{"product_id":"c-1818-english-heraldry-engraving","title":"c. 1818 Heraldry Engraving Diagram","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn intriguing \u003cstrong\u003eearly 19th-century English heraldic engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a fascinating collection of armorial traditions, including the \u003cstrong\u003e“Method of Marshalling the Arms of the Wife or Wives,”\u003c\/strong\u003e royal and noble arms, heraldic hatchments, and the insignia of several prestigious British orders of chivalry.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving includes detailed representations of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the Garter, Order of the Thistle, Order of the Bath, and Order of St. Patrick\u003c\/strong\u003e, with their respective collars, badges, stars, crowns, and other ceremonial insignia. A \u003cstrong\u003ePrince of Wales crest\u003c\/strong\u003e is also depicted, alongside examples of heraldic arms and the various helmets, coronets, and devices associated with rank and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the section illustrating the \u003cstrong\u003emarshalling of a husband’s and wife’s arms\u003c\/strong\u003e. In heraldry, “marshalling” refers to the formal arrangement or combination of different coats of arms to communicate relationships such as marriage, inheritance, descent, or rank. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is noted on the reverse as having been \u003cstrong\u003epublished in New York by H. I. Megarey in 1818\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the date particularly early for an American-published reference to English heraldic practice. The sheet is presented in an antique dark wood frame with a gilt backing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful piece for a \u003cstrong\u003elibrary, study, office, or collected wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for those interested in British history, genealogy, heraldry, or the visual language of aristocratic rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ec. 1818; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e13.5\" H x 12\" W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAntique condition with age-appropriate toning, foxing, and surface discoloration to the paper. Housed in an antique wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163505094743,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/63_8e6b85ac-7121-4f0a-aa9a-bdb7eceee214.jpg?v=1786678329","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/c-1818-english-heraldry-engraving","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}