Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 1381

Mayoralty seal of London

This, London's second mayoralty seal, was officially adopted on 17 April 1381, replacing an earlier seal that was considered 'too small, rude and ancient, and unbecoming and derogatory from the honour of the City'. Like its predecessor it shows figures of St Paul (with a sword) and St Thomas Becket (in archbishop's robes). The new seal also includes two 'serjeants-at-arms' on either side; below is the shield of arms of the City (the first time these arms appear) with two lions; above is the Virgin and Child, flanked by angels. The inscription reads 'sigill: maioratus: civitatis: london' ('seal of the mayoralty of the city of London').

Category:
Saxon & Medieval
Object ID:
10439
Object name:
Mayoralty seal of London
Object type:

seal matrix

Artist/Maker:
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Related people:

Becket, Thomas

Related events:
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Related places:

London

Production date:
Late Medieval; 1381
Material:
silver
Measurements/duration:
DM 58 mm, D 34 mm (overall)
Part of:
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On display:
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Record quality:
100%
Part of this object:
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Credit:
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Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
Image credit:
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Creative commons usage:
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