Seal
- Object Name:
- Seal
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.32
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1700-1800
- Description:
- Seal, wax, with faded red ribbon. Obverse: crest made up of two rearing lions and crown of England. Text reads, "BRITANNIAUM REX FIDE[L] DEFENSOR GEORGIUS TERTIUS DE[Y] GRATIA". Reverse: boat with three masts, and pine trees. Text reads, "PROVINCIA NOV BRUNS ___ SIGILL".
- Material:
- Wax
- Dimensions:
- D-0.5 Dia-4.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Seal bears mark of King George III.
Said to be a seal used to mark pine trees selected for masts. Said to have been owned/used by Deacon John Kimball.
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930-1981), Concord, NH, bequeathed collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball-Jenkins estate. Great-great-great grandaughter of Deacon John Kimball.
Deacon John Kimball (1738/9-1817) -- Concord, NH. Furniture-maker. Great-great-great-grandfather of Carolyn Jenkins. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
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