King George II bale/cloth bale seal

[Relicific]

Found a 18th century lead/cloth bale seal, with profile bust of King George II on obverse and Britannia seated on reverse.
The 3 you see is the tax or aulnage rate, so probably 3 pence per yard/ unit of cloth or calico.
Under the calico and linen acts during king George II’s rein (1727-1760), excise duty rates were adjusted based on wether the fabric was plain,
Stained, printed or dyed.
When a lead seal features the reining monarchs profile such as King George II, it dictates the seal was struck by Royal crown or government appointed officials.
A seal bearing the monarchs face told colonial inspectors in Port like Boston, New York or Jamestown that the goods were legally processed and not smuggled French or Dutch contraband.
Thanks to AI for this info lol

 

[The Rebel]

Cool find

 

[Relicific]

Cool find

Thanks , I think people here on TN only comment on big shiny silver or gold stuff.
But I see you appreciate this rare and historical find

 

[Digger54]

That is an absolutely killer seal! I bet you had fun researching it as well. Go back and pound the area you found it in.

 

[pepperj]

Thanks , I think people here on TN only comment on big shiny silver or gold stuff.
But I see you appreciate this rare and historical find

Just saw the post so give it some time, many folks will appreciate the rarer finds that some dig.

Congratulations on the seal, having seen hundreds of seals posted and having dug many myself I can't recall seeing one as this before.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on finding a very nice historical piece !

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a super cool historic piece, congrats!

 

[CRUSADER]

I would say looks more like a Queen Anne Lead Cloth Seal to me. So a bit earlier than KGII.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Found a 18th century lead/cloth bale seal, with profile bust of King George II on obverse and Britannia seated on reverse.
The 3 you see is the tax or aulnage rate, so probably 3 pence per yard/ unit of cloth or calico.
Under the calico and linen acts during king George II’s rein (1727-1760), excise duty rates were adjusted based on wether the fabric was plain,
Stained, printed or dyed.
When a lead seal features the reining monarchs profile such as King George II, it dictates the seal was struck by Royal crown or government appointed officials.
A seal bearing the monarchs face told colonial inspectors in Port like Boston, New York or Jamestown that the goods were legally processed and not smuggled French or Dutch contraband.
Thanks to AI for this info lol

A most excellent recovery! Congrats!

 

[pepperj]

I would say looks more like a Queen Anne Lead Cloth Seal to me. So a bit earlier than KGII.

Good ID Cru'

 

[PenguinDetectsCA]

Thanks , I think people here on TN only comment on big shiny silver or gold stuff.
But I see you appreciate this rare and historical find

no we love historical finds. i'll take that over a Rosie any day

 

[Florida Finder]

Found a 18th century lead/cloth bale seal, with profile bust of King George II on obverse and Britannia seated on reverse.
The 3 you see is the tax or aulnage rate, so probably 3 pence per yard/ unit of cloth or calico.
Under the calico and linen acts during king George II’s rein (1727-1760), excise duty rates were adjusted based on wether the fabric was plain,
Stained, printed or dyed.
When a lead seal features the reining monarchs profile such as King George II, it dictates the seal was struck by Royal crown or government appointed officials.
A seal bearing the monarchs face told colonial inspectors in Port like Boston, New York or Jamestown that the goods were legally processed and not smuggled French or Dutch contraband.
Thanks to AI for this info lol

Excellent and congratulations!

 

[Almy]

Outstanding! Banner worthy I think.

 

[Relicific]

That is an absolutely killer seal! I bet you had fun researching it as well. Go back and pound the area you found it in.

Hi yes thank you it’s my most interesting find

 

[Relicific]

Just saw the post so give it some time, many folks will appreciate the rarer finds that some dig.

Congratulations on the seal, having seen hundreds of seals posted and having dug many myself I can't recall seeing one as this before.

Thank you, I found a couple of late 19th century seals before, but this one is my oldest to date

 

[Relicific]

That's a super cool historic piece, congrats!

Thank you

 

[Relicific]

no we love historical finds. i'll take that over a Rosie any day

Haha yes me too

 

[Relicific]

A most excellent recovery! Congrats!

Thank you

 

[Relicific]

I would say looks more like a Queen Anne Lead Cloth Seal to me. So a bit earlier than KGII.

Thank you, makes sense time period wise cause I did find a early 18th century coin from same location.

 

[toasted]

The only place I found lots of those also gave up cobs, hammered sixpence and a pine tree shilling. So keep swinging