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Description: | A lead alloy seal matrix or more probably a stamp of Post Medieval to modern date. The die face is oval and is deeply recessed with the letters "W • F" in relief and a raised rim. This may suggest that it was design to punch a design into something soft like leather, or it may even have been inked and used as a stamp. The letters look to be in a fairly modern font with serifs. The dot between them is an oval decorated with incised lines forming a cross X and a cross + or an eight pointed star. The back of the matrix tapers to an oval sectioned stem. The other end of the stem is missing. The metal is dark grey and may be pewter. It is not very patinated but has some pitting. A late Post Medieval to Modern date is suggested, but no similar objects have been found on the database. Other stamps / dies made of lead include NMS-6F1DE8, SWYOR-A81A01 (used for printing), IHS-95F367 and SUR-165672 (the stamp of a soldier with name, regiment and number).
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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