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A 17th century silver swivel seal matrix, the oval double sided swivel bezel bearing to one side the intaglio crest of a demi-eagle with wings expanded, to the reverse a coat of arms - argent on a chevron or between three boars heads; the swivel mount with C-scroll details, and circular hoop surmount, length 16.5mm, weight 9.1gm. £200-£300
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Provenance: This seal was found by a metal detectorist in April 2019 in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, Hambledon, North Yorkshire. It is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: DUR-C11504 and has been disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2019-T524.
The Bethell family of Rise, in Holderness, East Yorkshire, bear a coat of arms comprising a chevron between three boars head, and the crest of a demi-eagle or eagle coped between two wings. The Bethell family purchased Rise Manor and estate in 1646.
Sir Thomas Frankland, 2nd Baronet (1665-1726) of Thirkleby Hall in Yorkshire (close to the discovery site of this seal) was briefly Member of Parliament for Hedon, Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire in 1695 alongside Hugh Bethell (1648-1717) of Rise, as the constituency at that time returned two members to the House of Commons.
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Provenance: This seal was found by a metal detectorist in April 2019 in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, Hambledon, North Yorkshire. It is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: DUR-C11504 and has been disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2019-T524.
The Bethell family of Rise, in Holderness, East Yorkshire, bear a coat of arms comprising a chevron between three boars head, and the crest of a demi-eagle or eagle coped between two wings. The Bethell family purchased Rise Manor and estate in 1646.
Sir Thomas Frankland, 2nd Baronet (1665-1726) of Thirkleby Hall in Yorkshire (close to the discovery site of this seal) was briefly Member of Parliament for Hedon, Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire in 1695 alongside Hugh Bethell (1648-1717) of Rise, as the constituency at that time returned two members to the House of Commons.
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A 17th century silver swivel seal matrix, the oval double sided swivel bezel bearing to one side the intaglio crest of a demi-eagle with wings expanded, to the reverse a coat of arms - argent on a chevron or between three boars heads; the swivel mount with C-scroll details, and circular hoop surmount, length 16.5mm, weight 9.1gm. £200-£300
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Provenance: This seal was found by a metal detectorist in April 2019 in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, Hambledon, North Yorkshire. It is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: DUR-C11504 and has been disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2019-T524.
The Bethell family of Rise, in Holderness, East Yorkshire, bear a coat of arms comprising a chevron between three boars head, and the crest of a demi-eagle or eagle coped between two wings. The Bethell family purchased Rise Manor and estate in 1646.
Sir Thomas Frankland, 2nd Baronet (1665-1726) of Thirkleby Hall in Yorkshire (close to the discovery site of this seal) was briefly Member of Parliament for Hedon, Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire in 1695 alongside Hugh Bethell (1648-1717) of Rise, as the constituency at that time returned two members to the House of Commons.
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Provenance: This seal was found by a metal detectorist in April 2019 in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, Hambledon, North Yorkshire. It is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, ref: DUR-C11504 and has been disclaimed as Treasure, ref: 2019-T524.
The Bethell family of Rise, in Holderness, East Yorkshire, bear a coat of arms comprising a chevron between three boars head, and the crest of a demi-eagle or eagle coped between two wings. The Bethell family purchased Rise Manor and estate in 1646.
Sir Thomas Frankland, 2nd Baronet (1665-1726) of Thirkleby Hall in Yorkshire (close to the discovery site of this seal) was briefly Member of Parliament for Hedon, Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire in 1695 alongside Hugh Bethell (1648-1717) of Rise, as the constituency at that time returned two members to the House of Commons.
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