Lot 2621
A decorative trophy shield, cast iron, second half of the 19th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Cast iron, front side nickelled. Trophy shield in Renaissance style, the central motif of the shield depicting Hercules in fight against centaurs. Framed by scrolling foliate decoration with a grotesque at the top, a bundle of arms at the bottom, and lion's heads to the sides. Several small losses to the tinning, the bottom slightly pitted. Reverse reinforced with a wooden panel and fitted with a two-part mounted spontoon and two laterally bolted halberds. Spontoon shaft with traces of the original black lacquering. Halberds with suspended chain morning stars. Hanging fixtures mounted on both sides of the upper spontoon. Height 72 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
