Plaque - Iron (cast/wrought) - 18th century
Are you interested in this item?This item is up for auction at Catawiki. Please click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the Catawiki website. Catawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available. Our weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any store. This old cast iron plate, also known as a " taque ", is decorated with the coat of arms of modern France. Square-shaped and of French origin, this thick plate for fireplace is in good condition.The Arms of Modern France, the Royal Coat of Arms: three fleurs-de-lis stamped with the closed fleur-de-lis royal crown. The closed crown was introduced by King Louis XIII in the early 16th century. Its use will be systematised by François I.These coats of arms are enhanced by plant motifs, volutes and other fleurs-de-lis. Height: 55 cm Width: 55 cm Read more