{"product_id":"seal-7","title":"THE SEAL OF SIR JOHN HUNT (c1550-1615)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeal Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal of \u003cstrong\u003eSir John Hunt\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of this lovely little fob seal is exceptional given its age with the matrix giving a very clean impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeal Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:  24mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter of matrix:  16mm x 19mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:  9g \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sigillum Seals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57544863809914,"sku":"5555","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3626\/9597\/files\/IMG_2983.jpg?v=1794244890","url":"https:\/\/sigillumseals.co.uk\/products\/seal-7","provider":"Sigillum Seals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}