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Description: | Cast copper alloy seal matrix possibly a fob seal matrix of eighteenth century date (1700-1800). The face of the seal in sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in shape. It measures 13.8mm length and 11.6mm width. The reverse rises to a height of 17.5mm terminating in a perforated loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal formed from four tapering sides. This terminates in a series of molded bands from which the loop expands. The loop is bent toward one side and is slightly twisted this is likely to have been caused by movement in the ploughsoil. The seal weighs 7.1 grams. The front face of the seal is inscribed with a design and inscription. Both have been badly abraded and worn. Around the top of the seal is an inscription. This was formed with well cut even letters and reads: GOD SPEED. Beneath this inscription is a second line which reads THE. Below this is a design created from a series of curvilinear lines which forms a plough. The seal is a mid brown colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. The seal has also been abraded in the soil. This abrasion has resulted in irregular asymmetrical shape.
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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