Pair of Brass Armorial Coat of Arms Crest Emblem Castle Shields Plaques/Fireplace Heraldry
This antique brass coat of arms shields and family crest plaques offer a timeless way to add historic grandeur to doors and walls, ranging from authentic mid-century vintage replicas to completely custom metal heritage engravings. Highly collectible authentic brass heraldry mostly dates from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian eras. True antique solid brass shields or door hardware from these periods feature fine hand-detailing and distinctive historic wear. Adorned with many figural images on front surface of the sconce including 2 gargoyles & Fleurs de Lis and Castle Shields. All common themes of the \"Romantic\" Revival styles of the 1940s-1950\'s. These statement pieces showcase authentic, weathered character with traditional European heraldic motifs such as rampant lions, knights, and castles, ideal for classic libraries, mantle displays, or gothic home accents. Those pieces are a true mid-century architectural décor items that were built to last generations!
Each is approx. : 27\" h x 6\" wide x 1\" depth
An incised pattern number like \"2100\" inside the raw matrix of a heavy, solid cast brass shield provides a clear confirmation of its origin. The number 2100 was simply the master pattern designation. A solitary, incised \"2100\" is highly characteristic of an early post-war European casting, most likely manufactured in England or Belgium between 1945 and 1955.
Very good vintage condition. Some signs of age and use. Colors may vary slightly due to light reflection, background, angles, your computer monitor, device. Props used in photographs are NOT included in sale
Those pieces were designed as a component of a premium, mid-century fireplace fixture—most likely dating between 1945 and 1965.• A Double-Headed Eagle: This stark imperial motif traditionally symbolizes dual power or the union of empires. It gives an item a deeply historic, Austro-Hungarian or Holy Roman Empire aesthetic.• A Fleur-de-lis or Royal Crest: Symbolizing purity, light, and French royalty, this design was frequently used by foundries making pieces inspired by classic Louis XIV or French provincial fireplace surrounds.
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