Record ID: BERK-54ED29
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy pedestal/pendant seal matrix dating to the 17th century (c. 1600-1700). The seal matrix is a conical shape with a narrow rectangular shank which widens at the top to a flat trefoil suspension loop. The trefoil takes the form of two horizontal holes with a larger hole above to form the top point of the trefoil. The seal matrix has a circular base with backwards 'SS' engraved in the centre (appearing retrograde to appear the correct way round when used), within an incised circle. Centred above and below the initials there is further decoration whic…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: KENT-52A80B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cancelled fragment of worn and abraded flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1350. Description: The fragment represents about a third of a flat circular seal matrix. There is no reverse lug or suspension loop remaining on the reverse. The central device is uncertain but appears to be a fern like device. The remaining inscription, running retrograde so as to appear the correct way round when used to impress a seal reads '+S:RO[____]B'. due to the incomplete nature of the matrix it not possible to be certain of the inscription but it is likely the f…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
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Record ID: NLM-52A045
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible seal matrix fragment. A pressed metal hemispherical object with a subdivided closely-spaced chevron motif at its outer edge, and with fine vertical fluting above it, plain on top. The plain area may be where a handle has been lost, or might arise from heavy wear. The interpretation offered envisages this object clenching an engraved stone matrix [now lost], probably with a handle or suspension loop [if so, also lost]. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1750-1850. Width: 26.3mm, Height: 14.2mm, Thickness (wall of object): 0.6mm, Weight: 2.25gms
Created on: Monday 4th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haxey', grid reference and parish protected.