Great Seal Collection

Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c. 1904 (wax)
1220227 Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c.1904 (wax) by De Saulles, George William (1862-1903); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850
3330218 Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1850; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George IV of the United Kingdom (1762-1830) embossed onto silver

Great Seal William The Conqueror William I William The Bastard
The Great Seal of William the Conqueror. William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England

Great Seal Henry I Henry Beauclerc 11th Century
The Great Seal of Henry I. Henry I, c. 1068 - 1135, aka Henry Beauclerc. King of England, 1100 - 1135. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of
5324038 Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army by Francis Grose, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Andrew Jackson, c. 1819 (oil on panel)
3949699 Andrew Jackson, c.1819 (oil on panel) by Waldo, Samuel Lovett (1783-1861); 83.5x64.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

King George III (colour litho)
3627207 King George III (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George III (1738-1820). Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Great Seal of King William III and Queen Mary (engraving)
5233636 The Great Seal of King William III and Queen Mary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Seal blesses the Princesses (litho)
6020366 The Great Seal blesses the Princesses (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Seal blesses the Princesses)

Great Seal of Edward the Confessor (engraving)
655706 Great Seal of Edward the Confessor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of Edward the Confessor)

Great Seal of the Dominion of Canada (engraving)
1104322 Great Seal of the Dominion of Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of the Dominion of Canada)

Sir Edward Littleton, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (engraving)
964835 Sir Edward Littleton, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Littleton, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal)

Bulstrode Whitelock (1605-75), commissioner of the Great Seal under Cromwell (engraving)
585082 Bulstrode Whitelock (1605-75), commissioner of the Great Seal under Cromwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bulstrode Whitelock (1605-75)

The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty (litho)
1596249 The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty)

Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b / w photo)
1596634 Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historical Relics of the Old East India Company)

Cardinal Wolsey by order of Henry VIII resigning the Great Seal (engraving)
5220858 Cardinal Wolsey by order of Henry VIII resigning the Great Seal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)
6029816 Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George I)

Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (engraving)
819447 Portrait of Sir Nicholas Bacon (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Nicholas Bacon)

Great Seal of Elizabeth (engraving)
663439 Great Seal of Elizabeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of Elizabeth)

Great Seal of Henry V (engraving)
663406 Great Seal of Henry V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of Henry V. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history of England)

Cardinal Wolsey Resigning the Great Seal to the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk (engraving)
3630944 Cardinal Wolsey Resigning the Great Seal to the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Seal for the Royal Dramatic College (engraving)
1619508 Great Seal for the Royal Dramatic College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal for the Royal Dramatic College)

Fourth Great Seal of George III, c. 1801 (wax)
1220218 Fourth Great Seal of George III, c.1801 (wax) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

The great seal of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II (colour litho)
3646161 The great seal of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great seal of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II)

Nathaniel Fiennes, Commissioner of the Great Seal (litho)
2811827 Nathaniel Fiennes, Commissioner of the Great Seal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Fiennes, Commissioner of the Great Seal)

First Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c. 1838 (wax)
1220225 First Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c.1838 (wax) by Wyon, Benjamin (1802-58); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901)

Fifth Great Seal of George III, c. 1815 (wax)
1220222 Fifth Great Seal of George III, c.1815 (wax) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

Seal of the French Republic (engraving)
1617741 Seal of the French Republic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal of the French Republic)

Great Seal of George IV (engraving)
655399 Great Seal of George IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of George IV)

The Great Seal of Commonwealth of England (engraving)
604459 The Great Seal of Commonwealth of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Seal of Commonwealth of England)

Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt / B / 349)
XCF286441 Seal of King Richard I (wax and parchment) (ref ChAnt/B/349) by English School; Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent

Chinese Trophies, at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1100948 Chinese Trophies, at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Trophies, at Windsor Castle)

Great Seal of the Commonwealth (engraving)
663347 Great Seal of the Commonwealth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of the Commonwealth)

Great Seal of Edward I (engraving)
662601 Great Seal of Edward I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of Edward I)

Great Seal of William the Conqueror (engraving)
655350 Great Seal of William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of William the Conqueror)

Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving)
6029827 Great Seal of King George I, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of King George I)

The Great Seal of England recently affixed to the Chinese Treaty (engraving)
1616749 The Great Seal of England recently affixed to the Chinese Treaty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Great Seal of George VI, c. 1938 (wax)
1220219 First Great Seal of George VI, c.1938 (wax) by Gray, George Kruger (1880-1943); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George VI (14 December 1895 - 6 February 1952)

Great Seal of George IV, c. 1821 (wax)
1220223 Great Seal of George IV, c.1821 (wax) by Wyon, Thomas the Elder (1767-1830); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George IV (12 August 1762 - 26 June 1830)

Henri I and Henry II, Kings of England (engraving)
972860 Henri I and Henry II, Kings of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri I (c1068-1135) and Henry II (1133-1189), Kings of England

Great Seal of Charles II (engraving)
663335 Great Seal of Charles II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Seal of Charles II)

Archive 11980: Charter recording grant by King Henry VI to New College Oxford of
NCO293915 Archive 11980: Charter recording grant by King Henry VI to New College Oxford of the estates of Newton Longville, 1441 (ink on parchment) by English School

Fourth Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c. 1900 (wax)
1220226 Fourth Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c.1900 (wax) by De Saulles, George William (1862-1903); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901)

Great Seal of William IV, c. 1831 (wax)
1220224 Great Seal of William IV, c.1831 (wax) by Wyon, Benjamin (1802-58); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: William IV (21 August 1765 - 20 June 1837)

Edward the Confessor (engraving)
972855 Edward the Confessor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066), King of England, from his Great Seal

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey (engraving)
1107992 The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey (engraving) by English School

Great Seal of Queen Victoria

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

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"The Great Seal: A Timeless Emblem of Power and Authority" The great seal has long been a symbol of power, authority, and sovereignty throughout history. From the majestic helmets depicted on the great seals of kings and barons to the intricate illustrations found in Francis Grose's Military Antiquities, this emblem holds a rich historical significance. In Andrew Jackson's oil painting from 1819, we witness the grandeur and dignity associated with the great seal. The vibrant colors bring forth an aura of strength and leadership that resonates through time. Similarly, King George III's color lithograph showcases the regal nature of this emblematic seal. One cannot overlook its role in bestowing blessings upon individuals as seen in "The Great Seal blesses the Princesses" lithograph. This portrayal highlights how even royalty sought divine favor through this sacred symbol. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter notable figures who held positions closely tied to the great seal. Sir Edward Littleton, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, stands tall in his engraving while Bulstrode Whitelock is immortalized for his service under Cromwell. The great seal extends beyond borders as well; it transcends nations. The Dominion of Canada proudly displays its own version engraved with utmost precision. Meanwhile, Edward VII's wax model from 1904 exemplifies how this emblem continued to evolve over time without losing its essence. Celebrations surrounding significant milestones involving mayoralty or organizations like East India Company pay homage to their heritage by showcasing historical relics featuring these iconic seals captured beautifully in black-and-white photographs or lithographs. Whether it be through engravings capturing ancient times or modern renditions commemorating important events, one thing remains constant—the great seal serves as an enduring symbol representing power and tradition across generations.