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A Very Large Stone "George and the Dragon" Plaque. English, 19th Century

$136,845.16
£100,000
€117,711.88
CA$187,790.69
A$210,275.45
CHF 109,711.22
MX$2,562,051.95
NOK 1,392,157.24
SEK 1,323,570.86
DKK 878,641.69
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About the Item

A very large and impressive stone plaque featuring 'George and the Dragon.' These Armorial Bearings are carved with the Latin motto of the City "Domine dirige nos", which translates as "Lord, direct us". It appears to have been adopted in the 17th century, as the earliest record of it is in 1633. Subsequently, it is very likely that this plaque is from a building in the City of London and is likely to be 19th century. It is extremely rare to find such a large and impressive piece with such a rich history. NB. Some of surface dirt/moss has been removed since these photos were taken. Condition is generally good and in keeping with age of piece. No previous breaks. Total 8 pieces. Overall Width - 160" / 4060mm Overall Height - 83" / 2108mm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 160 in (406.4 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. All antique mantels supplied by us have been expertly restored & signed off by our team prior to sale. As with any antique item some minor signs of wear may still be evident which is consistent with the age of the piece. Condition report available.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M0121stDibs: LU1013212689351

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