Lot Essay
Probably made for one of the four sons of Sir James Johnstone, who all seem to have married well. See D.S. Howard, op. cit., pp. 783 and 839
CIRCA 1805
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A PAIR OF RETICULATED ARMORIAL SIDE PLATES
Circa 1805
The arms in the center of Johnstone impaling d'Aguilar beneath the winged spur crest and motto NUNQUAM NON PARATUS, encircled by floral sprigs and faux bois enamelling on the pierced rims
7.7/8in. (20cm.) diameter (2)
Circa 1805
The arms in the center of Johnstone impaling d'Aguilar beneath the winged spur crest and motto NUNQUAM NON PARATUS, encircled by floral sprigs and faux bois enamelling on the pierced rims
7.7/8in. (20cm.) diameter (2)