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seal
;
seal-impression
Object Type
seal
seal-impression
Museum number
1927,0216.235
Description
Oval sard seal-matrix of Bell in a gold mount with an arching handle and a loop at end. An oval shield of arms with surrounding scrolls and sprigs, sable, on a chevron between three bells argent three lions' heads couped gules. With plaster impression.
Cultures/periods
Post-Medieval
Production date
18thC(late)
Production place
Made in:
England
Materials
sard
gold
plaster
Technique
engraved
Dimensions
Length:
2.30 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Tonnochy 1952 / Catalogue of Seal-Dies in the British Museum
(378)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
heraldry
plant
Associated names
Associated with:
Bell
Associated places
Associated with:
Yorkshire
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Mill Stephenson
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Lt-Col George B Croft Lyons
Acquisition date
1927
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1927,0216.235