Record ID: NMGW-5F2A77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles Description & identification The object is a small complete silver seal matrix. It has an oval face and an octagonal facetted openwork handle. The octagonal handle tapers to a banded collar, above an openwork trilobed handle with flourishes. There is a small chip on the top left edge of the face.  The face is engraved with a heater shield containing a coat of arms, within a single beaded border. The design of the arms consists of the upper section or ‘chief’ which is indented and decorated with three (3) five-point stars (mullets), in negative…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llawhaden Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0DEEFE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver seal matrix. It has a circular die and six facets on the handle, which tapers towards a quatrefoil suspension loop. There is a triple collar, the central rib being larger than those either side, separating the loop from the handle. Two links are connected to the suspension loop, one is formed of a roughly rectangular strip of silver with circular tabs at each end, folded into a u-shape. There is a rivet passing through holes in the circular tabs, which passes through the seal matrix's suspension loop. The other link is circular in shape, with an integrally cast cu…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-AA77E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete silver Post Medieval pedestal seal with oval die face, c. 1650-1700 AD. The die face features the incised image of a standing angel with a portable grinding or sharpening machine. The handle is integrally cast and projects from the back of the die face. The handle has 8 facets and terminates in two collars above which is a suspension loop, which is off centre. Dimensions:    Height: 15.66 Width: 13.65mm Length: 23.10mm Weight: 5.54g Discussion:  Silver pedestal seals depicting angels directly incised into the silver die face are a known motif of …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wylam', 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: LIN-620CFA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T178.  A complete silver post-medieval pedestal / pendant seal matrix dating to c.AD 1500-1700. The object has a circular matrix, the handle behind hexagonally faceted and extending into a trefoil hand with three undecorated circular loops. The matrix depicts a monogram: WHRADA against a background of small bumps on a family crest, all surounded by a double border constiting of a raised circular border and a beaded border. Height: 25.82 mm; Diameter: 17.37mm; Weight: 10.55g See for parallel HAMP-38D344 (2015 T736), DUR-E851E8 (2013 T479, …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-572D35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
 A complete medieval (c. AD 1200-1400) silver Seal Matrix Pendant with an inlaid Roman intaglio .The seal matrix is an oval with a large circular lug for attachment that is set on the top edge of the reverse of the matrix . 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.The lug is comprised of three ridges that are circular in section and are bent around to form a loop.   The front of …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FF82A9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal-matrix. The face is oval in plan and decorated with an image of a flaming heart pierced saltirewise by two arrows. Below the heart is a sex-foil mark and arranged above the heart are three five-pointed stars. On either side of the heart are the stamps of the reverse of the letters 'H' and 'P' (so that the letters read properly when the impression is made). The stems of the letters are double-barred. At the bottom of the face is a design of multiple swirling lines, possibly representing wings. From the face the matrix tapers inwards to a narrow stem which …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-2D4623
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle from a cast silver seal matrix or fob seal of probable Post-medieval date (c. AD 1600-1700). The handle is zoomorphic in form, taking the shape of a dolphin or fish with incised scales and facial features. The tail of the creature curls around to form a circular attachment loop towards the upper terminal of the handle, the perforation of which measures 3.52mm in diameter.  Measurements: Length, 23.18mm; Width, 11.38mm; Thickness, 3.24mm; Weight, 3.43g.  A parallel object has been recorded on the database, albeit complete, see DUR-27953C. Similarly decorated, altho…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9F73EC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T128 Description:  An incomplete silver seal matrix dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The matrix is comprised of an octagonal die that is incomplete and presents an incised design of a heart in the centre that is crossed by two arrows. The heart is bleeding as represented by four drops of blood below the heart. Above the heart is a crown. The design is surrounded by a laurel wreath border that crosses at the top. Integral to the die is the handle which is bent. It has a sub-rectangular collar and an incomplete tri-lobed handle, of which only…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-DEC9C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A A Medieval silver seal matrix dating to circa AD 1200-1400. The matrix is conical. It has a hexagonal handle which emerges from an oval-shaped die. The handle consists of a trefoil openwork terminal set a top a double hexagonal collared platform. The central design of the die is a stalk set within an oval border. Surrounding the stalk are two upper and two lower lis. The legend is set between the border surrounding the stalk and an outer border composed of thin punched longitudinal lines. The inscription reads: []* IESVY LE CIN’: ROBERD. Die length: 20.3mm; …
Created on: Friday 24th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield Combust with Stanningfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8EDBD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T957 Description: A complete silver seal matrix dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1750). The die is oval and has incised details; in the centre is a griffon’s head erased, facing right (left when stamped) with tongue out. It is surrounded by a beaded border. Integral to the die is a conical handle with six faceted sides. The terminal of the handle has a rounded loop with a single rounded collar below and a small knop above. Dimensions: Length 18.46mm; width 3.32mm; die length 13.52mm; width 11.06mm; weight 3.92g Discussion: This type of seal mat…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F8CCA8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver seal matrix dating from the post-medieval period, c. AD 1600-1700. The seal matrix is a faceted pedestal type with a suspension loop. At the top of the pedestal is a trefoil openwork handle, with drop-shaped loops. The central loop is largest and sits above two equal loops to the left and right. There is a small knop at the top of the central loop, and small protrusions at the base of each of the side loops. At the base of the handle there is a rectangular collar. Below this the pedestal flares into a conical, octagonally faceted pedestal and octagonal die. The die i…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarcombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-558358
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver intaglio-set 'fob' seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1750-1850). Description: The object remains as the oval glass intaglio set in a silver bezel with collets securing the intaglio in place. The bezel is broadly flat with remains of a hollow, circular-sectioned handle at the centre which is now missing. A single engraved line run along the circumference of the bezel. The intaglio is made from a medium orange glass and is engraved with a classical style male laureate head facing left. Measurements: length: 13mm; width: 10.5mm; thickness: 6.2mm; wei…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-630908
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast silver post Medieval seal matrix, dating to c. AD  1600 – 1700. The die of the seal is circular in plan and tapers inwards to a narrow conical handle and terminates at a circular loop with a small knop at the apex. The junction between the handle and loop is marked by a raised collar. The seal bears the motif of a man’s head in profile facing left. The man has no hair except behind his ear. Drapery is visible on his shoulders. There is no legend and no initial mark. No other visible decoration such as a beaded or lined border. The object …
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chesterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-701E7A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval pedestal seal matrix, probably dating from AD 1720 - 1780.  The die of the matrix is oval with a handle of openwork silver. The face of the matrix carries the design of a draped female bust in profile, with her hair styled in a similar way to coin prtraits of Queen Anne. The bust faces right on the matrix (so facing left on the impression). The handle is connected to the back of the matrix with two small strusts of silver joined by a rectangular plinth decorated with a groove along each side. Above this is a flat handle in the form o…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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: WMID-CD912C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix with an octagonal shaped device and incomplete pedestal style handle. The handle has a double collar at the base before dividing into two. Patinated breaks are present here. The device depicts two cherubs holding a crown between them. Beneath the crown are the initials WH and two conjoined hearts. Six petalled flowers are present around the cherubs’ feet. Dimensions: Height: 12.6 mm Width: 18.8 mm Thickness: 16.1 mm Handle width: 6.0 mm Handle thickness: 3.4 mm Device width: 18.8 mm Device length: 16.1 mm Weight: 5.2 g. Discussi…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-B2B8D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval pointed oval silver seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1350. The die face has the legend +S' ROGERI: DE HELLESSAY (Seal of Roger of Hellessay) suggesting that this is a personal matrix. The lettering is in neat lombardic script and is flanked by beaded borders. The central design is a profile bust of a man facing left on the impression. He has neck length hair with a straight fringe, and does not appear to be tonsured. He also has rounded drapery at neck. On the reverse, the handle is unusual. It appears to be soldered to the back of the matrix. It is a s…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme upon Spalding Moor', 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.