2nd seal of the mayorality of Bristol, circa 1350
2nd seal of the mayorality of Bristol, circa 1350. Left Bristol castle 2 towers, each with a watchman, half length to left, blowing a horn. On the battlements, a flag charged with a cross. A ship sailing out with a high forecastle and flag of the Royal Arms of England as used by Edward III. Inscription: 'SIGILL' . MAIORITATIS : VILLE : BRISTOLLIE:' The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0105 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Bristol |
| Date made: | ca 1350 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 9 mm x 38 mm |
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