Post-Medieval — 17th century
Cloth seal, one-part cloth seal
Stamped/stamped or cast with the arms of the Company of Royal Adventurers of England to Africa, cherub (head and wings) as crest. The legend: TH (E) COM(PA)NY OF (RO)Y(ALL) A(DV)ENTURER(S). Four holes, spaced out at 90 degree intervals around the circumference from reverse; the Company had a monopoly on the slave trade from West Africa from 1663-1698
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 88.42
- Object name:
- cloth seal, one-part cloth seal
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 17th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 32 mm, W 32 mm, WT 19.6 g (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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