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Record ID: LVPL-B42673
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: 2015 T571
An incomplete silver seal matrix of Post-Medieval date. The seal face is hexagonal and carries a design of crown above a heart pierced by two arrows in a saltire. Either side of the heart (when viewed facing the object) are the letters HI (IH when impressed). Surrounding the design is a pellet border. Rising up from the face of the seal matrix is a hexagonal faceted handle with six facets. The handle is incomplete with an irregular break which does not appear to be ancient. Below the break is a triple ribbed collar. One edge of the face of the seal matrix (…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-FA7489
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: 2016 T22.
Description: Post-Medieval silver seal matrix. The terminal ends with a circular loop and the matrix is worn and not extremely legible.
Dimensions:
Length: 23mm
Base Width: 13mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Discussion: Post-Medieval silver seal matrixes are a common find and several examples have been registered on the PAS database: WMID-D41666, HAMP-C75672, HAMP-C75672
Conclusion: Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
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Created on: Friday 8th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.
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