King's Lynn, seal of the admiralty court, early 17th century

King's Lynn, seal of the admiralty court, early 17th century. It depicts a man-of-war of galleon build with one tier of guns. A striped ensign is displayed in the stern. The shield of arms of King's Lynn on the main-sail. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . OFFICII . ADMIRALLITATIS . BVRGI . LENN . REGIS'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0213
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: King's Lynn
Date made: early 17C; early 17C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 68 mm