three-framed-english-heraldic-coats-of-arms
Lot 1111
Three Framed English Heraldic Coats of Arms
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
All 19th century, watercolor, gouache, and gilt paint on paper; includes the Arms of Christian Impaling Mellor, circa the 1850s, retaining typed history to verso, featuring the motto "Perseverando / Salus Per Christum"; the Heape family coat of arms, late 19th century; and a coat of arms featuring the motto "Honesty, Temperance, Chastity", first half of the 19th century, featuring a castle and two white eagles; all in various frames under glass.

Largest frame dimensions 17 x 15 in.

Private Collection, Virginia Beach, Virginia

All with toning and some spotting and areas of staining to the sheets, the last with a tear to the left side and light flaking to the gouache; not examined outside the frames.