Bristol, 1st seal of the mayorality, 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: 'SIGILL' . MAIORITATIS : VILLE : BRISTOLLIE:' The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0104 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Bristol |
| Date made: | ca 1350 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 13 mm x 38 mm |