Antique Watermarks

Source:   C. Suetonii, Tranquilli Opera Omnia, published in 1684
(Second example)

This is an example of a wire watermark. It consists simply of three fleur-de-lis.

Additional Book Information
C. Suetonii Tranquilli Opera Omnia, Que Extant. Interpretatione, Et Notis Illustravit Augustinus Babelonius, Jussu Christianissimi Regis Ad Usum Serenissimi Delphini. (Published at) Parisiis: Apud Andream Pralard, Bibliopolam, via Jacoaea, ad insigne Occasionis. Cum Privilegio Regis. 1684