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An interesting late 16th century English carved oak alter-back,…
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Melbourne
Date:
14-Nov-2015
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An interesting late 16th century English carved oak alter-back, circa 1580-1600, centrally carved with armourial coat of arms and quarterings for the families Reresby and swift., the central shield carved within acorn moulded laurel with inscription 'Blessed Are They, the Scripture Doth Say that Hearest Worde, of God a Kepes Talwaye', the central shield depicting the marriage of Lionel Reresby of Thribergh to Ann, elder daughter of Robert swift of Rotherham, 241.5 cm width x 8 cm depth x 83 cm high.
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Category:
Precious Objects: Religious Objects