Lot Essay
Possibly made for William Alexander of New York (d. 1783), who claimed descent from Henry, 5th (and last) Earl of Stirling, and who became Surveyor-General of New York and a Governor of Columbia College.
CIRCA 1775
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AN ARMORIAL PLATE
circa 1775
The coat-of-arms supported by a savage and a mermaid and above the motto PER MARE PER TERRAS
8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) diam.
circa 1775
The coat-of-arms supported by a savage and a mermaid and above the motto PER MARE PER TERRAS
8 7/8in. (22.5cm.) diam.