Record ID: HAMP-7A15D4
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of modern date (c. 19th century). The artefact is sub-rectangular. It is stamped on both faces with motifs in low relief, both set at a slight diagonal angle from the sides of the object. One face depicts a cow (bull) standing left with a calf (or sheep) before it, all within a double border. The other side contains an elaborate monogram, seemingly reading 'LME Co' (or 'MLE Co'), also within a double border. Such a company has not been traced, but it can be suggested that it supplied animal feed. Two identical objects have been recorded on…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selborne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-100B05
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy seal, possibly a type of bale or parcel seal. The seal is sub-circular in plan but now distorted and is crudely manufactured. The reverse of the seal has a wedge-shaped projection running longitudinally across the back; this may have been used as a grip for the fingers or as a type of tang for a handle. The design on the front face is partially worn but depicts a double-arched crown above the letters V R, beneath which are the numbers 4 84; the design beneath this is unclear. The seal refers to Victoria Regina and the numbers may represent the date April 1884; this t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Spatial data recorded.