Second (1270s-80s) of two single-sided seals of John, son of Bertram, lord of Little Reston. The seal depicts a plant in the form of a cross, with leaves and flowers represented by dots and balls in high relief.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ S’ IOHANNIS DE RISTVN (“Seal of John of Reston”); this is the legend supplied by the Durham catalogue, while Stevenson and Wood transcribe the final word as RISRVM.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Reston/4/2
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ½ × 1 1/8 in. (41 × 29 mm.)
SW III, p.562.
Durham 2972.