Late 19th Century Italian Armorial Pediments With Eagles - a Pair

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A near pair of 19th century, Italian hand carved armorial crest, pediments with crowns, eagles and lions. The carvings are … more A near pair of 19th century, Italian hand carved armorial crest, pediments with crowns, eagles and lions. The carvings are beautifully executed. Each pediment displays a unique royal crown and shield carved below. One shield with three mallets has the words “DIO E  IL  DUCA”, God and the Duke. The other shield with lions consists of flanked eagles with their wings outstretched along with grapes on vines and a carved ribbon below the shield. The shield is flanked by stalks of greenery, flowers, roses, and daisies and others complete the design of each shield. Circa 1870. less