16th–18th centuries Lead lead seals - 26 mm
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Description from the seller
3 sealed lead ingots from the 16th to the 18th centuries from Holland and Belgium
From the 'Gesink Collection' (1990s). Three high-quality sealed lead ingots. Very notable is the black lead (casting find: comes from deep in the mud around Rotterdam) with the hanging lamb, a reference to the highest European order: the Order of the Golden Fleece, founded in 1430 by Philip the Good. Text: GEKROONDE DUBBELE LEEV. On the reverse the corresponding depiction. One of the finest qualities of lead ever found in the Netherlands! The lead must be very rare; it does not appear in the books about sealed leads. Depicted in the 2022 book Handboek voor Metaaldetector Zoekers on page 280.
The second lead comes from Leiden, text: WOLLE DEEKEN GEMAAKT BINNEN LEYDEN. The reverse: LEYDEN HOLLAND. And a standing lion holding the coat of arms in its paw with a pair of scissors.
The third lead dates from the 15th or 16th century and comes from MONS (Bergen), Belgium. It shows on the reverse the fortress of Mons.
These leads were collected/purchased in the 1990s in connection with writing the book: Handboek voor Zoekers by Gert Gesink (2022 Handboek Voor Metaaldetector Zoekers, ISBN 978-90-830983-1-9).
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3 sealed lead ingots from the 16th to the 18th centuries from Holland and Belgium
From the 'Gesink Collection' (1990s). Three high-quality sealed lead ingots. Very notable is the black lead (casting find: comes from deep in the mud around Rotterdam) with the hanging lamb, a reference to the highest European order: the Order of the Golden Fleece, founded in 1430 by Philip the Good. Text: GEKROONDE DUBBELE LEEV. On the reverse the corresponding depiction. One of the finest qualities of lead ever found in the Netherlands! The lead must be very rare; it does not appear in the books about sealed leads. Depicted in the 2022 book Handboek voor Metaaldetector Zoekers on page 280.
The second lead comes from Leiden, text: WOLLE DEEKEN GEMAAKT BINNEN LEYDEN. The reverse: LEYDEN HOLLAND. And a standing lion holding the coat of arms in its paw with a pair of scissors.
The third lead dates from the 15th or 16th century and comes from MONS (Bergen), Belgium. It shows on the reverse the fortress of Mons.
These leads were collected/purchased in the 1990s in connection with writing the book: Handboek voor Zoekers by Gert Gesink (2022 Handboek Voor Metaaldetector Zoekers, ISBN 978-90-830983-1-9).
Shipping, registered mail, and well packed.
Details
Culture
16th–18th centuries
Century/timeframe
16e-18e eeuw
Name of object
lead seals
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
1996
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
26 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Width
26 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
3 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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