Lead seal matrices of the 16th and early 17th century

Authors

  • David H Caldwell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.123.373.380

Keywords:

Lead Seal Matrices

Abstract

In the sixteenth and early-seventeenth century many Scots used lead seal matrices with simple heraldic designs. This note describes seven which have survived, and presents analytical information which suggests that their makers often mixed tin with the lead to make it harder.

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Published

30-11-1994

Issue

Vol. 123 (1994)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Lead seal matrices of the 16th and early 17th century. (1994). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 123, 373-380. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.123.373.380