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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, dating to the 14th-15th century. The object has a circular die and a hexagonal stem, with a trefoil loop on top. The loop is separated from the body by three collars. The die is decorated with a shield within a tressure. The shield is charged with a Gothic letter (n) and a chief party, with a cross formy and a six-pointed star. Above and on the shield a cross-staff with a pennon of three streamers. The metal is a dark brown colour and the object is otherwise in good condition.The seal is strikingly similar to another, currently in the British Museum collections (1875,0624.1: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?assetId=1401560001&objectId=47625&partId=1). The main difference between the two is the letter in the centre. The seal in the British Museum belongs to Henry le Callere, as indicated by an inscription surrounding the die on the seal. It is possible this seal belonged to one of his descendants, as it is believed to be the merchant's mark of the le callere family (hat makers). The seal in the British Museum is dated to the early 14th century, though seals of this type lasted well into the 15th century. Dimensions: height: 28.18 mm; diameter of die: 19.77 mm; weight: 11.49g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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