East Looe, seal of the town, 14th century

East Looe, seal of the town, 14th century. It depicts a fourteenth century sailing vessel, two men on board. The helmsman facing aft. The tiller in his hand is shown clearly. Three shields of arms on the side of the ship. Inscription: 'S' : COMMVNETATIS : DE : LOO'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0107
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Looe
Date made: 14C; 14C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 12 x 33 mm