Code: 11351
This is a nice silver armorial fob seal, dating to the 17th century. It is decorated with an ornate openwork handle of a chessman type design. The device consists of a shield, 'Azure on a chevron between three lions passant guardant Or three crosses formy Sable'. These arms are associated with the Fowler families, notably one from Wiltshire (Philip Fowler) who emigrated to Massachusetts (USA) in 1633. Listed on the ROLL OF EARLY AMERICAN ARMS. This seal comes with some research paperwork attributing the arms. A nice historical seal in excellent condition. Indispensable for business, personal seals and signet rings were used to authenticate legal and financial transactions.
OBJECT: Fob Seal
CULTURE: Jacobean
DATE: c. 1590 - 1650 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 24.47mm x 13.64mm x 12.16mm
WEIGHT: 5.58 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Wiltshire.
