Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5F2A77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles Description & identification The object is a small complete silver seal matrix. It has an oval face and an octagonal facetted openwork handle. The octagonal handle tapers to a banded collar, above an openwork trilobed handle with flourishes. There is a small chip on the top left edge of the face.  The face is engraved with a heater shield containing a coat of arms, within a single beaded border. The design of the arms consists of the upper section or ‘chief’ which is indented and decorated with three (3) five-point stars (mullets), in negative…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llawhaden Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-701E7A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval pedestal seal matrix, probably dating from AD 1720 - 1780.  The die of the matrix is oval with a handle of openwork silver. The face of the matrix carries the design of a draped female bust in profile, with her hair styled in a similar way to coin prtraits of Queen Anne. The bust faces right on the matrix (so facing left on the impression). The handle is connected to the back of the matrix with two small strusts of silver joined by a rectangular plinth decorated with a groove along each side. Above this is a flat handle in the form o…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-7B9152
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Seal Matrix of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1725-1800). The object is a pedestal type seal matrix and is composed of an ornate lug handle with an integral suspension loop and upper knop. The seal is ovate and stepped/cusped at the base, the upper edges are slightly raised. The seal face is decorated with the unclothed, seated figure of Poseidon, with downturned trident right, below the figures legs is a wolf running right. The wolf my be a depiction of Poseidon and Celaeno’s son Lycus. The style of both the handle and central motif are simila…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-558358
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver intaglio-set 'fob' seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1750-1850). Description: The object remains as the oval glass intaglio set in a silver bezel with collets securing the intaglio in place. The bezel is broadly flat with remains of a hollow, circular-sectioned handle at the centre which is now missing. A single engraved line run along the circumference of the bezel. The intaglio is made from a medium orange glass and is engraved with a classical style male laureate head facing left. Measurements: length: 13mm; width: 10.5mm; thickness: 6.2mm; wei…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-AA77E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete silver Post Medieval pedestal seal with oval die face, c. 1650-1700 AD. The die face features the incised image of a standing angel with a portable grinding or sharpening machine. The handle is integrally cast and projects from the back of the die face. The handle has 8 facets and terminates in two collars above which is a suspension loop, which is off centre. Dimensions:    Height: 15.66 Width: 13.65mm Length: 23.10mm Weight: 5.54g Discussion:  Silver pedestal seals depicting angels directly incised into the silver die face are a known motif of …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wylam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B424E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post mediaeval rococo style silver gilt fob seal matrix dating from AD 1650 - 1800, with a red coloured intaglio depicting a woman's bust facing right (on the intaglio). The intaglio is oval and is held in an oval setting, the convex back of which is decorated with radiating incised lines and four petals extending from the base of the handle. The handle is soldered on. It is openwork and features a scalloped shell motif in the centre, surrounded by foliate scrolls. Two opposed scrolls at the top support the circular suspension loop which is surmounted by a knop. The loop is in th…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-DD9AFB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver seal matrix formed of two pieces soldered together. The die (face of the seal) is a oval in shape in plan with decreasing oval pediments behind it, finishing in a short stem which is attached to that would have formed an openwork fitment of some kind, possibly to hang as a pendant. The die face is shallow cut / engraved with the head in side view, facing right, of a male. This image is clearly of a slave - the features are of a person of the slave diaspora and they are shown wearing a slave collar, above a draped garment. Around the edge of the seal is a design formed of pellets…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-5E1D57
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Medieval gilded silver seal matrix of unusual form and fine craftsmanship. It is circular, thick and flat, with a recessed reverse. The die has a complicated central motif, described from the impression. On the left is the standing figure of the Madonna or Virgin Mary, with the Christ Child held in her arms towards the centre of the matrix. She is crowned and her face is towards the viewer, with hair or a veil to the sides; her right arm is bent across her body, and she has an obliquely draped skirt. The child is held in her left arm and his head is in side view,…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-5DBC1A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver seal matrix. An oval matrix bears the finely incised curvilinear motif or monogram – a letter W or G might be present, though this reporter would defer to a better-informed reading. It proved impossible to obtain a clear imprint in modelling clay. The matrix is set on the underside of an oval with an integrally cast circular base to a collared handle above it. A lentoid bar over the collar supports a pair of incurved members which support a thinner curved strand to close the loop. The base also rises to protrude into the loop between the opposed struts. Bryony Pateman (200…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D8D6AC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver possible seal matrix dating to circa AD 1700 - 1800. The object is oval in form. The front face is very worn and no visible decoration can be detected. The reverse has a flattened edge around the circumference and then tapers inwards and is slightly raised towards the centre. There is a central knop that appears to be a missing attachment loop. The object has a silver coloured surface patina. The front face also has a green coloured surface patina, suggesting it may also be copper alloy.  The object was probably used as a personal …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2D4623
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle from a cast silver seal matrix or fob seal of probable Post-medieval date (c. AD 1600-1700). The handle is zoomorphic in form, taking the shape of a dolphin or fish with incised scales and facial features. The tail of the creature curls around to form a circular attachment loop towards the upper terminal of the handle, the perforation of which measures 3.52mm in diameter.  Measurements: Length, 23.18mm; Width, 11.38mm; Thickness, 3.24mm; Weight, 3.43g.  A parallel object has been recorded on the database, albeit complete, see DUR-27953C. Similarly decorated, altho…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2C56D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A complete silver pedestal fob seal of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. Description: The matrix die is oval with an incused design. The pedestal has six facets with distinct divisions which taper to an integral quatrefoil suspension loop. The die face features an incised circular border surrounding a shield containing a chevron depicted as two parallel upwards pointed lines, surrounded by three cabossed stag’s heads, identified through their outward projecting ears and three-pronged antlers. Dimensions: Length: 23.3mm; Weight: 7.6g; Diameter: 17.01mm Discussion…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B11B6D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flat lozenge shaped silver Medieval seal matrix that dates to the 14th century. The front of the seal matrix is decorated with a finely engraved head and neck that faces left, the face is shown with a large ovel eye with a pellet pupil, a pointed nose and two small triangles forming the lips. The hair is shown as long chin length with a fringe to the front and pellet ends. The head is unadorned. This is surrounded by the inscription + CAPVT SERVI DEI: (Head of a servant of God) that is contained withing a beaded border on both sides. Similar examples are recorded under SF-…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: LIN-620CFA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T178.  A complete silver post-medieval pedestal / pendant seal matrix dating to c.AD 1500-1700. The object has a circular matrix, the handle behind hexagonally faceted and extending into a trefoil hand with three undecorated circular loops. The matrix depicts a monogram: WHRADA against a background of small bumps on a family crest, all surounded by a double border constiting of a raised circular border and a beaded border. Height: 25.82 mm; Diameter: 17.37mm; Weight: 10.55g See for parallel HAMP-38D344 (2015 T736), DUR-E851E8 (2013 T479, …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9F73EC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2023 T128 Description:  An incomplete silver seal matrix dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The matrix is comprised of an octagonal die that is incomplete and presents an incised design of a heart in the centre that is crossed by two arrows. The heart is bleeding as represented by four drops of blood below the heart. Above the heart is a crown. The design is surrounded by a laurel wreath border that crosses at the top. Integral to the die is the handle which is bent. It has a sub-rectangular collar and an incomplete tri-lobed handle, of which only…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-AA47D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Tiny post-medieval silver seal matrix. The die is circular, and decorated with a beaded border a little way in from the edge. Within this is a motif of an acorn; an oval with a small boss or knop at the top, a large cup made up of ten punched dots at the base, with a curving stem and a pair of schematic leaves (not obviously oak leaves) below. There is no inscription.  The matrix has a hexagonally faceted conical handle which rises, tapers to a waist and then flares slightly before ending in a rectangular-section trefoil openwork handle. There is a faint gr…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-C224DA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete late Medieval or Post Medieval possibly silver sub-conical seal matrix, dating to c AD 1500 - 1700. It has an oval die above which is a low pedestal and a short slightly flaring column supporting an open work terminal, most of which is missing. The remains suggest a trefoil terminal with four piercings, three small ones at the base, a larger one within the upper foil. The pedestal has three ridges around it, one at the margin, a second which blends at the side with the margin, and a third, which is circular, towards the centre. A collar on t…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-572D35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
 A complete medieval (c. AD 1200-1400) silver Seal Matrix Pendant with an inlaid Roman intaglio .The seal matrix is an oval with a large circular lug for attachment that is set on the top edge of the reverse of the matrix . The reverse has a deep bevelled edge, presumably to accommodate the depth of the bezel, and a flat central panel. The bevelled edge appears to be made from silver sheet; there is a clear line between it and the central panel.The lug is comprised of three ridges that are circular in section and are bent around to form a loop.   The front of …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: SOM-F8CCA8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver seal matrix dating from the post-medieval period, c. AD 1600-1700. The seal matrix is a faceted pedestal type with a suspension loop. At the top of the pedestal is a trefoil openwork handle, with drop-shaped loops. The central loop is largest and sits above two equal loops to the left and right. There is a small knop at the top of the central loop, and small protrusions at the base of each of the side loops. At the base of the handle there is a rectangular collar. Below this the pedestal flares into a conical, octagonally faceted pedestal and octagonal die. The die i…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarcombe CP', grid reference and parish protected.