First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century
First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century. On the sea, a single-masted ship under sail. It has a steering oar and a stern castle. Two crosses on the sail. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . VILLE . SVTHAMTONIE'. The cast mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0035 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Southampton |
| Date made: | early 13C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 68 mm |