Record ID: OXON-1316D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval seal matrix, dating from AD 1200-1400. The matrix face is circular. The pedestal has six almost imperctible facets and each of these faces thin as they rise to a neck which first narrows and then widens slightly at its top. A pentagonal collar then creates a flat platform from which a rectagnualr cross sectionedd tab projects. This is trefoil shaped and there isa D-shaped projecting lug pierced by a circular hole extending from its apex. The seal face is round in shape, with the die depicting a letter W. The letter is surrounded by branches and has a crown abov…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest Hill with Shotover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AD8D90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous impersonal pedestal seal matrix dating to AD 1250-1400. The conical body is facetted and hexagonal with six triangular faces that cojoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The handle terminates in an incomplete oval suspension loop of which part of one side only survives. The die face of the seal is circular with an incised central motif of a left facing walking bird with a slender neck and a pointed beak, a curved body with two legs and feet, a tail and outstretched wing feathers above which is an incised linear sprig with a cent…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4150A2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of post medieval date (1550-1700). The die is circular in plan and the reverse pedestal rises to a tri-lobed perforated suspension loop, the upper lobe is broken. There is no inscription. The design of the seal consists of two main elements; these are a single heart which has been pierced diagonally by two arrows forming a saltire cross. Above this central heart is a stylised eye (all seeing eye / eye of providence). There is no inscription.  The seal matrix has a small notch in its circumference to indicate the top o…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-F6CFB4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix. A pedestal type with a hexagonal faceted handle. The handle has a low collar at the top and a lozengiform suspension loop with a quatrefoil aperture. The handle flares into a circular die. The die is incised with a frame of an eight pointed star (formed by two overlapping and off set squares) around a central raised hexagonal frame around a motif of a tree with rounded top and broad trunk. Date: Medieval - c. 1300 - 1500 Dimensions: 23.69 mm x 19.41 mm Weight: 7.16 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-BF67C9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, lead probable pedestal seal matrix probably of Post-Medieval date, AD 1500 - 1700. The face has a six petalled flower in the centre in counter relief with the suggestion of an inscription around it, but this is illegible. The reverse is convex with a series of etched lines from the outside to the centre stub of the matrix. The handle is incomplete. It has a dark grey patina and is 17.7mm in diameter and 10.7mm high. It weighs 7.6g.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-701E7A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval pedestal seal matrix, probably dating from AD 1720 - 1780.  The die of the matrix is oval with a handle of openwork silver. The face of the matrix carries the design of a draped female bust in profile, with her hair styled in a similar way to coin prtraits of Queen Anne. The bust faces right on the matrix (so facing left on the impression). The handle is connected to the back of the matrix with two small strusts of silver joined by a rectangular plinth decorated with a groove along each side. Above this is a flat handle in the form o…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-724CF7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200-1400. It is a pedestal type seal with a circular face, with the handle projecting up from the centre, which narrows into the stem terminating in a circular loop, where it would have been suspended from. The die is decorated with a central stag facing right, with the inscription possibly spelling 'ALAS BOVVELES' running around the edge. Similar records depicting this are DOR-2C3165 and BUC-76BF95.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-399E58
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval seal matrix probably dating from the 14th century (c. AD 1300 - 1400) The matrix circular in plan  although its edge is now chipped around its entire length. The pedestal has six facets, the divisions of which remain clear and defined. Each of these faces thin as they rise to a neck to a collar where it is truncated by a transverse break. The seal matrix is a dark green colour. The die depicts two human heads facing one another with a bird above and between their foreheads. This is surrounded by an inscription …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-35CB0C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix dating circa AD 1200-1400.  The object is pedestal shaped, composed of a clipped circular die stamp with a sub rectangular faceted reverse that has a single ridged collar and ends in a circular suspension loop. It is worn has an uneven surface patina.  The die is decorated with a central cinquefoil with a central engraved pellet. This motif is surrounding by a single line and an inscription, which has been clipped and worn so it no longer legible. This also makes the matric difficult to classify as either personal or anonymous.  …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-0E5E80
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from AD 1200- 1400. It is a pedestal type seal with a circular face, and faceted reverse which narrows into the stem terminating in a circular loop which would have served as a suspension loop. The die is decorated with a central squirrel facing right, with a bushy spikey tail. The legend reads * I CRAKE NOT [IS]. Weight - 9g, Height - 27mm, Max diameter of base - 20mm, Max shaft width - 8mm
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-7B9152
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Seal Matrix of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1725-1800). The object is a pedestal type seal matrix and is composed of an ornate lug handle with an integral suspension loop and upper knop. The seal is ovate and stepped/cusped at the base, the upper edges are slightly raised. The seal face is decorated with the unclothed, seated figure of Poseidon, with downturned trident right, below the figures legs is a wolf running right. The wolf my be a depiction of Poseidon and Celaeno’s son Lycus. The style of both the handle and central motif are simila…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-520DF3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy personal pedestal seal matrix dating between AD 1200-1350. The conical body of the die is facetted and hexagonal, with six triangular faces that conjoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The neck of the handle is also hexagonal in cross section, before expanding into a thick collar decorated with two crude, grooves running around the collar, the lower groove is incomplete. Above the collar is a suspension loop that is angled at the apex and D-shaped in cross section, with a circular hole.…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Record ID: IOW-411187
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy conical (pedestal or 'chess piece') seal matrix with an oval die, c.AD 1600-1700. The design of the matrix face is a simplified fleur-de-lis design, with no accompanying inscription. The handle is bent over but undamaged, with three loops at the handle terminal. The artefact overall has a mottled green-brown patina. For similar objects, see LON-222534 and LON-6EDDE9
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-AB55D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the seal matrix is present, consisting of the base or die matrix only. The handle is missing. The die matrix is oval in shape, The upper surface creates a cone like shape, with no facets. The lower face is flat, with two reversed initials visible, with a vertical line separating them. The initials are L A. The seal matrix has 14.2 mm in length, 11.7 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The seal matrix is a mid dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-85A2B8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy personal seal matrix dating to the medieval period, about AD 1200 - 1300. The matrix is circular in shape and flat, but incomplete. On the back is part of the central rib with an incomplete suspension loop or lug at one end. The central design depicts a hound in profile, facing to the left. Above the hound, or riding it, is a figure with long ears projecting to the rear, probably a hare or rabbit. The hare appears to be blowing a downward facing, curved horn. It is possible that the device is intended to be a illustration of a hare riding a running hound…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-0427A5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy pedestal seal matrix dating to c. AD 1200 - 1400.  The conical body of the die is facetted and hexagonal, with twelve triangular faces that conjoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The die face is circular in plan and engraved with a central linear design of a shield with a cross in the centre above the shield are two saltires. The legend around the outside of the design is worn and difficult to read. Only a small part of the handle remains - a stub on one side and the broken off …
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-AA77E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Complete silver Post Medieval pedestal seal with oval die face, c. 1650-1700 AD. The die face features the incised image of a standing angel with a portable grinding or sharpening machine. The handle is integrally cast and projects from the back of the die face. The handle has 8 facets and terminates in two collars above which is a suspension loop, which is off centre. Dimensions:    Height: 15.66 Width: 13.65mm Length: 23.10mm Weight: 5.54g Discussion:  Silver pedestal seals depicting angels directly incised into the silver die face are a known motif of …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wylam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F7FD3C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy pedestal seal matrix dating to the 17th century. The seal matrix is a conical shape with a narrow rectangular shank which widens at the top to a flat trefoil suspension loop. Only one of the three holes in the suspension loop is unbroken. The seal matrix has a circular base with backwards 'TB' engraved on it, reversed so as to appear the right way round when impressed. Centred in between the initials there is further decoration which resembles a stem with leaves above and below. The seal matrix has a brown patina. Dimensions: Length 22.…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-CB0314
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Medieval copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, c. AD 1300-1500. The conical body of the die is facetted and octagonal, with eight splayed triangular faces that conjoin at the apex to form the stem. The stem has an octagonal cross section. The stem has three collars and is surmounted by an integrally cast spherical suspension loop. The die face is sub-rectangular with some damage to the flan and a complete loss of diagnostic detail from the die face.  Sealing was the primary method of authenticating documents for around 300 years in mediev…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-B554E3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy medieval personal, pedestal seal matrix dating c. AD 1200-1350. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering hexagonally faceted handle extending from the reverse. At the top of the stem it flares slightly above which is an inset pentagonal loop with a circular hole for suspension. On outside edge of die the legend is engraved retrograde from 12 O'clock so as to appear readable on the impression. It has a cross pattee initial mark and reads + ‘S’IOANIS ChECLOVE’ translating as 'the seal of John Checlove&#…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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