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Mounted Collector Cast Seal of William II Count of Holland Dated 1245 - This item is a mounted historical seal impression reproduction, likely a 19th or early 20th-century collector cast. The circular seal is composed of a dark green wax-like resin or composition material. The central image features an equestrian design depicting a knight on horseback moving to the left while holding a hawk or falcon on a gloved hand. The seal is mounted to a square tan chipboard card featuring handwritten identification in black ink. The inscriptions on the mount identify the subject as Willem II Graaf and include the date Ao 1245. The bottom of the card is inscribed with the Latin text SIGILLVM. COMITIS. WILLELMI- HOLLANDIAE. The seal itself contains a circular legend in stylized medieval Gothic script. Mounting Card: 3.25 inches x 3.25 inches Seal Diameter: 2.75 inches.