George Carey, seal of office, 1525-42
George Carey, seal of office, 1525-42. Casts of the obverse and reverse. It depicts a sixteenth century sailing vessel with Carey's arms on the sail. Inscription: 'SIGIL GEO : CAREY : MIL CAPP . VECTIS . E....ADMIRALIUS . COM . SOWTHAMTO'. This is his seal as Admiral of Southampton and Captain of the Isle of Wight.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0841 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1525-42 |
| People: | Carey, George; British Museum Carey, George |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 12 x 95 mm |