First (1250s-60s) of two single-sided seals of John, son of Bertram, lord of Little Reston. The seal depicts a plant with leaves and three flowers, each of eight petals.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ S’ IOHANNIS DE RISTVN (“Seal of John of Reston”), with the final N reversed.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Reston/4/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (41 × 29 mm.)
SW III, p.562.
Durham 2973.