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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: NLM-0FF8EE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy and ?lead crystal? seal matrix. A sub-rectangular stone of colourless crystal or glass [length 15mm] engraved with an ornate letter R with extended curling serifs, clasped in a lightweight copper alloy handle with three rounded steps in profile between the matrix and an oval handle with spurs at its inner ends, with a suspension loop above this and at right angles to it. There are faint traces of finely incised rays on the top of the holder. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850.
Height: 27.4mm, Width: 17.1mm, Thickness: 14.2mm, Weight: 5.65gms
Inscription:
R
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 1750
Date to: Circa AD 1850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 27.4 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 14.2 mm
Weight: 5.65 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th May 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39381
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Glass
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Incised or engraved or chased
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haxey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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