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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy fob seal of late post-medieval to modern date. The fob seal is rectangular in plan with a tapering reverse decorated with a diagonally incised border and central ten petalled foliate design with raised central knop. A circular handle projects from the centre of the two shortest ends and has a tapering circular section. A chunky tubular attachment loop is present at the top of the handle and is oriented at 90 degree angle. A chain for suspension would have passed through this loop allowing it to be worn and fixed to a pocket.Unlike most fob seals this example has a rectangular plate, rather than an intaglio, of copper alloy which was secured to the frame by glue or resin, traces of which remain on the reverse of the plate. Since its discovery the plate has become separated from frame. The plate is inscribed with italic script probably reading "Dinna Sorgel" presumably the owner of the seal.The metal has a dark greenish-black patina and is in good condition. The fob seal is 30.1mm tall, 23.4mm wide, 17.4mm thick and weighs 11.7g.
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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