Late 19thC Steel English Town Desk Seal - Scarborough

Seal Detail

A late 19th century official device-fitting steel matrix for the English town of Scarborough, the cylindrical handle of peg form to a circular matrix, well engraved with the arms of Scarborough, comprising sail ship, fortified town (with helmed soldier) under a blazing sun and circumscription within a lined border reading:

+ SIGILLUM: COMMUNE: BURGENSIV: DESCARDEBURG 

It is interesting to note that the design of this seal mirrors that of a medieval design of town seal (see image) which in turn incorporates the town's arms in pictorial form. 

The ancient town of Scarborough is situated in North Yorkshire, England and features a 12th century castle. In excellent condition.  

Seal Specification

Height:  23mm

Diameter of matrix:  30mm 

Weight:  68g