Record ID: OXON-E55E45
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern lead cloth seal, most likely dating to the early 20th century, based on the lettering style. At the centre of one face are the letters HRT, topped with a scroll. The legend around the edge reads [...] FT / BERGMANN [...] GEWERK, suggesting a German origin. On the other face is a design of crossed hammers or possibly crossed axes. The edges are heavily chipped and jagged. The seal has a uniform grey patina, with patches of rusty-brown corrosion. It has a thickness of 5.61mm and a diameter of 21.55mm. It weighs 11.96 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-3AE365
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Bag seal of Modern date (AD 1910).  The object is circular and flat with rectangular openings in the sides. One side has a circumferential inscription which reads: POPERINGHE.VILLE/[HOUBLON] within the centre is the date 1910. The opposing side is the coat of arms for Poperinge. The object is a Belgian, Hop Seal. Diameter: 25.40mm, Thickness: 5.52mm, Weight: 23.5g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. See: http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/main.php
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-FF0C5A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs connected by three short rectangular tabs with the two discs folded to meet, the space between the discs, running through the centre from top to bottom, through which twine or thread could be passed. The retained lettering is partially legible on one surface around the circumference reading [??]LA[???]. Length: 19.08mm, Width: 18.35mm, Thickness: 4.86mm, Weight: 7.1g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-FF022E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs connected by three short rectangular tabs with the two discs folded to meet, the space between the discs, running through the centre from top to bottom, through which twine or thread could be passed. The retained lettering is partially legible on one surface around the circumference reading [??]AMARA A[???]. Length: 19.56mm, Width: 18.91mm, Thickness: 4.50mm, Weight: 8.3g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-612D7B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1850-1950). The object is circular and flat with both faces bearing an identical motif, depicting two squirrels facing each other either side of a shield. Diameter: 13.86mm, Thickness: 2.47mm, Weight: 3.2g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: CORN-B90C83, SWYOR-ABD31, WILT-75F46B and CAM-5C6C12. SWYOR-ABD311 notes: "A better preserved example is CORN-B92BB3 which is described as: "two squirrels facing each other, each holding the top of a shield. There is a banner abov…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-D4A780
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface Post Medieval - Modern lead cloth seal dating c. 1750-1900. The seal comprises a two part seal with two circular discs with a short connecting strip. One side has scratched numbers, probably 50. Diameter: 33mm; thickness: 3.73mm and weight: 17.87g.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: BERK-400AB9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal dating to the Modern period (AD 1890-1930). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in section. The object is decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse: oval shaped ribbon or garter with the word WEBBS in a banner crossing the top. At the bottom of the ribbon are two concentric circles with a lis in the centre. At the centre of the ribbon appears to be a foliate or rising sun motif. [REGISTERED / TRADEMARK] encircles the ribbon. Reverse: THE/  QU…
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D49E18
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast disc with a pair of holes in opposite edges, to function as a drawstring bag closure. One side bears a stamped trade mark comprising crowned cabled rim and plain inner circle with a billeted bar across it with vegetal garniture, and the legend: GOOD SEEDS / CARRIAGE FREE / REGISTERED, with the larger legend: TRADE M[ARK RE]G[ISTERED] outside it. The opposite side is stamped centrally: SUTTON AND SONS, with an outer legend: SEEDSM[EN BY APPOINTMENT ENG]LAND. Founded in 1806, the firm was warranted by Queen Victoria in 1858. Suggested date: Modern, 1858 - c1900.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upper Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F6DE8E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal of the English seed merchants or seedsmen Webb and Sons seed merchants dating to c.AD 1890-1930. The obverse depicts an oval shaped ribbon with the words GRASS - [...] - AND - [...] within it. There are two concentric circular borders at its top and bottom. The concentric borders contain  zigzagged line with the lower border having a lis in the centre. Across the top design is the banner reading WEBBS'. This design is topped by a crown. Around the outside is the inscription [REGISTERED]  TRADE MAR…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F8C23E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag seal of Modern date AD 1890-1930. The bag seal is a cast disc with a bifurcated slot in opposed edges to function as a drawstring closure. One side has two concentric circular borders at its top and bottom. The concentric borders contain zigzagged line with the lower border having a lis in the centre. Across the top design is the banner reading WEBBS'. This design is topped by a crown. On the opposite surface is the inscription WEBB & SONS WORDSLEY STOURBRIDGE and in the centre reads THE/ QUEEN'S / SEEDSMAN The seal matrix is a cream colour. T…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-BD1480
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag seal of Modern date AD 1880-1920. The bag seal is a cast disc with a bifurcated slot in opposed edges to function as a drawstring closure. One side of the seal bears a crown motif with WEBBS underneath and a legend TRADE [M]A[R]K / [REGISTE]RED around the circumference. An indiscernible motif below the crowned WEBBS might represent a semi circle with a figure inside and rays shining onto two sub-rectangular objects. The other side shows MANURE MANFRS written in two lines in the centre with cruciform symbols above and below. The legend reads WEBB[ & SONS] in an a…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-4F5B27
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal of the English seed merchants or seedsmen Webb and Sons seed merchants dating to c.AD 1890-1930. The seal matrix is a cream colour, with some corrosion on the edge. The obverse depicts an oval shaped ribbon with the words [GRA]SS AND [...] with two concentric circular borders at its top and bottom, and topped by a banner with the word [W]EB[BS] beneath a crown. The concentric borders contain zigzagged line but part of the lower border is missing. Around the outside is the inscription [R]E[GIS]/TERED [TRADE MARK]. The reverse has the inscri…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
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Record ID: IOW-F6B203
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal, folded in the centre so the wider terminals are pressed together with the designs facing out. One face has a crowned thistle with a J to its left and an indistinct design to its right; the J is used instead of a 1. The other face has a profile of a Queen Anne, facing left towards the crowned thistle. There is an inscription surrounding this bust, although the section behind the bust has been damaged. The visible inscription reads MAG.AR...
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F0AF9D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead biface bag-seal of early modern date (c.1880-1950). Description: The seal is round in form. Obverse: a saltire in the central field with the legend SPRATTS PATENT. Reverse: POULTRY MEAL. Measurements: diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 11.5g. Discussion: Spratts Patent Limited was a manufacturer of domestic animal foods.
Created on: Saturday 27th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AB15F3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cloth seal that has a modern date (c.AD 1800-1900) Half of a cloth seal. One side has a circular, wheel-like motif, apparently connected to a stand. The other side has written script, but is too corroded to be read. Only two L's and the numeral 2 are clear.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Comberbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-5E3B2E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of six lead bag seals, found close together. Each is comprised of a double disc, folded and stamped, and bearing the device of a bell inside a 'Solomon's seal' frame on one face only. This image comprises an eight pointed star formed by the rotation of two square frames. Superimposed on the bell is the letter B and beneath the design are the words TRADE MARK. Probably modern date, c. AD 1800-1950 Diameter 20 mm, thickness 4.5 mm. Overall weight 30 g (6).
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-582A76
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead bag seal of the Christchurch Meat Company of Canterbury in New Zealand dating to c. post 1889. Round in form being 17.4mm diameter and thickness 2.6mm. The obverse has an inscription around the outside of the seal CHRISTCHUR[CH] MEAT CO and across the face CANTERB[URY] / N[Z] in two lines. The reverse has the initials CMC. The Christchurch Meat Company was formed in 1889 and mainly dealt with refrigerated and frozen sheep and cattle. It also had a large trade in by-products and fertilizers.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B4E08
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Dutch customs house oval lead cloth seal of modern date. It bears raised decoration on both faces: one face is marked R & A//279' (Regten en Accynsen//control number) and the other face has a crown above a shield bearing a lion rampant facing left, all within a border. The emblem is of the Lesser Arms of the Netherlands, and therefore post 1815. There are grooves on diametrically opposed edges marking the locations of the attachment cords. The dimensions are; length 22.5mm; width 19.7mm; thickness 4.1mm and it weighs 10.8g.
Created on: Saturday 8th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4D269A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy bag or sack seal dating from the early modern period, probably 18th/19th century AD. The seal is a simple one, with stamped letters 'T' on the obverse and a letter 'R' on the reverse, probably indicating the supplier's initial or some mark of quality.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne-with-Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-17A6BD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: City of Nottingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy probably modern (c.1850-c.1950) Sumac spice bag seal from Palermo in Sicily, Italy. The seal would have been used for a bag of the spice Sumac, which was produced around Palermo. The seal is bifacial, circular when laid flat and rectangular in cross-section. There is a roughly cuboid stud protruding from the edge of the seal, probably used to block the slot through which the cord would have been attached. The object has a white patina and almost the whole surface is encrusted with dirt. Overall the object measures 18.34mm in diameter and weighs 7.62g. …
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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