Ipswich, 2nd seal of the bailiffs, late 14th or early 15th

Ipswich, 2nd seal of the bailiffs, late 14th or early 15th century. A single-masted ship, sail furled. A star on either side of the mast and a key above each castle. Inscription: 'SIGILLUM : OFFICII : BALLIUOR : UILLE : GIPPOICII'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0130
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Ipswich
Date made: late 14C or early 15C; late 14C or early 15C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 47 mm