Record ID: YORYM-C8CEB8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2009 T211 A seal matrix, with a decorative handle - probably dating from circa 1660 onwards. The seal matrix is made in silver. The face is octagonal and flat, measuring 16.9mm x 15.1mm. The reverse of the face is flat; on top of this flat side there is another level of silver plate - which is rectangular, this forms the base of the handle. On top of that there is the rectangular base of the handle proper, this base has four facets, rising to a waisted section. One of these faces has been stamped with a markers mark 'B' inside a box. The handle then flares out for…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2009
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-21D6F1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2010 T615 A complete silver seal matrix of 17th Century date. The seal matrix has a fluted trifoliate handle with a small knop projecting from the tip of the upper foliate. The upper foliate is tear-drop shaped while the two smaller side foliates are circular. From the handle a short, circular sectioned stem flares outwards to form the die. The die is oval in plan and is engraved with a fleur-de-lis design flanked by the initials WB. face measures : 12.1mm x 10.7mm
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barlby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-87F620
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seal matrix, with a decorative handle - dating from the 18th century. The seal matrix was made in silver. The face is oval and flat. The reverse of the face has a slightly domed appears, with two rectangular depressions one on either of the longest edges. Extending up from this plate is the handle. The handle starts with a circular section and rises into a crescent shaped element. At either end the crescent has been broken, so it is impossible to see how the seal matrices handle continued beyond this point. The breaks are well worn. The face depicts the letters IR, written in a scro…
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BB0221
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver oval fob seal matrix. The object comprises of an oval fob which swivels within a frame. The oval fob has moulded details on both faces, a bird on one side and coat of arms on the other, above the coat of arms is a bird with its wings open and there are two birdswith long tails on either side of the shield. Both faces designs are enclosed within a pelleted border. The frame is half an oval in shape and has scars from breaks on the rounded edge. The fob measures 23mm by 19.9mm and is 3.2mm thick. A second object was found with the fob seal. Believed to be related, it is in the …
Created on: Thursday 27th March 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-255F87
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix, dating to the 17th-18th Century. The handle is hexagonally-facetted, with two collars at the top. The handle is broken, but would have been formed from four loops, of which only one full one survives. The handle is flat, and there is a small extension off the remaining loop. The remains of the handle suggest that it is a characteristic foliate type of circa 1700. The face is engraved with an image of the Lamb of God. The lamb has a flag over its shoulder. The detail of the lambs fleece has been picked out in the engraving. There is an engraved border around the f…
Created on: Friday 11th December 2009
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-B7A046
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver seal matrix of post-medieval date. The seal matrix is of the fob type and has an octagonal face which is engraved with the design of a winged heart over an anchor within a twisted rope style border. From the reverse of the face the seal tapers to a narrow hexagonal shaft with a broken terminal. Only a three stepped collar and the lower part of three loops remain suggesting the handle was once trefoil in plan. The metal survives in good condition. Many seal matrices similar to this example, with winged hearts, have been recorded with the Portable Antiquities Sch…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0019A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver seal matrix of post-medieval date. The seal matrix is of the fob type and has an oval face which is engraved with a rampant lion within a twisted rope style border. The handle consists of a rectangular loop with two spiked projections extending out parallel to the face. These projections each have a single incised line running along their centre. The handle narrows and terminates in a worn break. The metal survives in good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Naburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7DBF82
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2013 T246. An incomplete silver-gilt seal matrix of post-medieval date. The object is a two-sided die from a swivelling fob-seal which is ovate in plan with a flat section and two short and worn projecting knops extending from the sides. These knops represent the remains of two projecting pins which articulated with apertures in the frame allowing the matrix to swivel so that both faces could be used. One die is incised with a crowned bust facing right (left when impressed) with a pointed beard. They style of the bust is similar to the depiction of Charles I on t…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-EBB123
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2015 T181. A complete silver seal-matrix. The die of the matrix is ovate with a hexagonally facetted handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers to a tri-lobed terminal with projecting knop at the apex of the upper lobe. The die has a bribed border around the circumference. Within this is a coat of arms; in the lower portion of the die face is a shield with a central cross Moline and the cadency mark of a five pointed mullet in top right corner. This mark represents the third son of the family of issue. Above the upper edge of the shield, placed centrally…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: YORYM-84AEA4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2002 T90 This silver personal seal is a characteristic early to mid-17th century type, with two initials, R and L, flanking a knot out of which issues a floral spray. This could be the seal of a single owner, but it may also represent the initials of a husband and wife. Similar motifs are commonly found on signet rings and we have number of such rings in the British Museum. This find would make a significant acquisition for the local museum. As this item was found in 1995 prior to the implementation of the Treasure Act 1996 it will need to be judged under the…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-05658C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T684 Description: A complete silver seal-matrix of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The die of the matrix is ovate with a hexagonally facetted stem extending from the reverse. The stem tapers to a rectangular sectioned handle with a tri-lobed terminal and projecting knop at the apex of the upper lobe. A triple banded squared circumferential collar is present slightly above the junction between the stem and handle. The die has a recessed border around the circumference within which is a heraldic device. The device comprises a cross pattée set in a sq…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2006DE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T1009. An incomplete silver two-piece seal matrix of medieval date, c.AD 1200 – 1300. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering hexagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse. The handle terminates in a double banded hexagonal collar the top of which displays a worn break. Six-petalled decorative moulding is present where the handle expands to the reverse of the die. An orientation mark in the form of a cross pattee is present on one petal. The die itself bears a legend reading +S’ ThOME * DE * RO[---] (Thomas of Ro[---]). The end of …
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Copmanthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-090DBB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T190. A complete silver seal matrix with green stone intaglio of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The seal is ovate with an integral lug set on a central spine to the reverse.   The central intaglio is ovate and incised with a standing stag facing left (right when stamped). A circumferential legend is present which reads SIGILLVM ROBERTVS suggesting this was a personal seal of someone named Robert. The legend is set within an upper and lower border of pellets. To the reverse, and integral loop is present, extending from the upper edge and curving to join …
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-13A179
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE: 2015 T472. A complete silver seal matrix of medieval date with an inlaid Roman intaglio possibly dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD. The seal matrix is a pointed-oval or vesica shape with a large circular lug for attachment, and to aid in holding the matrix while impressing it, set on the reverse. The reverse has a deep bevelled edge, presumably to accommodate the depth of the bezel, and a flat central panel. The bevelled edge appears to be made from silver sheet; there is a clear line between it and the central panel, and it has fractured at the end opposite the …
Created on: Monday 29th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-0DEDF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2020 T998. Description:  An incomplete silver seal matrix of Post-Medieval date, c.AD1650 – 1750. Only the die remains, the reverse of which tapers to a worn break from which the handle would have extended. The die is oval and features an armorial and heraldic design: a square topped shield containing three chevrons, each charged with five ermine spots. Above the shield is a helmet crest (facing left on the impression) topped by a demi lion holding a mace. The design is completed by ornate scrolls to either side of the central motif, and around the helm. …
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-10C233
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T6. An incomplete silver seal matrix of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1900. The die of the matrix is ovate with a tapering ovate handle extending from the reverse. The handle terminal is lost to worn breaks. The die depicts a female bust left. Overall Length: 10.9mm Die Length: 17.7mm; width: 16.2mm. Weight 5.5g. Seal matrixes of this style and quality are generally dated from the later 18th century into the Victorian period. The female bust bears a resemblance to that used for Queen Anne (AD 1702 - AD 1714), which may attribute this seal matrix to the …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-5EE9D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2022 T543 Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period, c1600-1700AD (see image below). The extends to a hexagonal (6-sided) handle terminating in a circular attachment loop, with a narrow collar beneath and a small knop above. The seal has an oval die, engraved with a dove holding a laurel wreath in its beak, facing right (left when impressed), all within an oval border.  There are no other marks or legends visible. Dimensions: height: 21.1mm; width at base: 13.6mm; length at base: 14.9mm; diameter of pedestal: 2.6mm. Suspension loop: …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-39083C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
Welsh Treasure Case: T21:36 Description & identification The reported object is a flat silver ‘swivel’ fob seal matrix. It is formed of an irregular flat C-shaped frame with a decorated handle and integral suspension loop. A double-sided decorated octagonal bezel rotates within the frame. The handle is decorated on both sides with crude scroll-work engraving. The two bezel faces bear a different motif design, formed of engraved and stamped elements. One motif is a crudely executed hand, emerging from a cuff holding three stemmed flowers. On the opposing face are two st…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwersyllt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7DC577
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a silver seal-die, fluted handle broken off at the point where there would have been an intergral suspension loop. The oval seal-die engraved with a horse and the owner's name in Roman capitals, WILL.[IAM]PAGET, heavily worn. Treasure. Dora Thornton
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2007
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B2AF82
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval seal matrix set with a quartz stone showing what appears to be a winged figure of Victory. The reverse is damaged and has lost its suspension loop. The legend surrounding the stone reads X IHESVS: CRISTUS: AVE MAR (Jesus Christ Hail Mary). This is an interesting example of the use of pagan Classical gems in a Christian context. The seal matrix is silver and dates from the thirteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton CP', grid reference and parish protected.