Antique Cast Iron Parade Shield 'Cellini' Shield'

Description

Attribution is to engraver and medallist Etienne Delaune (1519–83), who worked for Henri II. The shield is divided into 4 … more Attribution is to engraver and medallist Etienne Delaune (1519–83), who worked for Henri II. The shield is divided into 4 panels and shows four scenes in the life of Julius Caesar Beautifully executed in shallow relief and cast in a thicker iron with a serial number on the reverse and a hanging bar across the top. Now mounted on a steel museum stand. The measurements are 26" tall and 21.5" in diameter, and the base is 12" by 8". Quite heavy. Cast iron mid-19th century. Beautiful English cast iron. less