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Description: | Treasure 2008 T579 : Post Medieval silver seal matrix.
It is 25.12mm long, measuring 13.76mm by 11.36mm wide. Weight 4.93 grams.
British Museum Report:
Silver seal-die, fluted handle with baluster knop and suspension loop, the die engraved very lightly and crudely with a double-headed eagle displayed, no edging.
Probably 17th Century.
There is an amateurish look to this seal die, which is also heavily worn.
As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Renaissance Collections
The British Museum | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McLean, Laura - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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