An image showing 'King's Lynn, seal of the admiralty court, early 17C'

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King's Lynn, seal of the admiralty court, early 17th century

King's Lynn, seal of the admiralty court, early 17th century. It depicts a man-of-war of galleon build with one tier of guns. A striped ensign is displayed in the stern. The shield of arms of King's Lynn on the main-sail. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . OFFICII . ADMIRALLITATIS . BVRGI . LENN . REGIS'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

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Object Details

ID:	SEC0213
Type:	Seal cast
Display location:	Not on display
Places:	King's Lynn
Date made:	early 17C; early 17C
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 10 mm x 68 mm