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Privy seal

Description

The privy seal of the Richard Queeney, or Quiney, High Bailiff of Stratford 1592: silver, oval 3/4 x 11/16 inch; arms of Stratford - a chevron between three leopards' faces -, with beading.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 1910-21

  • Date

    c. 1592

  • Material

    metal silver

  • Measurements

  • Length

    2 cm 0.8 ins

  • Width

    1.8 cm 0.75 ins

  • Height

    1.5 cm 0.69 ins

  • Marks & inscriptions

    inscription : : : : R. QUEENEY SIGILLUM ST' VPON AU' 1592.,

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust