Need a little Bale Seal help

[VERMONTIS]

Welcome to the greatest show on earth! If you want to know what is it, this would be the place to go!!
The other day I was in the 1600's. My treasures include 2 Bale Seals....Any info on the "8" on the seal? I have only found Bale Seals with a wire, not folded over lead. Maybe a rope or cord went threw the seal? Any info greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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[CRUSADER]

These are cloth seals, cira 1600-1700s

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

I was going to suggest possibly that these are pot-mends, but not sure now....

 

[VERMONTIS]

This site does date from 1655-1675! I've only seen them with a wire. They look like one piece of lead folded over. I've never heard of a cloth seal

 

[CRUSADER]

This site does date from 1655-1675! I've only seen them with a wire. They look like one piece of lead folded over. I've never heard of a cloth seal

Thats what a cloth seal is. Used to seal up bundles of cloth for export.

 

[VERMONTIS]

I wish I could find what was in that cloth bag! Thank you CRU for all your help. Keep sharing your mind boggling finds with us. Happy hunting ,dig it all ,and take the trash!