Record ID: LON-2C5717
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal, dating late16th century. This seal consists of two discs with a rectangular connecting strip at the apex, which has been folded to connect them. The edges of the disc with the image on have been distorted by stamping. A rivet from one disc passes through a hole in the other and is hammered to attach it to the cloth. The image is on the clear side and depicts a central motif that is difficult to discern due to wear. The inscription reads [---]H.SER[---]ED. and is encircling the image. This type of seal was used predominantly between 15…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Sunday 26th November 2017
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Record ID: LON-2C2960
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal, dating 15th-16th century. This seal consists of two discs with a rectangular connecting strip at the apex, which has been folded to connect them. A rivet from one disc passes through a hole in the other and an image is pressed into the rivet to connect it to the cloth. The image is of four double-loops forming a quatrefoil. This type of seal was used predominantly between the 15th and 16th century (Egan, 1994, pp. 5). There is no parallel for the design. Dimensions: diameter: 16.91 mm; weight: 7.89g. Reference: Egan, G. 1994. Le…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
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Record ID: LON-4B1915
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal. The seal is formed from two discs, connected by a folded strip. One of the discs has a central perforation, caused by the the rivet attaching it to the cloth. There appears to be decoration on this side, but it is illegible due to the rivet. All that remains visible is beading around the edge. There is no decoration on the other disc. Dimensions: diameter of face: 17.56 mm; weight: 5.46 g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: LON-4AC173
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal, dating to the late 17th century. The seal consists of two discs with a bent strip connecting the two and another strip, now broken, which would have attached the seal to the cloth. One side depicts the Arms of the Commonwealth (1649-1660), though only the right shield and harp are clearly visible. The visible inscription reads "COM[...]DN[...]". On the opposite disc is the number "30", referring to the length of fabric measured. A similar example can be found on the PAS database: NMS-2FAFB5 Dimensions: diameter of face: 13.46 mm; weight: 5.62g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: LON-48D152
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to the reign of James I of England (AD 1566-1625). The obverse depicts a crowned fleur-de-lys with the letter "I" to the left and the letter "R" to the right. This would suggest the seal dates to the reign of James I. There is no image on the reverse. Similar examples can be found on the PAS database: PUBLIC-30FF30 and HESH-8D5246 Dimensions: diameter: 15.12 mm; weight: 1.86 g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: LON-1F0431
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy incomplete cloth seal probably dating 16th - 17th century. This is an incomplete two part cloth seal comprising two circular discs linked by a long rectangular tab. Disc one has been stamped with a privy mark with HD with something now illegible below and a 4 above. The 4 has a long stem that extends down between the H D. Disc two is blank. A small outer section of disc one is missing. A small section of disc two is bent backwards revealing the impression of the fabric to which this was once attached. Egan (1994:181-2) illustrate similar cloth seals with…
Created on: Monday 19th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2013
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Record ID: LON-661532
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy London cloth seal, probably of 17th century date. This is a two-part seal consisting of two discs with a rectangular connecting strip at the apex of the image which has been folded at the strip to make the two sides meet. The design on the front depicts an angel facing forward in pleated dress. The image is surrounded by a beaded circle. Not all of the image is visible as the seal has been pressed off-centre. Other examples suggest that the angel may be holding a palm branch and an hour glass. The other face appears to have printed writing which is …
Created on: Monday 29th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2013
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Record ID: LON-83B715
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably dating 16th - 17th century. This is an incomplete possibly four part cloth seal of which only two discs survive. There is a long tab projecting from one of the discs which is now bent out of alignment. Disc one has been stamped with a portcullis Disc two has been stamped with XXIIII. Dimensions: diameter: 20.49mm; weight: 5.46g
Created on: Friday 31st May 2013
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2013
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Record ID: LON-B3D8F2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Medieval - Post Medieval lead alloy fragment of a cloth seal, dating late 14th - 19th century. This is probably part of a four part cloth seal with two discs connected by a short rectangular tab. One of the discs has the remains of an illegible inscription or pattern. There are either radiating lines forming a border around the edge of the disc or it is an inscription. The central pattern is illegible. The other surviving disc is much smaller with the remains of a central perforation; it is incomplete. Dimensions: length: 28.36mm; thickness: 1.64mm; diameter: 17.56mm;…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
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Record ID: LON-A51F12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably dating 16th - 17th century. This is an incomplete two part cloth seal comprising two circular discs linked by a long rectangular tab. Disc one has been stamped with a privy mark with IH with two Xs below and a 4 above. The 4 has a long stem that extends down between the I H and connects with the 2 X's. Disc two is blank. Dimensions: diameter: 23.18mm; weight: 7.99g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2013
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Record ID: LON-A51AC4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably dating 16th - 17th century. This is a two part cloth seal comprising two circular discs linked by a rectangular tab. Disc one has been stamped with a double rose within a pelleted border. The stamp is off-centre. Disc two has two perforations through which two spikes have passed through and been stamped flat. This disc has also been stamped with a pattern but it is illegible and only one possible letter can be deciphered. Dimensions: diameter: 22.57mm; weight: 8.65g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2013
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Record ID: LON-C5FCC4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval - Post Medieval lead alloy blank cloth seal, dating late 14th - 19th century. This is a two part cloth seal with two discs connected by a rectangular tab. One of the discs has a spike attached and the other disc has a central perforation. This cloth seal has not been used as the two discs have not been connected and there is no stamp. The shape of the cloth seal is slightly distorted probably due to post depositional damage Dimensions: length: 54.37mm; width: mm; thickness: 14.38mm; diameter: 19.23mm; weight: 12.37g.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2013
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
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Record ID: LON-5356D0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal, known as an alnage seal, probably dating to the early 17th century. There are two incomplete tabs projecting from the edges of the one surviving complete circular disc. This disc is inscribed with a central motif of a double rose with crown above and "COLCHEST[ER]" around the edge. On the other side is a fragment of the second disc with the inscription "---CHE---". On the reverse of the complete disc is the impression of the fabric to which the seal would have been attached. Dimensions: length: 25.53mm; thickness: 1.88mm; diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-659040
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two part cloth seal dating late 16th - 17th century. Disc one is engraved with the 60 formed from lozenges and the initial B below. Disc two bears a privy mark with the initials R D with the 4 above and scroll-work below. The two discs are connected by a strip of lead alloy. Egan (1994:79) notes that these type of seal are the personal seals of clothiers, weavers and searchers and bears their privy mark. He suggests a date range of late 16th - 17th century for similar seals. Dimensions: length: 34.86mm; diameter: 29.22mm; weight: 13.34g. Referenc…
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: LON-5565B6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the 17th century. This appears to be a two disc cloth seal and part of the larger disc is broken and missing. The larger disc has the central letters HD with an inscription around the edge [---]OLn[---]. The other disc is blank. Dimensions: diameter: 30.33mm; weight: 9.10g
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Record ID: LON-551894
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating late 17th - early 18th century. This is two discs from a four disc alnage seal, one disc has the heraldic device of three fleur de lis with a I to the left of the bottom fleur de lis and a 2 to the right. The other surviving disc has a large hole through which the rivet would pass. These two discs are connected by a strip. A very similar alnage seal is published in Egan (1994:64 no. 142 fig. 27), Egan notes that this seal "was used in the reign of William III or later". Dimensions: diameter of disc one: 13.21mm; weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Record ID: LON-9C4A43
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating 16th - early 17th century from Augsburg, Germany. This cloth seal comprises two discs interconnected by a bar. Disc one: a pine cone. Disc two: merchant's mark/privy mark the conjoined letters comprise a large E B or E R and possibly a smaller A H above. Egan (1994:106) writes: "seals from the fustians (mixed linen-warp and cotton-weft fabrics) of Augsburg, known to contemporaries in this country as 'Ousbrow or Augusta fustians', are among the most common and widespread of all the recorded imports in England, constituting almost…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd December 2013
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Record ID: LON-961FB5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy incomplete alnage cloth seal dating to the 18th century. Two of the original four discs remain connected by a metal strip. Disc one shows the bust of the king facing right with the inscription "OF ENGLAND". Disc two shows a fleur de lys with an I in the left field and I over 2 in the right field, referring to the duty in pence. A similar cloth seal has been recorded WAW-6534C5. Dimensions: total length: 37.91mm; diameter of one disc: 14.01mm; weight: 3.32g.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2012
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Record ID: LON-6332A6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. It is made from two lead discs connected by a folded integral strip, possibly with another disc inside, however it is obscured by corrosion. On one of the outer faces of the seal is an eagle with spread wings looking left within a beaded border. The other external face is covered in rows of diagonal lines. The seal has warped and bent, and now measures 45.1mm (length) x 34.4mm (width) x 7.9mm (thickness) and weighs 22.65g. This cloth seal is likely to date from the second quarter of the 17th century AD; the eagle may indicate it is linked to th…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
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Record ID: LON-169091
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating 16th - 17th century. This is a two-part cloth seal which comprises two discs connected by a strip with the rivet perforating disc two and stamped flat. Side one shows two initials P or F B with knotwork between. Side two is blank. Dimensions: length including connecting strip: 24.61mm; thickness: 3.26mm; diameter of disc one: 20.56mm; weight: 6.61g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2011
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