$350
British, 19th century. A rectangular carved oak wood heraldic plaque depicting the shield form coat of arms of the Hughes clan at center, three crowned lion's masks in profile surrounding a second smaller and raised shield bearing a further crest, with carved lettering at top "Insi // gnia" flanking a crowned lion's head in profile amid oak leaves and acorns, also with carved lettering to right of shield "Thomae Hughes" and in fragment to left of shield "Ca ???? ensis", to a ribbon swag below shield "Y Gwir Yn Erbyn Y Byd (The Truth Against The World)" over "MDC" and "CXC", possibly for the year 1790. Approximately 11.625" x 7.5".Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
