Post-Medieval — 1603-1625
James VI and I Great Seal of Scotland
Wax impression of the Great Seal of Scotland showing King James I on horseback, raising his sword in his right hand. When James became King of England in 1603, he had already been King of Scotland for over 20 years. When James arrived in London he asked his Scottish and English subjects to think of ‘the two realms as presently united.’ Full union of the two states would not come until a hundred years later, but James issued a 20 shilling piece called a ‘unite’ and in April 1606, British ships were ordered to carry a new flag – the ‘Union Jack’.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A11016
- Object name:
- James VI and I Great Seal of Scotland
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- Production date:
- 1603-1625
- Material:
wax, resin, with parchment tab
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 142 mm, D 10 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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