Gateway Cresting
1700-1800 (made)
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This cresting originally surmounted a gateway. The initials IAC within a central monogram possibly refers to the initials of the owner of East Dean Manor House for whom this cresting was made.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
Brief description | Cresting for a gateway, wrought iron, England, 1700-1800 |
Physical description | Cresting for a gateway, wrought iron, an arched bar surmounted by a triangular group of leafy scrolls with sprays of laurel; centre panel with the letters IGA in monogram. |
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Marks and inscriptions | IGA (Unidentified monogram) |
Gallery label | CRESTING
Wrought iron
England; 18th century
From a gateway. The central panel contains the monogram ICA, possibly referring to an owner of East Dean Manor House, Hampshire, for which the cresting was made.
Museum No. M.353-1926(07/1994) |
Object history | From East Dean Manor House, Hants |
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Summary | This cresting originally surmounted a gateway. The initials IAC within a central monogram possibly refers to the initials of the owner of East Dean Manor House for whom this cresting was made. |
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Accession number | M.353-1926 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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