Foundation charter of Bruern Abbey
Document was once folded three times; some damage at folds. Housed in a modern wooden frame; charter visible on one side only, with dealer's prospectus on back. The seal of Nicholas Basset is still attached; made of green wax (approximately 5 cm diameter) in near fine condition, pendant on blue-green cords; bearing the device of a knight in armor galloping on horseback with the legend SIGILL NICHOLLI BASSAT; covered by a little textile seal bag threaded over the cords.
Digital reproduction published by Western Michigan University and made available for private study, scholarship or research use under applicable U.S. Law. Access to digital reproductions provided by Special Collections at Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University.