2nd seal of the town of Southampton, early 14th century
Obverse of the 2nd seal of the town of Southampton, early 14th century. On the sea, a single-masted ship, mainsail furled, a rudder, crow's nest and castles in the bow and stern. In the stern castle two trumpeters. In the field a crescent and two stars. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM :: COMVNITATIS : SVTHAMTONE::' The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0099 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Southampton |
| Date made: | early 14C; early 14C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 17 mm x 85 mm |