Accession No
1923.1106 A
Description
Concave seal matrix of copper alloy with circular die. Cylindrical handle with perforated circular terminal. Design shows a cross, possibly with a stag's head; outer edge heavily corroded, partial inscription visible.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval
Source
Ransom, Francis [donor]; Ransom, William [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1106 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Brass
Local Term
Measurements
16mm x 20mm x 15mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Seal of brass, the device a stag's head surmounted by a cross, surrounded by a damaged inscription.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Concave seal matrix of copper alloy with circular die. Cylindrical handle with perforated circular terminal. Design shows a cross, possibly with a stag's head; outer edge heavily corroded, partial inscription visible.
Event Date 26/9/2024
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:45320
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