Single-sided seal depicting an ornamental device of ears of corn and vetch pods, the latter a pun on ‘Vescy’, between two peacocks. The upper part of the seal bears the impression of an oval antique *intaglio* gem engraved with a galley sailing, a water-horse or sea-dragon, and a dolphin; this impression was apparently made from a ring, and was not part of the matrix itself.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM . EVSTACII : DE : VESCI (“Seal of Eustace de Vescy”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Vesc/1/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 5/8 in. diameter.
SW III, p.638, following Laing, Scottish Seals, nos.830-1, who dates the charter to which this seal was appended c.1160, when it was in fact issued in 1213.