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Description: | Treasure Number: 2012 T707Period: Post-Medieval, late 17th century or later (?)Date of Discovery: 2/10/2012Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detectingDescription: post-medieval silver seal matrix. The face of the matrix is oval with a beaded border. Within the border the design is as follows: in the lower section from left to right is an orb with cross at the top, crown with three crosses within and one cross on top and sceptre topped with a fleur des lis, all sitting on a feathered (?) bases or feathered wing (?). Above this in the central section of the matrix face is a winged heart and above this is what appears to be two joined hearts in a circular shape/ sphere (?), possibly a cloud. The reverse is slightly raised and there are two marks, possible maker's marks ; an 'I'(?) and an indistinguishable animal passant (?). Placed centrally is a collar followed by the handle which is round and wide at the base, narrowing towards the top, which now broken. The opening of the handle is made of two main lobes distinguished by a lip at the base of the main handle element.Dimensions:Height: 23.18mmWidth: 14.88mmWeight: 6.2g
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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