Seal Matrix, of the Burgh of Portsburgh, now part of Edinburgh

This is the seal matrix of the Burgh of Portsburgh, now part of Edinburgh. It dates from around 1650 and is made of silver.

The circular matrix depicts a three-towered castle on a rock. The Latin inscription translates as: 'Seal of the Burgh of Edinburgh for its Barony of Portsburgh'. The matrix has a suspension loop.

As centres of local government, burghs had their own seals which were used on documents to represent identity, authority and status. Like coats-of-arms, the images on them illustrate aspects of the burghs' origins and activities.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-687-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 145
Date:	Around 1650
Material:	Silver. Inscription: SIGILLVM BURGI DE EDIBVRGH BARONIE SVE DE PORTSBVRGH; { } Edinburgh
Dimensions:	57 mm D
What:	Seal matrix / cast
Subject:	Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Portsburgh Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	Silver cast of the seal matrix of the Burgh of Portsburgh, now Edinburgh
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