What is an armorial plate?

An armorial plate is a piece of porcelain or earthenware decorated with a family's coat of arms, commissioned by wealthy households for dining or display. These plates often form part of larger dinner services bearing specific genealogical insignia.

How were coach panels used?

Coach panels were sections of wood removed from horse-drawn carriages that displayed the owner's crest for status while travelling. Many survived because they were cut out and preserved as paintings when the vehicles were dismantled.

What is a leather fire bucket?

A leather fire bucket is a sturdy container formed from stitched leather, often displaying a painted coat of arms or civic crest. Historically kept in grand houses to combat domestic fires, their decorative surfaces now serve as decorative antiques.

How do I date a painted crest?

Dating relies on the substrate material, the style of the framing or furniture, and the chemical composition of the paints used. Georgian and Victorian examples exhibit distinct stylistic changes in typography, border decoration, and heraldic convention.

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Antique Heraldic Painting

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These pieces of antique heraldic painting record family lineages and civic identities through hand-applied pigments on wood, canvas, porcelain, leather and metal.