Record ID: IOW-0D6A59
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix (c. 1300-c. 1400). The handle is conical and faceted, hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the face towards a break at the top. The break has occurred just below where there would have been a suspension loop. The die is circular in plan but the edge is incomplete to breaks or abrasion. It bears the device of a hare or rabbit. From an impression the animal is facing left. It is crouched and has long ears. From an impression, the slightly blundered inscription enclosing the animal starts at 9 o' clock and reads: P…
Created on: Friday 13th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-0825C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of medieval seal matrix, Lead, flat, quarter extant, chopped or cut to cancel the seal. Circular, c. 37mm. 2mm thick. Device unclear. ]TOM[ . ((Seal of) Tom). Probably the diminutive of Thomas or from a related variation. Reaney and Wilson 1991, 450. 13th century.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2018
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