Paleographical Challenge #15

February 18, 2020

By Kathryn James

Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge. Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge:

That is to saye

Firste a crosse of golde plated upon woode garnished wth
dyuers Emeraldes and perles weuige togithere…………….} xxviii oz &
Item A Chalice of golde wth a paten of golde sett wth
counterfett stonnies weuige togither…………………………..} xxvj oz &……}  Smw & Liiij oz

Indenture of receipt.  England, February 27, 1540. Osborn fa37

An inventory, on parchment, of ceremonial plate and other property collected from religious houses in the south of England by the King’s Commissioners, to be deposited with the Master of the King’s Jewels.