Record ID: DEV-2F100E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy pedastal-type seal matrix, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The seal has an oval base, although its edges are highly abraded, from the reverse of which expands the faceted hexagonal-sectioned pedastal handle. The handle terminates in a trefoilate knop, with a drilled circuar perforation to form a loop, and with this preceded by a rounded collar. The face of the seal is engraved with a probable depiction of St Catherine, depicting a crowned female figure stood facing, holding an wheel with a equal armed cross in the centre and regularly spaced angled rays com…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2D982E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy double-ended seal matrix of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1450. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering ovate sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle flares to a wide lozenge swelling with quatrefoil perforation above which the handle terminates in a second, smaller circular die. The largest die bears a central motif depicting a large capitalised letter W. Each arm of the W has a transverse bar forming a cross. A circumferential legend is also present which reads: S' CVnRD. DI. CVFMAn. The smaller die depicts the same capitalised let…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-2D3FA7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The handle from a post-Medieval 'fob' seal matrix (c. 1700-c. 1800). This handle is made of sheet copper-alloy and the frame is made up of an openwork decoration of moulded foliage that is leaves and possibly bods. The fob seal would have comprised an oval intaglio which is missing. It is lacking a separate loop at the at the apex, but the inside of the uppermost openwork decoration seems very worn and thus it was very likely that was where a chain would have connected the swivel fob seal with the wearer's pocket/waistcoat. The length is 27mm, the width is 21mm and the weight 3.68g. A…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: KENT-2C1209
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy pedestal seal matrix dating to the 17th century. Description: The seal matrix is a conical shape with a narrow circular shank which widens at the top to a trefoil flat shaped handle, which is mostly complete althoguh the upper lobe is slightly broken. At the base the matrix widens significantly to accommodate the die of the matrix which is circular and emblazoned with an anchor. The entire handel is slightly bent out of shape also. There are also a number of decorative flecks above and below possibly meant to be vegetative. The seal is mot…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-2AC5D4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 33 mm, width: 21 mm, thickness 4 mm, weight: 8.48 g. The matrix is pointed-oval and is a flat rectangle in cross-section. It has a small semi-circular loop, 8mm long, with circular hole on the edge of its reverse. The surface has a motif in good condition showing a Pelican in her Piety, feeding three chicks in a nest on a pole, which has fleur-like projections at each side. Outside of this, between unbeaded borders, is the inscription, reading KI BEN: EYME: TART:OBLIE which is a Medieval French proverb ("Qui bien aime…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.