal.
604 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Heraldic Seal of a Portuguese Family^ used by
Richard Cocks, of japan.
Letter Seal.
22,993. [a.D. 1617-1619.] Red : en placard, imperfect,
indistinct. | X | in. Six impressions. [Cott. ch. iii. 13.]
Oval : a shield of arms : five estoiles in saltire. Plumed
helmet with ornamental mantling. Portuguese style of art
RUSSIA.
RUSSIA.
SEALS OF THE CZARS.
FSODOR L, lYANOVITCH. A.D. 1 584-1 598.
22,994. Red: cracked, imperfect, repaired. App. by a
twisted cord of red silk to a deed now wanting. 3 in. [Cott.
cb. xvL 10.]
0. A double-headed eagle of Russia, displayed, each head
imperially crowned ; charged on the breast with an ornamental
shield or cuirass of arms of Moscow (see No. 22,997).
Betw. the heads a patriarchal cross and some minute Slavonic
characters.
L^;end : the Imperial style, in Slavonic capital letters, in
three concentric circles within two beaded or pearled
borders.
Bu Nearly similar in design to the obv.
Legend continued in Slavonic capital letters, three con-
centric circles within two beaded borders.
For the Sclavonic alphabet used on these seals see J. F. Fritz, Orient
iaiisch und Occidentaluch Sprachuuister^ Leipzig, 1748, 8vo.
BORIS OODUNOW, al. BORIS FEDOROWICH.
A.D. 1598-1606.
22.995. [a.D. 1 599.] Paper, en placard, from a waxen im-
pression originally covered with it, before impression. 3f in.
[Cott MS. Nero B. xi., fol. 379*.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned,
charged on the breast with an ornamental shield or cuirass
of arms of Moscow (see No. 22,997). Betw. the heads a
patriarchal cross, and other indistinct devices.
Legend : the Imperial style, in Slavonic capital letters, all
within two beaded or pearled borders.
22.996. Cast from No. 22,995. [cxli. 47.]
6o8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ALEXEI MICHAZLOWITZ. A.D. 1645-1676.
22^097. [a.d. 1647.] Red: en placard, covered with psper
cut in an ornamental pattern, before impression. 3iin.
[Harl. MS. 7583, fol. 43 (bound separately)].
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned, and
betw. the heads a coronet or crown ; charged on the breast
with an ornamental shield or cuirass of arms : a Chevalier,
crowned, mantle flowing ; riding to the sinister on a galloping
horse, caparisoned ; in his r. h. a lance with cross-handle,
overthrowing a dragon pierced by the lance, MOSCOW.
Legend : the Imperial style, in Slavonic capital letters,
in Ave concentric circles, !all within two beaded or pearled
borders.
22,998. Plaster cast from No. 22,997. [cxli. 45.]
PETER II. A.D. 1727-1730.
22,999. [A.D. 1727.] Wax: en placard, covered with
paper before impression. 3 in. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 5.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned,
ensigned with an imperial crown with labels ; holding in its
claws a sceptre and an orb or mound ensigned with a cross ;
charged on the breast with a shield of arms: MOSCOW, as
before, encircled with a Collar of the Order of St. Andrew (?), to
which is attached a pendant badge. Around this design is a
broad border charged with six shields of arms, the bearings
indistinct (see descriptions in No. 23,003), each ensigned with
a crown or coronet.
Legend : the Imperial style, in Slavonic capital letters.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
23,000. Plaster cast from No. 22,999. [cxlii. 22.]
ANNA. A.D. 1 730- 1 74a
23,001. [a.D. 1737.] Wax : covered with paper before im-
pression. 2| in. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 6.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned,
ensigned with an imperial crown with labels; holding in its
claws a sceptre and an orb or mound ensigned with a
cross ; charged on the breast with a shield of arms : MOSCOW,
as before; encircled with a Collar of the Order of St.
RUSSIA. 609
ndrew (?), to which is attached a pendant badge. Around
is design is a broad border charged with six shields of arms,
e bearings indistinct (see No. 23,003), each ensigned with a
own or coronet
Legend : the Imperial style in Slavonic capital letters.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
23,002. Plaster cast from No. 23,001. [cxlii. 23.]
ELIZABETH. A.D. 1741-1762.
23,003. [a.d. 1748.] Wax : en placard^ covered with paper
before impression. 3 in. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 7.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned,
ensigned with an Imperial crown with labels ; holding
in its claws a sceptre and an orb or mound ensigned with a
cross ; charged on the breast with an oval shield of arms :
Moscow, as before, encircled with a Collar of the Order of
St Andrew (?), with its pendant badge attached (not, how-
ever, of the character engraved for it in Berry's Heraldry).
Around this design is a broad border bearing six shields of
arms, the bearings somewhat indistinct, each ensigned with
its proper coronet or cap ; dex. side : I. The Archangel
Michael, with sword and buckler, KlEW ; a fauteuil, topped
with a three-branched candlestick, supported by two bears, etc.^
NovOGOROD ; 3. in chief a crown, in base a badelaire lying
fess-wise, ASTRAKAN ; sin, side : i. a lion rampant, guardant,
holding a cross bourdonnh fitch^e, Wladimir ; 2. a cockatrice
or gryphon, crowned, Kasan ; 3. two arrows in saltire, points
in base, betw. in chief a crown, in the flanks two martens
rampant affronUs^ over all a bow, fess-wise, SIBERIA.
Legend : the Imperial style, short form, in Slavonic capital
letters.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
23^004. Plaster cast from No. 23,003. [cxlii. 24.]
23.005. [A.D. 1750.] Another. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 8.]
23.006. Plaster cast from No. 23,005. [cxlii. 25.]
23.007. [A.D. 1754.] Another. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 9.]
23.008. Plaster cast from No. 23,007. [cxlii. 26,]
VOL. VI. 2 R
6lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS
ALEXANDER I. A.D. 1 801-1825.
23,009. [a.D. 1802,] Wax : en placard, covered with paper
before impression. Z^vci, [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 12.]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned,
ensigned with an Imperial crown with labels ; holding in the
claws the sceptre and orb as before ; charged on the breast
with an ornamentally-shaped shield of arms : MOSCOW, as
before, and encircled with the Collar of the Order of St
Andrew (?), to which the pendant badge is attached. Around
is a broad border charged with six ornamentally carved
shields of arms, united by a wavy sprig of foliage and flowers.
The armorial bearings as described in No. 23,003, q,v.
Legend : the Imperial style (short form).
Outer border carved.
23^010. Plaster cast from No. 23,009. [cxlii. 28.]
ROYAL OFFICES.
Great Seal of the Imperial Council of the Empress
Catharine II.
23.011. [a.D. 1782.] Red : en placard^ covered with paper
before impression. About 3| in. [Add. MS. 19,715, fol. ic]
A double-headed eagle displayed, each head crowned ;
ensigned with an Imperial crown with labels ; charged on the
breast with a carved shield of arms : a sword and a caduceus,
in saltire ; holding in its claws a sceptre and orb. At the
sides some indistinct devices of trophies, etc.^ of an allegorical
or emblematical nature. In base, under an estrade, a floral
ornament.
Legend : uncertain, in Slavonic capital letters.
23.012. Plaster cast from No. 23,011. [cxlii. 27.]
The Landrath VASTLY ANITCHKOF,
Admiral of the Emperor PETER I.
Seal of Office,
23.013. \circ. A.D. 1700.] Dark-green : en placard, very
indistinct. About i-J- in. when perfect. [Add. MS. 19,715,
fol. 2.]
A war vessel of remarkable design. In the field some
illegible letters.
Legend imperfectly impressed.
Beaded borders.
23.014. Plaster cast from No. 23,013. [cxlii. 20.]
2 R 2
HERALDIC SEALS.
Prince PAUL LIEVEN, of Russia.
Letter Seal.
23y015. [After A.D. 1826.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix, i x -ff in. [xlix. 97.]
Oval: on a plinth a shield of arms coup^i — a, a double-
headed eagle crowned ; b. two branches of a quatrefoil flower,
slipped and leaved, tied together in base ; over all an
escutcheon, three fleurs-de-lis within an orle of seven estoiles
of six points, two, two, and three, LlEVEN. On a baron's
coronet of nine pearls, a helmet affronts surmounted by a
smaller coronet of the same degree. On each side of this
helmet, another, each with a pair of wings erect. Supporters,
two men-at-arms, armed de toutes piices, full-face, the visors
up the helmet plumed with three ostrich feathers, each one
holding a halberd.
Legend or motto on a ribbon in base : —
BOnr M rOCYAAPI, i>., Deo et Imperatori.
ALEXANDER MENCHIKOFF, Prince, Duke of the
Roman and Russian Empires ;
Hereditary Lord of Oranienburg, etc. ; Chief Council/or and
Confidant of the Czar; General Commandant
and Field- Marshal of the Russian Army ; Governor-General
of St. Petersburg, etc. ; Knight of the
Orders of Stetnar^, of the Elephant, of the Black EagUy
of the White Eagle, etc.
23,016. [A.D. 17 1 3.] Red: en placard. \^ X i-jV in.
[Add. MS. 19,715, fol. I.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly; i. a lion rampant
holding a sword ; 2. a chevalier armed de toutes piices^ the
sword held aloft ; 3. a vessel with sails set, on waves ; 4. two
cannons on their carriages, etc. ; over all an escutcheon
RUSSIA :— HERALDIC SEALS. 613
chased with a double-headed eagle displayed, crowned,
charged on its breast with a smaller escutcheon charged with
a human heart, crowned, for Menchikoff. Above the shield
five crests, each out of a coronet on a helmet, viz. ; i. a
cubit arm, in armour, holding a scimetar ; 2. a human heart
crowned ; 3. (centre) the double-headed eagle, crowned, and
charged with the escutcheon, as in the shield ; 4. a demi-lion
issuing, holding a sword, as in the first quarter ; 5. a triple-
towered castle, with three flags. Round the shield a collar of
circular plaques, each bearing a Slavonic capital letter, and
having a pendant saltire. Supporters, two soldiers armed
with guns. On a carved corbel or bracket, and backed with
a mantle bunched up at the top corners.
23.017. Plaster cast from No 23,016. [cxlii. 18.]
23.018. [A.D. 1716.] Another, red: en placard, [Add. MS.
I9»7IS, fpl. 3-]
23.019. Plaster cast of No. 23,018. [cxlii. 19.]
KIRILLE NARISCHEINE.
{Father of the Mother of Peter THE GREAT.)
23.020. [A.D. 1716.] Black: en placard/mdisWnct i| in.
[Add. MS. 19,715, fol. 4.]
A shield of arms, crests, and supporters, etc. The
escutcheon with which the shield is charged over all, bears :
coup^, in chief, a demi-eagle displayed, crowned, in base
fretty, or treillissie, for Narischkine.
23.021. Plaster cast from No. 23,020. [cxlii. 21.]
Prince-Count LADISLAUS SANGOVSZEO,
of Russian Poland ; and his wife^ nh the Princess
ISA LUBOMIRSEI, of Poland.
Letter Seal
23,022. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, broken. i| x i in. [xlix. 106.]
Two shields of arms, en accolade : dex. a mounted knight
6l4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
armed de toutes piices, on a horse galloping ; in r. h. a drawi
sword and in the 1. h. a buckler [on which the armoriaEl
bearings are: arg. a cross of Lorraine, Sangouszko-Lu —
BARTOWICZ, of Pogonia in Poland ; sin, a bend ond^e^ LUBO—
MIRSKI, of Poland. The shields surmounted by the crown of^
a prince. Supporters, two lions rampant. In base, a ribboa
inscribed with the motto : — nil CONSCIRE SIBI.
DE BCHIFERLI, Grand Master of the Court of
Madame La Grand-duchesse Anne FeodoROVNA,
\First wife of the Grand-duke CONST AN TINE, of Russia,
married 1796, divorced 1820.]
Letter Seal.
23^023. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^- X i in. [xlix. 1 10.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a mount, or tertre, three six-
foil flowers slipped and leaved. Behind the shield two swords
in saltire, hilts in base. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out
of a coronet a plume of ostrich feathers. Below the shield a
cross, the badge of an Order, hanging from a ribbon.
KINGDOM OF SERVIA.
STEPHEN DABISHA TVARTEO II.,
King of Servia and Bosnia.
23,024. [a.D. 1 391-1396.] Self-coloured : chipped, rubbed,
pp. by strands of red and white silk plaited together. 4:^- in.
Y^Add. ch. 26,067.]
0. The King, seated, full-face, bearded, and crowned, with
i"obes of majesty, sceptre, orb or mound surmounted by a
cross, on a carved throne of elaborate Gothic architecture ;
his feet rest on two lions. At each side a shield of arms, the
armorial bearings somewhat indistinct : dex. a double-headed
eagle, displayed ; sin. a bend betw. six fleurs-de-lis, supported
in front by an angel with uplifted wings, below by a small
amorino holding the shield with both hands over his head.
Legend imperfect, in Servian characters.
B. The King in armour, with shield of arms, crowned
helmet and lance flag, riding on a caparisoned war-horse
springing to the left. The arms on the shield and on the front
of the horse : a bend betw. six fleurs-de-lis. Background
diapered in a reticulated pattern enclosing fleurs-de-lis.
Legend imperfect, in Servian characters.
Cf. A. J. Evans, Through Bosnia and Herzegovina on foot in 1876,
pp. 223, 224 ; pp. Ixvi., Ixvii.
*^* Far later Kings of Servia and Bosnia^ being Emperors
of Germany y see the Index.
iwmri^^
SPAIN:
CASTILE AND LEON
SPAIN: CASTILE AND LEON.
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
ALDEFONSnS, or ALFONSO IX.,
King of Toledo and Castile,
Leaden Bulla.
23,025. [A.D. 1186.] Leaden. App. by strands of coloured
silk. \\ in. [Add ch. 24,803.]
0. The King in armour, with conical helmet and long ties,
concave kite-shaped shield, scabbard, sword, stirrups and
pointed boots, riding a horse springing to the left.
# SIGILLVM : RCGIS : ALD6FON8I •
R. A triple-towered castle, with masoned walls, embattled
towers, and round-headed door and winclows, for CASTILE.
R€X : T0L6TI • €T \ CA8T€LL€.
The a's without cross-bars ; the T's of unusual form, the
horizontal bar curved in the middle part like a yoke.
23^026. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 23,025. [cxiv. 169, 170.]
ALFONSO X., King of Castile and Leon.
Leaden Bulla.
23^027. [a.d. 1254.] Leaden: finely preserved. App. by
strands of yellow and green silk. 2 in. [Add. ch. 24,804.]
0. A triple-towered castle of elaborate design, for CASTILE.
The towers and walls embattled, long narrow flat-headed
windows ; in the central doorway or porch a seated figure of
the king with a sceptre. In the central tower, lower storey, a
quatrefoiled opening.
* 8' \ ALFONSI i ILLVSTRIS i R€QIS 1 GAST€LLE I
€T : L€GIONIS.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. A lion rampant, for LEON.
* S' ; ALFON^I ■IUUV8TRIS ; R€GIS i CASTELLt ;
€T ■L€QIONIS ;
Beaded borders.
23.028. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,027. [cxiv. 173, 174.]
23.029. Copper electrotypes of the o&v. and rev. of a
good impression, [cxiv. 175, 176.]
23.030. Plaster casts from the original Golden Bulla
attached to the order of knighthood conferred on Henry III.
of England, [civ. 16, 17.]
Same type as the preceding. No. 23,027.
AI1FOH8O, King of Castile, etc. A.D. 1257-1273.
S^ Alfonso, King and Emperor of the Romans.
No. 21,160, p. 22.
8ANCHO IV., "King of Castile, Toledo, Leon, Gallicta,
Seville, Cordova, Murcia, Jahen, and El Algarbe,
Lord of Molina^' etc.
23.031. [A.D. 1293.] Dark-yellow: imperfect, indistinct.
About 4-i in. when perfect App. by an intricately woven
ribbon of various coloured threads, -J- in wide. [EgerL ch.
118.]
0, The King, full-face, seated on a carved throne, with
sceptre and orb or mound.
Legend wanting.
B. The King, in armour, with surcoat, helmet, [sword],
scabbard, and shield of arms, riding on a caparisoned horse
turned to the 1. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are r quarterly ; i, 4. a triple-towered castl^
Cahtile, 2, 3. a lion rampant, Leon.
Legend wanting,
FERNANDO IV., ''King of CastiU, Toledo, Leon, Gallicia,
Seville, Cordova, Murcia, Jahen, and El Algarbe,
Lord of Molina," etc.
23.032. [A.D. 1298.] Yellow or uncoloured : a fragment,
injured by pressure. About 4^ in. when perfect. [Egert. ch.
121.]
V >
SPAIN : — SOVEREIGNS. 621
0. The King, in armour, with crown, surcoat, and shield of
rms ; riding to the 1. on a caparisoned horse. The armorial
arings of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ; i, 4.
Castile ; 2, 3. Leon.
*«s' €LL s:
ft. A rueda or circular panel quarterly of the armorial
charges of Castile and Leon as on the shield of arms on
"the obv,
*«c I :.
Beaded borders.
Leaden bulla,
23^033. [a.D. 1307.] Leaden. App. by a plaited cord of
red and white silks, i J- in. [Add. ch. 12,766.]
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
crowned helmet, sword and shield of arms ; riding on a
caparisoned horse springing to the 1. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ; i, 4. CASTILE,
2, 3. Leon.
* 8' f€rnandi • illv8tri8 regi8 ca8t€ll€ l€qi0ni8.
R. Quarterly ; i, 4. Castile ; 2, 3. Leon as before.
«« 8' F€RNANDI ILV3TRI8 R6GI8 CA8T€LL€ L6GI0NI8.
Beaded borders, and quartering lines on the rev,
23.034. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,033. [cxiv. 177, 178.]
23.035. [a.D. 1308.] Leaden. App. by a cord of red and
white silks. [Add. ch. 12,767.]
23.036. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,035. [cxiv. 179, 180.]
23.037. Another set of copper electrotypes of the obv, and
rev. of No. 23,035. [cxiv. 181, 182.]
ALFONSO, alias ILLEFONSUS, ''King of Castile, Toledo,
Leon, Gallicia, Seville, Cordova, Murcia, Jahen,
El Algarbe, Lord of Viscaya and Molina'*
Leaden Bulla,
23,038. [a.D. 1329.] Leaden: indistinctly impressed.
App. by strands of red and yellow silk. 2 in. [Add. ch.
24,805.]
622 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
crowned helmet, sword, and shield of arms, riding on a war-
horse, armorially caparisoned, springing to the L The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ;
1, 4- Castile, 2, 3. Leon.
— 8' • ALFOSI • ILV8_-TRI8 • D€l • Q^RA • R€GI8 •
CA8T€— LL€ • € • L6QIONI8.
The letters CA and EL in Castele respectively united in
monogram.
R. Quarterly ; i, 4. a triple-towered castle, for CASTILE,
2, 3. a lion rampant, for LEON. The quartering lines are
compound, beaded.
-_ 8' • ILL€F08I__ILLV8TRI8 • D€l Q_-RAT • R€GI8 •
CAST€_LL€ € L6GIONI8.
Each legend is divided into four parts (where the short
horizontal line is placed) by figures of cherubim.
Beaded borders.
23^039. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,038. [cxiv. 185, 186.]
Anotfter type.
23^040. [A.D. 1332.] Leaden. App. by strands of red
silk. [Add. ch. 6334.]
0. Design similar to the preceding, but the rev. from a
different matrix.
— 8' • ALFOSI • ILVS__TRIS • D€I • Q_RA • R€GI8 •
CAST€__LL€ • € • L6GIONI8.
B- _« 8' • ILL€F08I • D_€l • GRA • R€GI_8 • CA8T€LL€—
L6GIONI8.
The letters EL of Castelle united in monogram.
23,041. Copper electrotypes of the obv> and rev. of
No. 23,040. [cxiv. 183, 184.]
Later type.
23,042. [a.D. 1 334-] Leaden : very much corroded, almost
obliterated designs. App. by strands of red and white silk.
[Add. ch. 12,768.]
The title of Lord of Viscaya is omitted in the royal style.
SPAIN :— SOVEREIGNS. 623
23,043. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
o. 23,042. [cxiv. 187, 188.]
0, The King, full-face, seated on a throne, with sceptre
nd orb.
R. The King, in armour, with shield of arms, riding on a
aparisoned horse springing to the left.
Legends illegible.
PEDRO I., ''King of Castile, Toledo, Leon,
Gallicia, Seville, Cordova,
Murcia, Jahen, El Algarbe, Algecira, Lord of Molina^
Leaden Bulla,
23,044. [a.d. 1351.] Leaden : somewhat indistinct. App.
by strands of red and yellow silk. 7.^ in. [Egert ch. 125.]
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
cap-shaped helmet, sword and shield, riding on a caparisoned
war-horse springing to the r. In the foreground, below the
horse, are several sprigs of leaves. Within a panel of eight
semicircular cusps^ with a small pierced rose or sixfoil in each
spandril.
P6TRVS : D€l : GRACIA : R€X : MIL : € : CCC : LXXX : VII.
R. A design of Spanish heraldry called a rueda or wheel,
consisting of the charges of the quarterings of CASTILE and
Leon, separated by two beaded or pearled cross lines, ter-
minating in four pierced sixfoil roses. Within a carved panel
of eight semicircular cusps, ornamented with small quatrefoils
along the inner edge and a vine leaf betw. two small pierced
sixfoils slipped on the same stem.
«i P€TRV8 : D€l : GRACIA : R€X : CAST€LL€ €L€QIONIS
€T C€T€R . .
The stops are pairs of pierced sixfoils.
Beaded borders.
23^045. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,044. [cxiv. 189, 190.]
23^046. [A.D. 1351.] Leaden: indistinct, edge and legend
injured. App. by strands of red and yellow silk. [Add. ch.
24,808.]
0. P6TRVS : D€l : GRACIA : R€X ; MIL : € :
CCC : LXXX : VII.
R. «i P€TRV8 : D€l : GRACIA : R€X : CAST€LL€ 6L6GI0NI3
€T C€T€R . .
624 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
23,047. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,046. [cxxxviil 17, 18.]
The date in the legend of the obv, is expressed according to the Era
of Spain, commencing in 38 B.C.
Later type.
23.048. [A.D. 1366.] Leaden: somewhat indistinct. App.
by strands of white, red, and yellow silks. About 2\ in.
[Cott ch. V. I.]
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet with plume and crown, glove, sword, and
shield of arms, riding on a horse, armorially caparisoned,
springing to the 1. The armorial bearings of the shield of arms
and caparisons are : quarterly ; Castile and Leon as before.
: 8' : P€TRI : D6I : GRA : R€GIS : CAST€LL€ : €T : L6QIONI8.
Bu The armorial rueda of CASTILE and Leon, quarterly,
as before described, the quartering lines plain.
: S' : P€TRI : D€l : : R€GIS : CA8T€LL€ : €T : L6QIONIS.
23.049. Sulph. casts, tinted grey, from the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,048. [D.C., F. 164, 165.]
23.050. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,048. [cxiv. 193, 194.]
JUAN L, *'King of Castile, Leon, Toledo, Gallicioy
Seville, Cordova, Murcia, yahen.
El Algarbe, Algesira^ Lord of Lara, Viscaya, and Molina^
Leaden Bulla.
23,05L [A.D. 1379.] Leaden: somewhat injured by
pressure. App. by strands of crimson, yellow, and white silk.
2| in. [Add. ch, 8138.]
0. The King, full-face, crowned, with sword in the r. h. and
orb or mound surmounted by a cross in the 1. h., seated on a
throne, his feet on a projecting footboard.
Legend very indistinct : —
«) s : I0HANI8 : D€i : gracia s rcgis : cast€ll€ :
€ LCGIONISCO
BL The rueda of CASTILE and Leon, quarterly, as described
before. The cross or quartering lines terminating in fleury
points.
i» s' : lOHANis : Dei s gracia : rcgis : cAsreLLc :
€ L6GI0NIS.
Beaded borders.
SPAIN :— SOVEREIGNS. 625
23^052. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
0. 23,051. [cxli. 48, 49.]
JOHN PLANTAOBNET, " OF Gaunt," King of Castile
and Leon, Duke of Lancaster, [Earl of Richmond^
Derby, Lincoln, Leicester, etc. Steward , of England^
fourth son of King Edward 1II?[
(Same as the preceding)
Privy Seal
23^053. [A.D. 1380.] Red, embedded in a mass of dark
een : fine, injured. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 17.]
An armorial rueda : bearing per pale, dex, quarterly ; i, 4-
Castile, 2, 3. Leon ; sin. quarterly ; i, 4. FRANCE
(Ancient), 2, 3. England, with a label of three points
(ermine?). The first and fourth quarters of each impalement
raised, and the second and third countersunk. Within a
carved circular panel or border ornamented with small
cinquefoils along the inner edge.
S' S iiribatu % iofi'to S OH S gfa § Hegto S
Carved border.
23^054. Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from No. 23,053. [D.C.,
F.S17.]
23.055. [a.D. 1386.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 13,910.]
For description of this example see Vol. III., pp. 386, 387,
No. 12,694.
23.056. Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from No. 12,694. [xlvii.
1370.]
Laing's MS, Catal., No. 320 ; Sandford, Geneal. Hist,, p. 244.
ENRIQUB III., "King of Castile, Leon, Toledo, Gallicia,
Seville, Cordova, Murcia, J alien, El Algarbe,
Algesira, Lord of Viscaya and Molina''
Leaden Bulla,
23,057. [a.d. 1392.] Leaden: somewhat indistinct. App.
by strands of crimson and yellow silk. 2| in. [Add. ch.
24,809.]
VOL, VI. 2 s
626 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk, short mantle, cap-
shaped helmet, sword and shield of arms ; riding on a
caparisoned horse, springing to the 1. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly ; Castile and
Leon as before described.
8' t 6NRICI : D€l t QRACIA I R6QIS S CAST€LL€ S
€T 8 L6GIONIS.
The letters EN in Enrici areunited in monogram.
B. The armorial rueda of CASTILE and Leon, as before
described. The quartering lines take the form of a cross with
trefoiled ends.
8' : H€NRICI ; D€l t GRA : R6G18 S GAST€LL€ $
ex : L6GI0NI8.
23.058. Copper electrotypes of the ohf. and rev. of
No. 23,057. [cxiv. 195, 196.]
23.059. [a.D. 1392.] Leaden, corroded : somewhat indis-
tinct. App. by strands of crimson, green, and yellow silk.
[Add. ch. 8134.]
0. 8' S 6NRICI I D€I 8 GRACIA : R6GI8 : CASTCLLE :
€T: L6GIONIS.
R. 8' S H6NRICI I D€l : GRA : R6QI8 5 CA8T6LL6 I
€T S L6GIONI8.
23.060. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev. of
No. 23,059. [cxiv. 197, 198.]
23,06L [a.D. 1392.] Leaden, corroded: somewhat indis-
tinct, pressed in places. App. by strands of crimson, green,
and yellow silk. [Add. ch. 8135.]
0. 8* : 6NRICI : D€l : GRACIA : R€GIS : CA8T€LL€ I
ex S L6GIONI8.
BL 8' S HeNRIGI I D€l t GRA : R€GI8 : CA8T€LL€ :
€T: L€GI0NI8.
23.062. Copper electrotypes of the o6v. and rev. of
No. 23,061. [cxiv. 199, 200.]
23.063. [A.D. 1392.] Leaden, corroded : somewhat indis-
tinct, partly injured by pressure. App. by strands of crimson,
green, and yellow silks. [Add. ch. 8136.]
0. 8' S CNRICI S D€l S GRACIA I R6GIS % CAST€LL€ t
€T: L6GIONI8.
R. 8' : H6NRICI : D€l : GRA : R6GIS S CA8T€LL€ :
€T: L6GIONIS.
SPAIN :— SOVEREIGNS. 62/
- ■- - ••
23.064. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 23,063. [cxiv. 201, 202.]
23.065. \circ, A.D. 1392.] Leaden, corroded: indistinct
Originally app. by strands of crimson and yellow silk to a
deed now missing, [xlvi. 2 ]
0. 8' t 6NRICI : D€I : QRAGIA : RCQIS : CA8T6LL6 :
€T: L6GIONI8.
R. s' : H€NRici : D€i : gra : regis x castclle :
€T:L€GI0NI8.
23.066. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,065. [cxxxviii. 19, 20.]
23.067. Ja.d. 1396.] Leaden : somewhat indistinct App.
by strands of coloured silks. [Add. ch. 24,810.]
0. S' : 6NRICI X D€l X GRACIA X R6GI8 : CAST€LL€ X
€T:L€GI0NI8.
H. 8' : HeNRICI X D€I : gra X R€GI8 : CA8T€LL6 X
€T: LeG10N18.
23.068. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,067. ' [cxxxviii. 21, 22.]
JUAN II., *^King of- CastiUy Leotiy Toledo, Galisia, Seville^
Cordova, Murcia, Jahetiy El Algarbe, Algesira^
Lord of Vise ay a and Molina!^
Leaden Bulla,
• 23,060. [a.D. 1420.] Leaden : fairly well preserved,
injured, indistinct in places. App. by strands of crimson,
blue, yellow, green, and white silk. 2| in. [Add. ch. 24,812.]
0. The King, in armour, with hauberk, surcoat, conical
helmet, shield of arms, circular ipaulihe, and sword, riding on
a war-horse springing to the 1., armorially caparisoned. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are ; quarterly ;
I, 4. Castile, 2, 3. Leon.
S» 8' : lOHANIS X D€l : GRACIA X R6GIS : GAST€LL€ :
€ L€GIONIS:
R. The rueda of Castile and Leon^ as before. The cross
or quartering lines being fleury at the points.
S' lOHANIS D€l GRACIA R6GIS % CAST€LL€ S € L6GI0NIS.
Beaded borders.
2 S 2
628 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
23,070. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,069. [cxiv. 203, 204.]
ENRIQUE IV., ''King of Castile, Leon, Toledo, Gallisia,
Seville, Cordova, Murcia, Jahen, El Algarbe,
Algesira, Lord of Viscaya and Molina."
Leaden Bulla,
23.071. [a.D. 1459.] Leaden : well preserved. App. by
strands of crimson, blue, yellow, green, and white silk. 2^ in.
design, the lead 2| in. [Egert. ch. 618.]
0. Bust of the King in profile to the L with curled hair,
jewelled crown of three leaves betw. two fleurs-de-lis in sight,
embroidered vestment The ornamentation of the crown and
dress consists of small pierced cinquefoils.
«> 6NRICV8 * iiii • D€l * GRACIA • R€X • CAST€L€ * €L€GI.
R. The rueda of the armorial bearings of Castile and
Leon, quarterly, as before. The cross or quartering lines,
plain.
|» 6NRICV8 * iiii * D€l * GRACIA • R€X • CAST6L6 * €L€G10NI.
Beaded borders.
23.072. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,071. [cxxxviii. 23, 24]
FERNANDO IL, and YSABEL, ''King and Queen of
Castile, Leon, Toledo, Sicily, Portugal,
Gallizia, Seville, Cordova, Murcia, Jahen, Los Algarbes,
Algezira, Gibraltar, Princes of the
Kifigdoms of A r agon. Lords of Visscaya and MoliftaJ*
First Leaden Bulla,
23,073. [a.D. 1476.] Leaden : somewhat indistinct in
places App. by strands of crimson, blue, yellow, green, and
white silk. Seal 2|, lead 24 in. [Add. ch. 24813.]
0. The King, in armour, with sword, cap-shaped helmet,
and large shield of arms, riding on a caparisoned horse
pacing to the 1. The armorial bearings of the shield very
indistinct, but apparently similar to those described for
the rev,
^ F€RNANDVS * D€l * GRACIA * R€X * CAST€LL€ • €T.
SPAI^ : — SOVEREIGNS. 629
BL The Queen, full-face, with long hair, crowned, in the
T. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. a shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4.
<juarterly ; i., iv. Castile, ii., iii. LEON ; 2, 3. per pale, ikx.
four pales, Aragon ; 2, 3. quarterly ; per saltire, in chief and
jK)int four pales, in each flank an eagle displayed, SiClLY.
The Queen is seated on a carved throne with pinnacles and
cresting.
«) H€L1SAB€T • D€l * QRACIA ^ RCQINA • CASTeLL€ * €.
Cabled borders.
23^074. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 23,073. [cxiv. 20s, 206.]
Later Bulla of the above Sovereigns^ as **King and Queen of
Castile^ Leon, Aragon^ Sicily , Toledo , Valencia,
Galizia, Mallorca, Seville, Cerdeha, Cordova, Corcega,
Murcia, Jahen, Los Algarbes, Algezira,
Gibraltar, Count and Countess of Barcelona, Lords of Viscaya
and Molina, Dukes of Athenas and
Neopatria, Count of Russelon and Ceridena, Marquis of
Oristan and Gociano,'*
23^075. [A.D. 1484.] Leaden : rubbed in places. App. by
strands of crimson, yellow, green, and white silk. Seal 3 in.,
lead i\ in. [Add. ch. 24,814.]
0. The King, in armour, with crown, sword and scabbard,
shield of arms and long streamers or banderoles floating
behind him ; riding on a horse armorially caparisoned
springing to the 1. The armorial bearings of the shield of
arms and caparisons are: quarterly; i, 4. quarterly; i., iv.
Castile, ii., iii. Leon ; 2, 3. per pale, Aragon and Sicily,
as before.
fii F6RDINANDVS S D€I S GRACIA S R€X S CAST€LL€ S
L6G10NIS S ARAGONVM S CT S S€G.
B. The Queen, full-face, with very long hair, crowned, and
with royal vestments, fur tippet, etc., in the r. h. a sceptre, in
the 1. h. an orb, and below it a shield of arms as described in
the obv. The Queen is seated on a carved throne with
pinnacles and cresting.
« HeLISAB€T S D€l : Q'RA : RCGINA : GAST6LL6 :
L6G10NI8 : ARAGONVM : €T : S€CiLi€.
Beaded borders..
630 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
23,076. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and reif. of
No. 23,075. [cxiv. 207, 208.]
PHILIP afid JUANA, ""King and Queen of Castile, etc, etc,,
Seal used by, JUANA, Queen of Castile, Leon,
Granada, Toledo, Galizia, Seville, Cordova, Murcia, JaJun,
Los Algarbes, Algezira, Gibraltar, the Canary Isles,
the Islands of India and " Tierra firme del Mar Oceano " ;
Prificess of A r agon, the two Sicilies, Jerusalem, etc, ;
Archduchess of Austria ; Duchess of Burgundy and Brabant ;
Cotmtess of Flanders and Tirol ;
Lady of Vizcaya, and Molina " (daughter of FERDINAND,
the Cat/tolic, King of A r agon ; wife of PHILIP,
Archauke of Austria, son of the Emperor Maximilian L)
23,077. [a.D. 1510.] Red: fine but chipped, cracked.
App. by green silk ribbon. 3f in. [Egert ch. 127.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. quarterly ; 1., iv.
quarterly ; a, d. Castile, b. c, Leon ; ii., iii. per pale, dex.
Aragon, sin. Sicily ; 2, 3, quarterly ; i. AUSTRIA (Haus-
wapptn) ; ii. BURGUNDY (MODERN DUKES) ; iii. BURGUNDY
(Ancient Dukes) ; iv. Brabant ; over each of the 2nd and
3rd quarters a small escutcheon, per pale, dex, FLANDERS,
sin. Tirol, Ensigned with a jewelled crown of three fleurs-
de-lis alternated with two leaves in sight. Betw. the rustic
ornamental initial letters F. Y. (Filippo : Yuana.)
Legend in two concentric circles : —
{Outer circle) :— €T + lOHANA + D€l + GRA + R€X + €T +
R€GINA + CAST€LL€ + L6GIONI8 Ac NATI +
PRINCIPI8 + ARAGON + €T + VTRIV8Q3 + SCILI€ + ARCHIDVC€S.
{Inner circle) :— AVSTRIE + DVCES + BVRGVDIE + BRABACIE +
COMIXES + FLANDRIE + TIROLIS + EOT +
Philip of Austria became King of Castile, eta, in 1 504, and
died in 1506, but this seal was evidently used by Juana or
Jeanne, infanta of Castile four years after his death. The
name Philippus at the beginning of the legend appears to have
been purposely obliterated, probably when the impression
was made.
CHARLES, King of Spain, etc., ob. A.D. 1558.
See Charles V., Emperor of tlie Romans, etc., Nos. 21,217-
21,222, 21,225, 21,226, pp. 46-50.
SPAIN :— SOVEREIGNS. 63 1
"- -~
PHILIP IL, King of Castile, Leon, Navarre, Granada, Toledo,
Galiciay Seville, Cordova, Murcia, etc, A.D. 1 558-1 598.
Leaden Bulla,
23^078. Leaden : somewhat indistinct in places. 3 in.
[xxxix. 41.]
0. The King, full-face, crowned and with royal vestments,
in the r. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. an orb or mound, seated in
a carved throne with diapered semicircular back, betw. two
buttresses, and as many engaged columns. The decoration
is of the period of the renaissance. Feet on a semicircular
projecting footboard or dais, with geometrical pavement.
PHILIPPVS • II • D • G • CASTELL>E • LEGIONIS •
NAVARR>E • GRANAT>E.
0. A shield of arms : quarterly ; CASTILE and LEON as
before, the point etiti of GRANADA. Ensigned with a
jewelled crown of three large and five small flowers in sight.
Legend continued from the obv, : —
TOLETI • GAUCI>E • HISPALIS • CORDVB>E • MVRCI>e •
ETC • REX.
23^079. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,078. [cxiv. 209, 210.]
Later Seal, as King of " Castile, Leon, Arragon, Navarre,
Naples, Sicily, Majorca, Sardinia, the Indian
Islands and Tierrafirme of the Ocean Sea ; A rchduke of A ustria ;
Duke of Burgundy, Lothier, Brabant, Lymburg,
Luxemburg, Gueldres, and Milan; Count of Habsburg, Flanders,
Artois, Burgundy Palatine, Hainault, Holland,
Zeeland, Namur and Zutphen ; Prince of Swabia ; Marquis
of the Holy Empire ; Lord of Frisia,
Salines, Malines, Utrecht, Over-Issel and Groeningen ;
Dominator in Asia and of Africa^
23^080. [A.D. IS74-] Red: very imperfect, indistinct
About 41 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9205]
0. The King, full-face, crowned, and with royal robes ;
seated on a throne carved and ornamented in the style of the
renaissance, with two terminal figures and four angels. Feet
on a geometrical pavement, on each side a shield of arms
encircled with a collar, that on the r. h. side broken away ;
that on the 1. h. side or dex,, similar to that described
lower down in the counterseal. Ensigned with a coronet or
632 CATALOGVE OF SEALS.
cap, and encircled with the collar from which depends the
badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Legend wanting.
B, A smaller round counterseal. About 3 in. diam. A
shield of arms : coupi^ the chief per pale, dex. quarterly ; i., iv.
Castile, ii., iii. Leon ; sin. per pale, dex, Aragon, sin, SiClLY.
The point entiol Granada ; the base quarterly ; i. AUSTRIA
{Hauswappen) ; 2. Burgundy (Modern Dukes) ; 3. Bur-
gundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4. Brabant, over all a small
escutcheon charged with per pale, dex, Flanders and sin,
Tirol. Ensigned with a coronet or cap, and encircled with
the collar from which depends the badge of the Order of the
Golden Fleece.
Legend indistinct D'Arcq., Na 11,270 where the legend
of the obv, is given from a fine example, as : —
PHILIPPVS • D • Q • REX HISPAN • VTR • SICIL • ETC •
ARCH ID • AVSTR • DVX BVRG •
BRAB - ETC • COMES FLANDRI>E ETC.
and that of the rev,^ as : —
PHILIPPVS • D • Q • REX • HISP • ETC • ARCH • AVST • DVX BVRQ •
BRAB • ET COMES FLAND • ETC.
Uredius, Sigg, Comm, Flandr,^ p. 245.
23,081. [A.D. 1 574.] Red : a small fragment [Add. ch.
9206.]
Far Seals of TBILIP and MART, King and Queen of
England^ Spain, etc. SeeYoX, I., pp. 49-51, Nos. 437-441.
PHILIP III., ''King of Castile, Leon, Aragon, The two
Sicilies, Jerusalefn, Portugal, Navarre,
Granada, Toledo, Valencia^ Galizia, the Majorcas, Seville,
Cerdeita, Cordova, Corzega {Corsica), Murcia, Jahen,
the Algarves, Algeqira, Xibr altar, the Islands of Canary, the
East and West India Islands^ the Islands and the
Tierra Jirnte of the Ocean Sea, Archduke of Austria,
Duke of Burgundy, Brabant and Milan,'' etc,
Leadett Bulla.
23,082. [a.D. 161 8.] Leaden, partly corroded: very indis-
tinct. App. by three twisted cords of crimson, yellow, and
white silk. 3^- in. [Add. MS. 22,145.]
0. The King, full-face, with crown and royal robes, sceptre
and orb ; seated on a carved throne with semicircular back,
SPAIN : — SOVEREIGNS. 633
diapered, and flanked with pillars or buttress and engaged
columns, as described in No. 23,078.
Legend very indistinct : —
. PHILIPPVS • III • D • G • CASTELL>e • LEGIONIS •
NAVARR>E • GRANAT>E.
B. A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. CASTILE, 2, 3. LEON,
ensigned with the crown, etc., as described above.
ET HISPAL • CORD
Cf. the Leaden Bulla of Philip II., No. 23,078.
23,083. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev. of
No. 23,082. [cxiv. 211, 212.]
PHILIP IV., *'King of CastiUyLeon, Aragon^ the two
Sicilies, yerusalemy Portugal^ Navarre, Granada^
Toledo, Valencia, Gallicia, the Majorcas, Seville, Cerdeha,
Cordova, Corsica, Murcia, Jaen, the Algarbes,
Algezira, Gibraltar, the Islands of Canary and of the East and
West Indies, the Islands and Tierrafirme of the
Ocean Sea ; Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Lothier,
Brabant, Limburg, and Luxemburg, Gueldres, and Milan,
Count of Habsburgy Flanders, Artois, Burgundy,
Palatine of Tirol, Hainault, Holland, Zeeland, Namur, and
Zutphen ; Prince of Zwavia {Swabia) ;
Marquis of the Holy Roman Empire ; Lord of Frizia^
SalineSy Malines, Utrecht, Overyssel,
and GroeningeUy and Dominator of Asia and Africa'^
23,084. [A.D. 1630.
4-4- in. when perfect.
0. The King, full-
Red : very imperfect, indistinct About
Add. ch. 19,558.]
ace, crowned, with plate armour and
royal robes, in the r. h. a sword, in the 1. h. a sceptre, seated
on a carved throne under a baldachin, feet on a projecting
dais. At each side a shield of arms, dex,, ensigned with
crown, sin, with coronet or cap, and encircled with the collar
from which depends the badge of the Order of the GoLDEN
Fleece. The armorial bearings of the dex, shield are :
coupiy the chief part per pale, dex. quarterly ; i, 4. Castile,
2, 3. Leon ; sin. per pale, dex, Aragon, sin, Sicily ; point
enti of Granada. The base part as described for the sin,
shield and in other seals. The sin, shield bears quarterly ;
I. Austria {Hauswappen) ; 2. Burgundy (Modern Dukes) ;
3. Burgundy (Ancient Dukes) ; 4. Brabant, over all
a small escutcheon bearing per pale, dex, Flanders, sin,
Tirol. Below each shield is a device of two raguly staves
634 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in saltire enfiled with a flint link or briquet from the collar
of the Order of the GOLDEN FLEECE.
Legend broken off. Uredius, who describes and figures
this seal in Sigilla Comitum Flandrugj p. 299, gives the legend
as follows : — •
PHILIPPVS • MM • D • Q • REX HISPAN • VTR •
SICIL • ZC . ARCHID • AVSTR •
DVX BVRQ • BRAB • COMES FLANDRI>E ZC.
DL A smaller round counterseal. 3 in. diam. A shield of
arms, as described for the dex. shield in the obv,^ ensigned
with a crown and encircled, with the collar from which depends
the badge of the Order of the GOLDEN FLEECE.
Legend very indistinct ; — according to Uredius, Ix.^ it is as
follows : —
PHILIPPVS • llll • D • Q • REX HISP • ZC • ARCH - AVST -
DVX BVRQ • BRAB • COMES FLAND • ZC.
CHARLES, King of Spain, ob. A.D. 1740.
See Charles IV., Emperor of Germany^ pp. 70-73,
Nos. 21,267-21,272.
I
i
PRIVY SEAL, OR SECRETUM.
FERRANDO, or FERNANDO II.. " Kin^ of Castile,
Aragofty Leofiy Sicily , Granada^ Toledo, Valencia,
Galicia, the Majorcas, Seville, Cerdenya, Cordova, Corcega,
Murcia, Jaen, Los Algarbes, Algesira, Gibraltar,
The Canary Isles, Count of Barcelona, Lord of Vizcaya,
and Molina, Duke of Athens, and Neopatria, Count of Rossello,
and Ceritania, Marquis of Oristany, and Gociano''
Privy Seal.
23^085. [a.d. 1497.] Red : en placard, covered with paper
before impression. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 16,528.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; 1,4.. quarterly ; i. iv. CASTILE,
ii. iii. Leon ; 2, 3. per pale, Aragon and SiclLY ; the point
enti of Granada. Crest, on a helmet, mantling and crown,
a dragon.
Legend very indistinct, on a wavy ribbon ornamented with
carved foliage : —
SIGILVM NV NA VAL ....
PHILIP II., King of Castile, etc, (?).
Secretum.
23,086. [a>f. A.D. 1 556-1 598.] Red: covered with paper
before impression. ifV in. [xlviii. 33.]
A double-headed imperial eagle displayed, ensigned with a
crown or diadem, to represent his paternal descent from the
Emperor CHARLES V., charged on the breast with a shield of
arms, coupi\ the chief part per pale, dex, quarterly ; i, 4. CAS-
TILE, 2, 3. Leon ; sin. per pale, dex. Aragon, sin, SiClLY ;
the base part quarterly ; I. AUSTRIA {Hauswappen) ; 2. BUR-
GUNDY (Modern Dukes); 3. Burgundy (Ancient
Dukes) ; 4. Brabant, over all the base quarterings a small
escutcheon charged with per pale, dex, Flanders, j/«. Tirol.
Below the shield, on a ribbon, the legend : —
SIQILLVM SECRETL
636 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THE SPANISH LEGATION IN LONDON.
Letter Seal.
23,087. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. I-J- X I in. [xlix. 70.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4. CASTILE, 2, 3.
Leon ; the point ent^, Granada ; over all an oval escutcheon :
three fleurs-de-lis, Bourbon-France, ensigned with a royal
crown, and encircled with the collar of the Order of
Charles III., with the star depending.
LEGATION DE ESPANA EN LONDRES.
\
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
BISHOP OF BURGOS, Auca, or Oca, in Old Castile.
JXJAl^ DE LAS ROELAS^ A.D. 1 351-1360.
23,088. [a.D. 1352.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a fine,
but chipped impression. l\ x li in. [cxxxv. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, standing, full-face, with mitre,
and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in
the 1. h. a crocketed crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
outwards ; on a carved corbel in a canopied niche. Overhead
in a smaller niche with elaborated carved canopy, pinnacled
and crocketed, a representation of the "Coronation of the
Blessed Virgin " treated in the conventional manner. At each
side in a canopied niche set on a carved corbel or bracket,
an angel standing, holding in front a shield of arms : six
roundles (bezants or plates) or roelas, in allusion to the surname
of the prelate. Below each bracket a cinquefoil flower.
SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : D€l : €T : APOSTOLIC6 : S€DIS :
G . €PISCOPI : BVRG6N.
D'ArcG[, No. ii,3|o, with description of a counterseal : a saint, with
nimbus, m profile to the left, kneeling in adoration before the Almighty,
who is blessing him, betw. two *' compas," in a quadrilobe, and legend :
+ S' S€CR€TI.
BISHOP OF COMPOSTELLA, in Galicia.
BERENQER DE LONDORA. A.D. 13 17-1325.
Seal as Bishop elect.
23,089. [a.D. 1 317.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a
chipped, imperfect impression. About 2\ x i-J- in. when
perfect, [cxxxv. 14.]
Pointed oval : on a platform, a representation of the B. V.
Mary, standing, full-face, crowned and draped, holding on the
1. arm the Child with nimbus ; in her r. h. laid on her breast,
a cross. At her r. h. a representation of St. James of Com-
postella, standing, in the hatbit of a pilgrim, with nimbus, wallet,
staff in r. h., and book in 1. h. ; on her 1. h. a representation of
638 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
St Dominic with nimbus, palm branch of martyrdom, and
book, all betw. three pairs of escallops, symbolical of the
celebrated pilgrimage of Compostella. Bishop Berenger,
being General of the Order of St Dominic, appropriately
introduces this figure into his seal. In base, under an arcade
of six pendentives, a half-length figure of the Bishop elect,
in profile to the r., the hands clasped in adoration ; betw.
on the r. a cross and a mitre, on the 1. a crocketed crozier or
pastoral staff.
S' FRICS •] Rll • OR • • €L€CTI COMPOST6LLNS'.
Beaded borders.
D*Arcq, No. 11,349.
BISHOPS OF OSMA, Oxoma, or Auxuma, in Old Castile,
AUGUSTINE. A.D. 1 261-1286.
23^090. [a.D. 1269.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a fine
impression. 2^ x \\ in. [cxxix. 90]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Bishop, full-face,
standing on a bracket or corbel ; with a mitre and vestments
fringed and diapered, lifting up the r. h. in the act of bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a crocketed crozier or pastoral staflf. The
curve turned outwards.
8' : AVGVSTINI ■D€l I GRA • €PI • OXOM6NSIS.
Beaded border.
D'Arcq, No. ii,353-
PEDRO CLEMENTE AROSTEQUI, an Archbishop in
partibus, A.D. 1748- 1 760.
23^091. Plaster cast from a fine proof impression. 2^ in.
[cxxxvii. 72.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : per pale, dex, a
chevron betw. in chief two pierced estoiles of eight points,
in base a pear slipped and leaved, for the See OF OSMA. sin.
an oak-tree with four squirrels, two on either side, climbing
up, for Arostegui. Above the shield, a patriarchal cross
crosslet, springing from a cherub's head. Ensigned with a
hat with cords bearing ten tassels, one, two, three, and four,
on each side.
fiJ D • D • PETRV8 • CLEMENTE • AROSTEGUI • ARCHPS •
EPS . OXOMENSI8.
Car\'ed border.
The arms of the Spanish family of Arostegui are given
by Rietstap as : quarterly ; 1,4. a fleur-de-lis, 2, 3. an oak-
tree eradicated.
SPAIN : — ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS. 639
SEVILLE.
Diocese or Cathedral (?).
Seal of the Treasury of St Isidore^ " ad causas*^
23,092. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and
Mediaeval Antiquities, i-,^ in. [cxxiv. 193.]
A representation of St. Isidore of Seville, standing, turned
slightly to the 1., with nimbus, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h.
a palm branch, overhead a canopy of three arches. Back-
ground diapered with a trefoil slipped in each interstitial
space.
8' • rRARI€ • AD • CAS • STl • Y8VD0RL
Beaded borders.
ARCHBISHOPS OF TOLEDO.
SANCHO L, elect, A.D. 1250 ; consecrated, A.D. 1259 ;
ob., A.D. 1 26 1.
23^093. [a.d. 1255.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| X I -J- in. [cxxxv. 24.]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Archbishop elect,
standing, full-face, on a carved corbel or bracket, without
mitre, crozier, or archiepiscopal vestments, but holding a book
on his breast with both hands. Overhead a hand of blessing
issuing from the clouds. On his r. h. side a castle triple-
towered, on his 1. h. side a lion rampant, for Castile and
Leon respectively.
SIQILLVM • 8ANCII • T0L€TAN€ : S€DI8 : €L'CTL
D'Arcq, No. 11,343, where the wavy hem of the habit has been
mistaken for a lion !
SANCHO IL A.D. 1266-I2y I, Primate of Spain,
Chancellor of the King/)f Castile.
23^094. [a.d. 1269.] Sulph casts from a good impression.
2| X If in. [cxxxv. 22, 23.]
0. Pointed oval : a representation of the Archbishop, with
mitre, pallium, and embroidered ecclesiastical vestments, lift-
ing up the r. h. in the act of benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier
or pastoral staff, the curve turned inwards ; seated, full-face,
on a throne of chair-like form, the ends terminating with
heads and feet of lions ; his feet rest on a carved corbel or
bracket.
* S' • S • DT- GRA • ARCHI€pr- TOL'TAN ISPAN • PMAT-
Z • R€G • CAST6LL' • C7^C€LLARII.
640 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A small round counterseal. i-^ in. diam. A representa-
tion of the B. V. Mary, crowned and draped, standing full-
face with the Child, with nimbus, seated on her 1. arm, with
the r. h, investing with a palliiim, the Archbishop kneeling in
profile to the r., in adoration before her. In the centre of the
design, betw. the Virgin and the prelate, an estoile of eight
points.
+ AV€ • MARIA • QRA • PL€NA • DNS • T6CVM.
D'Arcq, No. 11,344.
QONZALO, or QUNDISALVUS DE AGOTIiAR.
A.D. I3SI-I3S3-
23,095. [a.D. 1352.] Red, embedded in a self-coloured
mass : chipped, injured in places. App. by a narrow tape or
coarse ribbon of blue and white threads. About 2 J X li in.
[Egert. ch. 126-]
Pointed oval : a representation of the Archbishop, full-face,
with mitre and ecclesiastical vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
the act of benediction, in the 1. h. a long cross with fleury
ends ; seated on a folding throne, the ends of which terminate
with the heads and feet of lions, in a canopied niche of three
arches. Overhead in a canopied niche of smaller dimensions,
with open tabernacle work at the sides, crocketed and
pinnacled, the B. V. Mary, three-quarters length, holding the
Child on the 1. arm. The principal niche also ornamented
with smaller niches of open tabernacle work, supported on
masoned brackets at the sides. The whole edifice rests on a
carved corbel or bracket, on which is set a shield of arms : a
cross betw. four fleurs-de-lis, SEE OF TOLEDO (?).
S* • GVNDISALVI D€lj^H • APUIC€ S€DIS • GRA •
ARCHI6PI • TOL
HOLY OFFICE OF THE INQUISITION.
Fr, PETRUS DE MAST'CETA (.?).
23,096. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the brass matrix preserved in the Dept of British
and Mediaeval Antiquities. 2| X 1-,% in. [cxxiv. 144.]
Pointed oval : a representation of St. Dominic, First
Inquisitor and Patron Saint, with radiant nimbus, palm
branch of martyrdom in the r. h., a book in the 1. h., a sword
stuck in his 1. shoulder ; standing on a masoned corbel.
««SIGILVM OFICII INQVI8IONIS FRIS P€TI D€ MAST'C€TA
,^ , , IN TOTO R€GN.
Beaded borders.
spain :— ecclesiastical seals. 641
Inquisitor.
Fr. JOHANNES DE CLERIS.
23y097. [iSth cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix, i in. [cxxx. 14.]
A half-length figure of Saint Dominic, with radiant nimbus ;
a book in the r. h., and a palm branch of martyrdom in the
1. h.
£ + r 4- to + Be + tlem ^ tnqtttfttoR*
Beaded border.
2 T
MONASTIC SEALS.
L
BUROOS, A66ey of Santa Maria de Las Huelgas,
Dona BlanCA, daughter o/ ALFONSO III., King of
Portugal, and grand-daughter of hl.YQlH%0 X.,
King of Castile : Abbess.
23,098. [A.D.1313.] Self-coloured, opaque : fine, but only
the upper half remains. About 3 X 2 in, when perfect App.
by a tape or coarse ribbon of coloured thread. [Add. ch,
24,806.]
0. Pointed oval : a representation of the Abbess, full-face,
standing, veiled.
4< SIGILLV D€ : LAS : 0LGA8.
Be. A plain cross. Within a bordure or orle, composed of
(eight ?} small vesica-shaped compartments, containing alter-
nately a lion rampant for LeoN, and a triple-towered castle
for Castile.
* FILI6 : DNI : AU . . ARBII8 {Algarbiis).
LEON,
Franciscus VicturIUS, Commendator Abbot.
23,099. [i6th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the brass matrix in the Dept. of British and
Medieval Antiquities. 2f x 2 in. [cxxiv, 115.]
Pointed oval : a Sainted Abbot or Bishop, with nimbus,
jewelled mitre and vestments, seated on a carved throne ; in
the r. h. a crozier, the curve turned inwards, in the 1. h. a
book. Overhead the bust of Our Lord with cruciferous
nimbus, issuing from clouds and a galaxy of stars. Back-
ground and lower panels of the throne replenished with wavy
sprigs of arabesque foliage. In base a pip-shaped shield of
arms : two pales. Ensigned with an ecclesiastic's hat
8 FRANCISCI ' VICTVRII ' COMMEND - ABB â– LCONeNSIS.
Beaded borders.
Perhaps Italian.
>
SPAIN : — MONASTIC SEALS. 643
SAN-MILL AN, Abbey, in Old Castile or Leon.
Henri de Lorraine, Abbot. a.d. 1607.
{Natural son of Henri, Duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
23,100. Red : chipped, very imperfect About 2f X 2\ in.
[xlviiL 46.]
0. Oval : [on a crozier] of which only the strings are left,
a shield of arms : quarterly ; i. Hungary (Ancient) ; 2.
sem/ de lis, a label of three points for difference, NAPLES ;
3. Jerusalem ; 4. Aragon ; 5. Anjou ; 6. Gueldres ; 7.
JULIERS ; 8. Bar. Over all a small escutcheon charged with
the arms of LORRAINE. All debruised by a bdton sinister of
bastardy.
[HE3NRICV8 • A • LOTHARINEQIA •] ABBAS •
8CAMMI]ELANVS 160C7.]
B. A smaller oval counterseal. i^ x iiVii^- On a crozier
garnished with strings or ribbons, a shield of arms as described
in the obv.
«i HENRICVS • A • LOTHARINQIA • ABBAS -
8AMMIELANV8-1607.
Carved borders of foliage.
Anderson, Geneal. Tab,, p. 608.
2 T 2
LOCAL SEALS.
CORDOVA^ in Andaluda.
Seal of the Town.
23^101. [a.D. 1493.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
31 in. [cxxxv. 15, 16.]
0. A shield of arms: a lion rampant, crowned, within a
bordure compony charged with nine castles, for CASTILE, and
as many lions rampant, for Leon, alternately disposed.
COR DO VA.
Beaded borders.
D'Arca, No. 11,32$ ; with rev. of next seal, No. 23,102, wrongly
attributea to Cordova.
FUENTERBAFIA, or FONTS ABBABIA,
in the Vascongadas.
Common Seal of the Town.
23,102. [a.D. 1335.] Sulph. cast from a good but imper-
fect impression. Perhaps thirteenth century workmanship.
3 in. [cxxxv. 19.]
On waves a boat containing four mariners, engaged in
harpooning a whale.
«i SIGILL' - 9 F0MT6 ARRABIA.
B. A triple-towered castle of Castile, elaborately detailed
masoned and embattled, with enceinte and portal.
« FRAHQE L€CQ€] T€QE.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,326.
SAN SEBASTIAN, in the Vascongadas.
Seal of the Town CounciL
23,103. [a.d. 1335.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
3 in. Thirteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 17, 18.]
SPAIN : — LOCAL SEALS. 645
0. On waves, a ship with one mast, flying (a small flag ?
and) pennon, mainmast with sail being furled by two sailors
at the ends, shrouds, turned-up poop and prow, embattled
sterncastle, on which is a flag with three streamers ; a mariner
steering with a rudder at the side ; another mariner at the
fore end hauling a rope, another hanging out over the prow.
SIQILLVM : CONCILII : D€ i SATO : S€BAST1AN0 x
B. An elaborate design of a castle, with four round towers,
and a donjon, or keep, of square plan, masoned and em-
battled ; round-headed portal with folding doors.
* : INTRAVIT I DOMINVS : 1€SVS i IN : CA8T6LLVM i
— Cf. Luc, X. 38.
D'Arcq, No. ii,333-
SEVILLE, in Andaiucta,
Seal of the City.
23,104. [A.D. 1493.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression. 3 in. Fourteenth century matrix,
[cxxxv. 20.]
Representation of a King, full-face, with long hair, with
royal robes, the mantle fastened on the breast with a sixfoil
fermail, crown, sword, and orb or mound, surmounted by a
cross, seated on a throne in a niche, ornamented with carved
trefoil canopy of ecclesiastical architecture, pinnacled,
crocketed and enriched with circular windows ; the King's
feet on a projecting corbel. At each side, in a lateral niche,
on bracket, with pent ice or canopy, a bishop, with mitre,
robes, and crozier or pastoral staff.
8' : CONCILII : N0BILI8IM6 CIUITATI8 : SPAL6N8IS \ •
D'Arcq, No. ii,335-
THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF SEVILLE.
See further on in this Volume under JEWISH SEALS.
STAROVI; Seal of the Council,
See under Aragon, No. 23,121.
VALENCIA.
Seal of the City,
23^105. [a.d. 1493.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxxv. 21.]
646 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A iozenge-shaped shield of arms : five pales. Ensigned
with an open jewelled crown of three trefoiled. leaves alter-
nately disposed with two smaller fleurs-de-lis. Background
replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a quatrefoil
panel or quadrilobe.
9 SIGILLVM • IN8IQNIS 4» CIVITATIS ft VAL6NCI6.
D'Arcq, No. 11,339.
EQUESTRIAN SEAL.
RAIMOND FXTLOO^ Vicomte of Cardona, in Cataluna^
Lieutenant of the King of Aragon.
23^106. [A.D. 1298.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a good
impression, i-}- in. [cxxix. 364.]
To the 1. In armour, with hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
scabbard, spur, and shield of arms, riding on a horse armorially
caparisoned, springing to the 1. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : three thistles (cardones) in a bunch,
slipped and leaved, for Cardona. Above the horse's head
an estoile.
• : 8' : RAYMVNDI : FVLCONIS : D€l : GRA : VIC€COMITIS :
CARD0N6 : » :
D'Arcq, No. 11,304.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Fernando, Infante of Spain^ son and heir of the
King of Castile and Leon.
23,107. [a.D. 1270.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a good
impression, i^in. [cxxix. 700.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; i, 4. Castile, 2, 3. LEON.
Background diapered lozengy very lightly.
« 8' : TFATIS : ILLVST8 : R€Q : CASTLL' : Z : L€G : 7
VADAUCO: FILII : Z : H€D'.
D'Arcq, No. 11,279.
Ferdinand I., Infante of Spain, ob, A.D. 1 564.
See Ferdinand I., King of the Romans, etc.
Nos. 21,227, 21,22^21,231, 21,233, 21,234, pp. 51-55-
Fernando Alvares de Toledo, Dtike of Alva,
Marquis of Coria, etc., Lieutenant, Governor, and
Captain-General ''pour le Roy en ses pays depardeca,"
\i.e, the Netherlands'].
23,108. [A.D. 1573.] Red : imperfect, very indistinct, in a
parchment purse. About 3iin. when perfect [Add. ch.
9203.]
A shield of arms : chequy of fifteen pieces, blazoned by
foreign heralds as "huit points d*azur 6quipoll6s i sept
d'argent," ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO. Ensigned with a ducal
coronet. Encircled with the Collar of the Order of the
Golden Fleece.
Legend obliterated : —
AV . . i>e.
SPAIN :— HERALDIC SEALS. 649
Mlchaell de Croy, Lord of Sempy, and of
Parwez, Knt. of the Order of the Golden Fleece^ Chamberlain
of Flanders y " Counciliarius, et Ambassiator^ Legatus^
Orator y Procurator et Commissaritis Serenissimi,
excellenttssimif et potentissimi Philippi, Dei gratia, Regis
Castelle Legionisl^ etc.
23^109. [A.D. 1505.] Red : a fragment. [Cott. ch. ix. 3.]
A shield of arms : quarterly ; 1, [4.] three bars, 2, [3.] three
doloires, two and one, those in chief adoss^es, Croy. Crest,
on a helmet, broken off. Supporters, dex. a lion, sin.
broken off.
Thomas Isaak, " Thoison Uor'' King at Arms,
Councillor and Ambassador of PHILIP L, King of Castile,
Leoft, etc., " Rex armorum, Primarius Consiliarius et
Ambassiator, Legatus, Orator, Procurator, et Commissarius
Serenissimi, excellefitissimi, et potentissimi Principis PuiLlPPl,
Dei gratia, Regis Castelle Legionis,'' etc,
23.110. [a.D. 1 505.] Red : indistinct, the upper part
chipped. i| iiL [Cott. ch. ix. 3.]
A shield of arms : an uncertain charge, within an orle of
bells. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling of foliage,
broken off, within an orle of bells, and betw. two wings erect.
Beaded border.
23.111. Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from the original seal
described in No. 23,110. [D.C.H. 85.]
Ferand' Ivanes, or Juanes, de Valverde.
23,112. [A.D. 1276.1 Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a good
impression, i-^ in. [cxxix. 410.]
A shield of arms: emanchS of four points. Within a
quatrefoil or quadrilobe border charged with the legend : —
«i S' • F6RAND • 1VAN68 • D€ • VALV6RD6.
D'Arcq, No. 11,319.
KINGDOM OF ARAGON.
KINGDOM OF ARAGON.
JAMES/ King of Aragon^ the Majorcas^
and Valencia; Count of Barcelona, and Urgel ;
and Lord of Montpellier,
Leaden Bullet
23^113. [A.D. 1242.] Leaden. Detached from the charter
to which it belongs. i|- in. [Add. ch. 16,515.]
0. The King, with crown and royal robes, sword in the r. h.,
laid horizontally across the knees, in the 1. h. lifting up an
orb or mound surmounted with a cross. He is seated, full-
face, on a cushioned throne with turned legs. The feet rest
on a projecting footboard or dais.
«i • S' • lA • REG - ARAQ • 7 MAIORICARVM - Z VALNCIE.
B. The King, as Count, in armour with hauberk, surcoat,
crown, banner-flag on a long lance, spur, stirrup, and shield of
arms ; riding on a caparisoned horse, with poytrail orna-
mented with little ball-pendants or bells, springing to the 1.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : three
pales, or paly, for Aragon.
^ COMITIS • BARCH • 7 VRQLLI • 7 DORl • MOTlSPLI.
Beaded borders.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 11,224, called third Seal ^ from an original impression
appended to a document dated a.d. 1258.
23,114. Copper electrotypes from the obv. and rev. of
No. 23,113. [cxiv. 171, 172.]
Great Seal
23,115. [a.d. 1262.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
4 in. [cxxix. 19.]
R. The King, as Count of Barcelona, in armour with sur-
coat, flat-topped helmet, banner flag on a long lance, and
shield of arms ; riding on a caparisoned horse springing to the
1. The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are :
654 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
four pales, or paly, for AraGON. Over the shield an estoile of
eight points.
COMITIS ; BARCHI ■€T i . . . Q6LLI : CT ; DN
M0NTI3 : P6SSVU.
D'Arcq, No. 11,225, "here this type is called Fottrik Seal, with
descriptioQ of the oSv. "Type de majesty": V S' lACOBI â– D€l â–
OTlA ■RES ■ARAQON . . T ■MAIORICAB • €T • VAL€NCie.
PEDRO IV., King of Aragon, VaUncia,
the Majorcas, Sardinia, and Corsica ; Count of Barcelona,
RomsiUon and Cerdana, or Ceritania.
Leaden Bulla.
23.116. [a.D. 1336-1387.] Leaden: good. Originally app.
to a deed by crimson and yellow threads. 2\ in. [xxxix. 84.]
p. The King, with crown and royal robes, long hair, in the
r. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. an orb or mound topped with a
double or patriarchal crown ; full-face, seated on an elabor-
ately carved throne, with pointed arch and open tabernacle
work at the sides, pinnacled and crocketed. Back of the throne
diapered lozengy with a small flower in each interstitial space ;
the feet projecting over the string-course below the panelling,
which is ornamented with flowers.
• PCT \ R) i DEI = GRA R€X \ ARAQON UALNC
MAIORIC \ 8ARD1N.
E. A shield of arms : a cross, hatched, betw. four blacka-
moors' heads couped at the neck, for KINGDOM OF Sardinia,
and Aragon (Ancient), as borne by Pedro I., King of
Aragon, in memory of the battle of Huesca, in A.D. 1096. Cf
Add. MS. 31.962, fol. 61.
* CORSICA ; COM6SQ ■BARCHN ■ROSSILION - CT : C€R)TAN.
The last letters AN are united as a monogram.
Beaded borders.
23.117. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and re7i. of
No. 23,116. [cxiv. 191,192.]
Great Seal.
23,118. [a.d. 1 358.] Red : fine but very imperfect, the r. h.
side broken off. App. by a finely woven ribbon of crimson
and yellow silk. 41^ in. [Add. ch. 16,524.]
0. The King, with crown, and royal robes, in the r. h. a
sceptre flory, in the 1. h. an orb or mound, his feet resting on
two lions couchant guardant addosih ; seated on a carved
throne of large dimensions, very elaborately designed, and the
KINGDOM OF ARAGON. 655
details of niches on side brackets, pinnacles and crocketings
minutely executed. In the side niches three pairs of draped
figures, at different elevations, the two upper pairs half-length,
the lower pair full-length ; on the summit of the middle of the
three side niches a small bird is perched. The design on the
r. h. or sinister side apparently similar to that on the dexter,
DCILIQIT€ : lUSTITIAM : QUI : lUDICATIS :] T€RRAM : €T :
OCULI : U6STRI : UID6ANT : GQUITATCM. — Cf. Psalm, xvi. 2.
R. The King in armour with hauberk of mail, flowing
surcoat, helmet crowned and crested with a dragon's head and
wings, sword, spurs and shield of arms, riding on a horse
armorially caparisoned, springing to the L The armorial
bearings of the shield and caparisons are : four pales, for
Aragon. Above the head of the horse an estoile of six
points. Background replenished with wavy sprigs of arabesque
foliage.
P6TR9 : D€l : QRA : R€X : ARAQON : VALNC : MAIORIC :
SARDIN : €T • C0RSIC6 : C DAN.
D'Arcq, No. 11 1230, from an impression attached to a deed dated
A.D. 1353.
The ^'Sigillunt pendens^
23,119. [a.D. 1386.] Red : imperfect, indistinct App. by
a ribbon woven of crimson and yellow silk. About 4 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 16,526.]
0. Resembles the obv. of the great seal described in
No. 23,118, but without lions under the king's feet At the
sides, instead, two kneeling angels.
BARCHN • ROSSILIOIS
BL A small round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms : four pales, Aragon. Ensigned with a crown of three
fleurs-de-lis betw. two small leaves in sight Background
diapered lozengy.
*^* For other sovereigns of Aragon^ see under SPAIN :
Castile and Leon.
OF THE OFFICE OR
COURT OF JUSTICE.
23,120. [17th -1 8th cent.] Plaster cast from a matrix.
24 in. [cxxxvii. 66.]
A shield of arms : eight quarterings, two, two, and four ;
I. A castle on a mount, betw. on the dex. two human hearts
6s6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in pale, in sin. chief an estoile of six points, 2. quarterly ; i.
uncertain, ii. a trefoiled branch, iii. a castle, iv. an estoile of
six points ; 3. quarterly ; i. iv. five bezants, two, two and one,
for Tuscany, ii. iii. a castle, 4. an orb or mound, sur-
mounted with a patriarchal cross ; 5, 7, similar but uncertain^
6, 8. a saltire betw. uncertain charges ; probably 5, 6, 7, 8, are
intended to represent one quarter quarterly. Crest, on a
helmet with ornamental mantling of arabesque foliage (which
replenishes the field of the seal at the top and sides of the
shield) a plume of five ostrich feathers.
^ SIQILLVM • REQENTIVM • OFFICIVM • IVSTITliC • ARAQONVM.
Beaded borders.
RAIMOND FULCO^ Lieutenant of the King of Aragon,
A.D. 1298. See No. 23,106.
STAROVI, town in Aragon (?)
Seal of the Tovm Council.
23,121. [14th cent] Plaster cast from a sealing-wax im-
pression. 2 in. [cxx;cvii. 71.]
A shield of arms : three pales, for Aragon, within a faintly-
cut trefoil panel, enclosed in a circle, from which spring six
pointed, alternating with as many rounded, leaves or petals,
en soleiL All within a sixfoil panel, charged with a triple-
towered castle in each lobe, and having a countersunk quatre-
foil opening in each spandril. Apparently Aragonese art-
workmanship.
» SIQILLVM 3 D€L o CONC6LO g D g 8TAROVI o
Beaded borders.
KINGDOM OF MAJORCA,
OR THE MAJORCAS.
VOL. VL 2 U
KINGDOM OF MAJORCA.
JAMES I., King of the Majorcas, Count of Roussillon and
Ceritania, and Lord of Montpellier. A.D. 1263-131 1.
Leaden Bulla,
23.122. Leaden : indistinct Originally app. to a docy-
ment by a coloured cord. About i\ in. [xxxviii. 143.]
0. The King, full-face, crowned and with royal robes, in the
r. h. a sword lying horizontally across the knees, in the 1. h. he
is lifting up an orb or mound surmounted with a cross pattie.
Seated on a cushioned throne, feet on a projecting footboard.
«i S' : lACOBI : D€l : GRACIA : R6QIS : MAIORICARVM.
BL The King, as Count, in armour, with crown, small flag on
a long lance, and shield of arms, riding on a horse armorially
caparisoned, springing to the 1. The armorial bearings of
the shield and caparisons are : four pales, Aragon.
« COMITIS : ROSSIL' : 7 : C€RITANI€ : 7 : DNI : MONTPL'I.
Beaded borders.
23.123. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,122. [cxiv. 125, 126.]
Another type*
23.124. Leaden : injured, indistinct, [xxxviii. 144.]
Similar to the foregoing, but from a different matrix.
0. fii S' : lACOBl : D€l : GRACIA : R€GIS : MAIORICARVM.
R. «i COMITIS : R0S8IL' : 7 : C€RITANI€ : 7 : DNI : MONTPL'I.
23.125. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev, of
No. 23,124. [cxiv. 127, 128.]
Second Seal,
23,126. [a.d. 1303.] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from a good
impression. 2-^ in. [cxxxii. 71. J
2 u 2
0"5o CATAi-Dt;'^ 1" S2l±1.l
To the t., in armuur. witi hauucri. surcoai. rrowita, leaac
sword, and shield of ann^ Timn; or. i. rorsL ami.nilv
caparisoocd, springing tv tiit t "it. annona ocann;; Ttie
shield and capariBooE art; Ai.a;jo:. Tnu sbku. ainean io
have but three pales, but litt ^pansoni icnr.
lACOBVS I DEI QRACM' 1f£1 MAtORCMFtVir
Beaded borders.
D'Arcij, No. 11,536.
,• For other kings of tMiScierraL..:a,TL.'^3i',:i^ y? ALaJJK,
.23.li3-z3.li9.
I.
KINGDOM OF NAVARRE.
K
KINGDOM OF NAVARRE.
LOUIS OP FRANCE, Eldest son of King PHILIPPE IV. ;
King of Navarre, Count Palatine of Champagne and Brie,
{Afterwards, 131 S» crowned King of France, as LOUIS X.)
23,127. [? A.D. 1 3 14.] Sulph. cast from the rev, of a good
impression. 3-J- in. [cxxix. 356.]
The King, riding to the r., in armour, with hauberk of mail,
surcoat, chained sword, ipaulihes, crown of three fleurs-de-lis,
and shield of arms. Horse springing, armorially caparisoned.
The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : per
pale, dex, semi-de-lis, for FRANCE (ANCIENT), sin. Kingdom
OF Navarre (dimidiated).
CAMPAN16 : BRI€Q : COM€3 : PALATINVS :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,382, with description of the obv, as Type de majestic
with legend: LVDOVICV8 R6QI8 FRANCI6 PRIMOQ6NITV8 D€l
GRA REX NAVARRE.
LOUIS, King of Navarre, A.D. 1 3 1 5.
5^ Vol. v., p. 121, Nos. 18,089, 18,09a
PHILLIFPE, King of Navarre, A.D. 1 3 1 9.
See Vol. v., p. 122, No. 18,091.
CHARLES, King of Navarre, A.D. 1 322.
See Vol. v., p. 122, No. 18,092.
CHARLES m.^ King of Navarre.
Seal of Absence,
23,128. [a.D. 1404.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, i^ in. [cxxix. SSS-]
664 CATALOGUE OF SEALa
This is the rev. or counterseal of a seal poorly described by
D'Arcq as bearing " type de majesU,gothique {details curieuj^"
with legend : grocta lubare rex rt comm riirots
craCtft. An angel, standing on two Hons couchant guardant
addorsed, with wings open, inverted, holding before him a
shield of arms, quarterly ; 1,4. NAVARRE,see Vol. V., p. 121,
No. 18,089, 2, 3. semi-de-lis, a bendlet or biton, EVREUX,
see Vol, v., p. 571, No. 19,583, a small estoile over each
shoulder of the angel. Background diapered lozengy with
roses in the lower part
# S' KAROLI • DEI ■Qf^A ■RCQ1S ■NAVARRE ■IN -
ABSENCIA â– MAQNI.
D'Arcq, No. 11,390.
SEVKY, King 0/ Navarre. a.d. 1589-1610.
See Vol v., p. 135, No. 18,123.
LOUIB, King of Navarre, A.D. l6l I.
SeeNoV V., p. 13^ No. 18,124.
LOUIS, King of Navarre. A.D. 1643.
See Vol. v., pp. 136, 137, Nos. 18,125, 18,126.
Seal of the Council.
See Vol. v., p. 145, No. 18,148.
"LOin.^ King of Navarre. A.D. 1715-1774.
See VoL V., p. 138, Nos. 18,128, 18,129.
LOUIS, King of Navarre.
See Vol. v., p. 139, Nos. 18,130, 18,131.
LOUIS <XVI.), King of Navarre.
SeeVol v., pp. 141, 142, Nos. 18,139, 18,140.
KINGDOM OF NAVARRE. 665
CHARLES X.| King of Navarre. A.D. 1824.
5^ Vol. v., p. 142, No. 18,141.
BLANCH15 D'ARTOZS, Queen of Navarre, wife of King
Henry I., Countess Palatine of Champagne and Brie.
23,129. [A.D. 1275.] Sulph. cast from a chipped, some-
what indistinct impression, i-t in, [cxxix. 558.]
Four shields of arms, arranged in cross, their points
towards the centre, which is occupied with a star of four
points: i. three lions passant in pale (in allusion to her
husband, Edmond, son of King Henry III., of England) ;
2. semi'de-lis a label of three points, Artois ; 3. Navarre ;
4. a bend betw. two cotices, potent counterpotent. Champagne.
Within a quatrefoil panel or quadrilobe, the cusped points
terminated in trefoils, and a small estoile in each spandril.
« 8' BLANCH6 - 5T - GRA_^ R€GT€ • NAVARR6 • CXPAN l€ •
COir • PAL'T.
Cf. D'Arcq, No. 1 1,380 ; cf. also D'Arcq, No. 574 ; Anderson, Geneal.
Tab, cccclvi.
OFFICERS AND OFFICES.
aOTEBNOR OF NAVABBB. A.D. 1277.
See Eustace de Beaumarchais, VoL V., p. 693,
No. 19^8.
aOTXBNOB OF NAVABBB.
AlFFONSSO de RoURAY. A.D. 1 297.
33,130. [A.D. 1324.] Red: fra^mentaiy. Appended by a
coarse tape of colour^ threads. About 2-i- in. when perfect
[Add. ch. 25.824.]
0. A shield of arms of which the sin. side alone remains,
charged with the arms of Navarre. Within an elaborately
trac«] panel of open work, with foliated cusps, and circular
countersunk openings.
Legend broken away.
B^ A smaller round counterseal. About 1^ in. diam. when
perfect A shield of arms : per pale, dex. FRANCE (ANCIENT)
for Artois {?), stM. Navarre. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
Anotker SeaL
28,131. [A.D. 13. ..] Red : m piacard, covered with paper
before impression. 4 in. [Add. cb. 4132.]
A shield of arms : a cross, etc
Legend illegible.
OiriLIiAUlUB FBOISR, Treasurer cf the King 0/ Navarre.
23,132. [A.D. 1362.] Red : fragments. [Add. ch. 4177.]
Only part of the legend remains : —
ECCLESIASTICAL SEALS.
PAMPLONA, or PAMPBLUNA, Church of St. Peter.
Antonio, Archpriest.
23^133. [14th cent.] Cast in dark-green composition from
a matrix. i|-X i in. [xliii. 164.]
Pointed oval : a half-length figure of the Patron, St Peter
the Apostle, full-face, with mitre, cross on the breast, book
and keys. In the base under an arch, the archpriest kneel-
ing to the 1. in adoration.
S« 8' • ANTONI • ARCiTRI • €CL' • SCl • PETRI • D' • POPL'€.
Joum. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xxix.
MONASTIC SEALS.
PAMPLONA, or PAMPELUNA, Hospital of St Mary.
JENEGO JUANNES, Hospitolero.
23,134. [a.d. 1277.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
i| X li in. [cxxxv. 26.]
Pointed oval : a saint full-face, standing on platform under
an arched canopy of ecclesiastical architecture pinnacled and
crocketed ; holding with the r. hand the hand of the master,
kneeling in profile to the L, and pointing with the L hand
to the doorway of the Hospital, into which is entering a
pauper scantily clad. In the field, over the r. shoulder of
the saint, an estoile of eight points.
8' i€N€QO IVANN6S HOSPITAL6RO D' POPLONA.
D'Arcq, No. ix,575.
RONCESVALLEB, in Navarre, Hospital.
Conventual Seal.
23,136. [a.d. 1322.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ X i-iV in. [cxxvii. 570.]
Pointed oval : a cross pattie, set on an el^antly designed
fleur-de-lis for a foot, and united at the upper part to a
crozier or pastoral staff, the curve to the 1. h. In the upper
part of the field two small fleurs-de-lis, in the lower part the
sacred letters A. m. for A. Q.
^ 3' CONV€NTV3 • H08PITALI8 • R08CID€ VALLI8 : tf-
D*Arcq, No. 11,572.
LOCAL SEALS.
PAMPLONA or PAMPELUNA.
Royal SM of the King of France and Navarre,
" JOHAN Peritz Dundiano, Franquo de Pamplona, goar da
del Sieyllo del Seynnor Rey puesto en Pomplonar
23.136. [a.d. 1 32 1.] Red: fine, chipped at edge, some-
what bent. About if in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 41 31.]
A shield of arms • per pale, dex. France (Ancient), sin,
a chain in triple orle, cross, and saltire, commonly called the
" chains " of Navarre. Above, and at each side of the shield
a crescent enclosing an estoile of six points. Within a panel
or rosette consisting of a double quatrefoil enriched with open
tracery and sunk trefoils in the spandrils.
* S* R€Q' • FRANC • 2 • NAVtAR]R€ • PANPILONC6] • 8TATVTV.
23.137. [a.D. 1 321.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 4136.]
NO • 2 • NAVAR PIL
23.138. [a.D. 1321.] Red: very imperfect. [Add. ch.
25,819.]
S« 8' R R€ • PANPILO t7.
Same Seal used by Bartolomeo DE SangUESSA, cambiador
franquo del burgo de Sant Cerin de Pomplona, guarda del
sieyllo del Seynnor Rey puesto en Pomplona.
23.139. [A.D. 1322.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 25,822.]
[*8' R€Q' FRANC • Z NAVARR6 • PANPILON6 STATVCTV.]
23.140. [a.D. 1322.] Red : chipped, indistinct in parts.
[Add. ch. 25,823.]
Q' . FRANC . . . AV ANPI . . N€ • STATVT . .
6/0 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
JOHAN Peritz Dundiano, franco de Ponplona, tenedor
et goarda del sieyllo del Seynor Rey puesto en Ponplona,
23^141. [a.D. 1358.] Red: chipped, very indistinct. App.
by a coarse tape of red and white threads. About i|^ in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 25,817.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex, Navarre, sin, a bend
cotised (dimidiated, CHAMPAGNE). Betw. two wyverns sans
wings, tails wavy, addors&, each with a slipped trefoil in its
mouth. The background replenished with six small cinque-
foils, three on each side about the tails of the wyverns.
Above the shield an uncertain device.
. . . R6QI8 : .". APT • PAPL € • CCJSTITV . .
Beaded borders.
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
RODRIOO DIAZ; de los Canberos, of Navarre,
23^142. [a.D. 1 223-1 226.] Sulph. casts, tinted grey, from
a good impression of the silver original seal or bulla. 2\ in.
[cxxxii. 74, 75.]
0. A representation of the owner of the seal, eti cavalier^
with hauberk of mail, conical helmet, with nasale, uplifted
sword, stirrup, and spur rowel, riding on a horse pacing to
the r.
^ SIQILLVM BOBDIGO DIAZ.
Bt. A shield of arms : a cross somewhat resembling that of
Toulouse, or a cross with trefoiled ends, voided.
^ D€ LOS CANB6R08.
D'Arcq, No. 1 1,309 ; cf. also Vol. I., p. xv., " Quoi qu*il en soit de cette
raretd des sceaux d'argent, les Archives de PEmpire en poss^dent un,
qui a €\,€ signal^ par M. de Wailly, dans ses ' ^I^ments de Paldographie '
(torn, ii., p. 4O). C'est le sceau d'un seigneur Navarrais nommd Badigo
Diaz de los Canberos. La charte k laquelle il est appendu est sans
date, mais elle est dvidemment comprise entre les ann^es 1223 et 1226,
{)uisqu'elle s'adresse k un Louis, roi de France, k sa femme Blanche et k
eur fils, ce qui ne peut designer que Louis VI I L Cette pi^ce est fort
importante au point de vue des rapports de la France avec PEspagne.
Le seigneur navarrais y atteste qu'il a entendu Alfonse VIII, roi de
Castille, dire, k son lit de mort, que, si son fils Henri mourait sans
posterity, toute la Castille devait revenir de droit au fils du Toi de France ;
que d'autres seigneurs avaient, comme lui, entendu cette declaration, et
Su'ils dtaient pr^ts k le soutenir les armes k le main ; qu'en consequence,
prie le roi de France d*envoyer son fils en hdte pour recueillir cette
riche succession. Sur le repli de la charte est appendu, sur des fils de
soie rouge et des fils de soie bleue, un sceau rond, en argent, de 60 mm.
de diametre. On y voit, k la face, un cavalier armd d*un casque k nasal
et d'une cotte de mailles, que se tient comme debout sur ses ^triers, T^p^e
haute, et la bride de son cheval dans la main gauche. L'homme et le
cheval sont du dessin le plus barbare. La l^gende, qui commence par le
bas, porte seulement : Sigillum Bobdigo Dias^ mais elle se complete au
revers par les mots de los Canberos, Sur ce revers est un €qm arrondi
charge d'une croix, assez semblable k celle de Toulouse.*'
PETER OP NAVARRE, son of CHARLES, King of Navarre.
A.D. 1404.
5^^ Vol. v.. No. 19,533, p. 57L
HERALDIC SEALS.
Nnxmos, or Nuilez Oon9alvez, of Navarre.
23,143. [a.d. 1276.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. [cxxix. 578.]
A shield of arms : two marmites, or caldrons, the hemi-
spherical bodies banded, loop handle, two side-cars or lugs in
the form of animal's heads. Within a sixfoil panel, the broad
border of which carries the legend : —
« : 8IGILLM : D€ : NVNN08 : QON9ALV6Z m
D'Arcq, No. x 1,475.
Don Johan Nunnez, of Navarre.
23|144. [a.D. 1276.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2-i- in. [cxxix. 577.]
A shield of arms : two marmites, or caldrons, the hemi-
spherical bodies banded, loop handle, two side-ears or lugs
in the form of animals* heads. Above and at each side of
the shield a cross patUe. Within an eight-pointed figure
composed of two squares interlaced, in the eight points of
which is the legend.
: S' -- D€ -- DO • — 10— HA__NV— .NN_€Z.
Beaded lines.
D'Arcq, No. 11,499.
Don Feman Pedres, son of Don Pedro Ponz,
of Navarre.
23,145. [a.D. 1277.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 in. [cxxix. 612.]
A symmetrical or conventional tree of three branches, with
a goat leaping up at the foliage. Within a square compart-
ment formed by the intersection of two flattened ovals over-
laid in cross. In the semicircular cusps or lobes thus formed
on the sides of the square, four lions passant, two of which
are contournh.
S» S' • D • F6RNA' • P€DR€Z . FILIO • D' • DON • P€DRO • PONZ.
D'Arcq, No. 11,512.
SWEDEN.
VOL. VI.
2 X
SWEDEN.
ERIC XIV.^ King of Sweden^ Gothland, and the Vandals.
A.D. 1 560-1 568.
Signet or Privy Seal,
23^146. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval Anti-
quities. i-J- in. [xxxiv. 46.]
A carved shield of arms of ornamental shape : quarterly ;
I. three crowns, two and one, SWEDEN, 2, 3. [three bars
wavy] a lion rampant, GOTHLAND, 4. three lions passant
guardant crowned, ESTHONIA, over all a cross patt/e] over all
a small carved escutcheon of ornamental shape, the charges
appear to be intended for Wasa. Ensigned with a crown,
jewelled and hooped.
ERICVS XIIII • D • Q • SVEO • QOTT • WANDAL • REX.
CHARLES XI.9 King of Sweden, Gothland, and the Vandals.
A.D. 1660-1697.
Royal SeaL
23^147. [A.D. 1669.] Red. 2\ in. Enclosed in a silver
box, 2-^ in. App. by a plaited cord of silver thread and silk.
[Add. ch. 9462.]
A carved shield of arms, quarterly ; I, 4. three crowns, two
and one, SWEDEN, 2, 3. three bars wavy, a lion rampant,
Gothland ; over all an escutcheon, quarterly ; the bearings
indistinct ; over all again again a smaller escutcheon, indistinct
Ensigned with a crown. Supporters, two lions rampant
crowned.
Legend in two concentric circles, very indistinct, probably
the royal style at full-length as given at the head of the
deed : viz, : " Carolus Dei gratia Suecorum, Gothorum,
Vandalorumque Rex et Princeps haereditarius, Magnus Prin-
ceps Finlandiae, Dux Scaniae, Esthoniae, Livoniae, Careliae,
Bremae, Verdae, Stetini, Pomeraniae, Cassubiae et Vandaliae,
Princeps Rugiae, Dominus Ingriae et Vismariae, nee non Comes
Palatinus Rheni, Bavariae, Juliaci, Cliviae et Montium Dux "
2x2
6/6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Legation of Sweden and Norway to London,
Letter Seal,
23^148. [Modern.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 14. x i-^w >"• [xlix. 71.]
Quadrilateral with rounded comers: a shield of arms:
Sweden and Norway, impaled, ensigned with a royal crown.
Supporters, two lions rampant, reguardant, crowned, standing
on a carved scroll. Around the shield the collar, with star,
of the Order of the Seraphim of Sweden.
legation de suede et de norveqe a londres.
Count LOWENHJELM^ of Sweden (?).
Letter Seal,
'23^149. [Modem.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax from the matrix, if X i^ in. [xlix. 99.]
Quadrilateral with rounded comers, on a star or badge of
eight rays : a shield of arms of a very complicated character :
over all an escutcheon quarterly ; i. a balance, 2, 3. a lion
rampant, 4. a fleur-de-lis, LOEWENHJELM. Three crests on
as many helmets on a coronet of five leaves. Supporters,
dex. a greyhound reguardant, collared and ringed ; sin. a
grifiin reguardant. In base the badges of seven Orders, among
them the SwoRD, the POLAR Star, and the Seraphim,
depending from ribbons and carved foliage. Over the crests,
on a ribbon, the motto : — DEO REGI LEQI.
SWITZERLAND.
SWITZERLAND.
ECCLESIASTICAL AND MONASTIC
SEALS.
BASEL^ or BASLE, in the Canton of Basle.
The " Sacrosancta Generalis Sinodus." (The eighteenth
General Council treating of the reunion of the Greek AND
Latin Churches^ and of general reformation.)
23,150. [a.D. 1431-1443.] Leaden bulla : fairly well pre-
served. Part of the cord used for appension to a deed still
remains. i+ in. [xxxviii. 135.]
0. An assembly of ecclesiastical dignitaries, bishops, an
archbishop with crocketed mitre, a cardinal with large hat,
over whom a bishop is holding a key, and others. Above
them an opened cloud revealing a half-length figure of the
Almighty Father, with nimbus, full-face, lifting up the r. h. in
the act of benediction, and below the cloud a Dove of the
Holy Spirit, with expanded wings descending on the
assembled personages.
R An inscription across the face, in five lines : —
2 8ACR0
SCA ^ QCNe
RALIS % SINO
DV8 I BA8I
L16N8I8
•Hi
23.151. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of the
preceding bulla, [cxiv. 143, 144.]
23.152. Another example of the leaden bulla : fairly well
preserved. Part of the cord used for appension to a deed
still remains, [xxxviii. 136.] *
680 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
23^153. Copper electrotypes of the obv. and rev. of the
preceding bulla, [cxiv. 145, 146.]
Cf. a drawing in Add. MS. 27,345, fol. 2 b^ from an impression attached
to a deed dated a.d. 1434 ; D'Arcq, No. 6243, dated a«d. 1437.
Another Bulla.
23^154. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rtv. of a somewhat
indistinct impression from a jnatrix not quite identical with
that from which Nos. 23,150 and 23,152 are derived. This is
shown by the proportional positions of the letters in the
inscription on the rev. [cxxxii. 78, 79.]
BERNE, in the Canton of Berne.
Geoffrey, Cantor or Precentor.
23jl65. [14th cent] Recent impression in gutta-percha,
from the matrix, perhaps a set antique or mediaeval gem.
I in. [xlvii. 448.]
The head and bust of an ecclesiastic vested, in profile to the
r. Before it a small crutch or 7tf«-cross.
^ S' QALFRIDI • CANTORIS • B€RN€NS1S.
Laing's MS. Catal.^ No. 546.
ABBEY OF ST. MAURICE, AGARN or AGAUNE,
in the Canton of Vallais.
23,156. [a.d. 1261.] Sulph. cast from an, imperfect im-
pression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [cxxvii. 310.]
A representation of St. Maurice, the Patron Saint; in
armour, with hauberk, banner or lance flag of three pendants
over the shoulder, conical helmet, long convex shield, kite-
shaped, riding on a horse pacing to the 1.
ifii S' - M • LEGIONI8 *...£....£
D'Arcq, No. 1 1,640.
ABBEY OF ST. GALL, in the Canton of S. Gall.
A bbatial seal of DiETHELM, Abbot. A.D. 1 530-1 539.
23^157. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 3|X i^ in. [cxxxv. 36.]
SWITZERLAND. 68 1
Pointed oval : a representation of the Abbot, with vest-
ments and mitre, in the r. h, a book, in the 1. h. a crozier, the
curve turned outwards : seated in a canopied niche with
crocketed pinnacles over the canopy and at the sides ; behind
is a diapered curtain. In base, two shields of arms : dex, a
bear erect, CANTON OF St. Gall (see Nos. 23,171, 23,172) ; sin.
a cock or GcUlus^ perhaps as a canting coat for St. Gall.
: 8IQILLVM X ABBACIAL6 X DIETHELMI X ABBATIS \
MONA8TER11 : 8ANCT1 X QALLI • 1530.
D'Arcq, Noi 11,641, where the date on the legend is read 1330, and the
name, Dieihelme /
LOCAL SEALS.
APPENZELL, Canton.
. Second Seal of the Community.
23^158. [a.d. 1 549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| in. [cxxxv. 27.]
A bear erect on its hind legs, passant.
191 8IQILLVM S COMMOMITATIS % APPEMMZELL o
Cabled border.
D'Arcq, No. 11,590. The earlier seal is described in No. ii>589 of
this author's work.
BASEL^ or BASLE^ Canton.
Second Seal of the Citizens.
23^169. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
3 in. [cxxxv. 28.]
The faqade of a church with semicircular crenellated apse ;
central tower topped with a cross ; and tall side-towers with
masoned walls and pent roofs, each topped with a knob, or
ball. The windows round-headed, above the cross the
sacred letters A CO.
fii • 8IQILLVM • CIVIVM • BASILieNSIVM •
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,593, with description of a counterseal : a shield '*a
VHui de crosse de Bide " in a lozenge panel betw. four animals. For the
earlier seal, cf. No. ii)S92.
BERNE^ Canton.
Second Great Seed of the Citizens.
23^160. [a.D. 1584.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
31 in. Thirteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 29.]
A bear passant ; above, an eagle displayed. Within a
cusped panel of nine trefoiled points fleury.
# 8IGILLVM ^^M^ MAIV8 >ik<»iX CIVIVM ><k«>jn B€RN€NSIVM m
D'Arcq, No. 11,596; for other seals cf. Nos. 11,595, ii,597«
SWITZERLAND: — LOCAL SEALS. 683
— - — â– - — â–
Town of BIEL^ or BIENNE^ in the Canton of Berne.
Great Seal of the Community.
23,161. [a.d. 1584.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2 in. [cxxxv. 30.]
On a boat-shaped pedestal, a man, in armour, standing, full-
face, in the r. h. a doloire or hatchet, in the 1. h. a shield of
arms : two dohires in saltire. Background replenished with
wavy sprigs ornamented with triplets of berries.
» •/ 8' • MAP • C0TTAT> • D€ • BI€LLO.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,599; cf. also No. 11,598.
Small Seal of the Community. A.D. 1 46 1 .
23,162. [a.D. 1564.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression* i\ in. [cxxxv. 31.]
A man in armour, standing, turned to the dex. on a boat-
like pedestal, holding a doloire and shield of arms, as described
in No. 23,161. Background diapered lozengy with a rose or
small flower in each interstitial space.
Legend on a scroll : —
S' * xxixC * toltaf * Oe btello * i»6i*
D'Arcq, No. 11 1598.
FRIBOURG, Canton.
Great Seal of the Citizens.
23^163. [a.d. 1 549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2^ in. Thirteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 32,]
A castle or tower of three parts, rising stepwise from the r.
h. side, masoned and embattled. Above, an eagle displayed.
Within a carved panel of six trefoiled points.
« SIQILLVM X MA1V8 ! CIVIVM i FRIBVRG6NS1VM.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,603.
GLARIS^ or GLARUS^ Canton,
Great Seal of the Populus.
23jl64. [a.D. 1564.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 2-i in. Fourteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 33.]
684 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A standing figure of St. Fridlino, Patron Saint of the
Town, turned slightly to the right, bearded, and with long
vestments, nimbus, wallet and crutch or staff of a pilgrim.
Across the field the inscription : —
fiis: FRID'.
Legend : —
^C8IG'] MAIVS POPVLI CLARON6N8IVM HELVeTIORVM.
D'Arcq, No. 11,605, from an impression attached to the deed dated
A.D. 1602.
Seal of the Community,
23.165. [a.d. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, i^ in. [cxxxv. 34.]
A figure of the Patron Saint, standing on a pedestal or
corbel, and turned slightly to the right, with nimbus, wallet
and pilgrim's staif. Behind is a fringed curtain hanging
from a horizontal bar or pole.
•:• Sigillttm •:• Comttnitatfo *•• Vrobfnrtr •:• GlartsL
D'Arcq, No. 11,604.
THE ORISONS.
Jurisdiction of the " LiGUE DES DIX."
Second Seed.
23.166. [A.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. i-J- in. [cxxxv. 38.]
A wildman ; in the r. h. a banner flag charged with a cross,
Switzerland, in the 1. h. a pine tree eradicated. Before
him a shield of arms : a cross.
8'o' DES S BVMDEZ S VOM S SE GRIT EM.
D'Arcq, No. 11,602.
Gotteshaus Bund Division, in the GHsons^
al, Ligue de la Maison-Dieu^ Common Seal of tlte " Tota Domus
Dei CurieJ'
23^167. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression, i^ in. [cxxxv. 50.]
A shield of arms : a goat or deer. Above the shield, the
representation of the B. V. Mary, three-quarters length,
crowned, holding the Child.
Legend on a curled scroll : —
S' COMNE • TOTIVS • DOMVS DEI • CVRIE.
D'Arcq, No. 11,608.
SWITZERLAND: — LOCAL SEALS. 685
Ligiie des Grisons, al. Ligue de dix droitureSy cu des dix
yurisdictions.
23^168. [A.D. 1602.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. i-J^in. [cxxxv. 51.]
A shield of arms : party per pale. Behind the shield a
representation of Michael the Archangel, with nimbus, and in
plate armour, piercing with a lance the head of the dragon.
Legend indistinct.
D'Arcq, No. 11,606, where the legend is read as: 81Q1LLVM -
QRAW • PVNTTI8.
LUCERNE^ Canton.
Seal of the " Universitas Civium'*
23^169. [a.D. 1548.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. 24 in. [cxxxv. 39.]
St Leger, in episcopal vestments, seated. Before him, on
the r., an executioner putting out the r.eye of the saint with
a rod. Betw. them a crocketed crozier or patstoral staff.
Within a gothic niche with architectural canopy, and two side-
niches, each of two storeys, in which are angels. In base
below the plinth a round-headed arch under which is a shield
of arms : per pale, on a chief an uncertain charge lune belette^
D'Arcq).
S' : VNIV6RSITATI8 : CIVIVM : LVC€RN€NSIVM :
D'Arcq, No. 1 1,607.
23^170. [a.d. 1584.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct impres-
sion, [cxxxv. 40.]
8' : VNIV6R8ITATIS : CIVIVM : LVC€RN€NS1VM :
D'Arcq, No. 11,607.
SAINT-GALL, Canton,
Seed of the Citizens,
23,171. [A.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2| in. Thirteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 35.]
A bear, erect, holding a ball in its front paws.
* • 8' • CIVIUM • D€ • SANCTO • QALLO.
Inner border beaded.
D'Arcq, No. 11,613.
686 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Secretum,
23yl72. [a.D. 1564.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. If in. [cxxxv. 37.]
A bear erect Betw. the letters GAL across the field ; the
last two letters conjoined as a monogram.
191 S' • SECRETVM 6 CIVlTATiS a IN e 8ANCTO 8 GALLO.
D'Arcq, No. 11,614.
SCHAFFHAUSEN^ Canton.
23^173. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2i in. Thirteenth century matrix, [cxxxv. 42.]
On a terrasse or mount, an embattled wall and comer tower
or bastion. Behind the wall, a church spire. From the tower
a ram or mountain goat b issuing. Background replenished
with wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
«i SIQILLVM m CIVITATIS • SCAFYSeNSIS •
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,616, with description of a counterseal bearing across
the field the legend : lOH'S.
SCHWITZ^ or SCHWYTZ, Canton.
Seal of the " Universitas^
23^174. [a.d. 1564.] Sulph. cast from an indistinct im-
pression. 1 1- in. [cxxxv. 43.]
A representation of the legend of St Martin dividing his
raiment with the beggar. The saint is standing, with the
horse behind him ; at the feet of the b^gar two crutches.
Legend on a scroll : —
D'Arcq, No. 11,617.
SOLEURE, or SOLOTHURN, Canton.
Great Seal of the Citizens.
23^175. [a.D. 1 549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3-J- in. [cxxxv. 44.]
On a mount or terrasse^ a man in complete armour, stand-
ing, full-face, in the r. h. a banner-flag charged with a cross,
Switzerland, in the 1. h. he is holding a sword at his side.
Betw. two similar shields of arms : a chief Over each a
double-headed eagle displayed.
iS> sii S' MAIVS ^Hi^ CIVIVM SHk^jn SOLODOR€NStVM.
D'Arcq, No. ii,6i8.
SWITZERLAND: — LOCAL SEALS. 68/
UNTERWALDEN, Canton.
Seal of the " Universitas^' or Commune.
23^176. [A.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a fairly good im-
pression. i| in. [cxxxv. 46.]
A key erect, or palewise, the wards upwards.
Legend on a scroll : —
« S' o VNIVERSITATIS o HOMINVM o DE o 8T ANNES o:
SV PERIORIS EI VALLI8.
The underlined words are in the field.
D'Arcq, No. 11,622.
URI^ Canton.
Seal of the Commune. A.D. 1489.
23,177. [A.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxxv. 47.]
A shield^ of arms : a bull's head cabossed {rencontre de
taureau)^ ringed. Above the shield the date ift 1R •»• 89 ik. At
the sides two wavy sprigs of arabesque foliage.
191 SIQILLVM + TOTIVS + COMVNITATI8 + VRANie + i
D'Arcq, No. 11,624.
City of SION9 or SITTEN, in Vallais.for the Canton of '
VALLAIS.
Seal of the Commune.
23.178. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression, if in. [cxxxv. 48.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. two estoiles, in pale, sin.
diapered lozengy. Above the shield the half-length figure of
a saint with mitre and nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned outwards. At each
side of the shield a double-headed eagle displayed. Within a
pointed trefoiled panel, with two estoiles at each point
* S' • CVMVNITATI8 • CIVITATIS • 8€DVN€N8IS J*
D'Arcq, No. 11,626.
ZUQ, Canton,
Second Seal of the " Universitas"
23.179. [a.D. 1549.] Sulph. cast from a somewhat indis-
tinct impression. i| in. [cxxxv. 49.]
688 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : a fess. In a cusped
panel with points fleury.
• 8IGILLVM • VNIVERSITATI8 • DE • ZVGE.
D'Arcq, No. 11,628 ; cf. also the first seal, No. 11,627.
ZURICH, Canton.
Seal of the Citizens,
23|180. [a.D. 1 5 16.] Sulph. cast from a good impression.
3 in. [cxxxv. 45.]
In zjaqadey a shrine of three pointed trefoiled arches upon an
arcaded corbel or plinth, and ornamented with crocketed
canopies and open tabernacle work at the sides, three stand-
ing figures of the Saints Felix, Regula, and Exuperantius,
Patrons of the State, each one holding a decapitated head,
encircled with a nimbus, in the hands.
M^ SIQILLVM n^ CIVIVM m THVRIC6NSIVM »^
D'Arcq, No. 11,621.
Secretuntf or " Insigel der Stat Zurich'*
23,181. [A.D. 1370.] Dark-green : fine, if in. [Add ch.
34.939.]
In ^faqadey a shrine of three pointed trefoiled arches, on a
carved corbel or platform ornamented with a string-course of
cinquefoils, three standing figures of the Patron Saints of the
State, as named above in No. 23,180, each one holding a
decapitated head in the hands.
* I S€CR€TVM I CIVIVM | THVRIC6NSIVM |
Beaded borders.
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
AM£d£e, Count of GENEVA {Gebenensis Comes).
23^182. [a.D. 1346.] Sulph. casts from a good impression.
2\ in. [cxxxii. 76^ yy.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet crested with fan-plume, ipaulHre of arms, sword
chained to, the shoulder, and shield of arms ; riding on a
springing horse armorially caparisoned and crested as the
rider. The armorial bearings of the ipauliire^ shield, and
caparisons are: chequy of nine pieces (4 cinq points dor^
iquipolUs d quatre dazur\ GENEVA.
«i 8IQILLVM • AM€D€I : COMITIS •« Q€B€N€N8I8.
Inner border of a broad band ornamented with wavy foliage
betw. an exterior band of pearled or beaded work and interior
band engrailed or cusped ; outer border beaded.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i in. diam. A shield of arms,
couchi\ Geneva, as described in the obv. Crest, on a helmet
and lambrequins a chapeau betw. two oxen's horns pearled
along the outer line. Background diapered lozengy with a
small pellet in each interstitial space.
S' • AM€ : C0T€ • D€ : Q6N6V6 :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,581.
♦
LOmS OF SAVOY, Z^rf^/VAUD, in Switzerland.
23,183. [a.D. 1346.] SulpL casts from an indistinct im-
pression, edge injured. 2^ in. [cxxxii. 61, 62.]
0. To the r. In armour, with hauberk of mail, surcoat,
helmet crested with a female bust in profile betw. two wings
erect, sword chained to shoulder, and shield of arms ; riding
on a springing horse armorially caparisoned and crested as
the rider. The armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons
are : SAVOY, over all a bendlet.
* S' • LVDOVICI • D€ • 8ABAVDIA • DNI • VVAVDI • MlftlTIS.^
Beaded borders.
VOL. VI. 2 Y
690 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Be A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. diam. An eagle
displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of arms as in the
obv. Upon foliage and flowers. Within a pointed quatrefoil
panel. _
!• 9T' 8' • LVDOVICI • D€ • 8ABAVDIA • DNI • WAVDI.
D'Arcq, No. 11,585.
TURKEY.
2 Y 2
TURKEY.
EMBASSY OF THE SUBLIME PORTE IN LONDON.
Letter Seal of
Sayyid Mustafa, Ambassador.
23^184. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax.
i|^ in. [xlix. 72.]
Four lines of Turkish writing across the face, the translation
of which is: — "Sayyid Mustafa, Ambassador of the Sublime
Porte at the Court of England."
^ it AMBA88ADE DE LA SUBLIME PORTE X L0NDRE8 it
CONSTANTINOPLE.
PATRIARCHS OF CONSTANTINOPLE.
See iEGIDIUS VlTERBlENSIS, Cardinal of St. Matthew^
Apostolic Legate a latere. A.D. 1513-1532, No. 22,143, p. 338.
TIMOTHEUS.
23^185. \circ. A.D. 1617.] Recent impression in sealing-
wax, from die matrix in possession of Mr. Kedgley. i^ in.
tliii. 27.]
On a mount replenished with herbage and flowers, the
Virgin Mary, seated, holding the Child, who is standing on her
1. knee. Over the heads are the inscriptions MP GY. 18 xfe .
<fiiTIMOe€OC MPI'APXAC K0i)8U)VNINOUnOA€OC, (J/V).
Part of the legend blundered.
Le Quien, Ortens Ckristianus^ voL i., p. 332.
654 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
KINGDOM OF CYPRUS.
HENRY DE LUSIONAN, King,
Seal far the ClTY OF Nicosia.
23.186. [A.D. 1218-1253.] Leaden bulla. Originally app.
to a deed now wanting, by threads of gold and purple. \\ in.
[xlviii. 53.]
0. The King, full-face, crowned, in the r. h. a sceptre fleury,
in the 1. h. an orb or mound surmounted by a cross; and
seated, on a cushioned, benchlike throne with his feet on a
projecting footboard.
* HENRICVS : REX : CYPRL
Bt. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
central portal.
«• CIVITAS : NiCOSSIE.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,804, from an impression appended to a deed dated
A.D. 1247.
23.187. Copper electrotypes of the obv, and rev, of
No. 23,186. [cxiv. 133, 134.]
MOLDAVIA, in European Turkey,
SIMEON MOQILA^ Woywode and Hospodar,
23,188. [A.D. 1607.] Red : indistinct. 34 in. Embedded
in a thick saucer-shaped mass of light-brown or uncoloured
wax. App. by cords of red and blue wool. . 5 in. [Add.
ch. 44,660.]
A shield of arms : a stag's head cabossed, with an estoile of
six points betw. the attires ; betw. a sun-star on the dex, and
a decrescent on the sin. Background replenished with an
arabesque pattern of foliage and flowers. Within a panel of
six cusped lobes.
Legend : in Sclavonic capital letters.
MjiTiK) Bomieio CHMeoH'b MorH.ia Bocboa'b h Xocno;(api>
3eMju Moj;(aBCKofi.
{By the Grace of God Simeon Mogila Woywode and Hospodar
of Moldavia^
TURKEY: CONSTANTINOPLE. 695
ROUMANIA.
BERARD DE ROMANIA.
23^180. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, i^ in.
[D.C., R 354.]
A shield of arms : per bend sinister.
«• 8' B6RARDVS .D€ ROMANIA.
ASIA,
ASIA.
BOAMUND, or BOEMUND, Prince of Antiochy in Syria^
Turkey in Asia,
V, Kings of Naples, Jerusalem, and Sicily, etc^
p. 24s, No. 21,646.
EPHESnS, in Asia.
A Church or Monastery of the Seven Sleepers.
23^100. [8th cent. ?] Sulph. cast from a mediaeval gem.
i^ X \^ in. [D.C., C. I.]
Oval : representations of the Seven Sleepers, or Septeni
Dormientes, whose feast is celebrated on 27th July. The
group consists of two at the upper part, with inscriptions near
them : —
(i.) CC30STANTIN> {Constantinus).
(2.) MA • SIMIANVS {Maximianus),
Below these : —
(3.) lOH'S (Johannes),
(4.) MALC . . {Malchus),
In base three : —
(5.) MARTINIANVS {Martinianus).
(6.) DA N€SP (Dionysius),
(7.) 8ATRAPI0 . . . {Serapion),
Each of the figures wears a nimbus, and appears to be
accompanied with a sword, lance, or other weapon, probably
indicative of the manner of his martyrdom. The body of
Malchus appears to have been dismembered with a saw. Cf.
Sloane MS. 2885, fol. 41, where the names are given : — Maxi-
MiANus, Malchus, Martinianus, Dionysius, Johannes,
Serapion, and Const ANTlNUS,/rm//«/«//V. Alban Butler's
list of names agrees with these, and the author describes
(Vol. vii., p. 359) a matrix closely resembling this cast,
probably that from which it is derived, preserved in the Museum
Victorium at Rome : " a factitious plaster or stone (made of
sulphur melted with fire and mortar) formed in imitation of a
700 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
large precious stone, in which is cut a group of figures
representing the Seven Sleepers with their names, and near
Constantine and John are exhibited two clubs : near Maxi-
mian a knotty club ; near Malchus and Martinian two axes ;
near Serapion a burning torch ; and near Danesius (whom
others call Dionysius), a great nail. That large nails were
made use of as instruments of torture is evident from St.
Paulinus, and Horace."
JERUSALEM and THE ORIENT.
Bishop of Bethlehem (Ephrata).
RAINER, or REINER.
23^101. \circ. A.D. 1 207-1223.] Sulph. cast from a fairly
good impression, i^ x if in. [cxxxv. i.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop standing, full-face, with mitre of
unusual form, and vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the L h. a crozier or pastoral staff, the curve turned
inwards.
fi : 8' : RAIN€R1I : €PISCOPI : BeTHL€6MITANI :
D'Arcq, No. 11,815; this see is placed by Gams among those of
France.
Jerusalem.
Seal of uncertain use,
23^192. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix in the Dept of British and Mediaeval Antiquities.
I in. [cxxiv. 38.]
Octagonal : a cross potent of Jerusalem, cantoned with four
similar but smaller crosses ; forming the armorial bearings of
the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
Legend preceded by two palm branches tied together : —
lERVSALEM.
Patriarchs ok Jerusalem.
JOHN.
23,193. [Early 13th cent] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression. 3 X It in- [D.C., E. 15.]
Pointed oval : on a hemispherical mount or foot a patri-
archal cross hatched or diapered lozengy. On the mount,
702 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
which is marked perhaps in imitation of masonry, a small
cross patth, Betw. the crescent moon on the dex. and a wavy
sun-star of six points on the sin.
ft S' iKOANNlS SKSk PAT€iAAC . . P IHeBVSAL€M C*^)
Beaded borders.
See Anthony Bek, Bishop of Durham, a.d. 1306-131L
Vol. I., p. 399, No. 2,455.
PIERRE, or PETER PLEINE-CHASSAQNE,
Bishop of Rodez^ or Ruthence, A.D. 1302-13 18.
23,194. [a.D. 1 317.] Sulph. cast from a chipped and in-
distinct impression. 3 in. [cxxxv. 2.]
In a central circular panel, a representation of the three
Maries received by an Angel at the Holy Sepulchre, which is
depicted as of three round-headed arches, beneath each of
which is a sleeping soldier, the one on the dex, having an
axe, the others swords, beside them. Outside this panel are
a number of detached scenes, viz.^ at the top, in a niche with
crocketed arch, supported on architectural pinnacles, the
crucified Saviour between the Virgin Mary and St John the
Evangelist. Outside the niche, two demi-angels, issuing,
with censers. On the dex, in a trefoiled niche with archi-
tectural canopy, a figure of the V. Mary standing, holding
the Child on the 1. arm, the Patron Saint of the See of Rodez.
On the sin. in a similar niche, the Baptism of Our Lord, who
is kneeling before St. John Baptist, having an Agnus and
long cross in the r. arm. Below these niches, on the dex,^ a
sainted bishop betw. a fleur-de-lis, and a shield of arms, the
charges indistinct. Probably St. Amans, St Quintianus, or
St Dalmatius, earliest sainted bishops of the See of Rodez.
On the sin, a saint holding a censer or thurible betw. the
keys of St. Peter crossed in saltire (called by D'Arcq, un
objet qui ressemble d des ciseaux), and a shield of arms : a tree.
In base, under a triple arch ornamented with crockets, the
Patriarch with mitre and vestments kneeling in prayer to the
left, betw. two patriarchal crosses.
* S' : PC€TR]I ! DT KGRA :] SC€ M€R0S0LIMITAN€ : €CCL'I€ •
CPR]IARC[H€ :• €]PI l RUTH'NS.
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 6283 (ihcorrectly described).
asia :— jerusalem and the orient. . 703
Archbishop of Nazareth.
HUGH.
23^105. [circ. A.D. 1180-1223.] Sulph. cast from a fairly
good impression. 2 X if in. [cxxxv. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, with mitre, palliuni, and
vestments, full-face, seated on a throne, the ends of which are
in the form of heads and feet of animals ; his feet on a project-
ing footboard ; the r. h. lifted up in benediction, in the L h. a
crozier.
<fii 8IQ' • HVQ0NI8 • MAZAREMI • ARCHiePlSCPI.
D'Arcq, No. 11,809.
PALESTINE.
Warden of the Holy Hill of Sion, Apostolic Commissary
of the Holy Land and of the East.
23,196. [17th cent] Recent cast in tinted plaster, from a
matrix. 2^\Ti. [xcvii. 13.]
A cross potent, betw. four smaller similar crosses, for
Jerusalem.
Legend on a scroll, with a cross pattie fitMe at the top.
The letters in relief in the matrix : —
SIG • R • R • P • QVARD • 8 • M • SION • COMMISS • APOST •
. TERR>e • SAN • ET ORIENTIS.
Outer border carved.
MOUNT OF OLIVES.
Seal of the Abbot.
23^197. \circ. 1180-1223.] Sulph. cast from a good im-
pression. i-J-in. [cxxxv. 7.]
An Abbot, full-face, half-length, with mitre, holding up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, the curve turned
inwards.
ft S": D : ABB' \ MONTIS : OLIV€TI :
Beaded borders.
D'Arcq, No. 11,823.
704 . CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
MOUNT SION^ Convent, in Palestine.
FranCISCUS Maria a Politio, Ordinis Minoris
Regularis Observantice Provincice Vallis Mazarice Prcelectar
jubilatus^ pro Sanctissimce Inquisitionis Tribunali in
to to regno Sicilice Qualificator et ConstUtoTy Inpartibus Orientis
Commissarius Apostolicus, totius Terrce Sanctce CustoSj
et Sacri Montis Sion Guardianus et Servus,
23^198. [a,D. 1668.] Wafer, covered with a piece of paper,
cut ornamentally, before impression. i\ x if in. [Harl. ch.
iiiB. 6.]
Pointed oval: two scenes from the New Testament In
the upper part, the " Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost"
In the lower part, " Jesus washing the feet of the Apostles."
<fii 8IQILVM ft QVARDIANI ft SACRI ft«ft CONVeNTVS ft
MONTIS ft SIGN ft
Beaded border.
The charter is dated " ex conventu nostro Sancti Salvatoris
Civitatis Sanctae Jerusalem."
23|199. Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from No. 23,198. [xlvii.
711.]
Laing's MS, Catal,, No. 410.
Canons of the Holy Sepulc/tre,
23,200. [i2th cent] Sulph. casts from a good impression
of a leaden bulla. i-J-in. [Ixviii. 89, 90.]
0. A patriarchal cross on a bulbous foot : betw. the in-
• . •
scription : — 10 XC
^ Nl KA
Legend : —
ifiiSlQILLVM CANONICORVM.
B. A representation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,
shown in section, with the Tomb of the Lord under the large
round-headed arch.
« SANCTISSIMi S6PVLCHRI.
Beaded borders.
Perhaps belongs to the Priory of St. Sepulchre in France. Cf. D'Arcq,
Nos. 9440, 78x2.
JEWISH SEALS.
SBVILLB.
The Jewish Congregation,
23,201. [i 5th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 14 in. [1. 10.]
A triple-towered castle : —
{The holy congregation^ the congregation of Seville,)
n^3ni {vv ^TB' n33* = Vw*
(^^ \AiZghty) ^-•^^(^^-•«) ^^« -«^^-i'^i27l)
SAMPSON, son of SAMPSON.
23,202. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. | in. [1. 9.]
A lion passant contourn^ : —
SOLOMON, son of Isaac. ^
23.203. [13th cent] Recent impression in gutta percha
from the matrix. i-xV*"' [xlvii. 1227.]
A head or bust in profile to the left, wearing a fillet with
tasselled ends, the neck draped. Background replenished
with foliage.
Legend in Hebrev/ characters : —
Descr. in Laing's SuppL^ No. 1294; Proc, Soc. Antiq, Scot,, vol. 2,
pp. 39 and 50.
23.204. Recent impression in red sealing-wax. [1. 8.]
VOL. VI. 2 z
706 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
TADROS HALEVI, or HA-LEVI^ son of SAMUEL H ALLEVI,
son of Ah'hEVl, of Toledo.
23|206. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix* i| in. [1. 7.]
A pointed quatrefoil : a triple towered castle with battle-
ments in a square, containing the inscription : —
^ii?^Kt^3 n^n ^KiD cnyi^n ditto «[.
In each of the cusped spaces a fleur-de-lis.
PSEUDO-JEWISH CABALISTIC SIOILL or SEAL.
23,206. [17th cent] Plaster cast from a red sealing-wax
impression of a silver seal with iron handle in possession of
[Henry Mordaunt], Earl of Peterborough, in A.D. 1671, as
preserved in the Sloane MS. 3822, ft 159, 160^. if in.
[cxxxv. 54.]
A device of intricate geometrical figures. Beginning in the
centre : —
(i.) A cross betw. the sacred initial letters: —
I • N • R • I.
In a square.
(2.) Inscribed in a square, with the four corner-triangles
bearing the letters : —
I M L M
and four small crosses, one beneath each letter.
(3.) Inscribed in a square with mitred borders and lines in
saltire over all. The comer-triangles contain each an estoile
of eight points, two of which in each case coincide with the
lines in saltire above mentioned. The four divisions of the
mitred border contain : —
(i.) MEBCHART +
(ii.) MELRHAN -f
(iii.) A hook co betw. two crosses.
(iv.) An anchor lying fesswise betw. two crosses.
(4.) Inscribed in a circle, the four arcs containing : —
(i.) A hatchet betw. a dagger and a knife,
(ii.) A lance, with tufted blade,
(iii.) A musket and bullet.
â– (iv.) Two swords, point to point.
ASIA:— JEWISH SEALS. ^0^
(5.) Outside all, three concentric circles with the following
legends : —
{Outer circle) >-^ fii # {an anchor) « RAPHAEL « « «
ALQAR fii VRIEL « AQLA «
BARACHIEL •» ON « A8TA8IHEL « ALPHAETO.
{MiddU circle) :— fii MICHAEL « lEHOVA « QABRIEL «
ADONAY fii HANA « IAN « TETRAQ RAM ATOM.
(/«»^ r/W/^) : «i«i VV8IO « VALACTRA fii lENIFRA fi M€NA Si
lANA «i IBAN fii FEMIFRA.
2 Z 2
AFRICA.
712 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crowned, standing and holding a sword and wheel ; that on
the sin, a sainted bishop with mitre, nimbus, and crozier
perhaps St. Reml 6. Above each of these two niches a
small niche enriched with a canopy and containing a mystical
representation of a seraph with six wings. The outer sides
of this composition are completed by the addition of some
open tabernacle work topped with a fleury pinnacle.
.• 8' HVMB€RTI | D€l | 7 86DI8 | CAPUIC€ | QRA | SC6 |
CAL€X]ANDRIN6 | €CCL6 |
PATRIARC6 I DALPHINI | UI€NN€N | ANTIQVIOIS.
Some pairs of letters are united as monograms.
D'Arcq, No. 6278, from an imperfect example, where a description of
a coimterseal is given : a circular plaque or shield of arms as in the ohf,
betw. half-length figures of the B. V. Mary and St. Katharine, and
standing figures of St. Peter and St Paul, in a quadrilobe, with legend :
« 8 • 8€CR€TV • HYB€RTI • PRIARCH€ • ALeXANDRINI - DALFINI •
UI6N • ANTIQVIOR. The document to which D'Arcq's impression is
appended contains another title of the Patriarch as *' Administrator
perpetuus ecclesie Remensis, et Dalphinus Antiquior Viennensis."
AMERICA.
7l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : on a mount or terrasse^with a pine tree on the r. and
sea shore on the 1., in which is a small canoe and mariner, a
sta,nding figure of a native, turned slightly to the r., with
long hair, mantle and loin-cloth, pointing with the r. h. to a
Bible, which he holds in his 1. At his feet, behind him, a
bow and a quiver full of arrows. Overhead, on a scroll, the
inscription : —
COME OVER • AND HELPE • VS.
• THE • 8EALE • OF^- THE GORPTfOR • PROMOTING •
THE • Q08P Tin new • ENGLAND • 1661.
Inner border cabled ; outer border carved with foliage.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Seal of the Governor and Society of Mattachusetts Bay,
fn New England.
23,211. [a.D. 1678.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. 24- X 2| in. [Add. ch. 15,568.]
Oval : the representation of a native of Massachusetts,
standing full-face on a terrasse or mount, betw. two pine trees,
draped about the middle, holding in the r. h. an arrow pale-
wise the point downwards, in the 1. h. a bow. On a scroll
issuing from his mouth and reflexed over the head and r.
shoulder is the legend : —
COME OVER AND HELP VS.
«» 8IGILLVM GVB ET 80CIET DE MATTACHVSETTS BAY
IN NOVA ANGLIA.
Carved border of foliage.
The Republic, ue,, tJie State of Massachusetts,
23,212. [a.D. 18 1 2.] Wafer covered with a round piece of
paper having an indented edge, before impression. 2 in.
[xlviii. I.]
A cusped shield of arms : on a terrasse a native of the
Colony, draped, full-face, in the r. h. a bow, in the 1. h. an
arrow point downwards ; in dexter chief a mullet. The shield
encircled with a garland of flowers. Crest, on a wreath a
vested arm, holding in the hand a cutlass. Beneath the shield
a ribbon inscribed bearing an illegible inscription ; perhaps
the same as described in the two preceding seals.
SIGILLVM REIPUBLIOE MASSACHUSETTENSIS.
Inner border beaded.
AMERICA. 717
PENNSYLVANIA, in North America.
William Penn, " True and absolute Proprietary
and Governour in Chief of the Provitice of Pensilvania" etc,
A.D. 1699.
23,213. [A.D. 1 718.] Uncoloured : indistinct. App. by
a plaited green silk ribbon. 4 in. [Add. ch. 43,062.]
0. A shield of arms : on a fess three roundles. Surrounded
by clouds (?), and betw. two objects of an uncertain character.
Above the shield on the cloud, the word MERCY ; below, on
the cloud, lUSTlCE.
WILLIAM • PENN • OLU OPRIATOR • AND •
OF- RE VANIA.
QL A starlike device composed of three long stalks and
ears of Indian maize, alternated with as many wavy vine
branches with clusters of grapes and foliage, on stems.
Around, on a broad ribbon, the inscription : —
TRUTH • PEACE • LOVE • 1699.
Outside all, a broad band of foliage, in two beaded borders.
OEOROIA, in North America.
Seal of the State or Colony.
23,214. [A.D. 1732.] Plaster casts from an imperfect
impression, 3|- in. [Ixxxvii. 28, 29.]
0. A group designed after a classical model, representing
Britannia, helmeted^ with spear in the r. h. and cornucopia
in the 1. h., seated on a rock betw. two reposing figures of
bearded men, each holding a rudder in the exterior hand and
a water-vessel from which water is pouring in the interior
hand.
COLONIA GEORGIA ...
R- A mulberry leaf, thereon a silkworm and a cocoon of
silk, emblematic of the chief products of the country.
NOCN] SIBCI] [8}ED ALMS.
EMPIRE OF BRAZIL.
Brazilian Legation in London.
Letter Seal.
23,216. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i x 4-| in. [xlix. 53.]
Oval : a shield of arms : [a cross potencies over it] an
7l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
armillary sphere, the whole encircled with a circular band
charged with nineteen stars of iive points each. The shield
ensigned with an imperial open crown, and embraced by a
branch of the cofTee-tree on the dez., and of the tobacco-
plant on the sin. side.
LEQA9AO DE 8 • M • O JMPERADOR DO BRAZIL
EM LONDRES.
UNITED PROVINCES OF RIO DE LA PLATA.
Legation.
Letter Seal,
23,216. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i in. [xlix. 69.]
An oval shield of arms, behind which is the rising sun in
radiance, and embraced by two branches of myrtle. The
armorial bearings are : coup^^ a Fede, or hands clasped, holding
an iron pike surmounted by a Phrygian cap.
JOS LEQN • D • L • PR0Y8 • UNID8 - O • RIO D • L • PLATA.
MEXICO.
Mexican Legation to Great Britain.
Letter SeaL
23,217. [Modem.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax.
i-iV ^ If ^"* [xlix. 64.]
Quadrilateral with rounded comers : in the centre an oval
plaque on which is a cactus, growing on a rock in a plain,
with a secretary-bird in combat with a serpent in the air. The
plaque embraced by two branches of the coffee-plant,
LEQACION MEXICANA CERCA DE 8MB.
NEW ZEALAND.
I
NEW ZEALAND.
POTATAU II., King.
23,218. [Modern.] Red: Recent impression from the
matrix. i\ X i| in. [xliii. 33.]
Oval : a shield of arms of modem canting heraldry :
quarterly ; i. a spear betw. two flags in saltire, each charged
with three estoiles, 2. a hand and forearm couped, fesswise,
holding a branch, 3. on waves a spouting whale, 4. on a
terrasse a tree : over all a cross Latin. Crests on a wreath, a
galley or canoe containing seven men with paddles ; behind
it an orient and radiant sun. Above and partly over the sun,
on a wreath an apteryx or wingless bird of New Zealand. At
the sides of the shield, on jungle-grass, a club and a mace of
native forms.
L^end on a ribbon in base : —
POTATAU II KINQI.
VOL. VI. 3 A
APPENDIX.
SIGISMUND^ King of t/te Romans, etc.
The Sigillum Pacis, or " Landfrieden-Siegeiy
23,219. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix preserved in the Dept. of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. 2| in. [cxlii. 46.]
The king, full-face, three-quarters length, with long curled
hair and curled beard, tunic-like dress drawn in round the
waist, mantle fastened with a circular brooch, on which is a
cross, on the neck, and ribbons crossed in saltire on the breast ;
in the r. h. a long sword held vertically, in the 1. h. an orb or
mound topped with a cross. Betw. three shields of arms, two
at the sides, one below set on the inner ring or annulus con-
fining the legend and extending into the space for the legend.
The armorial bearings are : dex,^ an eagle displayed, crowned,
for the Kingdom of Germany, otherwise styled Germany
(Ancient) ; «>/., on a tertre or mount of three hillocks, a
patriarchal cross for HUNGARY (MODERN) ; base, barry of
eight (for four bars), for Hungary (Ancient). Background
diapered with a reticulated pattern of small squares, knotted
at the intersections, and charged with a leopard's head in each
interstitial space.
All within a cusped or engrailed border, enclosed by a
carved border of quatrefoil ornamentation. The legend, as
the arms, appears to be blundered.
« S pacto per Bomitttim • StgftimtnBtt : romattor
retgem tx fitrngattie Balmace « co'atie « etf • •
{Sigillum pads per dominum Sigismundum Romanorutn reigem
et Hungarie Dalmacie Croatie^ et cet, ordinate,)
The letters AC in pacis, and some others in pairs, are
respectively conjoined.
Cf. for style and legend, the Sigillum Pads of King Wenzel,
No. 21,366, p. 150.
This should follow No. 21,372, p. 152.
3 A 2
724 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FERDINAND L, King of the Ramans, etc.
23|220. [A.D. 1555.] Red. ^\ in. Embedded in a saucer-
shaped mass of uncoloured wax. 6^ in. App. by plaited
silk cords, black and yellow. [Add. MS. 21,221.]
As described in No. 21,228, p. 52 ; which seal this should
follow.
ALBERT, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria,
23|22L [a.D. 1555.] Red: cracked, imperfect 2^ in.
Embedded in a saucer-shaped mass of uncoloured wax.
41 in. App. by plaited silk cords, yellow and black. [Add.
MS. 21,221.]
An ornamentally-shaped shield of arms : quarterly ; I, 4«
Palatinate of the Rhine, 2, 3. Bavaria. Encircled with
a Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece and bearing two
crests, on mantled helmets facing towards each other, and
supporters on a mount of herbage, as described for Count
Maximilian in No. 21,319.
SIGILLVM • ALBERTI - COMITIS • PALATINI • [RHEjNI •
BAVARIE • DVCIS • ^ 1550 ^
This should follow No. 21,316, p. 102.
ARCHBISHOP OF SALZBURG, in Austria.
MICHAEL VON KUENBURG, aL MICHEL, Count of
KIENBOURGi Legate of the Apostolic See. A.D. 1554-1560.
23,222. [a.D. 1555.] Red: injured. 2f in. Embedded
in a saucer-shaped mass of uncoloured wax. 3 in. App. by
plaited silk cords, black and yellow. [Add. MS. 21,221.]
St. Rupert or Rudbert, first Bishop of the diocese and
Apostle of the Bavarians, full-face, with mitre, nimbus, and
crozier, lifting up the r. h. in the act of benediction, seated
under an architectural canopy supported on buttresses, all of
late style, with the date 1555 over his head, and on the edge
of the dais on which his feet rest, the legend : —
• 8 • RVDBeR-p.
At each side, on a carved pedestal an angel or cherub, with
wings uplifted behind the head, supporting a shield of arms :
dex. per pale, dex., a lion rampant, queue fourcht^'^sin, a fess ;
sin., quarterly ; i, 4, a roundle, 2, 3, a millrind.
8 • MICHAELIS • ARCHIEPI • 8ALZBVRGEN •
APOSTOLICi€ • 8E' LEG'.
This should follow No. 2 141 2, p. 166.
APPENDIX. 72s
BISHOP OF ZENGG, (MODRUS and SEGNA),
the diocese of Agram, Hungary.
ANTONIUS DE DOMINIS, Count Palatine,
Administrator of Modrus, A.D. 1593-1596.
23|223. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix preserved in the Dept of British and Mediaeval
Antiquities. I|- X I in. [xxxiv. 75.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : quarterly ;
I, 4, a double-headed eagle displayed issuing, each head
crowned, 2, 3, coup^, (a) an estoile of eight points, {b) plain.
Ensigned with a mitre,
• ANT • DE ■DNIS • CO • PAL • EPS • SEG • ET • ADMI • MOD.
Border carved or pearled.
23^224. Recent impression in gutta-percha from the matrix,
[cix. 75.]
These should follow No. 21,414, p. 167.
ETTEREN, EXTERN, or AITERN, in Germany.
Church of Our Lady.
23|226. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix. I7 X ^ in. [xliii. 175.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, standmg, holding the Child
on the 1. arm ; in a carved niche with elegantly designed
canopy shell back and open-work at the sides ; resting on a
corbel or bracket ornamented with scrolls of roses. In base a
shield of arms : a fess, debruised with a saltirc chequy.
SK -f SigtUutn •»• Dotntw •»• ^ noftre -^ in -^ csternt m
Cabled border.
This should follow No. 21428, p. 171.
NEUSTIFT (NOVACELLA), in Bavarian Tyrol.
Common Seal of the Prcemonstratensian Monastery,
used by PETER, Provost.
23,226. [a.d. 1296.] Green: faded, discoloured. About
2-4. in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 16,303.]
The Virgin Mary with nimbus, holding the Child, also with
nimbus, on the r. arm ; and seated on a throne with ends
726 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
terminating in the form of animals' heads. In a carved panel
with engrailed border.
fit - 8' • AD • QRAC NOVAC€LLA.
Beaded border.
This should follow No. 21435, p. 173.
Zedler, l/niv, Lex,^ Band xxiv., col. 329.
FOLLICHNO (Policino), in MoraviOy Austria (f),
Abbey of St Anthony.
Seal of the A bbess.
23|227. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2\ X If in. [D.C., H. 39.]
Pointed oval : a monk, in profile to the sin,, kneeling in
adoration of St. Anthony, standing before him with nimbus,
hood, tau-cross and book. Over the head of the monk a fleur-
de-lis, over that of the saint an estoile of six points.
«S ABBATtSSE SCI AMTOMI IM POLICIMO.
Cabled borders.
This should follow No. 23,226, described above.
AUGSBURG, in Bavaria.
Secretum of the Citizetis.
23,228. [a.D. 1555.] Red: indistinct. Embedded in a
mass of uncoloured wax. [Add. MS. 21,221.]
As described in No. 21,458, pp. 181, 182, which this seal
should follow.
Marquart Von Stain, Provost of Mainz, Bamberg,
and Augsburg, in Germany.
23,229. [A.D. 1555.] Red: injured by pressure. TtV in.
Embedded in a saucer-shaped mass of uncoloured wax.
About 2\ in. App. by plaited silk cords, black and yellow.
[Add. MS. 21,221.]
Three figures, half-length, on the r. h. side a king crowned,
on the 1. h. side a bishop with mitre and crozier, and a mitred
personage receiving a sword from the king. Behind, the
front of a cathedral church. All on a cornice, below which ott
APPENDIX. 727
the L h. is a shield of arms, cauchi\ bearings indistinct, on the
r. h. a helmet bearing an uncertain crest on a mantling of
foliage.
8 MARQVARDI • VO • STAIN • MOG 
