seal-impression; cast

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Object Type: seal-impression; cast
Museum number: 2000,0103.183
Description: Circular sulphur cast from the reverse of the local seal of Pevensey, showing two one masted ships, with sails furled and the clew lines hanging down loosely. In the ship on the left, St Nicholas, patron saint of the town with mitre and pastoral staff, lifting up the right hand in benediction. In the field overhead on the left a cresent.
Production date: 19thC
Findspot: Found/Acquired: England
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 97 millimetres (diameter); Width: 97 millimetres ((diameter))
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: Taken from an original seal impression from the fifteenth century. G.B. example: sulphur cast from matrix.
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Condition: good
Subjects: heraldry; saint/martyr; boat/ship; flag/pennant; moon; cross
Associated names
Associated places: Named in inscription: Pevensey
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 2000
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 2000,0103.183

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