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Record ID: LVPL-894FD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2017 T65
A fragment of a silver handle of post-medieval date, possibly from a seal matrix. The handle has is in the form of an openwork trefoil with a projecting rounded knop at the top. Oval lobes decorate the object above and below the lower openwork ovals, one on each side. Below the trefoil the object thickens and narrows forming the top of the neck of the handle which is hexagonal in cross-section. The object terminates with a recent break. There are no maker's marks or stamps present.
Dimensions: 22mm in length, 12.5mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.8g.
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Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-00F0F7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix dating from the 17th or early 18th century.
The matrix face is oval and the conical handle has six facets. The terminal of the handle is an openwork tri-lobed suspension loop, the top loop of which is incomplete. There is a thick hexagonal double collar between the loop and the shaft.
The matrix face has a beaded border and the central design is of a crown over a heart pierced by two crossed arrows. There is a very small rounded symbol in each angle of the arrows, except the angle filled by the crown. These are probably intended to be drops of blood, mak…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-577BE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Pedestal/pendant silver seal matrix. The die is oval in shape and it tapers inwards to a narrowly conical handle with a circular loop at the top.
Dimensions:
Length: 17mm
Width: 14mm-16mm
Height: 16mm
Weight: 4.41g
Discussion: Similar seal matrixes can be found on the PAS database LANCUM-8C4924 and HESH-71EC10.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', 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.
Record ID: LVPL-505BF7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix of Post Medieval date. Treasure case: 2015 T732.
The face of the matrix is oval, with an incised border running along the outside consisting of two shallow grooves, the outer most of which is double the width of the inner. Inside the border is an incised depiction of the head and torso of a donkey above a crown. A star is carved into the donkey's chest.
Behind the face, a six-sided pedestal rises upwards and tapers inwards to the point where it joins the handle. The handle consists of three circular lobes ('trefoil'), two of which are arranged parallel to th…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Sweetenham', grid reference and parish protected.
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-E6AA83
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
The inscribed frame of a medieval silver seal matrix, of circular form. The back of the seal is now missing, as is the centre, which would once have held a gem or intaglio, possibly Roman. The matrix is slightly bent. The seal is inscribed in Lombardic letters: +BEREN GAIUS: The seal was a personal seal, the name being an abbreviated form of the name Berengar, or Berengarius. The seal matrix dates from the 13th - early 14th century. Dimensions: diameter of exterior of ring 23 mm, diameter of interior of ring 13 mm. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious m…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Oundle', grid reference and parish protected.
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