Record ID: IHS-0E7A43
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A circular cast copper alloy seal matrix with plain flat back other than a ridged suspension loop middle top, which is intact. Matrix is badly corroded with face damaged and legend illegible. Device: (Described from impression). Three round-headed flowers growing from a small mound. The remains of a line separate the legend from the device area, and there may be traces of a similar line around the outer edge of the face. Measurements: 20.4 mm diameter, 2.6 mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-F87940
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, originally oval, seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a triple collar with trefoliar perforated suspension loop above. The matrix is in poor condition, meaning that substantial portions of the edge of the face are missing and the legend with them. Device: St Catherine holding her wheel in her left hand and indicating it with her right. From the ground at her feet rise three palm fronds of martyrdom, two on one side, one on the other. The image is surrounded by a neat line with the legend beyond. Measurements: 17.6 mm x 18.4 mm maximum dimens…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-1E65F1
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy lozenge-shaped horse harness pendant, with a central design of a six-petalled flower or sexfoil. Traces of gilding remain on some of the petals, but the cell surrounding them is entirely vacant of what was probably in origin coloured enamel. Measurements: Approx. 27.6 mm x 38.7 nn including loop.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2009
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-4702D0
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy shield-shaped pendant, suspension loop present but bent and top missing. Pendant has lost virtually all traces of enamel and gilding, although specks of black are visible on the face. A design of three mullets of six within a bordure engrailed is still visible. Measurements: Shield 25 mm x 32 mm; including loop, 44 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D7AAD7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from impression and owner's description, matrix unseen. A copper alloy matrix with circular face and hexagonal handle. Device: (Described from impression.) A seated monkey in profile, facing right, an owl perched on its right hand. Left hand reaches behind monkey's own back. Impression is too shallow to show any detail on the monkey's head or on the bird. A neat line encircles the device area, and a similar line is visible around the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: Approximately 14.5 mm diameter.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D742D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica-shape (pointed oval) seal matrix, back with design of an inverted fern frond cast into it and remnant of broken suspension loop at top. Piece has a cut across the back, and is bent along this cut, making the face slightly convex. Face is rather worn and smooth. Device: (Described from impression.) A small six-limbed star, partly obliterated by damage, with a good deal of empty space around it. The remains of a shallow line are visible around the outer edge of the matrix face (visible top right and bottom left of this impression); the line wanders rather from the actual f…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D6F1D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica-shape (pointed oval) seal matrix, flat back other than raised midrib with intact suspension loop at top and a raised ridge running around the edge. Piece is slightly worn, but in generally good condition. Appears to have been of rather better quality than the usual lead matrix of the period, with the sharp reverse casting and elegant, turned-over suspension loop usually found in copper-alloy matrices. Device: (Described from impression.) Three joined stems of corn curving to the right, separating into three midway. A small bird perched on the uppermost frond, body facing…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D6B0D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Oval-faced copper-alloy seal matrix with a waisted hexagonal handle terminating in a single collar with triangular suspension loop above, circular perforation. Although in generally reasonable condition, the piece has suffered some corrosion, resulting in a gritty surface and the loss of a few letters. Device: (Described from impression.) A man in a loose fitting top and trousers tied by wrists and ankles to a cross saltire. Man is clean-shaven, with short curled hair. In the spaces either side of his waist a six-petalled flower. Device separated from legend by a neat beaded line. …
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D68FC0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast silver oval-faced seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a double collar, suspension loop missing above. In generally reasonable condition with device clear, but damaged along the right-hand edge. Device: (Described from impression). A skeleton standing and facing the viewer. In its left hand a timer, in its right a long item which has been largely lost with the disintegration of the edge, probably an arrow, fletchings uppermost. A flowering plant or bush grows between the skeleton's feet, reaching its hip height and spreading out behind. Measurements: Appr…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D66A54
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix on generally good condition. Reverse shows a cast raised cross between four pellets, one in each angle; suspension loop intact above this. Device: (Described from impression). A cross patty between three pellets, one above the apex, one below the base, and a third (?) to the left of the lower limb. Measurements: 19 mm x 33 mm.
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D656E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix in poor condition with extensive damage to edges and complete loss of legend, although central device is still clear. Back is flat and plain other than a raised midrib the length of the piece with a suspension loop, aperture blocked with dirt, centre top. Device: (Described from impression). Appears to be an ear of corn with a long stem and a triangular base - may be intended for a stylized tree. Device is upside-down in relation to the hanger on the back. Device area separated from the lettering by a neat line. Measurements: 19 mm x 3…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D64136
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix in good condition other than relatively minor damage to one edge. Back is flat and plain other than a suspension loop, aperture blocked with dirt, centre top. Device and legend are clear, although details have unfortunately been obscured by a thick layer of varnish. Device: (Described from impression). A cruciform design, the vertical arms being formed of two ears of corn facing in opposite directions, stems joined at the centre. The horizontal "bar" is formed by two circles, one either side of the corn vertical. The device might be desc…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D607B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix in poor condition. Face is worn and has been further smoothed by varnishing? Back flat and plain other than a raised midrib terminating in a broken suspension loop. Device: (Described from impression). A flowering plant or bush, possibly a rose, showing several open circular flowers interspersed with indistinct foliage. The legend runs around the outer edge of the matrix with a line separating it from the device area. On the left-hand side of the impression the legend continues within the device area; this has a second line separ…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D5CB24
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with circular face and waisted handle terminating in a circular perforation for the suspension loop. Matrix is in very good condition, with device and lettering very sharp and clear. Device: (Described from impression). A bird, three plumes ending in spheres coming from top of head, long beak, and full tail which rises before cascading down in the manner of a cockerel; probably intended for a peacock. Bird is walking left. Legend and device are not aligned; the opening star of the legend is at 10 o'clock if the device is correct. Device area separated from t…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-C22857
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece unseen, information from finder. A lead seal matrix in the shape of a narrow, elongated vesica (pointed oval). Suspension loop intact on reverse at top of inverted "fleur-de-lys". Device: (Described from impression.) A simple, small cross with ends of two vertical limbs splayed into a moline (millrind) shape. The intaglio area is separated from the legend by a fine border, with a similar border at the outer edge. Measurements: 16 mm x 34 mm.
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6DA720
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy seal matrix with circular face and a hexagonal handle tapering to an indistinct collar with suspension loop missing above. Face is in generally good condition. Device: (Described from impression) Set within a niche, a seated, crowned Virgin facing, holding the Child on her right; below her,in an arched space, a kneeling supplicant, facing right, hands joined in prayer. Empty space in device area occupied by flowers and leaves, both within the niche and between the niche walls and the legend. A grooved line separates the device from the legend, with parts of the Virgi…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6D7F24
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece unseen; recorded from photograph and owner's information. Copper alloy circular seal matrix, face in good condition. Back flat and plain other than a raised midrib with intact suspension loop at top. Face is clear, with letters and device still sharp. Device: (Described as though from impression). On the left, a bird of prey or possibly a carrion crow seated on its catch, which appears to be unidentifiable but consists of on object not unlike a squid in shape, with five wavy protrusions to the right. The device area is separated from the lettering by a line, and the outer edge o…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6D4C47
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with oval face and tapering hexagonal handle terminating in triple collar and the stump of the broken suspension loop. Edges extremely damaged with significant sections missing. Matrix face is also pitted, making the device gritty and lacking in clarity. Device: (Described from impression.) On the right, a standing male figure in helmet and knee-length gown holding a shield on which a cross is visible in his left hand and a spear/lance before him in his right. On the left, a kneeling figure, hands joined in prayer; the whole scene is set under a pitched roof…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6D0E35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead seal matrix, edges damaged and some parts missing, but matrix device and legend reasonably clear. Back flat and plain other than raised midrib, suspension loop (near top) broken off.. Device: (Described from impression.) A neat and regular eight-petalled flower occupying much of the area allocated to the device. The remnants of a line encircling the device area are visible. Measurements: 22 mm maximum diameter.
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6AA126
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix with circular face in generally good condition. The tall handle on the reverse is waisted and hexagonally faceted, rising to a single collar and broken circular suspension loop above. 18 mm diameter. The die is clear, with letters and device still reasonably sharp, but parts of the legend are damaged. Device (described from impression): under a tree with two branches terminating in flowers or foliage, two heads in profile facing each other. On the left, a female in a coif covering her hair, on the right a bare-headed, smooth-shaven male with hair curled as …
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.