{"product_id":"english-carved-oak-heraldic-family-crest-crosby-family-coat-of-arms","title":"Carved Oak Heraldic Family Crest","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking late 19th-century English carved and polychrome-painted oak heraldic coat of arms, elaborately framed by scrolling acanthus foliage and surmounted by a cross. The shield is decorated with sheep and Tudor roses, with the motto \u003cstrong\u003e“TE DUCE LIBERTAS,”\u003c\/strong\u003e translating to “With liberty as our guide.”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heraldic composition appears to be associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eCrosby family\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on the combination of the shield, sheep, roses, and motto. The Crosby name was borne by a number of English families, and heraldic arms were historically granted to specific branches rather than to a surname as a whole, so this attribution is best understood as \u003cstrong\u003eprobable rather than definitive\u003c\/strong\u003e without further provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional carving and painted details, particularly the scrolling foliage, dimensional shield, and unusual inclusion of the cross, make this a wonderful example of Victorian-era English heraldic decoration. Likely intended for architectural display, it would make an impressive statement piece mounted on a wall or incorporated into a traditional interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late-19th century; England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarved oak, painted decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24\" H x 20\" W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-appropriate wear, patina, and loss to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163474128983,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/25_68b477a4-7b9d-406d-b907-521ffdc6b729.jpg?v=1786677510","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/english-carved-oak-heraldic-family-crest-crosby-family-coat-of-arms","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}