Record ID: IOW-D56FF9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly misshapen post-Medieval silver seal matrix manufactured by Thomas Willmore at Birmingham in 1799. This matrix has an oval die and an elaborate handle. The openwork handle consists of two back-to- back scrolls surmounted by an ovolo terminal. Between the handle and die there is a short stem, circular in cross-section. The oval die has a cast fouled anchor. It has a plain stock, large flukes and a rope ring. An oblique scroll across the shank has the word: 'HOPE'. Height: 23.9mm; die: 19.2 x 14.5mm. Weight: 4.86g. The stamped hallmark situated on the upp…
Created on: Friday 26th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 28th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-EA34E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver and glass rebus seal matrix, probably from a fob seal (c. 1800-c. 1900). The handle or suspension loop is missing due to a break. The frame of this seal matrix is rectangular in plan with rounded corners. On the upper surface there is a circular break where the handle was situated. The lower edge is denticulated. The frame holds a pale off-white glass intaglio bearing five incised elements forming a pun: Eye/draped figure, statue of Hope, standing, holding an anchor in left hand and right arm raised/yew tree/are/water well (I hope you are we…
Created on: Friday 4th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 6th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-DCB547
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver pedestal/pendant seal matrix (c. 1725-c. 1800 AD). The tapering handle is circular in cross-section and the top is missing. The die is octagonal in plan. Viewing an impression, it has a standing winged figure of Cupid facing left holding a bow and arrow, all within a beaded border. 5.63mm (height); 11.53 (length of die); 9.20mm (width of die). Weight: 0.83g.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-77FAA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-Medieval silver seal matrix with an oval die (c. 1600-c. 1700 AD). Treasure case no. 2011 T532. The handle is square in cross-section and tapers from the die towards the top where it expands and then tapers to a break. The die depicts a bird standing, facing sinister with wings erect. The suspension loop and part of the rim around the die is missing. The bird is possibly intended to be the dove returning to the Ark with an olive stem in its beak as described in the Bible as a symbol of hope. 13.7 x 16.9 x 14.6mm. Weight: 4.36g. The find contains a minimum of …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0721E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval seal matrix. Viewing an impression, it has an oval beaded border and contains, at the centre, a gloved hand holding three flighted arrows pointing downwards. Letters: P to left, T to right and C at the lower left. There is a cross potent at the bottom. The handle is missing at the rear and there is a central linear break. Parallel linear striations either side of the break. Post-Medieval (c. 1575-c. 1700). Length: 17.5mm; width: 13.3mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 1.78g. The glove and arrows may be of military significance and together with the initial letters may form a pun.…
Created on: Saturday 9th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2E3411
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1350). The hexagonal section handle is incomplete and the die is severely damaged. The charges are incomplete and what remains can be described thus: a chevron sable between three lions' heads couped. The cross-hatching on the chevron denotes black. Any other indication of colour has been lost. The surface of the handle is worn and the break is old. Height: 12.2mm; width: 24.7mm; weight: 13.89g. The find contains a minimum of 10% silver and predates 1710. It thus qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in term…
Created on: Wednesday 11th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shorwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D28AD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval silver seal matrix c. 1725- c. 1800). The die face is oval and has three concentric oval steps at the rear which rise and taper to a collar beneath the ornate handle. Viewed from the side, the surviving part of the handle is crescent-shaped and is rectangular in cross-section. At the centre of the handle there is a pointed projection which is square in cross-section. The die has incised initials in an ornate copper-plate style and when impressed, reads: J U (I U). 14.7 x 21.4 x 18.3mm. Weight: 10.74g.
Created on: Saturday 19th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-CBB097
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast silver seal matrix of probable 18th century date. The die face is oval in plan. The rear face rises in three even stages to an oval section stem. On the middle stage, to one side, there is an indeterminate maker’s mark. The integrally cast handle, surmounted on the stem, is crescent-shaped as viewed from the side and oval-shaped as viewed from above. The upper face of this element has two small projections sloping inwards.  The engraved die is in the form of the mythical figure of Atlas bearing a globe or celestial sphere on his shoulders. The object is in good…
Created on: Friday 26th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-979086
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver seal matrix of post-Medieval date, 16th or early 17th century. Treasure case no. 2009 T673. The seal matrix has an octagonal face with a hexagonally faceted conical handle that tapers to a double collar. Above the collars is a ‘heart’-shaped suspension loop with a small knop at the apex. At the centre of the die a lion sejant faces dexter (as viewing an impression). ‘Rope-work’ forms an octagonal border. 23.4 x 15.9 x 14.9mm. Weight: 5.75g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-5E8145
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete silver pointed-oval double-faced seal matrix of Medieval date. 13th-14th century. Treasure case no. 2009 T6. The seal matrix has an oval probably green jasper intaglio and a circular suspension loop at the top. From an impression, the intaglio, at the front, depicts a figure of Victory advancing left and holding a staff (a long cross) in the left hand. The inscription starts at 12 o' clock where there is a cross potent and reads: AVE:MARIA:GRACIA:PLENA (Hail Mary full of Grace). The stepped rear face is smaller than the front and the die depicts an ornate cross …
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2009
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-192A27
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver seal matrix of Medieval, thirteenth or fourteenth century date (AD 1200 - AD 1400). Length: 19.2mm; diameter of die: 13.1mm. Weight: 4.91g. Treasure case no. 2008 T259. The seal has a circular die and tapering handle. The handle is hexagonal in section and rises to a quatrefoil-shaped suspension loop below which are three contiguous collars. Describing an impression, the centre of the die has a beaded circle which encloses a boar's head with prominent tusks facing left. An initial mark at 12 o'clock is in the form of a six-pointed star. The inscription reads in a c…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shorwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-944917
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete personal silver oval seal matrix containing an oval Roman jasper intaglio. The seal matrix is thirteenth or early fourteenth century (c. AD 1200 - AD c. 1350) and the intaglio is first century (AD 43 - AD 100). Length 28.5mm, width 23.4mm. Weight 9.71g. Treasure case no. 2006 T375. The matrix is oval in plan and has an integral suspension loop on the reverse. From an impression of the seal, the inscription starts at 12 o'clock where there is a cross potent and reads from right to left: SIGILL WALTERI DE LONGEDVNE (Seal of Walter of Longdown). The letter N's have reversed ba…
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2006
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3012D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast silver seal matrix of probable eighteenth century date (AD 1700 - AD 1800). Length 12.2mm, width 10.5mm. Weight 1.34g. The die face of the seal is oval. Viewing an impression, the moulded die depicts a human skeleton holding a spear or arrow in the left hand and an hourglass in the right hand. These features are enclosed by a beaded oval line concentric with the oval outer edge. On the reverse is the stub of the broken handle which appears to have been conical rather than faceted. The seal is in good condition and the break is old.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.