Accession No
1921.1069.2
Description
Seal impression from a personal seal matrix (1921.1069.1). Circle of plaster in a wrapped paper border with gold foil; monogrammed GF with foliate decoration top and bottom.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Avon; Bristol
Period
Post Medieval 16th century
Source
Perceval, Spencer George [collector and donor]; Mason, W. H. [vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1921.1069.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plaster; Paper; Metal; Gold
Local Term
Measurements
30mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Found: Dredged up at Bristol
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
1921.1069.1-2 previously mounted on patterned paper-wrapped display board with handwritten label: 'Bronze seal / W.I. / XVI cent. / Dredged up at Bristol.'
On reverse: 'Dredged up at Bristol / Bt. of [sic] W.H. Mason - March 9 1895.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Auction / Sale)
Seal matrix 1921.1069.1 was bought from W.H. Mason on 9 March 1895
Event Date 9/3/1895
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1921.1069[.1]: 'Metal seal. Device: W I with 2 stars'
Event Date 1921
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Metal seal.'
Event Date 1921
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
FM:309458
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