Richard Plantagenet, seal of office, 1471-5
Richard Plantagenet, seal of office, 1471-5. It depicts a fifteenth century sailing vessel. A cresset in the fore-stage is shown in place of an admiral's lantern at the stern. The Royal Standard is displayed on the sail and a banner in the stern. Inscription: 'S' : RIC'I : DUC' : GLOUC' : ADMIRALLI : ANGL'ET : COM' : DORS' : ET : SOMS'. On a felt covered hardboard backboard with a label.SEC0489-498 mounted together.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0494 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 15C; 1471-75 |
| People: | King Richard III |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 8 mm x 73 mm |
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