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This 19th century roundel depicting Sir John More dates back to circa 1890. Finely painted with high detail after Hans Holbein the Younger, More is pictured in a deep fur coat wearing the Collar of Esses. The gold chain is finished with a Tudor rose, which is obscured by the lead frame. The red glass…
Depth: 1cm0.39in
Width: 26cm10.24in
Height: 32.5cm12.8in
Weight: 1kg2.2lbs
Hanging roundel. There are two repaired cracks to the perimeter on the right hand side.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1890
Unknown
Glass, Lead, Stained Glass
England
Late 19th Century
Tudor
This 19th century roundel depicting Sir John More dates back to circa 1890. Finely painted with high detail after Hans Holbein the Younger, More is pictured in a deep fur coat wearing the Collar of Esses.
The gold chain is finished with a Tudor rose, which is obscured by the lead frame. The red glass gives this piece a vibrant glow when lit from behind.
Sir John More
Sir John More was the father of Sir Thomas More, both statesman in the 14th & 15th centuries.
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1 × 26 × 32.5 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1890 |
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| Origin | England |
| Period | Late 19th Century |
