Record ID: LANCUM-4D0BAC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly the silver frame of a late 18th century seal matrix or 'fob seal'. The frame is very fragile-looking, with half of it broken off (breaks visible on the reverse). The frame was made from silver wire with a clear front and back. It appears that half of it is missing, with all four strands being held together by the 'silver binding' at the top. The bottom loops would have been soldered or attached to the fob seal or swivel seal matrix.
Created on: Monday 29th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne with Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-4CB7B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix made by Hester Bateman and dating to the period 1760-1790 depicting the and crest of the Blachford family. The seal matrix is oval in shape with a shield of three fess wavy gules, three pheons azure to chief with a swan above and trailing leaves and flowers on either side of the shield. The swan is shown emerging from a coronet which is not part of the design but an ornament added by the engraver for design purposes The seal matrix is attached to the circular base of handle which rises to an oval base curving up at the ends and with a raised line in the centre…
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-74E532
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gold gilded Georgian Fob Seal with flower and the partly visible legend POINT B[...] in the base and possibly the letter B at the top. The seal bears traces of red sealing wax. The body of the seal is ornate possibly in Roccoco style. The width of the seal face is 17.95 x 14.65mm.
Created on: Friday 9th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-654EE4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver seal matrix, broken on the handle in antiquity, just above the die. The die is octagonal and shows the incuse design of a galleon with three masts and front and rear castles, with waves below. This is surrounded by a beaded border. On its upper surface the die has a maker's mark 'B / ?B' (the second letter has not been fully stamped), one letter either side of the vestigial handle.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton and Shawford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9A3EC3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast silver seal of late Georgian date (1725-1800). The seal is formed with a oval seal face which extends in a graceful tapering stem terminating in a expanded plate with two projecting studs which would have fitted into an organic, wood or bone / ivory, handle. The face of the matrix is engraved with a stylised N with ornate floral curvi-linear scrolls embellishing it. The design is well cut and detailed. As this artefact is not more than 300 years old it does not qualify as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. Thanks are extended to Dora Thornton, British Museum, for her commen…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.