Record

Reference NumberRHD/5/3/12
TitleRoyal Hospital Donnybrook Seal Matrix
Date[1875-1925]
Creator NameMills; Sir; William (1856-1932); engineer and inventor
DescriptionMetal seal matrix for the Royal Hospital for Incurables. Circular in shape and shows a chalice with a cross on a plinth in the centre and a decorative diamond-shaped pattern in the background. This is surrounded (in reverse) by the name of the hospital and the foundation date 1743. Stamped on the side is the maker's mark "W.MILL/1-1/[BIR]MINGHA[M]". Some indentations and other marks of wear visible.
Extent1 item
Dimensions56mm (diameter) x 55mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameSeal Matrix
TermHospitals
Hospital Administration
Identification
Communication equipment
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/2723Royal Hospital Donnybrook; 1743-1743-
DS/UK/4878Mills; Sir; William (1856-1932); engineer and inventor1856-1932
Places
CodeSet
NA49Birmingham/England/United Kingdom
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