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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: WMID-2C76FF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy double sided intaglio from a fob seal, of Georgian dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).
The intaglio is oval in shape. The device depicts a classical style portrait on one side, and a double handled vase holding three flowers on the other. Circular suspension holes re presnet on either side. Impressions of the matrix were not taken.
It measures 17.2 mm in length, 15.3 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g.
The intaglio is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. Slight abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
A similar seal matrix has been recorded on the PAS database as DUR-002A31 and NLM-FF60F4.
Class: intaglio
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.2 mm
Width: 15.3 mm
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Weight: 3.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th January 2014
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Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: South Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Brewood and Coven (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ8809
Four figure Latitude: 52.67856447
Four figure longitude: -2.17892566
1:25K map: SJ8809
1:10K map: SJ80NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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