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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SF-DD4962
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy Post Medieval revolving seal matrix, dating to AD 1700-1850. It is oval in plan and bears a circular socket on the top and buttom edge (along the longitudinal axis), in which two hinges attached to a handle were inserted. Both faces bear a die: one face has a laureate and draped bust left and the other face has masonic symbols such as the square and compass in the centre, the level and plumb rule above, two shovels below; in the field there is a possible G and an anvil along with a cog.
For the die see the similar example on the PAS database: NARC-D59BA0. For the type of seal matrix see HAMP-C88186, DENO-712218, SUSS-A69BF1.
Length: 18.50 mm
Width: 15.88 mm
Thickness: 3.54 mm
Weight: 5.47 g
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 1850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 18.5 mm
Width: 15.88 mm
Thickness: 3.54 mm
Weight: 5.47 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th March 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's reference: pig field, no. 15.
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
References cited
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