Record ID: LEIC-8AEB09
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The matrix has a tri-lobed terminal with a knop at its apex and small projections at the side (one at each upper side of a lobe) and one at each side where it joins the shaft. It sits upon a raised collar of three bands which has a short hexagonal tapering shaft below. This expands to form an oval shaped matrix surface which is engraved with an armorial shield set in a beaded recessed border. The arms are quartered and are 1st and 4th , on a chevron between three animals's heads erased, a mullet enclosed by two crescents; 2nd and 3rd, two bars. Above the shield the crest dis…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-116AD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver seal matrix 29mm long, 15mm in diameter at base and weighing 9.86grams. The matrix has an integral circular suspension loop sitting above a sub spherical swelling with a rounded double collar below. The circular cross sectioned shaft widens out towards its base to form a flat circular matrix. This is engraved with an image of a two headed bird (eagle?) which fills the whole surface.
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-5052D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-medieval silver seal matrix, possibly dating to 1794-1818. The base is oval with an image of a bird in the centre facing right with a sprig in its beak,above this is a five petalled flower, the inscription around the outside reads 'HENRY HVNT'. the base tapers to become a short hexagonal shaft which terminates in a flat open work trefoil shaped knop which has a single molded collar at its base. The finders have traced a Henry Hunt, 1794-1818, who had Loughborough connections and was involved in the Peterloo massacre. The imagery of the matrix suggests it could be of…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-82A1FD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver seal matrix. The object has a trilobed terminal which joins a hexagonal section shaft. The shaft widens to contain a circular matrix. This is formed of a central motif with inscription S'ARAZENTE. The motif has a solid circular border which contains a six pointed, star like, border with Gothic trilobed decoration in the spaces formed between the two borders. Inside this is a Crowned Gothic M, probably representing the Virgin Mary. Object recorded from a photograph so no measurements or weights are currently available.
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-326C67
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval silver seal matrix. The object is in fair condition and weighs 2.94 grams. The object is a hexagonal shafted fob seal, missing its suspension loop. It depicts a winged, bleeding heart below a crown, possibly associated with Charles II.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witherley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-C7CC44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver seal matrix with fluted handle and integral suspension loop with cusped outline of Gothic form. The die is deeply engraved with a shield of arms which is difficult to read even under strong magnification, but appears to be two lions passant with their tails along their backs, within a double pearled border framing a band of scrolling foliage. The arms resemble the three lions conventionally found on the arms of England from c1195, but with two rather than three. The form of the handle and the style of the engraving suggest an early post-medieval date (the die has been rejected …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Narborourgh', grid reference and parish protected.