Record ID: SWYOR-79C892
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead cloth seal or other seal dating from the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a two disc seal with a connecting tab. An integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other and is flattened. The rivet disc is marked with a relief merchant's mark of a W with a vertical line and a numeral 4 at the top. The rove disc has an incuse marking which may represent a G. The seal has a mid grey patina and its measurements are length 22.7mm, width 16.8mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 3.65g. There are numerous other two disc seals li…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-343F44
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating from the 16th century. The seal has a double-headed eagle displayed ensigned by a crown, with legend around the edge. Similar seals are illustrated in Egan (1994:116-7). Dimensions: diameter: 35.70mm; width: 29.35mm; weight: 8.42g A similar cloth seal on the database is LON-A29A87. References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Egan G. 1995. Lead Cloth Seals and Related items in the British Museum, British Museum Occas…
Created on: Sunday 27th November 2022
Last updated: Sunday 27th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-981471
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete post-medieval lead-alloy four-part alnage bag seal of 1 half d from the reign of George I dating to the period 1714-1724. Description: The seal consists of disc 2 and disc 3 of a four disc seal. The other two parts are missing and the breaks appear to be old.Obverse head of George I facing right (no surrounding legend is visible). Reverse: unicorn ducally gorged rampant, 1 to left and ½ to right. The disc closest to the conneting strip is in good condition while the one away from it (disc 2 or 3 of 4) is heaivly abraded with little detail save for the bust …
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-9760FC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn post-medieval lead kosher seal. Description: The seal is circular in shape, with a central rivet it holdin git togehter and a connecting tab at one edge connecting the two discs. There is an indistinct inscription on the central rivet perahps the hebrew word כּשׁר translating as 'Kosher', this is surrounded by an inscription, the only visible section remaining *ש. The other side has a possible hebrew initial ר, whcih may relate to the Rabbi who approved the foood. The edges of the object are heavily worn. Measurements: 31.02mm long, 21.52mm wide (diamet…
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-067A97
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 from AD 1550-1650. This cloth worker's personal seal is formed of two discs. One disc is solid, and one was formed with an integral hole for the rivet to be placed when fastening the seal to the cloth. The two part seal has a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs. The rivet is visible on the reverse of the disc. Over time, the cloth seal rivet became dislodged, and the two discs came apart. Subsequently, the finder opened and flattened the cloth seal. A stag’s head has been stamped on the obverse surface…
Created on: Sunday 27th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AF3186
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A used lead cloth seal with merchants initials dated 1666 A two part cloth seal made of lead, with the merchant's conjoined serifed initials S I or I S, and the date 1666 surrounding them, with one numeral in each quarter of the design, the whole surrounded by a circle formed of jagged dots joined together. There are traces of parallel lines on the other half of the seal. The half of the cloth seal with the design measures 20 x 23 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: LON-490B94
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Complete post medieval, 17th century, two part circular, lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers guild, dated AD.1657. The obverse of this seal, has the NOR/WIC/H stamped on it while the reverse contains the letters HDR/1657/[B]CSP/KL. The letters before the date on the reverse are the surname initials of the Norwich wardens for the year and those after are the Norfolk, county wardens, these are listed as Jhn Pleasance, Chris Richer, Walter Barkham, Willm Hardingham, Jehosephat Davy, Samuel Rawling and the Norfolk wardens were - Robt Beare, Thos Church, Anth Edwards, John Mercer, John …
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
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Record ID: LON-490A87
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, 16th - 18th century, lead cloth seal of Norwich, AD.1500-1800. Obverse of the seal contains the letter B with a flower to the left, an I above and an indistict design to the right. The reverse of the seal has a depiction of a castle with a lion below. The seal is of a Norwich type though not yet datable. Length: 20.39mm Width: 15.04mm Weight: 3.79g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-49099A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, 15th-18th century, circular, two part, lead cloth seal designating a cloth as faulty, AD.1464-1800. This is a uniface seal that has been stamped with a crowned Lombardic F surrounded by a legend. Much of the legend is now missing but it would likely have contained the county. Length: 28.48mm Width: 23.47mm Weight: 4.55g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-490740
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, 17th-19th century, circular, lead cloth seal, AD.1600-1900. This is a two part seal that has been stamped on the rivet with a 13 petalled flower. There is no identifying legend and the other side of the seal is blank. Length: 28.85mm Width: 24.06mm Weight: 7.9g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-490600
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, late 18th-19th century, lead cloth packers seal AD.1750-1900. This is a two part circular seal, the obverse has a central S with [...]PACKER around. Originally the packer's name would have been stamped around the outside of the obverse though the seal is quite worn and it is no longer visible. The reverse of the seal has a scratched design on it in the form of NON or ZOZ depending on how it is read, the last Z is smaller and has a short horizontal line above it. This is suggested to mean 20 1/2 possibly referring to the length of cloth (Stuart Elton pers. comm.…
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Record ID: LON-490499
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, 16th-17th century, tubular lead cloth seal, AD.1500-1700. These seals are typically used by the Dutch immigrant clothworkers and this type is similar to ones produced in Norwich. The object has been formed by stamping a tube of lead, thus flattening it, with the the roman numerals LII, for 52. it is suggested that these numbers refer to the length of cloth in yards. Length: 23.75mm Width: 13.83mm Weight: 5.59g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Record ID: LON-4903A3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval, 17th century, circular, lead cloth seal, dated AD.1695. This is half of a two part cloth seal that has lost the reverse side. The obverse retains the stamped letters, HC/NROW/1695/BMW. possibly the initials of town officials as often found on Norwich seals. see: LON-438A4B and LON-438580 Length: 23.45mm Width: 18.75mm Weight: 3.33g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-4902AD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post medieval, late 16th-18th century, rectangular, lead cloth searchers seal, AD.1575-1800. This is a rectangular two part seal though half is missing and only part of the obverse remains. The seal is stamped with two sets of roman numerals, XVIII and XVIIII below. There is some space left for the seal of the searcher though hthis is missing. The rivet remains on the reverse of the seal and indicates that the seal has been used. Length: 18.8mm Width: 14.74mm Weight: 2.95g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-490183
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval, 17th-18th century. circular, lead cloth seal, AD.1613-1800. This is a cloth seal for the London dyer's company dating AD.1613 onwards. Obverse is a cart wheel with RICHARD GOSSAGE around. Reverse is II with LONDO[N STALL] around. Similar seals can be found in the Museum of London collection, Nos. 81.4/15 and 81.4/16 Length: 28.38mm Width: 22.6mm Weight: 10.18g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-48598A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete post medieval lead cloth alnage seal, formed of two discs that have been doubled over and riveted, AD.1603-1704. Obverse of the seal has the initials NB in a central field with SOMERSET GLOST[ER] around. The reverse carries the arms of the house of Stuart, and a privy mark in the form of an A. Length: 38.26mm Width: 19.84mm Weight: 10.49g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-483593
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval, 16th-17th century, tubular lead cloth seal, AD.1500-1700. These seals are typically used by the Dutch immigrant clothworkers and this type is similar to ones produced in Norwich. The object has been formed by stamping a tube of lead, thus flattening it, with the the roman numerals LII, for 52. it is suggested that these numbers refer to the length of cloth in yards. Length: 23.72mm Width: 12.6mm Thickness: 2.79mm Weight: 4.69g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Record ID: LON-439174
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of post medieval, 16th-17th century, rectangular, lead cloth seal, AD.1575-1650. This is a part of a cloth searchers seal with HE/TD surrounded by SEACHED with roman numerals XX/ XVIII. This is the front of a two part seal produced from a standard mould and stamped by the individual searching the cloth. See Egan 1994 No.119 for a parallel. Length: 25.13mm Width: 15.45mm Weight: 4.66g Egan, G. 1994. Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum. Occasional Paper 93. The British Museum Press; London.
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-438FA1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post medieval, lozenge shaped, lead cloth seal. Seal consists of one part of a four part folded seal, it has the remains of the tab attaching it to the second part of the seal obverse, and the tab where the seal would have been folded over. The obverse design is lettering, [...]/HD/WHS. The seal is in poor condition with pitting and distortion to the lead. Length: 26.23mm Width: 17.15mm Weight: 2.5g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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Record ID: LON-438E79
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post medieval, square, lead cloth seal. The lozenge shaped seal has a central circular field containing a TC monogram surrounded by the legend LON [..]H[.]. The reverse of the seal is blank. There is a small section of damage to one corner where the rest of the seal would have been attached but has now broken away. Length: 18.85mm Width: 21.9mm Weight: 2.96g
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
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