Record ID: WMID-2F6CA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a multiple branched tree or hatching. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading [ ]EO[ ] It measures 31.1 mm in length, is 21.1 mm wide and 5.0 mm thick. The matrix is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.9 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB55D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the seal matrix is present, consisting of the base or die matrix only. The handle is missing. The die matrix is oval in shape, The upper surface creates a cone like shape, with no facets. The lower face is flat, with two reversed initials visible, with a vertical line separating them. The initials are L A. The seal matrix has 14.2 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The seal matrix is a mid dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C6E3B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a trifolate branch or tree. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading S'ADA[ ]ORG[ ] It measures 32.2 mm in length, is 20.1 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. The matrix is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resu…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-68EB00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a complete tab handle. A vertical ridge extends down the length of the seal, beneath the tab handle. The central device is a double fleur de lys / lis, joined at the base, so one points upwards and the other downwards. An inscription is present around the edge, however it is illegible.  It measures 27.2 mm in length, is 20.8 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. The matrix is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 8.6 g. The m…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-18CB44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a six sided tapering column. This terminates in a complete triangular knop, with a circular suspension hole in the middle. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 2.4 mm. One horizontal collars separate the suspension loop from the rest of the handle. The handle is flat and is orientated horizontally. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 16.1 mm…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5D300
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of Late Post Medieval to Modern Dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The seal matrix is of the pedestal or pendant type. It has a conical handle with a suspension loop (internal diameter 3.0 mm), with a pointed knop at the top. No orientation mark is present. The die is sub square in shape, and decorated with oblique cross-hatching. The die measures 10.9 mm by 10.9 mm. It measures 25.8 mm tall,10.9 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The seal matrix is a mid to dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E87BD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A predominately complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. A faint inverted raised fleur de lis(lys) is present on the reverse, below the handle. The central device is a saltire cross above a spear or similar weapon. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is not visible. The inscription probably reads: S'MAR OF MIChOLAS, probably The Seal of Mark, son of Nicholas. It measures 34.6 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide and 5.2 …
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CD912C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix with an octagonal shaped device and incomplete pedestal style handle. The handle has a double collar at the base before dividing into two. Patinated breaks are present here. The device depicts two cherubs holding a crown between them. Beneath the crown are the initials WH and two conjoined hearts. Six petalled flowers are present around the cherubs’ feet. Dimensions: Height: 12.6 mm Width: 18.8 mm Thickness: 16.1 mm Handle width: 6.0 mm Handle thickness: 3.4 mm Device width: 18.8 mm Device length: 16.1 mm Weight: 5.2 g. Discussi…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-121EC9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy five sided cruciform style seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (c. 17th Century AD) The seal matrix is cruciform in shape. Five undecorated arms extend from a cuboid central block. A circular hole is present on the empty side. This has an internal diameter of 4.0 mm and is 4.7 mm deep. Each arm has been waisted with contraction before and then expanding outwards to terminate in a circular die face. This has a diameter of 13.8 mm. Each die is engraved with a different motif: A crowned heart pierced by two arrows in saltire; a crest depicting a lion ram…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9EF953
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a six sided tapering column. These terminate in an incomplete trefoil knop, with a circular suspension hole in the middle. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. Two horizontal collars separate the suspension loop from the rest of the handle. The handle is flat and is orientated horizontally. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 18.0 mm. The die / seal face…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-746D07
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy quadruple seal matrix of Post medieval dating (c. 17th Century AD). The seal matrix is cruciform in shape, with a central suspension loop. This has an internal diameter of 6.7 mm. Four undecorated arms extend from this central loop, each starting with a low-relief collar and flaring out to an oval die. The oval die are 11.5 mm long by 10.1 mm wide. Each die is abraded. Each die is engraved with a different motif: A heart pierced by two arrows in saltire; a cross design with potential letters in each quadrant; either a spider or a two headed eight legged be…
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0BD4DB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix, of the pedestal/pendant type. Just the faceted oval base is present. The handle is missing. The device depicts a yale (two horned goat) in the rampart position, emerging from a crown. No legend is present or was designed to be present. Two orientation marks are present, one at 12 o'clock and one at 6 o'clock.  Dimensions: Height: 7.6 mm Device length: 17.3 mm Device width: 14.9 mm Weight: 4.9 g Discussion:  Although the faceted pendant style can date from as early as the 12th Century, the fact that …
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 20th August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-66F85D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cancelled reused seal Matrix of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The seal matrix is of the flat pointed oval type. It has been cancelled by folding in half, with the reverse side inwards. Both faces have been engraved with a device. The front is probably the original seal matrix design. The central design is hard to make out, possibly a standing figure. The inscription starts with a cross. It reads SIG[ ]XA[ ]S C[[ ]SERI [ ]. Teh reverse is a smaller design, and later in date than the original face. That has a central double armed cross as the central design. The in…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-908892
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single sided intaglio from a fob seal, of Georgian dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The intaglio is oval in shape. The device depicts a classical style portrait, facing left. The reverse was blank. Both faces are concave. Impressions of the matrix were not taken. It measures 14.4 mm in length, 10.7 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The intaglio is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. Slight abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A si…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7D2267
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix, of 14th-century date. The object has a conical handle, the suspension loop is missing. The handle then broadens expanding to a large circular die face. The seal face is broadly oval with uneven, damaged and worn edges. The die or seal face is decorated although the design is difficult to determine due to corrosion and wear. The seal matrix measures 16.3 in height, the dies face measures 14.5 mm length by 12.3 mm width. The thickness of the handle measures 4.3 mm. The seal matrix weighs 4.1 grams. The object has a dark brown…
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1885E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver seal matrix, of the pedestal/pendant type. Just the faceted oval base is present. The handle is missing. The device depicts three cinquefoils (5 petalled flowers) in chief, above two bars within a ropework border. A cadency mark of a crescent is visible below the flowers. No legend is present or was designed to be present. Dimensions: Height: 7.9 mm Device length: 15.9 mm Device width: 13.4 mm Weight: 3.7 g Discussion:   The coat of arms is consistent with that of the Denton family, possibly Sir Thomas Denton (b 1515, d 1557), member of Parlia…
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FB68F7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probably cancelled circular seal matrix of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1300). Around 50% of the seal matrix is present, in two joining pieces. The seal matrix was originally circular and flat. The handle on the reverse is missing and there is no decoration visible. The front of the device depicts a fleur-de-lis (lys) in the centre. It is separated from the inscription text around the outside by a simple single line border. The inscription is incomplete. It is possible to read: +SIGILL LA[ ]ChE. The larger fragment measures 39.1 mm in diameter, 19.…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-79EB04
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver fob seal, of Late Post medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1750 to AD 1900). Less than 50% of the fob seal is present, consisting of the intaglio and the setting. The intaglio is a clear translucent rectangular gem with a lion rampart positioned in a crown. The silver setting is domed at the back, covering the back of the intaglio. A separate piece of metal extended around the sides of the intaglio and would have continued into the rest of the fob seal handle but is now incomplete. Around the edges of the intaglio the silver setting is ribbed. Small triangular kno…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5C10AD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section. The suspension loop is broken. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die depicts four leaves, with thin petals between, arranged in an quatrefoil design,The legend is missing. The seal matrix measures 17.4 mm tall, 11.5 mm diameter at the base and the top of the stem measures 3.8 mm wide by 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams. The s…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: WMID-515863
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy conical seal matrix, of medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a tapering column. These terminate in an incomplete trefoil knop, with a circular suspension hole in the middle. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 2.7 mm. One horizontal collar separates the suspension loop from the rest of the handle. The handle is flat and is orientated horizontally. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 17.1 mm. The die / seal face is incomplete, with a crudely c…
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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