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seal-impression
;
cast
Object Type
seal-impression
cast
Museum number
2000,0103.14
Description
Circular electrotype from the seal of the Sub-Admiralty of England, showing a one-masted ship with main-sail charged with the arms of England. On the poop a flag charged with a hart lodged is shown, possibly the badge of Edward IV which is charged with a white hart lodged. On the prow another flag is depicted, this one charged with the royal arms of England. With inscription.
Production date
19thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
England
Materials
metal
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
55 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Taken from an original seal-impression from the fifteenth century. See also a sulphur cast from D.C.A., H.171.
Bibliographic references
de Gray Birch 1887 / Catalogue of Seals in the Department of Manuscripts in the British Museum
(1041)
Location
Not on display
Condition
good
Subjects
heraldry
boat/ship
flag/pennant
Associated names
Emblem of:
Edward IV, King of England
Associated places
Emblem of:
England
Named in inscription:
England
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Society of Antiquaries of London
Acquisition date
2000
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
2000,0103.14