Lot 19 , A late 17th century cartouche shape armorial wall plaque, 15.25 x 9.5in.

A late 17th century cartouche shape armorial wall plaque, modelled as quartered shield with sword to upper left quarter, similar to the St George Cross and sword of St Peter's marked for the City of London, also marked Port 36, with acanthus C scroll borders, 15.25 x 9.5in.
Estimate £150-250

We think the surface may have been either painted or coloured at some point and this is now flaking off the surface, there is a deepish sort of scratch or mark in the blank square next to the numeral 3 below the work Port, there is a slight mis-firing in the casting around the sword in the coat of arms, generally reasonable condition with usual marks and wear associated with a piece of this age.


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Sold for £190