Record ID: IOW-493BB7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval four-part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702). The disc features a bare-headed bust, right, with no inscription. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-493A43
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy alnage seal, c.AD 1636-1700. This seal has only a fragment of one face, on which is depicted in relief a three masted sailing ship under full sail. The only parts of the ship that is preserved are the side of the ship with four gun openings, the central mast and sail with rigging, and a wooden balcony around the stern. The ship appears to be a galleon or man o'war style ship, with its carefully depicted multi level decks. The sails are square, but only one set of sails is visible on each mast, ruling out a later clipper style ship. …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-460EB0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal, c.. This object comprises of a single round, undecorated terminal with a small strip of lead on one side; this strip would have connected to the other terminal but has broken off. The obverse face of this object has angled sides and a portion of the original design, which is a crowned shield, divided into four sections. Unfortunately, not enough of the surface remains to determine the original design.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-45E1F6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal folded over on one end and ripped at the other end on one face. The obverse face features a stamp of a shield; this shield bears a sword in the centre, pointing down and flanked by two stars on both sides. No inscription remains. The reverse face appears to have a smaller piece of lead pressed into the face, obscuring any possible designs or inscriptions. This smaller piece has a circle stamped on it. No inscription remains.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-695AE6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single lead disc from a cloth seal of probable post-Medieval date. One side has a raised design consisting of a letter W with a flourish or tendril/foliage at either side and smaller letters below: [ ]ARN[ ]. All letters are capitals and the letters below are smaller. The rear face is plain with a rivet stub. The seal is buff. Length: 18.4mm; width: 15.6mm; thickness: 2.4mm. Weight: 3.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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Record ID: IOW-0B224E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead cloth seal of early 18th-century date (1702-1714). The object consists of two sub-circular discs (there may originally have been four) joined by a folded connecting strip from the series featuring a monarch's head. One disc bears a female bust facing left, that of Queen Anne (1702-1714) with the legend MAG BRI ET DEI (possibly). The other disc bears a crowned thistle, with "J" in the left field and "1/2" (the subsidy rate in pence) in the right field. The images on both sides are contained within a circle of closely-spaced dashes. Length: 16.5mm; width: 15.1…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2015
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Record ID: IOW-E34570
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and damaged post-Medieval lead possible cloth seal (c. 1500-c. 1800). Two disc fragments joined with a strip. Disc 1, side 1: raised heart with letters [ ]NTE[ ] around; side 2: windmill with pellets to one side Disc 2: letters [ ] [?]V[ ] The object has a smooth buff patina. Length: 31.1mm; width: 14.8mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 3.61g.
Created on: Friday 13th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 15th February 2015
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Record ID: IOW-DEE81C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead cloth seal from the city of Augsburg, Germany (c. 1500-c. 1625). A two part seal: Disc 1: A pine cone, the heraldic badge of the city of Augsburg. A trefoil is situated at each side of the pine cone. Disc 2: Largely missing. The stub of the rivet has an ornate initial letter A representing the place name. The joining strip is incomplete. The seal is grey and has traces of a buff patina. Length: 23.4mm; width: 19.1mm; thickness: 3.4mm. Weight: 5.34g. Seals from the fustians (mixed linen-warp and cotton weft fabrics) of A…
Created on: Friday 13th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th February 2015
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Record ID: IOW-497722
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval four part Charles II or James II alnage cloth seal (c. 1662-c. 1700). This single disc is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the rear. The front depicts a bare-headed bust right, possibly of Charles II with the inscription: MAG BRI REX It is slightly damaged and has a buff patina. Diameter: 14.1mm; thickness: 0.8mm. Weight: 1.17g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan, G, 1994, British Occasional Paper 93, 'Lead Cloth Seal and Related Items in the British Museum', pages 62-3 & 178, fig 27, ref no 134. Cloth seals were in use between the …
Created on: Sunday 7th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: IOW-0CA0E0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and slightly misshapen post-Medieval cast lead two-part cloth seal (c. 1650-c. 1800). Disc 1: stamped 754. Disc 2: [ ]T[ ] with faint traces of lettering or numerals The joining strip is complete. Height: 34.6mm; width: 25.3mm; thickness: 4.7mm. Weight: 14.05g.
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
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Record ID: IOW-0AB981
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast dyer's lead cloth seal (c. 1575-c. 1700). The face has a raised design consisting of two parallel pointed oval motifs with a central line passing through them (a madderbag). A portion of an unclear design can be seen on the rear face. This seal has a buff patina and the edges are abraded. Length: 14.2mm; width: 11.4mm; thickness: 3.2mm. Weight: 2.75g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2016
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Record ID: IOW-FAFE27
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast lead four part Charles II or James II alnage cloth seal (1662-c. 1701). Disc 2 and disc 3 survive and are joined by an integral connecting strip. Disc 2: [OF ENG/]LAND; Charles II type bust facing right Disc 3: Fleur-de-lis with 2 to left and illegible to right The seal is in poor condition and the majority of the surfaces have a buff patina. Length: 19.7mm; width: 13.6mm; thickness: 3.7mm. Weight: 3.27g. Cloth seals with similar busts have been published in Egan 1994: British Occasional Paper 93, 'Lead Cloth Seal and Rela…
Created on: Monday 4th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
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Record ID: IOW-9C5AA7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval two part cast lead cloth seal (c. 1600-c. 1800) The front disc and part of the projection survives but the back disc and tab that linked the disks are missing to old breaks. The front disc has a raised 'H' which is possibly part of a madder bag indicating that it may be a London Dyers Company seal. 22 scratched above. On the reverse of this disc is a central projection which was pressed through the other disc and stamped flat. There are two visible letters on this part, possibly O V. The reverse side of the front disc has a cloth impression which a…
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-CC7764
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval two part cast lead cloth seal from Valenciennes in France (c. 1500-c. 1800). The front disc and part of the projection survives but the back disc and tab that linked the disks are missing to old breaks. The front disc has a raised design of a swan standing left with the inscription (star) L (star) VALLENCIENS. On the reverse of this disc is a central projection which was pressed through the other disc and stamped flat. The reverse side of the front disc has a cloth impression. The seal has been crudely pierced through from the front to the back. Th…
Created on: Friday 21st March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 23rd March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-773424
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead cloth seal with privy mark (1550-1700). A two disc seal with a joining strip. Disc 1 (incomplete): Raised letters P R at side of central staff Disc 2: Raised radiating lines emanating from letter N Height: 19.84mm; width: 17.96mm. Weight: 3.38g.
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-7674A7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval Augsburg cast lead cloth seal (1500-1650). A two disc seal. This seal is of the type used on bales of fustian originating from the Bavarian city of Augsburg. Disc 1. Capital A with a chevron bar and an annulet at each side and one below. Disc 2. Missing. The seal has a buff patina overall. Diameter: 17.95mm; thickness: 4.22mm. Weight: 3.97g. A very similar seal recorded in 'Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items at the British Museum' by Geoff Egan, (Egan 1994: 106, fig. 41, refs: 308-310) has been attributed to Augsburg in Germany. They ar…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-981498
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval Augsburg cast lead cloth seal (1500-1650). This two-part seal is of the type used on bales of fustian originating from the Bavarian city of Augsburg. Disc 1. Capital A with a chevron bar and an annulet at each side and one below, all within a circle. Disc 2 (incomplete) bears unclear traces of a pinecone design. The seal has a buff patina overall. Diameter: 19.02mm; thickness: 3.84mm. Weight: 5.86g. A very similar seal recorded in 'Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items at the British Museum' by Geoff Egan, (Egan 1994: 106, fig. 41, refs: 308-…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-81A147
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and damaged Modern two-part lead cloth seal of the War Department relating to the Army Clothing Factory at Pimlico, London (c. 1857-c. 1932). This cloth seal has two discs connected by a joining strip at the edge (now broken) and held together by a rivet at the centre. Disc 1: Incuse scratch marks, probably 441/4 Disc 2 Two stamped concentric circles: W (broad arrow) [D] at centre; PIM[LICO] within circles Coarse brown fibres are present between the discs. Both discs are fractured and both have a greyish brown matt patina. Height: 38.97mm; width: 34.22mm; thickness: …
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: IOW-814B04
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and damaged Modern two-part lead cloth seal of the War Department relating to the Army Clothing Factory at Pimlico, London (c. 1857-c. 1932). This cloth seal has two discs connected by a joining strip at the edge and held together by a rivet at the centre. Disc 1: 44 1/4 (formed of incuse scratch marks) Disc 2 Two stamped concentric circles: [W] (broad arrow) D at centre; [PIM]LICO within circles Coarse brown fibres are present between the discs. The seal has an even matt grey patina. Height: 39.52mm; width: 34.10mm; thickness: 5.62mm. Weight: 22.21g. See: http:…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
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Record ID: IOW-55D610
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast lead cloth seal (c. 1500-c. 1700). One face is uneven and has incuse (scratched) symbols resembling: 7 1 ◊ (lozenge)/Z ◊ (lozenge) The other face has a raised design: Cross potent with a lozenge which possibly forms part of a letter A This seal is bluish grey and has ragged edges. Length: 32.85mm; width: 29.79mm; thickness: 3.29mm. Weight: 10.98g.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.