Record ID: SUR-68CD4B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, circa late 17th century. The outer face has text across four lines reading WOR/STED / REFOR/MED: the reverse is largely unclear but has a numeral 2, part of a number which indicates the quantity of yards the piece contained (see Egan, (1987), p173 and BH-1A11D7).
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-40A592
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date. Only part of one disc remains legible, which displays a portcullis. There is no remaining lettering.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-4069FD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from a four part post medieval alnage seal, probably dating broadly to the reign of William III to George I (c. 1689-1727). The remaining disc has a crowned double (Tudor) rose. There are no visible letters, numbers or other markings. 
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1B8F6A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth alnage seal comprising two discs; one has a bare headed bust of George 1 facing right, within a beaded border and legend, probably MAG : BRI REX. The other disc has a crown over a rose and thistle with a 1 to the right, indicating a 1 penny duty. First quarter of 18th century.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-075F65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval two disc lead alloy cloth seal (alnage or subsidy seal), possibly for the city of Bristol. One side has a crown over a sun, fleur de lys and roses, with text around, possibly [...]BRIS[...]. The reverse disc has an unclear motif, possibly a ship sailing from a port in a castle tower (the arms of Bristol).
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-DBF5E8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-disc cloth seal of post medieval date. Both discs have worn and incomplete designs which are poorly struck and difficult to interpret; one appears lozengiform, possibly armorial.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D3FA46
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four disc lead alloy post medieval cloth seal of later 17th century date, possibly an alnage seal from Gloucestershire. Two complete discs remain; one side has lettering which reads [...]/GLOS/TER/[...], with a numeral or unidentifiable object above and annulet or other letters below; the second (reverse) disc is blank. A projecting tab connects to fragments of the other two discs, one of which has an edge for a design, possibly a shield of arms.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-7212E5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy alnage (cloth duty) seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). Only one disc remains which depicts a left-facing bust of Queen Anne with surrounding legend FIDEI DEFEN (for Fidei Defensor, Defender of the Faith).
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-384B54
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal, of later 16th to 17th century date, with two discs. One disc is incomplete and has a portion of a privy mark comprising a "sign of four" flanked by letters R/AI. The other disc is blank aside from a number 38. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-6C680C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead alloy post medieval cloth seal. One disc has a complex monogram surrounded by an unclear border. The other side is plain with three stamped characters K D and I.
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-84FB01
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval lead alloy cloth duty (alnage) seal comprising one (of originally 2 or 4) discs, which depicts a rose with a 2 beneath, indicating 2d duty paid.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5E275D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy alnage seal of the Commonwealth period. One disc remains and depicts a shield with a ridged cross of St George on it surrounded by legend THE.STA.(SVB)SIDIE.SEAL(E) (which can be read as "the state subsidy seal").
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1169C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy two disc cloth, bale or bag seal of post medieval to early modern date. One disc has letters RRR / T. The reverse has the outline of the fixing rivet joining the discs, but is undecorated.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-07FED3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc from an incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal, originally with either two or four discs. The remaining portion has incomplete text comprising a 3 flanked by symbols, with a heart to the right, with [...]VREY/[...](WI)[...] beneath. The legend suggests a cloth seal for the county of Surrey.
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SUR-239E98
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragmentary lead alloy alnage seal, probably dating from the reigns of William III or William III and Mary (1688-1702) comprising two discs, both around 13.5mm in diameter. One features a bare-headed bust, right with legend [...]LAND, the other depicts an Irish harp with the duty value of 2 pence above.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-FCA3E7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval lead alloy cloth duty (alnage) seal. The remaining disc has a rose with numerals 3/4 to one side indicating the duty paid.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D2DEA8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval two disc lead alloy cloth seal of Taunton in Somerset. The obverse has a letter ‘T’ with a barrel (or ‘tun’) placed across the centre. This is a punning device/rebus which makes a visual reference to the name of the town (‘T-tun’ for Taunton). The inscription reading from 7 o’clock is TA[NTON . SA]RGES giving the name of the town and the type of cloth. The reverse appears to have a castle, church or town gate with legend [...]IO[...] around; this likely the name of the serge-maker (possibly IO[HN...]).
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D42E37
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-disc lead alloy post medieval cloth seal. One side has the royal arms of the House of Stewart, the other (with the end of the rivet) has the arms of the City of London (Argent a Cross Gules in the first quarter a Sword in pale point upwards of the last - a cross of St George with a sword pointing upwards in the top left quarter). This is surrounded by an illegible legend, possibly +(LONDIN)[...]. A folded attachment tab is retained on one edge. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-2C3996
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two disc post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. Only one complete disc remains and depicts a sheaf of wheat, with letter R to the left and uncertain symbols to the right. The reverse is incomplete and has numerals 30 scratched onto it.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F37AD4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy post medieval cloth seal comprised of two discs. One side has faint letters possibly part of a privy mark with a letter W. The other has an incuse letter F.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F360DD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cloth seal comprised of two discs. One side has faint letters possibly [...]IG, the other has incuse stamped numbers 2468 arranged equidistant around in a circle. From one edge projects a long tapering stump of a broken attachment loop.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-68F266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead Dutch cloth seal from the city of Haarlem, dating to the 17th century. The seal is a two-disc type, missing the outer portion of both discs. Disc 1 bears a moulded shield with the city arms: sword erect, four mullets to sides, cross potent in chief. This would probably have originally had a surrounding legend [HAERLEMS GOET] (Goods from Haarlem). Disc 2 has the numerals 19 in the centre referring to the measured length of the piece in Dutch ells.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-89B33C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy two disc cloth seal. One disc carries the East India Company bale mark; a heart topped by a "sign of four" merchant's mark and divided by saltire with an initial of the United East India Company (VEIC) in each of the four sections. The reverse has scratched lettering or numerals, possibly 204/22.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-89A5B3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy two disc cloth or bag seal. One disc depicts a pair of cockerels facing each other with a flower beneath and indecipherable lettering above: p b [...]. The other disc has an incuse stamped letter B.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-CE70ED
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal for the Norwich Weaver's Company. Only one disc of the original two remains; this reads NO/RWI/CH. The missing disc would have listed the initials of the wardens of the company for the year of issue. See NMS-A350F1 for a complete example.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-B9E608
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval two-disc lead alloy clothworker's seal. On disc has an alabourate monogram in a border of short, radial lines, the other is blank. The discs are joined by a short folded connecting tab.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-23514B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged post medieval lead alloy alnage seal comprised of four discs. The designs on the component discs are entirely obscured by wear or bey being enclosed in the folded bundle. One disc may depict a crowned thistle within a beaded border; another possibly a bust, left with mark of value (1) behind and a third possibly depicts a royal cypher [...]R.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-54BDF5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprised of two discs. One is stamped with a monogram or privy mark. This comprises a "sign of four", with the horizontal bar terminating in a cross and the lower stem dividing initials [...]S with XX below. The reverse has traces of an impression of a coarse woven cloth.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F5244D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy disc from a two part post medieval cloth seal. The remaining portion has a large letter F surrounded by a beaded border with a partial legend on the outside, possibly [...]P : R[...].
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0007C2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth duty (alnage) seal. One disc is stamped with a left-facing bust of Queen Anne (1702-1714) and the legend AN:SCO: F:ET HIB within a beaded circular border. The other disc has a crowned shield with three Plantagenet lions and a small letter c to the right.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-FFC6D4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth, bag or bale seal.One disc remains and has a monogram in the form of a letter S with an I through the centre. This is contained within a beaded border.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C28393
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part post medieval lead alloy cloth or alnage (duty) seal. One side depicts a crowned portcullis, the other has Roman numerals XXVI.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F2CE70
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. One disc remains and has a PW monogram with the surrounding legend WILIS / * 6 * 8 * all within a beaded border. A stump of the attachment loop remains; the second disc has been lost. Circa 17th or 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F2BA31
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal from the German city of Augsburg for linen and cotton fabric known as "Ousbrow or Augusta fustians" (Elton (2017) p296). One disc remains and has an upper case chevron-barred letter A with three small annulets around, all within a beaded border. A stump of the attachment loop is retained on one edge. The rear has the integral rivet, but the second disc has been lost. Circa later 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-DFE410
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal. Only one disc out of the original two or four remains; this depicts a crowned Harp with a number 1 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of 1 penny for the cloth. See SUR-C9B38C etc for more complete examples.
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A8762C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. On side has a partial monogram or privy mark featuring the letter W.
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-147219
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part post medieval lead cloth or alnage (duty) seal. Both circular addorsed discs survive along with the connecting loop. The outer face of the impressed disc is mostly lost, however a fragment of a crowned portcullis remains. The inscription around it has been lost. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-FDC816
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-disc lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date from the German city of Augsburg for linen and cotton fabric known as "Ousbrow or Augusta fustians" (Elton (2017) p296). One disc depicts a pinecone, the heraldic badge of Augsburg, surrounded by a fine twelve arched tressure with small crosses on the internal cusps. The other side has an upper case chevron-barred letter A with three small annulets around, all within a beaded border. Circa later 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-CB4DE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alnage (subsidy) cloth seal dating to the late 16th or 17th centuries. One disc remains and depicts the cross of St. George (for England) with the surrounding legend SVBSIDIESE: with a beaded border. See BH-E3CF48 and BH-BBA237 for similar seals.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C9D208
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval two-disc lead alnage cloth-seal probably dating to the period c. AD 1603-1625. The seal consists of two circular discs pressed back to back and connected by a central folded tab between them and by a rivet from one disc pushed through the centre of the other and flattened. The front disc (with the rivet on the back) has a design of a crowned fleur de lis flanked by letters, possibly [I]R for James I. Around this is a an inner pellet border and then a legend, which is now almost entirely lost, but which would likely have named the county or region where th…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-BDC972
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc from a four-part lead alloy cloth alnage (duty) seal, depicting a lion, left, with a number 2 above indication the duty paid on the cloth. Circa ealry 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-811000
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprising two discs. One is stamped with a privy mark comprising initials W and T divided by a central line or stalked device with branching leaves(?) at the top. Circa early 18th century.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-8102F0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy alnage (duty) seal dating to 1689-1702. One disc of the four part seal remains and depicts the bust of William III facing right with the inscription OF . ENG. LAND, all within a beaded border.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1D917A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent lead alloy post Medieval cloth seal, 25.2mm in diameter. One side has the letters IC surrounded by a name and partial legend IOHN COR[...]E[...]D[...]ND. The reverse has a scratched letter W and lines.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-DFB48D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc from a two or four part lead alloy cloth seal of Post Medieval date. The seal depicts a castle with high gate and flanking towers, beneath which is a letter A, the whole design sitting within a beaded border. The reverse has remains of a loop and rivet to the reverse disc, now lost.
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-BAA2D2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part cloth or bag seal. One side has an unclear device comprising letters W and G or O, linked by an unclear crescent-shaped motif below. The other has incuse stamped letters I and B? Circa 18th or 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-615C4E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from an alnage seal of late 17th to 18th century date, depicting a crown over numerals of 1 1/2 indicating the duty.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-615245
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from an alnage seal depicting a crown over a date of 1631.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-613C72
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from a four part alnage seal, probably dating to the reign of George I (1714-1724). One side displays crowned impaled arms of England (three lions) and Scotland (lion rampant) flanked by numeral 1 and 1/2 indicating the duty paid on the cloth.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-0545C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy alnage seal, probably dating from the reigns of William III or William III and Mary (1688-1702). One disc features a bare-headed bust, right with legend OF ENG-LAND, the other depicts a crown with the duty value of 1 1/2 pence above.
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-EC394D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy post Medieval cloth seal. One side depicts a rose. No legends or numbers are evident, but this is most likely part of an alnage (duty) seal of late 17th to early 18th century date.
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-62B1CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval rectangular, lead cloth seal. The front is stamped with lettering and Roman numerals reading [...]HAX[...] / [...]XX[...]. The reverse has a cylindrical integrally cast lug, 5.2mm thick, which has been bent to one side.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A6FF39
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval four part lead alloy cloth alnage seal possibly dating from the reign of James I (1603-1625) One disc remains and features a crowned thistle with a 4 to the left indicating the duty in pence. The other side is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A6E9F5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four part lead alloy cloth alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) One side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The other side has indecipherable scratched letters or numerals.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D2CBDE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal. The remaining disc is stamped with a lion standing left, over a crown between the numbers 1 and 1/2 (to indicate duty of 1 1/2 d) within a milled border. Circa late 17th to early 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-CFF13B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprised of two discs. One is stamped with a monogram or privy mark of W (I or P) / XX over a date of 1722, all within a beaded border. The reverse has scratched letters, possibly I I or R I.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-4904DF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal which has been partially folded back on itself. One side has a triad of letters and numerals I II / I within linear borders with individual circles around the "I" and "II". It is unclear which way up the design is meant to be read. The reverse has numerals scratched onto it - possibly 16[...]. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-3702AF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) One side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The other side has a scratched letter W.
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DEAE12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead alloy post Medieval clothworker's personal seal. One side has a curilicued monogram, possibly incorporating IW or MI. The other side has stamped incuse letters L and S set perpendicular to each other. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Monday 8th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-CEB3A4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part lead alloy late 18th century cloth seal stamped with an anchor dividing the legend PAC - K[ER]. Around this is another legend R . HO[PE] - LONDON all within a beaded border. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Sunday 7th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-4F4FE4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part clothworker's personal seal. One side has a monogram or privy mark containing the letters SDB / TR within a beaded border. The reverse has illegible letters or numbers scratched into it. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: SUR-4F405C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal in two fragments. One side has letters NH moulded onto it, the other has numerals reading 34 // 55 scratched onto it. Circa 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F2A234
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small and incomplete lead alloy post Medieval cloth seal stamped with the letters RW. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 28th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F26A7F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-disc lead alloy post Medieval clothworkers personal seal. One side has a trefoil privy mark or monogram, the other has unclear scratched letters or numerals. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 28th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F22E64
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-disc lead alloy cloth alnage seal dating to the reign of William III (1694-1702). The obverse has a portrait of William III, right, with unclear legend, all within a beaded border. The reverse has a rose with a I above (indicating a duty of one penny) within a beaded border.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 28th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-21A559
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a post Medieval cloth seal. One side of the incomplete disc is stamped with the letter W over an I M monogram, all within a beaded border. The reverse appears to have letters, possibly including W and M, scratched onto it. There is a separate fragment of the connecting tag, which has some indecipherable lettering stamped upon it. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 6th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 6th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-43C09D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two piece lead alloy cloth searcher's tag seal. One side is stamped P.OTRIDGE, the other has numbers 23 III, 6 II which may variously refer to the length, width and weight of the cloth. Circa 19th century.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-43ACEC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead clothworkers personal seal. One side has the letters IM over a curlicued knot with a spray of small flowers(?) above. The other side has a number 8 scratched on. Circa late 17th-18th century,
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-439428
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, circa late 17th century. The outer face has a three line legend reading WOR/STED / REFOR/MED: the reverse has a number, probably 20, which indicates the quantity of yards the piece contained (see Egan, (1987), p173 and BH-1A11D7).
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-43796C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a left-facing bust of Queen Anne with no visible legend; the other depicts a unicorn with a 1 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of one penny for the cloth.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: SUR-7C66EF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead alloy cloth seal. One side is stamped RI with a small rosette between, a pellet above and below and a cable style border around. The reverse is blank with scratched letters or numbers. On the fragmentary strip between the discs is partial lettering which may read VF[...]I(C or O). Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2019
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Record ID: SUR-954E5A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark of R H / XX on one side. The reverse is blank. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: SUR-C50204
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part cloth seal. One side is stamped with arms comprising a cross, with a chief of three fleur-de-lis. The reverse has some faint and uninteligible scratched letters or numbers.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th November 2019
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Record ID: SUR-C077CF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy fragment, possibly from a post Medieval cloth searcher's seal. One side has two rows of lettering, [...]W∙NOH[...]//[...]A∙TOWN[...]. The other side is blank. Circa 18th century.
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-6E095A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment comprising part of a two-lobe post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal of Portuguese origin. One side has a design featuring an armillary sphere. The reverse has imprint of textile, from a ribbon to tie it in place, or from the goods themselves. This missing half likely carried the arms of Portugal. Circa mid 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-DCF014
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth or bag seal, in the form of a folded setip with lettering MNAI[...] to one side and L*13[...] to the other, both sides have strongly defined linear borders. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DCDA2C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal, possibly a regional or county alnage seal, with a crowned and chained portcullis with a letter W to the right, within a beaded border and surrounded by an indecipherable legend (M) . S . IR(C?)[...]. The reverse is blank. Circa late 16th- early 18th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DCAEA3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal(?) seal with a monogram / privy mark of H W 4 on one side. The reverse has a number scratched into it, possibly 311. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DC9F04
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal with a circle containing large letters F S on one side. The reverse appears blank. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DC9509
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal with a circle containing large letters C * B on one side with pellets above. The reverse appears blank. Circa late 17th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 27th December 2019
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Record ID: SUR-DC889D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal with a circle containing three or four letters, including an H and possibly an A on one side and stamped letters G G on the reverse. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DC7554
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal with an unclear monogram on one side and a stamped characters B and 5 on the reverse. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DC6AF5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal with an unclear monogram on one side and a stamped letter T on the reverse. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-DC5CB9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with an unclear monogram ([...]M[...]) on one side and two pairs of stamped letters B and M on the reverse. Circa 18th-19th century.
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st January 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F8BEE6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a left-facing bust of Queen Anne with illegible legend; the other depicts a horse or unicorn rampant on a globe with a 1/2 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of one halfpenny for the cloth.
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: SUR-83B1CA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a left-facing bust of Queen Anne; the other depicts the royal AR monogram with numbers 1/2 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of a 1/2 penny for the cloth and with the legend [...]RAINED above.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
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Record ID: SUR-813E06
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn or corroded two-part lead alloy post medieval cloth seal, with both plates in the shape of a six-pointed star. One side has a crowned rose, the other the letters HI within a border with illegible legend and possible date. Circa early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-59C193
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, circa late 17th century. The outer face has a three line legend reading WOR/STED / REFOR/MED: the reverse has a number, probably 28, which indicates the quantity of yards the piece contained (see Egan, (1987), p173 and BH-1A11D7).
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-58F124
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four-part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702). The disc features a bare-headed bust, right, with legend MAG BR - REX; the reverse is blank.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: SUR-868C54
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy cloth or bag seal with an embossed design of an openwork swastika within a beaded border. The reverse appears blank.
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Record ID: SUR-D0CD5B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a crowned AR monogram for Queen Anne. The other side has the letters IW scratched on.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D094AD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) comprising a sealed rove and rivet disc. The rove disc side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The rivet disc side is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-CFA8F5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy cloth seal; one side has a portion of an elaborate monogram containing the letters BR, within a beaded border. The reverse has a letter A scratched into it. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-7CC214
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy fragment stamped with a crude monogram, possibly A C, with pellets within a raised rim. The reverse has faint raised marks which may represent a grid with pellets. There is a pierced hole towards one side which may be intentional. Possibly part of a 17th - 18th century cloth seal.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-2A802C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reigns of William III and Mary (1688-1702). The inner disc features a bare-headed bust, right with legend OF ENG-LAND. The reverse features a crowned RWMR monogram for William III and Mary Stuart over an eight petalled flower. The alnage subsidy for the cloth of 4 1/2 pence is indicated around the crown.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-9A95F8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy searcher's seal consisting of a folded rectangular strip; one side is stamped IO(HN) / HAIG, the other with numerals 20. Circa late 18th to 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-2D1CCB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side surrounded by a beaded border. The mark comprises the letters G Z H over a central stalk, with perpendicular arms over a loop at the base and an unclear projection obove, (similar to an upside down anchor). The reverse is blank and there is a stamped pattern of Vs between linear borders on the connecting tab. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2D0AC2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side surrounded by a beaded border. The mark comprises the letters T H within a heart surmounted by a double-looped device which could be a crown. The lower portion of the heart has an unclear bifurcated projection. The reverse is blank. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2CEB3B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side comprising the letters XX surmounted by what looks like a Greek capital letter Psi (Ψ). Above this is an impression of the cloth preserved on the seal. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-722475
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Russian oval hemp seal with lettering on both sides within a linear border and with two sub-rectangular slots opposite each other on each side of the seal, which would have allowed the sealing cord to pass through the seal and attach it to the bale of cloth. Obverse: ПД[...] / П:[...]/PДП[...]/H85(6) Reverse: (SP)B / IH.RH / 1788.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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