19th Century French Carved Walnut Royal Coat-Of-Arms of the City of Paris

Description

Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique "Blason" or coat of arms. Created in France circa 1870, … more Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique "Blason" or coat of arms. Created in France circa 1870, the hand carved sculpture depicts the coat of arms of the city of Paris. The wall mounted Medieval style crest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich walnut patina.
The coat of arms of the city of Paris shows a silver sailing ship on waves of the sea in a red field, with a chief showing the Royal emblem of gold-on-blue Fleur-de-Lis. Originally introduced in the 14th century, its current form dates to 1853. The city motto is Fluctuat Nec Mergitur ("She is tossed by the waves, but does not sink"). The traditional colors of the city of Paris are red and blue.
29"W x 28"H less