The Arms of Trevor
Coat of Arms
ca. 1700 - ca. 1710 (carved)
ca. 1700 - ca. 1710 (carved)
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This carved, painted and gilt limewood heraldic coat of arms with crest, helmet and mantling bears the arms of Trevor. The crest is a chapeau on a gentleman's helm on which sits a wyvern with elevated wings.
The carving is fixed on a modern board.
John Meriton suggests that the family on this coat of arms may be identified with that of Trevor (of Denbigh) and that the arms could belong to one of the Barons Trevor of Bronham - the label indicating their eldest son and heir status during the father's lifetime: Thomas Trevor (1658-1746), John Trevor (1695-1764), Robert Trevor, Viscount Hampton (1706-1783). Alternatively it could be, Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of the Exchequer (d. 21 December 1656 at the age of 84) or son and heir Sir Thomas Trevor, KB (d. 5 February 1676 at the age of 64).
A coat of arms, or often just called arms, is a design belonging to a particular person or a group of people. It usually consists of a shield, flanked by some supporters on the left and right. Above the shield is a coronet above which is the helmet. On the helmet then sits the crest. It was / is an important device for identification, especially when used with documents.
The carving is fixed on a modern board.
John Meriton suggests that the family on this coat of arms may be identified with that of Trevor (of Denbigh) and that the arms could belong to one of the Barons Trevor of Bronham - the label indicating their eldest son and heir status during the father's lifetime: Thomas Trevor (1658-1746), John Trevor (1695-1764), Robert Trevor, Viscount Hampton (1706-1783). Alternatively it could be, Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of the Exchequer (d. 21 December 1656 at the age of 84) or son and heir Sir Thomas Trevor, KB (d. 5 February 1676 at the age of 64).
A coat of arms, or often just called arms, is a design belonging to a particular person or a group of people. It usually consists of a shield, flanked by some supporters on the left and right. Above the shield is a coronet above which is the helmet. On the helmet then sits the crest. It was / is an important device for identification, especially when used with documents.
Object details
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| Title | The Arms of Trevor (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved limewood |
| Brief description | Coat of Arms, carved limewood, painted and gilt, the Arms of Trevor, England, ca. 1700-1710 |
| Physical description | This carved, painted and gilt heraldic coat of arms with crest, helmet and mantling bears the arms of Trevor. The crest is a chapeau on a gentleman's helm on which sits a wyvern with elevated wings. The carving is fixed on a modern board. |
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| Object history | John Meriton suggests that the family on this coat of arms may be identified with that of Trevor (of Denbigh) and that the arms could belong to one of the Barons Trevor of Bronham - the label indicating their eldest son and heir status during the father's lifetime: Thomas Trevor (1658-1746), John Trevor (1695-1764), Robert Trevor, Viscount Hampton (1706-1783). Alternatively it could be, Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of the Exchequer (d. 21 December 1656 at the age of 84) or son and heir Sir Thomas Trevor, KB (d. 5 February 1676 at the age of 64). Bought from Mr A.G. Smithers, Tunbridge Wells, (Dealer in Antique and Decorative Art) in 1907, for £5 10s. |
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| Summary | This carved, painted and gilt limewood heraldic coat of arms with crest, helmet and mantling bears the arms of Trevor. The crest is a chapeau on a gentleman's helm on which sits a wyvern with elevated wings. The carving is fixed on a modern board. John Meriton suggests that the family on this coat of arms may be identified with that of Trevor (of Denbigh) and that the arms could belong to one of the Barons Trevor of Bronham - the label indicating their eldest son and heir status during the father's lifetime: Thomas Trevor (1658-1746), John Trevor (1695-1764), Robert Trevor, Viscount Hampton (1706-1783). Alternatively it could be, Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of the Exchequer (d. 21 December 1656 at the age of 84) or son and heir Sir Thomas Trevor, KB (d. 5 February 1676 at the age of 64). A coat of arms, or often just called arms, is a design belonging to a particular person or a group of people. It usually consists of a shield, flanked by some supporters on the left and right. Above the shield is a coronet above which is the helmet. On the helmet then sits the crest. It was / is an important device for identification, especially when used with documents. |
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| Accession number | 321-1907 |
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| Record created | January 28, 2009 |
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