Seal matrices of the Quarter Seal of Scotland

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These two silver seal matrices, dating from between 1830 and 1837, are the obverse and reverse of the Quarter Seal of Scotland of William IV. The quartering of the royal arms gives precedence to the Arms of Scotland.

The obverse depicts the king on a horse, 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: 000-100-002-632-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NM 8
• Date: Between 1830 and 1837
  
• Material: Silver
  Silver. Inscription: BW
  Seal matrix
  Seal matrix
  
• Dimensions: 85 mm H x 190 mm L x 18 mm D
  85 mm x 190 mm x 35 mm
  Box (closed): 48 mm x 205 mm x 43 mm
  
• What: Seal matrix
  Seal matrix
  
• 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 Quarter Seal of Scotland of William IV
  Silver matrix of the reverse of the Quarter Seal of Scotland of William IV
  
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