1st seal of the mayorality of Bristol, before 1350

1st seal of the mayorality of Bristol, before1350. Left – a view of Bristol Castle with four embattled towers, to the right a ship with a flag bearing the Royal Arms of England. Between the flag and the ship, the letter B. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . MAIORITATIS . V . VILLE.BRISTOLLIE'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0103
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
Date made: pre 1350
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 30 mm