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Description: | An incomplete seal matrix with an oval glass intaglio mounted within an oval copper alloy setting upon which there are traces of gilding. The clear glass intaglio is bevelled around its rim and the surface has many scratches. Possibly eighteenth century date. Length 16mm, width 19.8mm, thickness of copper alloy mounting 4.8mm. The engraved matrix consists of five elements. Viewing an impression these elements can be described thus: A gowned female facing left holds an anchor in her left hand, her right arm is raised. From her right she is viewed by a human eye and to her left there is a tree. Below these three elements are two other elements, one in the form of the word "are" and to the right is a water well with the winding handle to the right. The rebus may be interpreted in the following manner: I HOPE (emblematic figure) YEW ARE WELL. Possibly part of a "fob-seal".Compare with: IOW-EA34E7.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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