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Seal matrix, of Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee

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Postcard of Seal matrix, of Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee.
000-100-002-654-C
© National Museums Scotland

Seal matrix, of Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee

This brass seal matrix of the Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee dates from the 16th century.

The matrix shows a figure of St Eloi as a bishop, with a mitre. In his right hand he holds a hammer, and in his left a crosier. Beneath is a shield bearing arms in the form of a hammer crowned. At each side is a vase of lilies, symbolic of Dundee.

'Smiths' or those who worked with metals were the largest group within the Incorporation of Hammermen (those who used hammers in their trade).


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Online ID: 000-100-002-654-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NM 41
Date: 16th century
Material: Brass. Inscription: S'CE ARTIS MALLIATO SCI ELEGI DE D{ } DE
Dimensions: 39 mm D X 5 mm depth
What: Seal matrix / impression / photograph
Subject: Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who: Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee (Owner)
St Eloi
Where:
Event:
Description: Brass seal matrix of the Incorporation of Hammermen of Dundee, 16th century, with a photograph and an impression
References:
  • Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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