About this piece
back to topAn early 20th century antique English stained glass window detailed with the Portsmouth Coat of Arms. This stained glass window is one of a series of panels we are selling from towns and cities on the south coast of the British Isles.
The Portsmouth Coat of Arms – depicting an eight pointed star above a crescent moon on a vibrant azure blue background – has been used by the city of Portsmouth for more than 700 years. The crest is mentioned in Heraldic Visitations of 1622 and 1686.
Known for its historic dockyard, Portsmouth waterfront is home to the HMS Victory, the historic wooden warship sailed by Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21st October 1805, and the 1860 HMS Warrior. This maritime heritage is reflected in this windows design with one pane hand-painted with an old English sailing ship.
