Rye, second seal of the corporation, 1400
Rye, second seal of the corporation, 1400. Sailing vessel circa1400. The bolt-heads and rubbing-pieces (fenders) of the clinker-built hull, the gudgeon-plates of the stern-post rudder, and the reef points on the sail are all seen clearly. Inscription: 'SIGILLUM :: BARONUM :: DE :: RYA'. Painted red.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC0776 |
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Type: | Seal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 1400 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 12 mm x 75 mm |