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19th June 2013 > Medieval Gilt Bronze Enamelled 'John L'Estrange' Heraldic Banneret
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LOT 1187
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,815
MEDIEVAL GILT BRONZE ENAMELLED 'JOHN L'ESTRANGE' HERALDIC BANNERET
13TH CENTURY AD
2 1/4" (32 grams, 57 mm).
13TH CENTURY AD
2 1/4" (32 grams, 57 mm).
A lozengiform bronze banneret with loop to one angle, the field in red enamel with two lions passant gardant in silver to each face; the arms blazoned 'gules two lions passant gardant argent' are associated with 'John L'Estrange'.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Beard collection, found Shropshire, UK.
FOOTNOTES:
In the Dering Roll of heraldry of 1270 AD, these arms are attributed to John L'Estrange (c. 1253-1309), later 1st Lord of Knockin, associated with Ruyton Castle, Shropshire, and involved in defence against the perennial raiding along the Welsh Marches.
