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Early 18th Century Coat of Arms

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Rare and Impressive early 18th Century coat of arms, the whole carved in oak, the frame with relief carved strapwork on punched and worked ground surrounding coat of arms with foliate flourishes centered by a shield having a unicorn over a helmet surmounting a quartered shield, each quadrant divided in half and adorned with crescents, rampant lions, a cross and other devices, the whole in very good condition and featuring pegged construction (applying carving to the back panel) and having good color.

The Latin inscription on the banner reads "Omne Bonum Dei Donum" (All Good Things come in the Gift of God). This motto appears in many English and Irish family crests,

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Materials:	oak
Condition:	Good. very good original condition, some minor losses to carving
Creation Date:	1710
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	tahcdmheezxs
Incollect Reference #:	427886

Dimensions

W.	72 in;	H.	52 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	182.88 cm;	H.	132.08 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.