Record ID: WMID-4F8063
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete Russian bale seals of the Cross-in-Shield type, of 18th to 19th Century AD dating. Both seals are of the same type, with a cross-in-shield within a beaded border on the obverse. On one seal, it is possible to see six pellets in the top left quarter and five in the top right quarter. The reverse bears the ligated initials WB and the number 9K beneath. They are of the 'bulla' type of seal, where there is space for two wires or strings to pass through the seal as opposed to discs and rivets. The first one has a diameter of 19.9 mm and is 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-72B878
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completelead alloy Dutch Custom House bag seal of Post medieval dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The bag seal is sub circular in shape and consists of two circular discs of lead alloy metal pressed together to secure the string. One side bears an incomplete device of a lion rampart, holding a sword within a cartouche and a crown above. The other side bears an incomplete inscription, probably reading R&A [ ]68. It measures 22.7 mm in diameter and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 10.8 grams. The design on the front of the seal identifies it as one issued by the Dutch Custom Hous…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7287E2
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bag seal of Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD). The bag seal is sub circular in shape and consists of two circular discs of lead alloy metal pressed together to secure the string. One side bears the incomplete legend: SWAIN[SE]EDS BRISTOL in two rows of lettering. The other side has a double triangle in relief. These identify it as being issued by Swain Seeds of Bristol, a company that first appears in the local Bristol trade directories in the 1930s. It measures 20.3 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 5.6 grams…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-831E16
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part lead alloy seal, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The seal is sub circular in plan and consists of 2 discs folded together, with the stud hammered flat on the reverse. The front is unclear, but probably has a Crown at the top, with a word beginning with 'E' beneath. The seal has a diameter of 20.43 mm and is 4.93 mm thick. It weighs 6.2 g. The seal is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C06212
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy, probable bag seal, of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The seal consists of one circular stamped disc, with a flattened triangular spike on the reverse. The front appears to be plain and undecorated apart from two incuse initials 'E R'. The seal measures 20.28 mm in diameter and is 5.25 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 grams. The seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. This seal was probably part of a two or four part seal, probably as a bag seal as opposed to a cloth seal, but this remains inconc…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7C11D8
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bag seal of Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 20th Centuries AD). The bag seal is sub circular in plan and consists of two circular discs of lead alloy metal pressed together to secure the string. A diagonal slit is present on one side, suggesting that the string / thread was cut free. One side bears the legend: GRAZIANO PALERMO in two rows of lettering. Below the letter is a line bearing a five petalled flower. Above the lettering is a six pointed star device. The other side bears the triskelion device of three joined legs. It measures 20.4…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-6C8671
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 227 Post Medieval to Modern: An incomplete struck / hammered lead alloy bag seal, of probable 18th to 19th Century dating. One side bears the inscription EREVR[ ]. The other side has a star in the centre & '1R' above it. Length: 15.42 mm Width: 10.81 mm Thickness: 3.88 mm Weight: 2.9 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-BD6B01
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bag seal, of probable Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (1700 to 1900 AD). The bag seal consists of two sub circular discs of lead or lead alloy pressed together. Approximately 50% of the front disc is present, with a stamped design. Only the letter H survives of the original design, with a floral design above and a pelleted border. The back is plain and undecorated. The bag seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 22.09mm in diameter and 5.12mm thick. It weighs 4.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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