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Description: | A complete modern gold fob-seal matrix with inset gem die (19th century AD). The artefact is very ornate with moulded foliate decoration. The die is rectangular with rounded corners. It is of a purple gem, probably amethyst, with a flat field and bevelled and faceted edges. Carved in intaglio in a 'Gothic' (Blackletter) script is the plea 'Remember me'. The lower element in which the die sits measures 18.75 by 16.25mm by 9.07mm high. Concealed in the top of the lower element is a small plait of hair under glass. This niche measures 10.65 by 8.7mm externally. The element is attached to the upper element of the matrix by a hinge. The upper element is 22.13mm high and surmounted by a suspension loop whose perforation is aligned to the longest side. This sits above two symmetrical leaves which have a separate sphere between them. The lowest part of the upper element, on which the leaves sit, is convex and bears a floral pattern in relief. The object survives very well and would have been a sad loss for its owner. Inscription: Remember me | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Webley, Robert - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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