1907 Swedish Iron Plaque of Regents 1523 -1902
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Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden, ca. 1907 CE. A fine iron plaque of a rectangular form with an arched top adorned with relief portrait tondos of 20 Swedish Regents who ruled the country from 1523 to 1907, beginning with Gustav I and ending with Gustaf V. "SVERIGES REGENTER," which translates to "Swedish Regents," is inscribed above the regal portraits, which are all encircled by their names and gaze right - save for the then-current regent, Gustaf V, shown at the bottom, facing left. The dates 1523 and 1907 are also engraved at the bottom of the plaque, and liberal remains of floral motifs embellish the field. Size: 9.9" W x 14.5" H (25.1 cm x 36.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172910
Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172910
Condition
Scuff to tondo of third regent in upper right corner. Some nicks to peripheries and softening of detail throughout. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina. Pair of suspension holes at top for display.
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1907 Swedish Iron Plaque of Regents 1523 -1902
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