Caldwell, D. H. (1993). Lead seal matrices of the 16th and early 17th century. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 123. Vol 123, pp. 373-380.

Title: Lead seal matrices of the 16th and early 17th century
Issue: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 123
Series: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Volume: 123
Page Start/End: 373 - 380
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Abstract: In the sixteenth and early-seventeenth century many Scots used lead seal matrices with simple heraldic designs. This note describes seven which have survived, and presents analytical information which suggests that their makers often mixed tin with the lead to make it harder.
Author: David H Caldwell
Other Person/Org: Brendan O C O'Connor (Abstract author)
Year of Publication: 1993
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Early 17th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Lead Seal Matrices (Auto Detected Subject)
16th (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Created Date: 20 Jan 2002