Paul VI: A Set of Lead Seals and Chains From the 1963 Conclave Electing Him Pope

Popes/Saints/Individuals: Venerable Paul VI

Categories: Rare Items

Era: 1963-1978

These lead seals are some of the finest items in Father Kunst’s collection. They are nickel size seals that held the chains blocking one set of doors of the conclave. On one side the year is noted, 1963; the other side simply says Conclave.

When the cardinals go into conclave in the Sistine Chapel to elect a pope the doors are sealed shut using these lead seals. There is only one pair used per door making them an exceedingly rare item.