People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: James Stewart (d.1309) (privy seal)

Owner
James Stewart (d.1309)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Privy seal depicting a shield bearing arms of a *fess* *chequy*, within a rounded and pointed *trefoiled* panel. It is unclear whether this seal was in use prior to 1286.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SECRETV ∙ IACOBI ∙ SENESCALLI . SCOCIE (“Privy seal of James, steward of Scotland”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/5/1C
Notes
Other features: carved inner border, beaded outer border. Dimensions: 1 1/8 in. diameter. SW III, p.601.