A near pair of 19th century, Italian hand carved armorial crest, pediments with crowns, eagles and lions. The carvings are beautifully executed. Each pediment displays a unique royal crown and shield carved below. One shield with three mallets has the words “DIO E IL DUCA”, God and the Duke. The other shield with lions consists of flanked eagles with their wings outstretched along with grapes on vines and a carved ribbon below the shield. The shield is flanked by stalks of greenery, flowers, roses, and daisies and others complete the design of each shield. circa 1870.
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Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Materials and Techniques:WoodHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:1870-1879
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1870s
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Some old repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent good antique condition with normal wear for their age.
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Seller Location:Dallas, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: LU6652234622312
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