Bidspirit auction | Johannes de Busco Vice-Count Palatine

Johannes de Busco Vice-Count Palatine Mounted Wax Seal Impression dated 1455 - This item is a circular red wax seal impression, likely a collector's cast or soufre, mounted on a cream-colored card with extensive handwritten historical notations. The seal depicts a standing male figure, identified as an ecclesiastical or administrative official, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long robes. The figure is positioned within a detailed Gothic architectural niche. Two heraldic shields flank the central figure; the dexter shield features an eagle, while the sinister shield displays horizontal bars. The circular border contains a stylized Gothic script transcription reading S iohannis de busco vicecomitis palatini. Handwritten annotations on the front of the card include the date 1455, the name Amelrici, and a reference to the collection of E. H. Eberson. The reverse of the card provides provenance details, mentioning a charter from Ravenstein and a notary named Jo. Amelrici. The style and geographic references suggest an origin in the Low Countries or Germany. Card: 3.5 inches x 4 inches Seal Diameter: 2.25 inches.