Rare Victorian Electrotype Milton Shield by Elkington

19th century

Sold by William Rand Antiques

Description

A rare and large Milton Shield by Elkington and Co, signed Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866.

Oval form with ropetwist border, the panels embossed with scenes from Milton's Paradise Lost, with central panel depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven engraved 'Morel-Ladeuil Fecit 1866.

Length 86cm x 67cm wide.

In superb overall condition, note a small repair to the left hand edge where previously small split. Missing original frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA898177

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Description

A rare and large Milton Shield by Elkington and Co, signed Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866.

Oval form with ropetwist border, the panels embossed with scenes from Milton's Paradise Lost, with central panel depicting the Archangel Raphael telling Adam and Eve of the war in heaven engraved 'Morel-Ladeuil Fecit 1866.

Length 86cm x 67cm wide.

In superb overall condition, note a small repair to the left hand edge where previously small split. Missing original frame.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1cm (0.39")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers