Record ID: NARC-7FFB39
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700-1950). The seal is composed of two lead discs connected by two tabs, one each side. There is a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. It is broadly oval in plan. On one side there are some raised letters reading NE/(\ with the remainder illegible.   Length: 18.66mm, Width: 18.05mm, Thickness: 5.74mm, Weight: 7.6g The metal is dark cream/light brown with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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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
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Record ID: OXON-522FC6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The design is mostly obscured but includes: TA G П [...] surrounding 1810 / oF[...] The reverse is flat and plain.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-521DC8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The cloth seal consists of the remains of two circular discs joined together by a connecting strip, which is now lost, and a rivet that was pushed through the hole in one disc from the other disc and stamped flat. This pierced disc and the rivet squashed over it have a stamped design but is damaged with only a small area remaining. On the main disc there is a beaded border surrounding a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet above, below, and to each side. The clot…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-BE010D
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 AD 1600-1750. This is a four part cloth seal.  Obverse: three flur de lis 1 1/2 on onepart and head right uncertain legend around. Reverse: undecorated Dimensions: length: 62.26mm; width: 12.28mm; thickness: 1.43mm; weight: 6.04g References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Arc…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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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
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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
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Record ID: NARC-B0F190
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1525 - 1724). The object is one disc from a two or four disc set. It is sub-circular in plan and flat in section. One side is stamped with a crown with 2 above within a beaded boarder. Crowns are a common motif on cloth seal of the Post-Medieval period. Length: 14.99mm, Width: 13.70mm, Thickness: 1.34mm, Weight: 1.4g The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-03FBE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead sack seal, c.AD 1500-1700. This is an incomplete circular seal with two circular discs pressed together and the base of a folded attachment loop. The obverse has a pineapple with a plume on top in relief. The reverse has a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet above, below, and to each side. See DUR-D86482 for a similar example.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-88FF2E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs which would have been connected by a short rectangular tab, now missing, with the two discs folded to meet. One face of the object has a moulded letter A, for the city of Augsburg. The second face has an unclear moulded linear motif. Diameter: 20.05mm, Thickness: 4.26mm, Weight: 10.0g The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-6E9D0C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1900. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type with the two discs connected by a strip and sealed by a central rivet. The strip would have formed a loop which is now deformed and filled with organic material. One disc features a central integral rivet which joins with a perforation in the second disc. One surface is stamped with a unclear design, all that remains of this is a small arc. The other side appears plain. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. T…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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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
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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
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Record ID: YORYM-F58870
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 – 1900. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type joined by an integral strip and sealed by a central rivet. One surface is stamped with text around the edge reading FRANCIS MAUDE WAKEFIELD around an interlaced design of the letters F/M//W flanking a vertical line topped by the number 4. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 41.7mm long, 29.9mm in diameter, 5.6mm thick and weighs 17.8g. A Francis Maude was Chief Constable of Wakefield in 1764 (see: Walkers History - Chief Constab…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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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
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Record ID: LVPL-75F115
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed cloth or alnage seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The object consists of four linked discs that are folded atop one another and compressed. The surfaces are worn and no markings are identifyable; it has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Length 23.9mm; width 20mm; thickness 7.6mm; weight 17.95g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A60954
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of late medieval to post medieval date, c. AD 1500-1600 The cloth seal is English and is a sub-circular disc. One face depicts a portcullis and the other face is undecorated. Measurement: at the widest point diameter is 14 mm and the smallest is 11 mm. The weight is 2.63 g. Similar objects seen: NMGW-EF832E and CAM-03942B
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LON-FF28EA
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 from the 17th century. This is a cloth worker's personal seal. The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. On the obverse the seal has a bared T shaped privy mark with sideways S below. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 15.53mm; length: 18.85mm; weight: 2.0g Reference: Egan, G. 1994. Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum. Occasional Paper 93. The British Museum Press; London. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LON-FF2564
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating from 17th-18th century. The seal is a Devon four part seal. Obverse: Crown above a flur-de-lis Reverse: C C // DEVO // 6 Dimensions: length: 22.91mm; width: 9.55mm; thickness: 10.85mm; weight: 4.48g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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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
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Record ID: YORYM-D38338
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy probable cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.1500-1900. It is an sub-circular disc with an irregular rectangular section. The obverse depicts a lion rampant set within a sub-circular cell. Both sides of the seal are very worn, meaning that further decoration on this side or any on the reverse can be determined. The obverse possibly depicts a simplification of the Dutch coat of arm. The lead-alloy is pale cream in colour. The object measures 12.61mm in diameter, 1.68mm in thickness and 1.71g in weight. Cloth seals attached to industrially …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-D2E2A6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy probable cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.1500-1900. It is an annular disc with an irregular exterior edge. The obverse depicts text in three lines which appears to read NO[-] L [-]LOT. Stars are also depicted on this surface with two small stars either side of the middle row of text and a larger star below the text. The reverse does not appear to be decorated. The lead-alloy is pale cream in colour. The object measures 14.41mm in diameter, 1.49mm in thickness and 1.35g in weight. Cloth seals attached to industrially produced cloths as…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-432622
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy alnage cloth seal from the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727) dating AD 1714-1727. Two of the original four discs remain, joined by a folded connecting strip. One disc bears the right facing bust of George I in stamped relief with legend reading: [...] REX, contained within a beaded border of short rays. The other disc features a lion couchant guardant left with a duty stamp (in pence) of '1' to the left of its head, and '1/2' to the right. The seal has a creamy white colour. Dimensions: length: 17.48mm,  w…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-32BB28
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
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 side has a stylistic, lower case letter ‘a’ within a beaded border. The reverse has a pine cone, the heraldic badge of Augsburg. Circa 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-C5E35C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1900. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type though only one disc remains intact sealed by a central rivet. One surface is stamped with a five-pointed star. The other side appears plain. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 21.8mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 7.2g. Cloth seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the quality of cloth sold and levied a tax of a few pence…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-8703C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete lead alloy cloth seal of post-medieval date, c. AD 1600-1750. The object is roughly oval in plan and comprises multiple layers of thin lead folded back onto one another. Two protruding points on the reverse appear to be rivets, indicating this object is most likely a very worn four-part cloth seal. No decoration is now discernable on either the obverse or reverse. Large portions of the lower and outer sections of the seal have broken off from both the obverse and reverse. The metal has a cream-coloured patina. Length: 31.2 …
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-8701F7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two part cloth or bag seal dating c.AD.1600-1800. The two circular discs are joined by a looped connecting tab. The rivet disc is slightly damaged on one edge, it is counter-stamped with the initial C. The rove disc is stamped across the flattened rivet with a design within a pelleted border. It depicts the initials I and B each side of a bell with a trefoil of three ropes/ribbons at the apex. The bell has two transverse decorative bands with internal rows of pellets and a pellet below the body represents the clapper .  The seal has a whi…
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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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
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Record ID: LVPL-712172
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object, probably a cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object is broadly circular in form and consists of two discs pressed together. The edges are worn and incomplete. No details survive on either face and the object has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Length 16mm; width 14.3mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 2.81g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-6089F4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy cloth seal of post medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The object consist of two layers of lead-alloy pressed together. It is oval in plan but appears to have been part of a circular form when complete. A small length of curved lipped edge suggests this. The surviving decoration consists of two branches of a cross pattee and three stars, two of which are placed at the end of the cross branches and the third forms the point of a right angle between them. The surface is creamy white in colour. Measurements: Length 18.81; width 14.01mm; thic…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F547D5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth or alnage seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The object consists of two circular discs that are joined by a small rectangular strip. One disc is slightly smaller than the other and presents raised lettering reading: I.B & SON. A small symbol is below 'SON' which is indeterminable due to cracks in the disc. The reverse presents no decoration or lettering. The object has a dark cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Length 39.6mm; diameter 28.5mm; thickness 3.6mm; weight 13.46g The style of the lettering suggests the object…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: LON-761A2A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy Cloth Seal dating from the 17th century. This is a cloth worker's personal seal. The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. On the obverse the seal has a privy mark consisting of initials C and O either side of the central stem of the privy mark. On reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 21.27mm; length: 28.82mm; weight: 6.87g Reference: Egan, G. 1994. Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum. Occasional Paper 93.…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: LON-760238
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy City of Norwich cloth seal dating from 17th century. This is a two part seal. A similar seal is illustrated in Egan (1987:172 no.70). Obverse: [] crown over portcullis Reverse: []N[] CIT; three towered castle. Dimensions: length: 50.12mm; width: 21.26mm; thickness: 1.41mm; weight: 7.39g Another cloth seal of this type on the database is NMS-7028C7. References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Elton S.F. 2017. …
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-A38375
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal or pot mend of uncertain date. The object is formed of two discs both flat and circular in plan but one of which is much larger. These are held together by a central circular rivet. The object is an off white colour. The object is 20.7mm long, 18mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 4.71 grams. This item was found in the same area as two futher pot mends OXON-A376D2 and OXON-A36F3B which may suggest this had the same form. However each discs walls are far thinner and the overall form is far closer to a Post medieval cloth seal such as OXON-B7B2C3.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-4C6897
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two piece lead alloy circular cloth seal. One face has the following lettering cast in - II  A:MA  030B  ?184 over four lines, the other side SPE  OKR? 1789 over three lines Dimensions: 22mm diameter and 5mm thick, it weighs 14.24g
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hincaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-3AE365
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Bag seal of Modern date (AD 1910).  The object is circular and flat with rectangular openings in the sides. One side has a circumferential inscription which reads: POPERINGHE.VILLE/[HOUBLON] within the centre is the date 1910. The opposing side is the coat of arms for Poperinge. The object is a Belgian, Hop Seal. Diameter: 25.40mm, Thickness: 5.52mm, Weight: 23.5g The metal is cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina. See: http://www.bagseals.org/gallery/main.php
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: 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
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Record ID: OXON-287975
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval (14th to 18th century) lead alloy cloth seal: This is a two-part cloth seal comprising two circular discs. Disc one is undecorated with the exception of two short linear ridges near one edge. These may have been part of a larger design which is not visible now. Disc two has a hole in the centre through which a stud protrudes and has since been flattened. This disc has an inscription in three lines reading '[    ] OA / [    ]MILLA / L[  ]XI[   ] The surface of the seal has a cream coloured. It measures 32.5mm long, 25.52m…
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-0E4EB3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy Colchester Dutch community cloth seal dated AD 1571. The obverse of the seal has the date 1571 with 15 to the left and 71 to the right of an ornate shield with a larger lower crown and an upper right smaller crown. The reverse of the seal has a rivet retaining part of the reverse decorated with a griffen rampant, a sign commonly used by the Dutch weavers. The object has a white/grey patina of lead oxide. Dimensions: diameter: 44.33mm; thickness: 4.00mm; weight: 17.15g Elton (2017:73) writes "The Dutch weavers arrived in Colch…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-E8BD91
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead cloth seal, consisting of one disc with a rivet which is squashed to the surface. The disc has been broken from the connecting strip, so it is difficult to identify the form of seal, whether two-disc or four-disc for example. The stamp design is also difficult to identify, however there are clearly raised lines, two curved and one straight.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: NARC-C27892
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Cloth Seal of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (1350-1800). The object is a two-disc seal. The seal is circular in plan and comprises two equal sized lead discs linked by a recurved rectangular tab. One face has a punched inscription reading I F. The other face has the punched initials O H. Length: 32.91mm, Width: 18.94mm, Thickness: 2.89mm, Weight: 6.6g The metal is cram in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SUR-125445, DEV-74F04C and SUR-258314.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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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
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Record ID: LANCUM-2A337E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead alloy cloth seal. On one side letters around the circumference are possibly 'R A B', with G.E.R. across the centre. This is surrounded by a dotted border. On the other the figure '3' with another character or characters next to it (possibly oz?) is present in a box, and underneath in another box is 'VII'. This side had a solid circular line as a border. Dimensions: 20mm long and 15mm wide approximately
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C365C9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating from AD 1600-1620. This is one disk from a four-disc cloth seal. A similar seal is illustrated in Elton (2017:303). The obverse has the Arms of the town of Wesel, an ornate shield bearing three weasels courant, central inescutcheon, MEMENTO.MORI around. The reverse is blank and undecorated. Part of a second inner disk is present. Elton (2017:303) writes "The other inner disk may show two crowned B's (see MOL NN21187) possibly standing for Bombazine (a mix of silk-warp and worsted weft, twilled fabric)." Dimensions: d…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-8565BB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy Norwich Russel Company Seal dating from AD 1654. The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. The rivet is visible on the reverse of the disc in the form of a raised oval. The cloth seal is a Norwich Russel Company seal. The obverse has [N]ORW / [I]CH. / 1654. The reverse has []SBF[] / SNPP / WBE / 1654 in four lines. The letters on the reverse side shows the surname initial of the 12 wardens of Norwich for that particular year. Unfortunately 1654 is three years before record…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-854518
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy City of Norwich cloth seal dating from 17th century. This is one half of a two part seal. A similar seal is illustrated in Egan (1987:172 no.70). Obverse: crown over portcullis Reverse: CIVITA[S ИORVICI] three towared castle, lion passant below, C to the left, N to the right. Dimensions: diameter: 21.62mm; length: 26.75mm; weight: 3.92g Other cloth seal of this type on the database are NMS-7028C7, LON-851509 and LON-A9AAC8. References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-851509
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy City of Norwich cloth seal dating from 17th century. This is a two part seal. A similar seal is illustrated in Egan (1987:172 no.70). Obverse: crown over portcullis Reverse: [CIVITAS ИORVICI]; three towered castle, lion passant below, C to the left, N to the right. Dimensions: diameter: 21.57mm; length: 25.72mm; weight: 8.21g Other cloth seal of this type on the database are NMS-7028C7. and LON-A9AAC8. References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-172A45
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating 17th - 18th century. This is a cloth worker's personal seal. The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. The rivet is visible on the decorated disc. The seal has a privy mark within a beaded circle. There are initials D and [] within a heart either side of the central stem of the privy mark.  Dimensions: length: 30.08 mm; width: 25.03mm; weight: 9.96g. Egan, G. 1994. Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum. Occasional Paper …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-07D791
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy cloth seal of post-medieval date, probably c. AD 1650-1700. The seal would have been a two-part seal, circular in plan with a short connecting tab between the two discs. Both sides are now very worn, but the lower portion of the obverse (rivet disc) may show a lion statant or passant, facing left. The seal is worn and warped in places, particularly the connecting strip, and its surface has a light grey patina. Length: 20.7 mm Width: 15.1 mm Thickness: 5.3 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 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: OXON-5B7BBB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal from St Petersburg dating from the 1740s-60s. It most likely dates from 1757. The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. Obverse: / Reverse: SPB  //  SRHB  // [17]57 It is 30.95mm in diameter, 6.4mm thick and weighs 21.03 grams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a means of identification and a…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5B69D6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal. The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. Obverse:  // П: Ʌ E[B]  // E Д E B  // H75 Reverse:  / P[:] 2H   / 1806 It is 21.5mm in diameter, 4.6mm thick and weighs 10.71 grams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a means of identification and as a component of regulation and q…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E401C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two or four disc lead-alloy cloth seal of post medieval date, c. AD 1603-1714. It consists of a disc with a protruding fragment of the connecting strip. The outer face of the disc has a stamped motif with the royal arms of the House of Stuarts, the other face is undecorated. The seal has a pale cream coloured patina with worn edges. It measures 16.79mm in length, 12.22mm in width, 1.64mm in thickness and weighs 1.03g.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: SF-E348EA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of medieval or post-medieval date. Only one disc survives. There is a raised letter or symbol in the centre of the outer face, much of which has now worn away. The remains of a lug projects from the centre of the reverse, which would have passed through a hole in the centre of another disc originally, securing them together with the help of a strip to one side.  Egan writes 'stamped lead seals were widely used in the European textile industry during the late-medieval/early-modern period. They were attached to individual cloths as part …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peasenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E3395E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead-alloy cloth seal of probable post-medieval date. Originally this would have comprised two discs attached together via a lug projecting from the reverse of on and passing through a hole in the centre of the other. Now all that remains is the lug, squashed flat, with part of an unclear heraldic design on its outer end where it would have sat through the hole. The surface of the metal is hevaily corroded and the details are unclear. The design suggests a post-medieval date. Egan writes 'stamped lead seals were widely used in the European textile industry during t…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Peasenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: SF-690B7C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval two-part cloth seal. It is a double disc seal, which is folded along a narrow connecting strip. The seal has been squashed.  One disc has a stamped decoration slightly off center of the middle; the decoration consists of a gate comprised of a raised square with nine squares within it. The second disc is undecorated and the rivet can be seen in the centre.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D44C18
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1750. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type though only one disc remains intact. The upper surface of the remaining disc is stamped on the upper surface with the number 2 and other indistinct linear markings. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 18.6mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.5g. Cloth seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the quality of cloth sold and levi…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-8C748E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal from Augsburg. It is decorated on both faces. One face has a raised capital 'A' with a chevron bar and three rased annulets. On the other side is a raised pinecone with a curved arc of arches surmounted by crosses next to it. Dates to between c1500 and c1650 AD. Diameter 20mm, weight 7.6g. Similar examples on the database include NLM-3258C4 NMS-6ECB42 SOM-903095 A 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 A…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-731315
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal. A lead cloth seal comprising the two circular plates bearing the information, joined by a thin strip of lead folded over, and the two plates which gripped the fabric it was sealing joined to the other plates. On one of the upper plates is the St George Cross of England in a shield against the Irish harp,also on a shield, with part of the surrounding circle of pellets visible. On the other side is a bird, probably an eagle, with body displayed, head dexter and wings expanded. Also present is the date, 1652, and the letters HA ..FAX (HALIFAX), e…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5D8E59
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth or alnage seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1707-14). The object consists of two circular discs that are joined by a small rectangular strip. A small portion of the top of the object is missing and it is slightly bent inwards. Obverse: Arms of Great Britain, presenting a rounded shield in the centre encircled by the Order of the Garter with inscription reading: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. Supporting the shield is a lion rampant to the left and a unicorn rampant to the right. Below the lion is a rose, below the unicorn a thistle. The …
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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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
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Record ID: NARC-612D7B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Modern date (AD 1850-1950). The object is circular and flat with both faces bearing an identical motif, depicting two squirrels facing each other either side of a shield. Diameter: 13.86mm, Thickness: 2.47mm, Weight: 3.2g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: CORN-B90C83, SWYOR-ABD31, WILT-75F46B and CAM-5C6C12. SWYOR-ABD311 notes: "A better preserved example is CORN-B92BB3 which is described as: "two squirrels facing each other, each holding the top of a shield. There is a banner abov…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
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Record ID: YORYM-A633EB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.1500-1700. It is an annular disc with an irregularly exterior edge. The obverse and reverse features no clear, stamped decoration. The lead is pale cream in colour. It measures 28.25mm in diameter, 2.61mm in thickness and 7.78g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-686508
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the late 17th century within the reign of King William III (AD 1689-1702). The cloth seal would have been a four part cloth seal made of four discs connected by linear tabs with a rivet projecting from one outside disc and a hole in another allowing these to be joined together. Now only one disc survives this depicts a crowned rose between the numbers 1 and 2 indicating the alnage subsidy for the cloth of 1 1/2 pence. The cloth seal is a light grey colour. The cloth seal fragment is 14mm long, 13.1mm wide, 1.3mm thick and w…
Created on: Monday 24th April 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: SUSS-D4A780
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface Post Medieval - Modern lead cloth seal dating c. 1750-1900. The seal comprises a two part seal with two circular discs with a short connecting strip. One side has scratched numbers, probably 50. Diameter: 33mm; thickness: 3.73mm and weight: 17.87g.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: 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: LVPL-C088D8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1600). The seal is made of two discs thar are pressed and riveted together and joined by a small loop. One disc is incomplete and presents an ornate shield of England with a sun to the right, set within a beaded border. Around the border is an illegible legend. The second disc is riveted in the centre and the overall design is worn. It presents a possible crown with sun to the right, all set within a beaded border. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 30mm; diameter 21.2mm; thickn…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BFF33A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Dutch excise duty seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1814-1950). The seal is made of one complete disc that is riveted to a second which are joined by a flat lead thread. The complete disc is worn and presents a six-pointed star. This face likely presents a series of stars consistent with Type STERREN-999 of Dutch excise seals. The excise number would be below the stars. The opposite face is well worn and no details survive, however it would likely have shown the Dutch coat of arms. The object has a cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Length 47.4mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-ABBC0A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead alloy Post Medieval cloth seal bearing the Tudor arms of England, so dating from about AD 1485 - 1603. It is a uniface disc bearing a quartered shield with three lis in the lower right quarter and three lions in the quarter above. It may have been part of a four disc or two disc cloth seal. The diameter is 11.2mm, thickness 1.2mm, and weight is 1.0g. Compare  SWYOR-6451B9, WILT-032F20 and pages 17 and 153 in Elton (2017).
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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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
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Record ID: BH-1F9D51
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy Post Medieval Dutch cloth seal dating AD 1600-1700. The seal comprises a broken disc and part of the connecting rivet. The front face depicts the shield of Haarlem depicting a sword, four stars and, above this, a cross patee. The design, in relief, is surrounded by part of the legend [HAE](R)LE(M) [GOET]. The opoosite face features part of the number 20 cast as central motif. For a comparable cloth seal on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database see SF-00C3F5.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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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
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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
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Record ID: LEIC-CCA9B6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy object – probably either half of a cloth seal or a fragment of the square inner part of a four-part cloth seal, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1800. Alternatively, the object may have been a Post Medieval square token which could have been used as a tally, gaming piece, ticket or weight. The object is sub rectangular in shape. The back surface is flat and unmarked, the front surface has a raised image, possibly a face wearing a headdress, or more likely in the case of a cloth seal, a bent over tab where the rest of the seal would have been attached and which has b…
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8C8A8B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part post medieval cloth seal. The top disc has an I through the centre. The other larger disc is bent down at one end and has two rows of Roman numerals; one row has XXVI and the other row XXX, possible with a I on the end. Suggested date: 1450 - 1700 AD.
Created on: Sunday 12th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-D1D9DF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cloth seal of post-medieval date, c. AD 1750-1900. The seal comprises two sub-circular discs joined together by side tabs, forming a broadly short cylindrical shape. There is a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge which would facilitate a drawstring bag closure. Text has been stamped on both sub-circular faces: on one side are possibly 'TH' and an '0' between two pellets, and on the other side appear to be the letters 'CSLAG'. The seal has been stamped off-centre so that a large crescent-shaped raised …
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-117EE0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 – 1750. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type though only one disc remains intact. The upper surface of the remaining disc is stamped on the upper surface with an indistinct design, possibly the letter ‘P’. A thick compressed circular rivet remains at the centre of the reverse, possibly with the partial remains of the reverse disc to the tip. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 22.3mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 6.4g. Cloth seals attached to ind…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-95A1AD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Russian flax seal of post-medieval date, probably c. 1797. The seal is sub-oval in plan with raised, irregular edges. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which has two parallel perforations running through its diameter, through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted in order to secure a bag. Each exterior oval face bears an inscription in possibly Cyrillic text in moulded relief within a circular border. The metal's surface has powdery pale cream coloured patina. The obverse reads: First line: 'O.H.'  (initia…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-93D751
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. Obverse: SPB // NP . 13 // I . C // 1836  ЛД // T:.  Я EIE // HПOBЬ //H: 96 Reverse: [ЛД ] / А:ШИ / ПАЧЕВ / Н90 It is 210.9mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 11.01 grams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a means of identif…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: OXON-93D56F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. Obverse: [С]ПБ / [Н]оП.3 / М.С. / 1836 Reverse: ЛД  / Т.ЧЕРЕ / НЦОВЪ / Н 87 It is 21.3mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 12.18 grams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a means of identification and as a component of regulation and quality …
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: OXON-93D32C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The following reading has been suggested by Paul Cannon Obverse: [SPB] / NP_ [?] / W. [?H] / 1836. Reverse: : [ЛД] / [Г.СК]ОР[ОБ] / ОГА[ТОВ] / H6[5]. It is 20.4mm in diameter, 5.4mm thick and weighs 6.62 grams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a m…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: OXON-93D000
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. Obverse: […] // HoП.3 // I . Г // 1836 Reverse: ЛД / А:ПЫ / ЖОВЪ / H75 It is 21.1mm in diameter, 5.4mm thick and weighs 11.26 gtams. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Russia was a prominent exporter of flax Lead bale seals were used as a means of identification and as a component of regulation and q…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-817842
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy cloth seal of Graziano, Palermo (Sicily) probably dating to the 18th to early 20th century. Description: The seal is broadly circular, with an irregular outside edge due to breakage. The obverse reads 'GRAZIANO PALERMON' across two lines. The reverse features the Trinacria (three-legged) symbol of Sicily. The seal has an even grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 17.04mm; weight: 4.56g Discussion: The name Graziano can be securely connected to the sumac trade at the beginning of the 20th century. See Veitch, F. P. (1908) "Commercial S…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: DENO-6AD5D8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Derby
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy seal, probably of late post-medieval to modern date (c. AD 1750-1900)  The object comprises a folded disc, sub-circular in plan and impressed with a seal on the two outer faces, leaving a thick rim. One face is impressed with a design comprising a looped belt surmounted by a crown. Within the loop is a cypher with radiating lines or beams. The belt contains lettering: the word 'ROOTS'.  The word 'Registered' can be seen to the upper left  and 'TRAD[...] to the upper right. It seems that the im…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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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
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Record ID: BERK-400AB9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal dating to the Modern period (AD 1890-1930). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in section. The object is decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse: oval shaped ribbon or garter with the word WEBBS in a banner crossing the top. At the bottom of the ribbon are two concentric circles with a lis in the centre. At the centre of the ribbon appears to be a foliate or rising sun motif. [REGISTERED / TRADEMARK] encircles the ribbon. Reverse: THE/  QU…
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: DENO-FEE565
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Derby
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable cloth seal of medieval to post-medieval date, c.1300-1900. It is sub-circular in plan and comprises two thin discs connected by a short, wide strip. The remains of a second connecting strip (opposite the intact one), are pressed over the edge of the second disc. This second disc has a shallow, curved groove running across its width, possibly the impression left from a fibre tag. Both outer faces are undecorated. These discs are possibly from a four-part seal as neither have or show evidence of a rivet. The metal's su…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-EAD99F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Alloy Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1759). The object is a Russian flax or hemp bale seal, it is sub-circular in shape with a hole running through the centre from top to bottom through which twine or thread could be passed. The left-hand edge is incomplete, and the lettering is partially missing. The retained lettering is on one surface only, the upper line is illegible, and the legible portion of the second line reads: Mn, the third line reads [1]759*. The first two lines will likely be the inspectors name, the last is the date. Length: 28.53mm, Width: 27.8…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D49E18
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast disc with a pair of holes in opposite edges, to function as a drawstring bag closure. One side bears a stamped trade mark comprising crowned cabled rim and plain inner circle with a billeted bar across it with vegetal garniture, and the legend: GOOD SEEDS / CARRIAGE FREE / REGISTERED, with the larger legend: TRADE M[ARK RE]G[ISTERED] outside it. The opposite side is stamped centrally: SUTTON AND SONS, with an outer legend: SEEDSM[EN BY APPOINTMENT ENG]LAND. Founded in 1806, the firm was warranted by Queen Victoria in 1858. Suggested date: Modern, 1858 - c1900.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: LON-73EBBE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy Cloth Seal dating from the 17th century. This is a cloth worker's personal seal. The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. The rivet is visible on the obverse of the disc in the form of a flat oval. The seal has a privy mark consisting of initials I and B either side of the central stem of the privy mark. Similar cloth seal on the database is LON-193E2F. Dimensions: length: 29.61mm; diameter: 18.63mm; weight: 5.59g Reference: Egan, G. 1994. Lead c…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: LON-70BEA0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy City of London cloth seal dating from AD 1450-1550. This is a two part seal. Obverse: Forward facing nimbate head of a bearded saint, probably St Paul between a rosette left and star right, below arms of City of London, a pointed shield with argent a cross gules, in the first quarter a sword in pale point upwards of the last within a rope twist border with legend around. Reverse: Royal Arms of England surmounted by a crown. A similar cloth seal is in the Museum of London 84.132/5. D…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: BERK-700125
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy cloth seal of post-medieval date. The seal is a closed two piece circular seal. Both sides have a raised rim and sunken circular centre. There is no sign of any identification stamp on either side.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
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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
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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
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Record ID: LEIC-4BF200
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval four-part lead alloy Alnage cloth seal, dating to the reign of James I (AD 1603 – 1625). The seal consists of four discs connected. One disc depicts a crowned lion passant guardant, facing left, within a raised border. Another disc shows a crown within a raised border. Two discs are blank, no legible inscription visible. Blank // Crowned lion passant guardant // Crown // Blank Length: 23.4 mm; Width: 12.3 mm Thickness: 6.1 mm Weight: 5.61 g A parallel can be found in Elton, Stuart F. (2017) page 154, ref. BSG.CS.00390. Elton writes: &ldq…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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