Medieval Bronze Vesica Seal Matrix. A bronze vesica seal matrix. Inscribed + S' hANONISEAL DE GAPE. The design in the centre is a bird with small animal in its beak (possibly a hawk and mouse). 13th-14th Century. Lincolnshire. Length 25 mm, Width 16 mm.

Medieval. Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. An elaborate bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed S' IOH'IS DE MORLEY HOS (Seal of John de Morley, Usher). The design in the centre consists of a shield of arms, set on a tressure of three Gothic arches with tracery, alternating with three plain arches. The shield depicts two buckled straps* in saltire, with a star in each of the four angles, heraldically: In saltire between four mullets, two straps buckled. 18.3g. Circa 14th century. East Yorkshire. 24 mm diameter, 27 mm high. Suspension loop is incomplete.

In the Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases, the post of 'hostiarius' is described thus: Ostiarius [hostiarius] Usher or doorkeeper, usually of minor orders. By the late 13c, the ostiarius had become a member of the hanaper - responsible for rendering accounts - where he was next below the controller, himself next below the chancellor. The arms are most likely those of the abbey, priory or other religious house where John de Morley held the post of usher.

Medieval Bronze Circular Seal Matrix. A very good quality bronze circular seal matrix. Inscribed * S' ALANIHERT (symbol). The design in the centre is a stags head facing. 13th-14th century. Lincolnshire. 22mm diameter.

The seal of Alan Hert, the stags head represents or depicts hunting.

Medieval Bronze Circular Seal Matrix. A very good quality bronze circular seal matrix. Inscribed * VERITAS NO VERITA GGVL'. The design in the centre is a squirrel inside an eight pointed star (Star of Redemption or Regeneration). 13th-14th century. Lincolnshire. 19 mm diameter.

Medieval. Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * ALAS BOWLES (believed to be a medieval hunting cry). The design in the centre is of a stag facing left. Circa 14th century. West Yorkshire. 20.3 mm diameter, 24.4 mm high. Complete.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * IESVS MERCI. The design in the centre is of a stag with a cross in its antlers. This is the representation of Saint Hubert who was the patron of huntsmen, and the healer of hydrophobia (rabies). 13th-14th century. 19 mm diameter by 26 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix inscribed with IHC in the centre and EST AMOR MEV around which translates as "Jesus is my love". 13th-14th century. Found near Oakham in the county of Rutland. 19 mm diameter by 23 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A circular bronze stamper type seal matrix with inscription around a central design of a hand holding sword, striking bishop's mitre, crescent and star either side (probably symbolising the assassination of Thomas Becket). Circa 14th century. Cambridgeshire. 16.5 mm diameter, 24 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A bronze stamper type seal matrix, Inscribed * CEOVAIDEAI. The design in the centre is a cockerel walking left. 14th century. 16.5 mm diameter, 22 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. An unusual and interesting bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed IOLIZSVI. The design in the centre is of an eagle headed mythical animal with three pronged tail. 13th-14th century. 15 mm diameter, 19 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * IRIVHSV. The design in the centre is an eagle with out stretched wings and head turned left. 13th-14th century. 16 mm diameter.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A bronze stamper type seal matrix, Inscribed * DEIVNSVX . The design in the centre is a stag standing left. 13th-14th century. 17 mm diameter, 25 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A very good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * PRIVE SV. (Private seal). The design in the centre is a long eared hare. Circa 14th century. 16 mm diameter, 18 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A very good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix. Inscribed * PRIVE SVI : (Private seal). The design in the centre is a cross inside an eight armed circle. Circa 14th century. 16 mm diameter, 19 mm high.

Medieval Bronze Stamper Seal Matrix. A very good quality bronze stamper type seal matrix with hexagonal stem and suspension loop. Inscribed * IESVSAL. The design in the centre is fleur-de-lis. Circa 14th century. 16 mm diameter, 18 mm high.

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A lead vesica seal matrix with personal inscription around edge, the design in the centre is a fleur-de-lis. 12th-14th Century. 26 mm long.

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. A lead vesica seal matrix inscribed + S' hENR' FI' ONIS (The seal of Henry son of Onis). The design in the centre is of an elongated fleur-de-lis. 12th-14th Century. Yorkshire. 30 mm long. Note lettering, reversed N's upside down L for F, and ONIS could be a cutters error, read backwards as SIMON.

Medieval Lead Vesica Seal Matrix. An unfinished lead vesica seal matrix. No inscription, the central design consists of an elongated fleur-de-lis. The reverse is decorated with a prominent cross pommee and pierced stub handle. Circa 12th to 14th century. Lincolnshire. 38.5mm x 21mm.