Description (Labels & Markings)
Written on the reverse of the paper backing in pen: 'ihc . Sigillum. officii. ballivorum. ville. magne. Jernemuth. Seal of the Bailiffs of Great Yarmouth. Engraved in Boys' History of Sandwich'.
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Author: Esther Laver

Context (Other)
An identical cast is in the collections of the National Maritime Museum, SEC0138.
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Author: Esther Laver

Description (Inscription)
Inscription: 'ihc * sigillum * officii * balliorum * ville * magne * jernemuth'.
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Author: Esther Laver

Context (References)
Boys, W. (1792). Collections for an history of Sandwich in Kent. With notices of the other Cinque Ports and members, and of Richborough. By William Boys, Esq. F.A.S. Canterbury: printed for the author by Simmons, Kirkby and Jones.
Event Date 1792
Author: Esther Laver

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: Esther Laver

Description (Physical description)
Brown wax seal impression of a seal matrix with a circular face. The central design depicts a masted ship with arms depicted on the sail: 1 and 4 three fleurs-de-lys two and one, and 2 and 3 three lions rampant guardant. An English flag flies on the left, and on the right a flag with the arms of Great Yarmouth. the inscription is separated from the central design by a plain groove. The inscription reads 'ihc * sigillum * officii * balliorum * ville * magne * jernemuth' ('Jesus Christ * the seal of the office of the bailifs of Great Yarmouth'). The impression is mounted on paper.
Event Date 14/2/2024
Author: Esther Laver