A set of 40 Coats of Arms or Heraldic Shields of Gloucestershire noble families.

Published London 1768 in "The Ancient and Present State of Glocestershire", by Sir Robert Atkyns.

A fascinating set of copper engraved family heraldic devices. Also known as a coat of arms, heraldic shield, armorial bearing, armorial device or simply the family crest, they are specific designs adopted by an individual or family and traditionally displayed on shields, tunics, flags etc.

Each coat of arms in the print is attributed with the family name and the village or town of residence.

The family names are Bovey, Bourcher, Brain, Bray, Brent, Breose, Brett, Bridgman, Bromwich, Brook, Brown, Browning, Brydges, Bucks, Burnell, Butler, Cann,

Capel, Carter, Castleman, Catchmaid, Chamberlain, Chandos, Chapman,Chanworth, Chester, Clark, Clare, Clifford, Clutterbuck, Cocks, Codrington,

Colchester, Colet, Compton and Cook.

Fine condition. A crisp, dark impression in its original uncoloured format, completely free of repairs or restoration, unfolded.

If your family name is here, a fascinating talking point which would frame up beautifully for display. Approx. 17" x 10.5" (425mm x 270mm) overall.

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