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Seal impression (cast), of Robert I (Robert the Bruce)

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Postcard of Seal impression (cast), of Robert I (Robert the Bruce).
000-180-001-732-C
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Seal impression (cast), of Robert I (Robert the Bruce)

This is a 19th century sulphur cast of a seal impression. The impression was made from the obverse of the 2nd Great Seal of Robert I (Robert the Bruce) dating from around 1316. Great Seals were primarily used for granting lands.

The seal depicts the king on his throne. Only part of the inscription, reading 'ROBERT' survives. The impression is damaged. The gold border is modern cardboard trim.

Seals were usually made of beeswax, softened by heat and attached to a document. A mould or matrix was used to make the impression in soft wax.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-732-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  K.1999.744
Date: c. 1316
Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: Around 1316
Material: Sulphur; brown; circular. Inscription: ...ROBERT....
Dimensions: 94 mm D
What: Seal / cast
Subject:
Who: Robert 1 (Bruce)
Young Collection
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Event:
Description: Brown sulphur cast of the obverse of the 2nd Great Seal of Robert 1 (Bruce), depicting the king on his throne, c. 1316
References:
  • Stevenson and Wood, i, p.7 no.27 
  • Stevenson, J.H. and Wood, M. Scottish Heraldic Seals - Royal, Official, Ecclesiastical, Collegiate, Burghal, Personal, vol i. Glasgow, 1940, p 7 no. 27. 
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