Seal Detail

A 19th century brass ecclesiastical desk seal of vessica form, the reverse engraved with the maker's name, WYON, Regent stt, London, the obverse engraved with armorial shield featuring palm tree and escutcheon comprising crossed sword and keys, under a Bishop's mitre and outer inscription within a lined border reading:

THE SEAL OF JOHN MILLER STRACHAN D. D. M. D. BISHOP OF RANGOON.1882

Fitted within it's bespoke oak case with brass lock, hinges and original key.

John Miller Strachan (1832-1906) was the second Bishop of Rangoon. He was born in Barnsley and educated at King's College London. He was ordained in 1861 and was a SPG in India until his episcopal appointment. He was consecrated as Bishop on 1st of May 1882 (date of this seal) and served until 1902 when he resigned his see and became a Doctor of Divinity (DD)

Seal Specification

Height:  15mm

Diameter of matrix: 55mm x 78mm

Weight:  390g