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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: PUBLIC-09309B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy and gemstone/glass fob seal of Post Medieval date probably between 1715-1815. The handle has broadly semi-globular openwork arch made up of moulded scrolls with a suspension loop above, which sits on a moulded collar surrounding the die. The seal has some traces of gold gilt.
The intaglio of the seal is made of yellow/amber coloured gemstone/glass and is rectangular in shape. The intaglio features a crescent moon in the centre with the wording "What is heaven without thee" inscribed around it.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1715
Date to: Circa AD 1815
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 29 mm
Width: 15 mm
Weight: 6.73 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th January 2018
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Gem
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Openwork
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Gaddesby (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK6812
Four figure Latitude: 52.70141271
Four figure longitude: -0.99512571
1:25K map: SK6812
1:10K map: SK61SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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