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Description: | Seal matrix of late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. Length 24.5mm, width 21mm and 3.8mm thick. Weight 3.76g.The oval fob-seal matrix is a moulded translucent green glass intaglio which has a moulded die on either face. The intaglio is set within a copper alloy rim or frame. At each end of the frame is a small perforation to take a bar which enabled the setting to revolve so that either die could be used. An impression of the first die is of a male bust with shoulder length hair facing right. This may be John Wesley (1703-91), founder of the Methodist Movement. The impression of the second die is a seated female weeper draped in a gown. She is facing left and has her head resting in her right hand and is contemplating the futility of war. To the left of her, in the background, is a "stand of arms", including a helmet, a shield and a dagger or sword. The intaglio is broken into two pieces but is complete.
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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