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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: HESH-1734E5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy fitting with a seal matrix inscribed in the upper surface. Due to the smallness and incomplete nature of the find it is difficult to ascertain what it originally fitted to. The remains of an iron shank / pin is present imbedded on one edge. The shape of the matrix is irregular being a waisted pedestal with an irregular octangular (rectangular with corners cut away) die. This die is decorated with a beaded border and a poorly preserved central design, possibly a pair of initials. The style of the matrix would suggest a modern date - c. 1750 - 1900. The artefact has a mid green well preserved surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found - although the size and shape of the matrix is similar to that seen on fobs from the Georgian periods.
The artefact measures: 13.6mm high, 12.7mm wide and 11.4mm thick; it weighs 5.0 grams
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 13.6 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Thickness: 11.4 mm
Weight: 5 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Entry Form: SHRMS: 00665
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Dodleston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.1 metre square.
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