English Armorial Plate HULLOCK impaling MARTIN
Fine English porcelain plate, enriched with raised gilding in compartments, with a centra family crest and arms. Flight Barr and Barr, probably painted by Henry Stinton circa 1825. Blason : "An ostrich's head between two wings gu., holding in the mouth a horse-shoe or".
This was made for SIR JOHN HULLOCK 1767-1829 Judge and Baron of the Exchequer. Plates with full arms display HULLOCK impaling MARTIN. Motto 'Tentanda Via Est' , 'The way must be tried'. He resided at Thorngate House, Barnard Castle, Durham, that he enlarged to entertain other Judges.
Perfect condition, minor wear, regilding.
Measures approx 8.75 Inches wide.
425,00£Preis