Record ID: KENT-07CF22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved incomplete Medieval lead-alloy personal circular seal matrix. Description: The matrix is circular and quite thick with the back being convex leaving it D-shaped in cross-section. On the front there is a central engraved design of a stylised fleur de lis. There is a plain line border around the design dividing it from the inscription. This starts with a cross and reads S' PhI;BOTTORE. This translates Seal/sign of Phillip Bottore. On the reverse the suspension loop at the apex of the has snapped off is slightly smeared to the left. The seal is mottled a…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-FE4EB1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn/abraded and near completeflat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central eight pointed star or flower with pointed oval petals/rays. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. There is no clear dividing line between the legend and the device. The legend reads '+S'LAVRIE F' IOhIS' which translates to 'se…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-77B963
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 flat trefoil shaped handle, which is mostly complete although the upper lobe is broken across its width. At the base the matrix widens significantly to accommodate the die which is ovoid. The Di has the incised initials SH with a sprig between displayed retrograde (so as to display the correct way round when used). The entire handel is slightly bent out of shape also. There are also…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-61B428
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central six pointed star or flower with pointed oval petals/rays. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. The legend read "+S'WILL'F.ICAB", this is an abbreviation of Sgillium William fillius Jacon (possibly). This translates as Seal of Thomase son of Robert, There is some we…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2F0A3C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central eight pointed star or flower with pointed oval petals/rays. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. There is no clear dividing line between the legend and the device. The legend reads 'S' IOhIS[ ]ThO[ ]' which translates to 'seal of John, son of Thomas'. The rever…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2EFBB9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval copper-alloy heraldic pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1300 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is the main device depicitng the pelican in its piety in large conical nest with vegative elements around.. he legend is divided from the design by a thin line. Around this is an inscription with heavy abbreviation reading "+S’ THOMEI. ON _V" Initial is a cross potent. The legend isn't clear but maybe geographic with the ON being used in a similar way as coinage of the early part of the century.…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2B1D32
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy flat seal matrix, probably dating to the 13th/14th century, possibly dating to the period AD c.1300-1400 Descriptions: The matrix is flat in cricular in formthe handle from a drilled trifolate suspension loop. The matrix dieface has a heraldic shield of arms device on a square top shield consiting of a fess dancetty in chief two annulets. Roughly the lower half of the shield is missing so uncertain if the annulets continue so it may instead be annulets or five annulets a fess dancetty. The device is surrounded by the retrorgrade inscription "+SIGIL[VM.....SEC…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: KENT-A61CF9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast and engraved Medieval lead pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1350 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is a stylised fleur de lis with decorative elements projecting above the upper petal. The legend is divided from the design by a thin line. Around this is the inscription of which remains which appears to read "[+SIGI]L+ALBRETIE FIL'ELVORI[__]", the legends translates as Seal of Albert son of (uncertain name). The reverse of the matrix is blank. It is missing a chunk of the upper section …
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
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Record ID: KENT-2D9A28
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central six pointed star or flower with pointed oval petals/rays. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. The legend read "+S'ThOME:F'ROB'TI", this is an abreviation of Sgillium Thomes fillius Roberti. This translates as Seal of Thomase son of Robert, There is some wear and f…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-3D3C4A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and heavily worn copper-alloy Medieval pedestal seal matrix dating to the 14th century. Description: The matrix is conical in shape with a roughly hexagonal die and short handle at the apex of which is a drilled ovoid suspension loop. The handle has a collar between the suspension loop and the handle, though this is mostly obscured by iron corrosion that also fills the suspension loop The die is circular and heavily worn with the design and legend being very crude. The device appears to be that of a christogram, with a cross below in the field. The legend reads +IESVS …
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-3C736C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central 8 pointed star/flower, though the detail is unclear due to wear. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. The much of the legend is illegible and unclear due to wear and damage what is visible "+hENRICI FI h[E]N". This translates as Seal of Henry son of Henry. The reverse has suspension loop at the apex of the …
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th November 2021
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Record ID: KENT-6EBA2D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval copper-alloy pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1400 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is the engraved device of a robed figure in pray (apparently male). The legend is divded from the design by a thin line, the inscription reads "+CREDO IN DEVM", Initial is a multi-rayed suns. The legend translates, roughly as '+[I] believe in God'. The reverse of the matrix has a shallow raised rib aligned vertically, the upper end of which widens to a D shaped suspension lug. The matrix has a dark green p…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-6EACED
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn and abraded cast copper alloy Medieva non-heraldic personal, pedestal seal matrix, probably probably c.1350-1500. Description: The seal matrix is conical with a circular die face on which the design is etched. At the top of the handle is a suspension loop atop a diamond shaped terminal formed by an openwork quatrefoil. Although not all of the holes have been properly finished/cast, preceded to an incised line producing a collar. The pedestal has six sides. The die design is the motif of bird walking left (right when impressed), wings outstretched.The matrix ha…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd July 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D2853A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central cross formed by even pointed oval arms. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. The legend read "+S'IOHIS F[IL_] IOhIS Z", this is an abreviation of Sgillium Iohannis fillius Iohannis z. This translates as Seal of John son of John, the z either as a place filler or sym…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-500AE1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval copper-alloy heraldic pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1350 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is a heraldic shield of arms depicting a lion standing on its back legs (rampant) with other uncertain elements in the field. The legend is divided from the design by a thin line. Around this is an inscription with heavy abbreviation reading "+S’ THOME D SCO EGIDIO*", Initial is a cross potent. The legend is probably heavily abbreviated and would likely have been intended to read +S’ THOME D[E…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D6AB44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver fob seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The object represents the die part of the seal matrix which is missing its fob. The die is octagonal in plan and decorated on both faces with engraved motifs: on one face, a leaping dog facing right with puddles below; on the other, the head of a heraldic-style lion or griffin facing right. The surrounding fields on both faces are plain, although decorated around the edge by a corded border. On each side of the die are the remains of the pins by which the die would have attached to it…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Saturday 23rd July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9C13E2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central 8 pointed star/flower, formed by alternating large and small pointed ovals rays/petals with a dot in each angle. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. The legend os mostly illegible and unclear due to wear and damage what is visible "+S'D[___]LESI:F_ _OB[__]". It is only possible to translate that it is a pe…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: KENT-D8D01B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and engraved Medieval lead pointed oval seal matrix. c.1200-1350 Description: The matrix is pointed oval in plan. On the front of the matrix positioned centrally is a stylised eight poitned star alternating long and short rays. The legend is divded from the design by a thin line. Around this is the crude inscription which appears to read "+S'AVICIE F AELSEL", the legends translates as Seal of Avice daughter of Aelsel. The reverse of the matrix has as a suspension loop formed from a pierced lug at the centre of the reverse. The seal matrix is an off white to mid grey colour…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D8B289
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved device of a lozenge bisected by a cross within a a circule, possibly a crude boat or shipe. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. reading "+S'IOhIS F' HAM' ". The initial mark is a cross pattee made of triangles. This translates 'Seal of John son of Robert'. The reverse of the matrix is worn and has a number of uneven areas of…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D897D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn/abraded and incomplete flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. On the front is an engraved central 5 armed angular spiral. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix. reading "+S'ADE.F.STEPH". This translates 'Seal of Adam son of Stephen'. The reverse has the decorative motif of a fleur de lis cast in relief upside down with the suspension loop at its base. At the base of the fleur de lis (which corresponds to …
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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