17th century AD. A group of two lead-alloy seals for the lids of apothecaries' storage jars, one with profile bust and foliage within a double border, legend 'Periac[...]tina ai dosi in vinv[..]' ('give [this] in wine'?); one similar with bust over '1603' date, legend 'vivat.teriacaeiima.cate stagiorom' (?"). 42.7 grams total, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European lady living in London; from her father's family collection formed before 1978. [2]