Sandwich, seal of the corporation, 1836

Sandwich, seal of the corporation, 1836. Below a mural crown miniature copies of the two sides of the 13th century seal of the Corporation: A mount from which issue three trees with trefoil foliage; over all, a lion passant guardant crowned. A ship with a boat on deck. At base the shield of arms of the barons of the Cinque Ports separating A.D. and 1836.

Object Details

ID: SEC0176
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Sandwich
Date made: 13C; 1836
People: Fitzwilliam Museum
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 63 mm