Silver Hawking Vervel. The exterior of the ring is inscribed ‘Sr William Faunte’ and the shield bears the crest of the Faunte family: A Naked Boy Ppr., Crined Or, Holding In His Dexter Hand A Toy Of The Last.
The vervel would have been the property of Sir William Faunte of Foston, Leicestershire, who died on 6th December 1639.
From an old collection, acquired before 1996. Small repair to the top right corner of the shield. 0.88g, 9mm diameter, shield: 11mm x 7mm.
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