Sir Michael Stanhope, seal of office, circa 1540
Sir Michael Stanhope, seal of office, circa 1540. It depicts an early sixteenth century warship with one complete gun deck and a bonaventure mast aft of the mizen. The Royal arms are placed on the sail of the vessel. Inscription: 'SIGILLV . MICHAELIS . STANHOPE ARMIGERI . VICEADMIRALLI . COMITATVS . SVFFOLCIE'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1509 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | early 16C; ca.1540 |
| People: | Stanhope, Michael |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 12 mm x 78 mm |