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19th Century Cast Bronze Armorial Lion Plaque
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19th Century Cast Bronze Armorial Lion Plaque

19th century
Sold 10 June 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A 19th Century bronze armorial plaque, cast in relief with a crowned lion on a shield within a wreath of wheatsheaves and roses and surmounted by a fleur de lys decorated crown.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Cast Bronze Armorial Plaque to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137822
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000833
Description
A 19th Century bronze armorial plaque, cast in relief with a crowned lion on a shield within a wreath of wheatsheaves and roses and surmounted by a fleur de lys decorated crown.
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Cast Bronze Armorial Plaque to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137822
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000833
Hand of Glory
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A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Cast Bronze Armorial Lion Plaque

Archive II A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown. View II
Archive III A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown. View III
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown.
19th Century Cast Bronze Armorial Lion Plaque
Ref: SA1137822
A dark bronze armorial wall plaque featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion, flanked by foliage and surmounted by a crown.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRampant lion, Heraldic crown, Shield emblem, Floral and foliate wreath
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Armorial plaques historically displayed a family coat of arms, civic symbols, or royal insignia, often used to denote lineage, allegiance, or architectural significance in public and private buildings.

Pieces from this era were typically produced using the sand-casting or lost-wax method, utilising copper alloys such as bronze or brass to achieve durable, highly detailed metallic reliefs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural surface oxidisation, hand-finished detailing with tooling marks under magnification, and consistent metal composition typical of nineteenth-century foundry practices.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when mounted centrally on a plain wall, paired with minimalist surroundings to highlight the intricate metallic texture and historical craftsmanship.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes that can strip the natural historic patina accumulated over centuries.
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