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: SWYOR-3BF266
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A Post Medieval lead two disc cloth seal made from two discs of lead held together with a lead strip, dating from AD 1700 - 1900. A central integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other disc and is stamped flat. The seal has the legend R&I in relief on the obverse with the number 829 stamped above it. The imprint of the cloth is visible on the other face. Measurements are; diameter 24.8mm, thickness 2.5mm and weight 7.83g. Compare SUR-51F7A9.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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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: LON-BD0D0D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating 16th - early 17th century from Augsburg, Germany. This cloth seal comprises two discs interconnected by a bar. Obverse: Letter A Reverse: A pine cone. Other Augsburg seals on the database are OXON-521DC8 and IOW-03FBE1. Egan (1994:106) writes: "seals from the fustians (mixed linen-warp and cotton-weft fabrics) of Augsburg, known to contemporaries in this country as 'Ousbrow or Augusta fustians', are among the most common and widespread of all the recorded imports in England, constituting almost one th…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6FFA65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th/18th century lead single disc of a four-disc alnage cloth seal dating to c.1603-1724. Sub-oval with a rectangular connecting strip above. The face depicts a crowned thistle with the numerals 1 - 1/2 to either side (alnage fee). The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light buff colour. Height 17.3mm, width 13mm, thickness 1.1mm, weight 1.2g. The alnage system ended in 1724. Similar examples on this database at: DEV-F01E00, DOR-06A417 and LIN-DE9542 and see Egan (1994), pp.178.
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SWYOR-6CF01A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-circular two-disc rivet type lead cloth seal, probably post-medieval in date, about AD 1550 - 1800. The discs are connected by a central integral flattened rivet which passes through a hole in the other disc and projects outwards and by a broken connecting loop at one side. Disc one has the number 57 in relief. The rivet projects from the reverse and the face is stamped with a shield, possibly crowned, containing a lion rampant left holding a sword. This could indicate that the seal is from the Netherlands. The seal is 24.93mm long, 19.86mm …
Created on: Friday 29th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th 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: NLM-AA844F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of cast discs, one smaller than the other, linked by a short stalk and pressed together. A small annular mark and numerals 2 4 appear on one side of the larger disc. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter: 23.2mm, Thickness (overall): 4.1mm, Weight: 6.89gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winteringham', grid reference and parish protected.

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-C65EB9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The seal is circular in plan with a rectangular protrusion which is the joining strip. One face has the remaining letters […]TED[…]TOR. Possibly the initials or name of a company that issued the seal, however most detail has been lost. The reverse also appears to have been decorated however it his heavily worn and illegible. Dimensions: Diameter 20.6mm, Length 24.3mm, Thickness 3.0mm, Weight 5.49g. Cloth seals were lead seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’:…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 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: BH-20DF1B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete 4-disc lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.   Disc 1 is decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: ANNA. - REGINA.  The disc is missing a small portion of the lower left flan edge.  On the reverse of disc …
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-206E81
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.  Disc 1 is incomplete and decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: MAG . BRI[...].  Disc 2 is decorated with a central fleur-de-lis within a moulded circumventing boarder and an…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-A084CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-piece lead cloth seal, dating from the later Post-Medieval period, about AD 1800 - 1950. It is constructed of two circular discs of lead joined together by a short, flat tab. The upper disc is in the form of a flat, circular ring and the lower disc has an integral, central rivet that passes through the upper ring before the two discs are squeezed together to form the seal. The outer face of the lower disc is marked with two lines of text, separated by a narrow horizontal line. The upper line of text appears to read IO[...] and the lower line 36[-]. The se…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9E0851
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An 18th century lead bulla type cloth or flax bale seal of uncertain origin (possibly Russian). Sub-circular and flat with an elongated piercing horizontal to the face. The obverse depicts a double headed eagle (displayed) with an orb in right claw. An uncertain incomplete inscription above appears to read : NK / TEPEV17 with the figures 8 - 6 to either side above the heads, all in three lines. The reverse is plain. Diameter 22.2mm, thickness 3.7mm, weight 13.6g. A similar example on this database at NMS-23782C.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-384F4E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal, dating to the 17th century.  The seal is circular and is just one disc of a large four disc seal from London. The design on the disc depicts an angel facing forward in a pleated dress. She is holding a palm branch in the right hand (with extended arm) and possibly an hour-glass in the left hand (with the arm bent at the elbow). The encircling legend around reads: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS. At 5 o'clock on the obverse is a circular perforation, and above this is a slit that goes up the object to the edge.  The cloth seal is g…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-23A82D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal; source record suggests 'bale seal'. Circular half of a bale seal, lettering. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700 Length: 20.8mm, Width: 17.6mm, Thickness: 3.10mm, Weight: 3.07gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WILT-D1187F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post medieval lead cloth seal dating to c AD 1500-1700.  The seal is incomplete and only the front subcircular stamped disc, part of the connecting strip and possibly a small part of the rove disc which is adhered to the front disc remains.  The front disc is decorated with a crown and portcullis, although as it has not been stamped very straight, full details of the decoration are not visible.  Dimensions: Length: 17.0mm; width: 12.3mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 2.96. The portcullis decoration was a badge of the Tudors and it is likely that thi…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 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: SWYOR-79C892
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead cloth seal or other seal dating from the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a two disc seal with a connecting tab. An integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other and is flattened. The rivet disc is marked with a relief merchant's mark of a W with a vertical line and a numeral 4 at the top. The rove disc has an incuse marking which may represent a G. The seal has a mid grey patina and its measurements are length 22.7mm, width 16.8mm, thickness 5.0mm and weight 3.65g. There are numerous other two disc seals li…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E5ECE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One disc from a four disc cloth seal of Post medieval date, probably 1603 - 1714. The disc has a relief design of a crown and crossed sceptres which suggests a 17th century date, into the reign of Queen Anne. A Queen Anne cloth seal on the Bagseal gallery website has a crown and crossed sceptre design. Measurements are; length 13.3mm, 12.2mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.12g. Compare BH-6D73BB.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-E54FDC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single disc from a four disc cloth seal dating from about AD 1550 - 1650. It is sub-circular and one side has a double rose in relief. Measurements are; diameter 15.9mm, thickness 1.1mm and weight 1.41g. Elton (2017, page 217) writes that the rose as a royal symbol was used on cloth seals from about 1509 until the Stuart period, but as this disc is from a four disc seal it i likely to date from after 1550.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 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: GLO-FCE4EC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is an eight-pointed star, two-disc type that has a small tab on the base suggesting a second set of disks would have been attached to the bas but are now missing. The seal is heavily worn resulting in the loss of all detail. The original detail of the seal is missing.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 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: BERK-9590C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-medieval lead two-disc cloth seal. It has been closed but the two discs are now dislocated from each other. The front disc bears the image of a horseshoe with 8 nails. The back disc is blank. The two discs are attaced by a strip of lead.
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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