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Record ID: DEV-206051
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval seal matrix of pedestal type, dating to AD 1300-1400. The matrix itself is hexagonal in shape, with a central hexagonal pedestal which eventually smoothes to the circular suspension loop at the top. The matrix is emblazoned with a five pointed star in a circle, suspended above a design which may be an oak tree, composed of a semi circle divided by a central line extending beneath it. The legend reads: "S' P . DE. GOCH[...] P." The inscription is unusual and may reference the Welsh word Goch, meaning "red," although in a personal context …
Created on: Friday 4th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: DEV-020ABA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval seal matrix dating to c. AD 1400-1500. The object is a conical seal matrix with an octagonal die. The terminal survives in good conditon with the circular loop rising from the sub-rectangular shoulder of the matrix. The loop itself is thicker on one side than the other, and has a small but distinct raised point at its apex. The design on the die for impression is focused around the letter W, presumably the owner's initial. The W sits within a laureate design, with three distinct branches placed on each side of the initial. There are two rectangula…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-27D10B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast silver seal matrix with engraved oval die, dating from c.AD 1600 - 1700. The base of the handle is octagonal in section until it reaches a raised collar towards the top of the handle. From the collar upwards, the handle is circular in section. Towards the top is a second wider raised collar. The suspension loop at the top is bulbous and has a circular perforation for attachment. The oval die is engraved with a square topped shield bordered by a curvilinear foliate design. Within the shield are the two initials which, when a stamped impression was made, would read…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
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