Portsmouth, second seal of the town, late 13th century

Portsmouth, second seal of the town, late 13th century. It depicts a late thirteenth-century sailing vessel. Two seamen are handling the cable of an anchor which is catted. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . COMMVNE . DE . PORTEMVTHA'. The cast is mounted on a cardboard backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0072
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Portsmouth
Date made: late 13C; late 13C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 12 mm x 78 mm
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