Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The small barrel encircled with iron bands, is hand painted with the Royal coat of arms, a crowned golden lion (representing England) and a cream coloured unicorn with broken chains that symbolise freedom (representing Scotland), support a quartered shield painted in red, white, blue and gold. The first and fourth quarters feature the three lions of England on a red background, while the second quarter has the rampant lion of Scotland and the third has an angelic harp, symbolizing Ireland. A blue garter encircling the quarters garter with gold lettering that reads honi soit qui mal y pense (old French for “shame on anyone who thinks wrong”) surrounds the shield. There is a similar banner beneath the supporters that reads dieu et mon droit (old French for “god and my right”). A visored helmet rests on top of the shield and is in turn surmounted by a crowned lion.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Rare Royal 18th Century Powder Barrel Stick Stand Decorated with a Coat of Arms
