Seal matrices of the Great Seal of Scotland

These two silver seal matrices, dating from between 1830 and 1837, are the obverse and reverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of William IV.

The obverse depicts the king on horseback, the reverse, the royal arms.

The 1707 Treat of Union stated that there was to be 'one Great Seal of the United Kingdom'. However, it went on to state that there were to be separate seals in Scotland, as the continuation of the separate Scottish legal system made them necessary.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-628-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NM 4
Date:	Between 1830 and 1837
Material:	Silver Silver
Dimensions:	15 mm H x 200 mm max W x 159 mm D 15 mm H x 200 mm max W x 159 mm D
What:	Seal matrix / obverse Seal matrix / reverse
Subject:	Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification) Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who:	William IV William IV
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Description:	Silver matrix of the obverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of William IV Silver matrix of the reverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of William IV
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