of Aberdeen Cathedral

Seal impression (cast), of Dean Hervy de Crambeth

This is a 19th century sulphur cast of a seal impression. The impression was made from the seal of Hervy de Crambeth, Dean of Aberdeen Cathedral, dating from around 1292.

The seal depicts the Virgin and Child on a throne, with a praying figure below. The inscription 'S' HERVEI D'CRABETH DECANI ABERDONEN' identifies the owner. The gold border is modern cardboard trim.

Seals were used extensively from the 12th century in Scotland by kings, clergy, nobles and towns. In a society where few people could read or write, they provided evidence that documents were authentic.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-773-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland K.1999.917
Date:	Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: Around 1292
Material:	Sulphur; brown. Inscription: S' HERVEI D'CRABETH DECANI ABERDONEN
Dimensions:	56 mm L x 40 mm W
What:	Seal / cast
Subject:
Who:	Hervy de Crambeth
Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
Event:
Description:	Brown sulphur cast of the seal of Hervy de Crambeth, Dean of Aberdeen, c. 1292
References:	Stevenson and Wood, i, p. 126, no 33 Stevenson, J.H. and Wood, M. Scottish Heraldic Seals - Royal, Official, Ecclesiastical, Collegiate, Burghal, Personal, vol i. Glasgow, 1940, p 126, no 33.
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