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THBA VICTORIAN ELKINGTON ELECTROPLATED REPOUSSÉ "MILTON" SHIELD, BY MOREL LADEUIL, SIGNED, BIRMINGHAM, LATE 19TH CENTURY,
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LiveSep 25, 2021
Including Fine Art, Works on Paper, Asian Antiques, Continental Furniture, European Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Contemporary Art, and Mid Century Modern Design. Simpson Galleries online_auctions@simpsongalleries.com
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A VICTORIAN ELKINGTON ELECTROPLATED REPOUSSÉ "MILTON" SHIELD, BY MOREL LADEUIL, SIGNED, BIRMINGHAM, LATE 19TH CENTURY, of electroplated silver on copper and oval convex form, with two conforming panels of adoring angels and seraphim amidst soft clouds above a central panel of a radiating bearded mask encircled by seraphim over a roundel of a winged hourglass (emblematic of Time's progress towards Eternity), above two further panels representing the advancing Hosts of Heaven and the Fall of the Rebellious angels and each ending at St. Michael vanquishing St. Lucifer, centering an elaborately detailed circular reserve depicting a horrified Adam and Eve seated beneath lush foliage in Paradise, while listening to the Archangel Raphael standing before them and speaking of the war in heaven where Archangel Michael expelled Archangel Lucifer for having rebelled against God, above representations of Sin and Death, all within borders of beautifully worked undulating leafy vines partitioned by stars and enclosed by ribbon twist trim, engraved lower left "Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866," engraved lower right "Elkington & Co." Height: 33" Width: 25 1/2" Depth: 3 1/8" Note: This exemplary shield is after the original one exhibited at the Paris 1867 Exhibition by Elkington & Co, where it won a gold medal for the artist Léonard Morel Ladeuil (French ca.1820-1888). The prize winning silver-plated shield successfully showcased the talents of the artists working for Elkington as well as its' abilities in producing silver plated flatware, cutlery, and other household wares to the public. The Victoria & Albert Museum bought the shield for the enormous price of £2,000 at the exhibition where it remains to this day. The shield takes its name from John Milton (1608-1674), the famous English poet, and his monumental poem "Paradise Lost," first published in 1667.Good condition with normal tarnish in crevices, "rosing" (areas of silver worn to copper base), some small dings, and light surface wear in areas scattered throughout. Top pierced for mounting. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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