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Printing-matrix
Printing-Block
Woodblock

Object number

LDSAL2022.1.544

Production date

19th century

Material

wood
copper alloy

Technique

Carving
Engraving
Electrotyping

Dimensions

height: 16mm
width: 16mm
depth: 24mm

Location

Burlington House -

References

Reference details

pp. 393-408

Reference (free text)

XXI.—The Diamond Signet of Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles I, Archaeologia, Volume 47 (Issue 2), 1883.

Reference association

illustrated

Reference note

Image printed on p. 404.
    Square wooden printing block with metal overlay showing:- Obverse: engraved design depicting the signet ring of Mary of Modena, wife of James II, showing the monogram 'MR' topped with a crown within a circle. Ink residue remaining on surface. Reverse: blank.
    Digitised thanks to the kind donation of Dr Edward Harris MBE FSA.