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Description: | A well-preserved cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The vesica-shaped (oval with pointed ends) seal matrix measures 30.9mm by 19.3mm by 3.2mm and weighs 10.03g. The legend begins with a 6-pointed star and reads S' WILL' IEIL'IO.h'IS or IEIL'IO.K'IS. Mary Siraut (Editor, Victoria County History of Somerset) has suggested that the dot divides the first name from the surname. The first part would therefore be an attempt at William, and the surname something like Harris, Herries, Kerris or similar. In the centre there is a fleur-de-lis, the vertical 'branch' filled with parallel diagonal lines so that it resembles a feather or ear of corn. On the back there is a longitudinal ridge along the length of the matrix and towards the top end there is a projecting pierced semi-circular lug, for suspension.
An alternative reading would see * S' WILL' IEIL' IO.hIS as being a very slightly blundered version of S' WILL' FIL' IOhIS (Seal of William son of John). 13th century. Inscription: S' WILL' IEIL'IO.h'IS | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Payne, Naomi - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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