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.