People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Abbot (Thomas?) of Balmerino

Owner
Thomas, abbot of Balmerino (fl.1270×1306)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the abbot on a *reeded corbel* with a book in his right hand and a crozier in his left. On his dexter side is a fleur-de-lys and three *estoiles*. The extant impressions of this seal are from the late thirteenth century, suggesting that the matrix was in use by the time of Abbot Thomas.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
S’ ABB’IS . SCI . EDWARDI IN SCOTIA (“Seal of the abbot of Saint Edward in Scotland”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Balm/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 1 1/16 in. SW I, p.170.