Weymouth, seal of the admiralty court, late 16th century

Weymouth, seal of the admiralty court, late 16th century, later used as a Town Seal for Melcombe Regis and Weymouth. Part of the armourial bearings of the united towns are shown on the mainsail of the ship. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0144
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Weymouth
Date made: late 16C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 6 mm x 61 mm