Roundel
mid 16th century (made)
Roundel of clear glass painted in silver stain and enamel colours with a pair of shields placed side by side under a single helmet with crest and mantling against a background of grey stencilled brocade-diaper. The dexter shield is charged per fesse or and sable; the sinister shield gules a castle argent. Swiss, 19th or 20th century.
Object details
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| Brief description | Roundel of clear glass painted in silver stain and enamel colours with a pair of shields placed side by side under a single helmet with crest and mantling against a background of grey stencilled brocade-diaper. The dexter shield is charged per fesse or and sable; the sinister shield gules a castle argent. Swiss, 19th or 20th century. |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by the late T. Anstey Guthrie (through Dr Eric G Millar, British Museum) |
| Object history | (14.10.2013) Uta Bergmann and Rold Hasler, Romont Museum: This roundel is 'new'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.121-1934 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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