Description
The Great Seal of West Jersey (1687) – Historical Replica
Own a tangible link to the proud heritage of New Jersey with this authentic, museum-quality reproduction of the Great Seal of West Jersey.
This seal is an exact replica of the original 1687 design. It was cast from a mould created via a first-generation copy of the original seal, ensuring every historical detail is preserved.
The Imagery: The seal depicts a lady reclining under a lush fruit tree, cradling two harvests—a powerful allegory for the bounty and plenty of the New World
There are two inscriptions on the seal within the “roped” perimeter both in latin.
The first being “SIGILLUM PROUINCIAE CAESARIS OCCIDENTALIS IN AMERICA” – The Seal of the Western Province of Caesarea in America (Caesarea being the Latin name for Jersey). And the second is
“REDDE CAESARE QUE CAESARIS” – Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s.
The Original was likely commissioned by Governor Daniel Coxe in 1687, the seal matrix was presumably destroyed in 1702 when East and West Jersey merged into a single royal colony.
Each seal is individually hand-made by our small team at the History Bonkers craft workshop in West Wales.
Our seal replicas are made from a High-quality, durable pigmented polyresin. Its around 70mm x 84mmin size and is finished with a soft, baize-style backing. It has a saw tooth hanger on the rear mounting on a wall. The hanger is flat and allows the seal to be displayed horizontally.
Our Commitment to the Future
While we celebrate the past, we protect the future.
The “old dragon workshop” is powered entirely by green energy.
We use recycled materials for wrapping and packing whenever possible.
