People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: David of Quixwood (2)

Owner
David of Quixwood
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
One of five single-sided seals of David of Quixwood, apparently in use in the 1220s onwards, perhaps as late as 1249. The seal depicts what appears to be a thorn tree, not on a shield.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ SIGILL D’D DE WICCSWD (“Seal of David of Quixwood”); the Durham catalogue transcribes the final letter as O rather than D.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Quix/1/2
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¼ in. (32 mm.) diameter. SW III, p.550. Durham 2943.