Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers. Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm Discussion…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-C11504
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1600-1700) The seal matrix comprises a double-sided flat oval swivelling bezel held in situ, although no longer rotatable within its frame. One face of the seal depicts a shield blazoned with a chevron, two boar's heads couped above, one below, all left facing (note that all would be right facing when the seal was impressed). The other face depicts a demi-eagle between a pair of wings. Both designs are within a corded oval border, and all detail is engraved into the surface of the metal. The handle is simil…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A53171
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver seal matrix, dating to the post-medieval period, c.AD 1700-1800. The die (face of the seal) is oval in plan and rectangular in cross section. The reverse face of the die rises slightly toward centre, and is decorated with a series of oval shaped petals in relief, that radiate from the central pedestal. To the top of the pedestal is applied a cast perforated handle with a suspension loop terminal. The handle is formed from an inverted scrolling openwork heart-shape, the later split centrally by further scrollwork into three segments. The die face depicts a cu…
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coniscliffe area', grid reference and parish protected.