Seal impression (cast), of Robert III

This is a 19th century sulphur cast of a seal impression. The impression was made from the reverse of the Great Seal of Robert III, dating from around 1390.

The seal depicts the king on his throne. It is similar in design to that of his father, Robert II. Due to the poor condition of the seal impression, it is not possible to determine the inscription. 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. Great Seals were used primarily for grants of land.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-788-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.1999.752
Date:	c. 1390 Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: Around 1390
Material:	Sulphur; brown
Dimensions:	102 mm L x 97 mm W
What:	Seal / cast
Subject:
Who:	Robert III Young Collection
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Description:	Brown sulphur cast of the obverse of the Great Seal of Robert III, depicting the king on his throne, c. 1390
References:	Stevenson and Wood, i, p.9 no.35 Stevenson, J.H. and Wood, M. Scottish Heraldic Seals - Royal, Official, Ecclesiastical, Collegiate, Burghal, Personal, vol i. Glasgow, 1940, p 9, no. 35.
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