Sandwich, seal of the corporation, late 13th or early 14th century
Sandwich, seal of the corporation, late 13th or early 14th century. It depicts a late thirteenth or early fourteenth century sailing vessel. An early illustration of a ship's boat carried on deck. Two prongs or a 'mike' are shown projecting from the stern post. Inscription: 'SIGILL : CONCILII : BARONVM : DE : SANDWICO'. The cast is mounted on a felt covered hardboard backboard with a label. SEC0489-498 mounted together.
Object Details
ID: | SEC0498 |
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Type: | Seal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Places: | Sandwich |
Date made: | late 13C or early 14C; late 13C or early 14C |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 13 mm x 68 mm |
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