Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Heraldic badge of William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford
A carnelian gem engraved with the heraldic badge of the Viscount Stafford: a swan on a wreath within a lozenge surmounted by a coronet. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14321
- Object name:
- Heraldic badge of William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford
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- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
carnelian (chalcedony, micro-crystalline quartz, silicon dioxide, crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 10.5 mm, W 8 mm, T 1 mm, WT 0.5g, RI 1.530-1.539, SG 2.58-2.64, Mohs 6½-7
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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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