29th Oct, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard)

 
  Lot 93
 

93

[M] AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY TRINITY HOUSE CARVED...

AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY TRINITY HOUSE CARVED PLAQUE
carved from the solid, with relief representations of the four ships separated by the George Cross, with banner heading inscribed TRINITAS.IN.UNITATE, gessoed and painted with wall-securing holes drilled in the four corners, now with hanging wire -- 19 x 21½in. (48 x 54.5cm.)

It has been suggested that this plaque was originally located above the door of a Trinity House lightkeeper's cottage.

Sold for £992
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Structurally in excellent overall condition; wear to gesso along underside; some paintwork probably refreshed. Back is unfinished and unpainted and has old slot hole in the top middle from an unidentified mounting.

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AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY TRINITY HOUSE CARVED PLAQUE
carved from the solid, with relief representations of the four ships separated by the George Cross, with banner heading inscribed TRINITAS.IN.UNITATE, gessoed and painted with wall-securing holes drilled in the four corners, now with hanging wire -- 19 x 21½in. (48 x 54.5cm.)

It has been suggested that this plaque was originally located above the door of a Trinity House lightkeeper's cottage.
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