Record ID: WAW-71C328
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a sub-oval die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a trefoil suspension loop, with a collar below it. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a seated figure, wearing drapery and holding a book. Around the head there are markings suggesting the figure is wearing a veil. The inscription is partially illegible as the edges of the matrix are abraded. It reads OL[ ]PROAC BRIO [ ]. The su…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-99F1C8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a sub-circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a oval suspension loop, which is narrowed. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a serpent or simplistic bird. The inscription is illegible and is probably illegible. The surface of the matrix has a dark brown-green coloured patina. The matrix measures 27.07mm tall, 14.97mm wide at the base, and weighs 6.78g. The seal ma…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-C95DC5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (mid 13th to mid 14th century) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is circular and a flat-backed type which is undecorated. In the centre there is a small low-relief conical which is probably a compass mark. The underside has the legend and device which has been cast and engraved. The device depicts a cross with a pellet in the centre. In each quater there is a triangle filling the field. This device is within a fine linear border which separates the device from the legend. The legend has been lightly engraved and possibly reads + [ ] NICOLAI [ ] ROGERI D' ASCELL Th…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-750445
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD): The copper alloy seal matrix has an hexagonal die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device and legend are both unclear due to abrasion and also more recently applied wax traces. The surface of the matrix is abraded, but has a matte dark grey-brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 13.7mm long across the die, 13.08mm wide, 17.65mm tall and weighs 3.55g. …
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: WAW-E4098C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (13th to 14th century) copper alloy seal matrix: The matrix is a variant of a pointed oval, flat-backed type which has a transverse ridge on the reverse, which tapers in profile. At the widest terminal of the ridge, there is a perforation in the upper corner. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend, reads A[ ]GELVS DEI MISERERE MEI. The device is a lamb and flag with a bird below. The bird has a twig and berry in its mouth and is possibly feeding chicks. The device is detailed and finely executed. The surface of the matrix has a dark green…
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-3EBBD5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD): The copper alloy seal matrix has an hexagonal die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with an incomplete suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a curled sleeping lion with their tailed curled beneath the body. A hexagonal border is around the device, separating it from the inscription. The inscription reads * WAKE ME NO MAN. The surface of the matrix has an a well developed dark brown patin…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: WAW-EE4E45
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (13th century) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is circular and a flat-backed type which is decorated with a high-relief arrow, with a pellet wither side of the central stem. At the edge, where the legend starts, and where the arrow points, there is a perforated lug. The underside of the matrix has the legend and device which has been engraved. The device depicts a fleur-de-lis. This device is within a fine linear border which separates the device from the legend. The legend reads + S : WALTER · LE · VADER The matrix measures 28.08mm long, 28.17mm long, 9.58mm thic…
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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Record ID: WAW-1B88A9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval incomplete suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a possible bird or a branch with a lis above. There is no inscription. The surface of the matrix has a dark green-grey coloured patina. The matrix measures 18.29mm long and 13.7mm diameter at the die and weighs 4.17g. T…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
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Record ID: WAW-1B639B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a oval die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with an incomplete sub-oval suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a rabbit or a hare facing left with pointed ears. The inscription is set outside an incomplete linear border, and is illegible. The surface of the matrix has an incomplete dark green coloured patina. The matrix measures 14…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2019
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
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Record ID: WAW-4E7480
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (14th century) seal matrix: The matrix is a pyramid type, which has a circular base. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a circular loop and a collar below the loop. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend is unclear. The device is the profile of an upright squirrel. The detail is not due to wear and corrosion. The surface of the matrix is abraded and has traces of a shiny mid green patina. It measures 20.03mm long, 15.47mm in diameter and weighs 5.42g. This is probably an impersonal matrix. F…
Created on: Friday 21st September 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2018
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Record ID: WAW-70FA05
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (13th to 14th century) copper alloy seal matrix: The matrix is a variant of a pointed oval, flat-backed type which has a transverse ridge on the reverse, which tapers in profile. At the widest terminal of the ridge, there is a perforation in the upper corner. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend, reads AVE MARIA GRACIA. The device is a multi-headed flower on a long stem. The surface of the matrix has a dark green patina which is slightly abraded. The matrix measures 28.39mm long, 16.59mm wide and 6.81mm thick. It weighs 4.98g. …
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-EBB775
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (13th to 14th century) copper alloy seal matrix: The matrix is a variant of a flat-backed type which has a transverse ridge on the reverse, which tapers in profile. At the widest terminal of the ridge, there is an incomplete perforation in the upper corner. In plan the matrix is a pointed oval, although the edges are heavily abraded. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend, possibly reads CREDE MIChI. The device is a crescent and a star. The surface of the matrix has an abraded mid green. The matrix measures 17.63mm long, 11.54mm wide…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-0B8B85
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, (c.1200 - c.1400): The lead or lead alloy seal matrix is complete. The matrix is a pointed oval which has a flat back, but decorated with a bisecting ridge and two small angled ridges either side. The bisecting ridge has an integral, perforated lug at one terminal. The matrix is bent in profile through damage rather than intention. The device on the die of the matrix is a lis which fills the field. The legend reads + S' : MATILdIS: LE: BLAKE (Seal of Matilda Blake or Matilda Black). The surface of the matrix is a light grey. The matrix measures 36.…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-DE78B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval suspension loop. There is a star on one of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device is a flower-head with the initials I F below. The inscription is set outside a border, and is difficult to read. It possibly reads S[ ][ ][ ]EA[ ]DSORGOLIO The surface of the matrix has a mottled dark green/brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 19.3mm long and 13.85mm d…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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Record ID: WAW-A10000
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, (c.1200 - c.1400): The lead or lead alloy seal matrix is complete. The matrix is a pointed oval which has a flat back, but decorated with a bisecting ridge and angled ridges either side. The bisecting ridge has an integral, perforated lug at one terminal. The device on the die of the matrix is a flower composed of pointed lentoids which fill the field. The legend reads + S' MARGIRIE COLE. The surface of the matrix is a light grey. The matrix measures 32.82mm long, 21.08mm wide, 9.53mm thick and weighs 9.43g. Harvey and McGuinness (1996, 79) su…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-A0F3D9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (13th century) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is circular and a flat-backed type which is decorated with a high-relief lis. At the edge, where the legend starts, there is a incomplete perforated lug. The underside has the legend and device which has been engraved. The device depicts a six-petalled flower with pointed lentoid leaves. This device is within a fine linear border which separates the device from the legend. The legend reads + SIGILL : WILLI LE DRAKE The matrix measures 29.69mm diameter, 33.79mm long, 6.43mm thick and weighs 28.4g. Based on the size of…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
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Record ID: WAW-3B5C77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, (c.1200 - c.1400): The lead or lead alloy seal matrix is incomplete, with a portion of the terminal missing. The matrix is a pointed oval in plan and has a flat back. The device on the die of the matrix is a pointed lentoid which is bisected along its length. Either side of the bisecting line there are three small pellets. The legend reads [ ] · R · D' BON[ ]. The surface of the matrix is a light grey colour with a laminating surface. The matrix measures 29.39mm long, 24.3mm wide, 4.89mm thick and weighs 13.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-3A8963
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (13th century) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is circular and a flat-backed type which is undecorated and without a perforated lug on the back. The underside has the legend and device which has been cast and engraved. The device depicts a cross fleuretty with a X in the centre. This device is within a fine linear border which separates the device from the legend. The legend reads + S' IOhANNES CORANT The matrix measures 33.71mm diameter, 2.87mm thick and weighs 18.56g. Based on the size of the matrix and the more simplistic device design the matrix dates to the …
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A769C0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a possible bird on a branch with a crescent above. The inscription is set outside an incomplete border, and is illegible. The surface of the matrix has a mottled dark green/brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 17.44mm long and 14.…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
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Record ID: WAW-F01164
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (late 13thto early 14thcentury) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is a flat-backed type which has an integral perforated lug positioned at the 12 o'clock position. A slender, rectangular rib bisects the reverse with an obliquely angled stranded either side starting at the lug. The matrix is oval in plan. The underside has the legend and device which has been cast and engraved. The device depicts a simplistic motif which is a crescent which is bisected with a linear groove. The device is within a border which separates the device from the legend. The legend is illegible. …
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
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