Where were royal coat of arms plaques displayed?

These heavy iron and wood shields originally hung above the entrances of government buildings, courtrooms, military barracks and municipal offices to denote official authority. Smaller examples found a place inside officers' messes, regimental headquarters and wealthy domestic interiors as expressions of patriotism.

How do I date a cast iron royal coat of arms?

Dating relies on the specific monarchical cypher, the style of the crown and the moulding techniques visible on the reverse of the iron casting. Changes in the quarterings of the royal shield reflecting the Hanoverian or Victorian periods provide precise chronological markers.

Were leather fire buckets used for actual fires?

Georgian and Victorian fire buckets were standard equipment kept in public buildings and large estates to form a manual bucket chain before the advent of piped water. Guilds and fire insurance companies commissioned these leather vessels stamped or painted with royal insignia for practical utility.

How heavy are cast iron armorial shields?

Substantial nineteenth-century wall plaques often weigh several kilograms, sometimes exceeding four kilograms depending on the dimensions and thickness of the iron. Due to this weight, mounting requires secure wall anchors fixed directly into masonry rather than standard plasterboard.

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Royal coat of arms pieces are heraldic symbols of monarchy rendered in cast iron, leather and wood to display sovereign authority.

18th century

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Late 18th Century George III Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

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Circa 1400 Henry VIII Armorial Coat of Arms Fire Place Dieu Et Mon Droit Signed

15th century

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Circa 1400 Henry VIII Armorial Coat of Arms Fire Place Dieu Et Mon Droit Signed

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Royal Circa 1707-1714 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms

18th century

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Royal Circa 1707-1714 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms

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Trench Art, German Shell Marked 1915, with Coat of Arms "British Royal Artillery"

1900 - 1920

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Trench Art, German Shell Marked 1915, with Coat of Arms "British Royal Artillery"

From Henley Street Antiques

£150

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Late 18th Century George III Leather Hand Painted Fire Bucket

Circa 1400 Henry VIII Armorial Coat of Arms Fire Place Dieu Et Mon Droit Signed

Royal Circa 1707-1714 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms

Trench Art, German Shell Marked 1915, with Coat of Arms "British Royal Artillery"

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