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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: WMID-6081D8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1702 to AD 1901).
Around 50% of the seal matrix is present, with most of the fob handle missing. The die is complete and oval in shape. The device is unclear but probably depicts either a bird or a rabbit. The fob handle was originally ornate openwork in style, with foliate scrollwork on the sides and an ovolo terminal. Only the base of the openwork is present with a triangular knop in the centre, and the base of both sides.
It measures 13.5 mm in height, 15.5 mm wide and 14.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g.
The seal matrix is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Due to the level of abrasion, it was not possible to take an impression of this seal matrix.
Typically seal matrixes of this style and quality are dated from the later 18th century into the Victorian era. Other examples of fob seals with similar handles on this database are WMID-080672, IOW-CBB097, SF-E96797, YORYM-87F620, WILT-C0B4B5,BH-344CA1and ESS-3BF212.
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 1702
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 13.5 mm
Width: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 14.5 mm
Weight: 5 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (District)
Parish or ward: Shackerstone (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK3805
Four figure Latitude: 52.64141853
Four figure longitude: -1.4398593
1:25K map: SK3805
1:10K map: SK30NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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