Col Nem (Nimes, France) lead seal, Image & found by folkert
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The inscription reads : Jean Chaban / Lane (=Silk) Col Nem (Nimes, France)
This seal should be dated to the 17th or 18th century.
Yanok (Tue 17 Jul 01:06:48 2007)
Lane does nor mean "silk (which is "soie"). You must read "LAÎNÉ" as a part of the name = Jean Chaban elder. This seal must be for silk stockings. XVIIIth century. |