Seal Detail

An early English silver fob seal, of diminutive size, the handle of pierced, fleur-de-lis form acting as a suspension loop, the broad, flared foot terminating in an oval matrix well engraved with quartered shield within a beaded border. In the centre of the armorial is a cadency mark of a crescent, the customary mark of a second son. 

The seal of Sir John Hunt (c.1550-1615), the second son of John Hunt Esq of Rutland and his mother, Amy, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave of Northamptonshire. In 1589, Hunt was knighted at Whitehall by James I.

The condition of this lovely little fob seal is exceptional given its age with the matrix giving a very clean impression.

Seal Specification

Height:  24mm

Diameter of matrix:  16mm x 19mm

Weight:  9g