Record ID: SUR-C9E48C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Georgian fob seal matrix with a rectangular brown glass intaglio depicting a robed, standing female figure with long hair, holding in the left hand a staff with a trefoil terminal and in the right, an uncertain object, possibly a bouquet of flowers. The intaglio is held in a copper alloy body with a pyramidal reverse tapering to a handle formed of a pair of S-shaped arms which join at a pointed suspension loop infilled with remains of a rusted iron ring. Traces of gilding remain.
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B0946B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, dark orange/pink glass intaglio set within a gilded copper alloy frame and dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (AD 1700-1900). The object is oval in plan, flat, and the obverse and reverse both are bevelled around the edge so as to allow the intaglio to fit within the frame. The obverse features a portrait of a bald, bearded individual facing right, most likely a representation of Socrates given the popularity of Socrates in Post Medieval and Modern intaglios and cameos. The intaglio is set within a copper alloy frame that features large patches that …
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3DAD22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete glass and gilded copper-alloy Post-Medieval Seal Matrix or Fob Seal, dating c:- AD 1700 - 1850. The oval orange glass intaglio and the copper alloy frame surrounding its edge survive. The intaglio features a bust with a prominent nose facing right, wearing a tight fitting hat made of woven strap like material. Three bunches of hair hang from beneath this, at the back of the head.
Created on: Monday 13th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-49B004
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval translucent glass intaglio originally set into a fob or pedestal seal matrix., probably dating to circa AD 1700-1800. The glass is an orange/amber colour and is broadly oval in form with the copper alloy surround having long curved edges and short angular sides. The copper alloy surround is decorated with bevelled edges. Evidence of a gilded surface survives. The impression face on the glass is in the form of a male bust facing left. The male has a beard and is robbed with a rounded cloth hat. The matrix measures 19.9 mm in length, 17.1 mm in width, 3.…
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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Record ID: DENO-D4BC92
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete glass and gilded copper alloy post Medieval to Modern seal matrix or fob seal. Only the glass intaglio part of the fob and the copper alloy frame surrounding the edges of the glass survive. The matrix is oval and of reddish-orange colour and is engraved with a female bust in Classical style facing left; the bust has drapery around the shoulders and the hair is done in an elaborate fashion with braiding. Seal matrices of this type are typically dated to the Georgian era into the early Victorian period, c.1700-1830.
Created on: Friday 11th November 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorseby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-03BB60
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Georgian fob seal. A copper alloy oval domed frame with gilded 'sunburst' ridged decoration. Small hole in the top due to corrosion. The dome is 20mm in length and 10mm deep, with a plain band around the outer edge. The glass matrix is seperate from the dome housing. It is a light amber colour. It has been cut oval, flat on one side and with 20 faces on the reverse side. A capital letter H is engraved on the flat side. Similar example can be seen at LVPL-ECD886.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: IOW-DEC5B7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white glass intaglio from an 18th century ‘fob-seal’ The intaglio is oval in plan with a bevelled edge at the front. At the front, a bearded bust faces left (as viewing an impression). It is set within an oval copper-alloy frame that has minute traces of gilding on the underside. The upper face has two small deposits of solder on one of the longer sides. 26.5 x 22.6 x 3.2mm. Weight: 5.36g.
Created on: Saturday 6th February 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-6819D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete seal matrix with an oval glass intaglio mounted within an oval copper alloy setting upon which there are traces of gilding. The clear glass intaglio is bevelled around its rim and the surface has many scratches. Possibly eighteenth century date. Length 16mm, width 19.8mm, thickness of copper alloy mounting 4.8mm. The engraved matrix consists of five elements. Viewing an impression these elements can be described thus: A gowned female facing left holds an anchor in her left hand, her right arm is raised. From her right she is viewed by a human eye and to her left there is…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2003
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bembridge Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A79094
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Glass melon bead with seven segments.
Created on: Friday 1st August 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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