Of George III

Seal matrices of the Great Seal of Scotland

These two silver seal matrices (pictured here with their impression) are the obverse and reverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of George III. The matrices date from between 1760 and 1820.

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:	000-100-002-626-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 2
Date:	1801 - 1820 1801 - 1820 Between 1760 and 1820
Material:	Inscription: IR Silver. Inscription: IR
Dimensions:	15 mm H x 162 mm D; obverse and reverse 31 mm H 15 mm H x 162 mm D; reverse and obverse 31 mm H
What:	Seal matrix / obverse Seal matrix / reverse
Subject:	Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification) Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who:	George III George III
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Description:	Silver matrix of the obverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of George III, by I.R., 1801 - 1820 Silver matrix of the reverse of the Great Seal of Scotland of George III, by I.R., 1801 - 1820
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