A Victorian Iron Parade Shield with Scenes from the Life of Julius Caesar

After the 'Cellini Shield', 19th Century

with a custom steel display stand.
inscised with number '2837' on reverse
Diameter 21 1/2 inches.

Note:

This finely cast iron shield features a central boss with a conical spike and detailed relief scenes from the life of Julius Caesar, all rendered in matte black. The design is modeled after a Renaissance shield attributed to Benvenuto Cellini (Italian, 1500–1571). Marked "2837" on the verso.

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A Victorian Iron Parade Shield with Scenes from the Life of Julius Caesar

After the 'Cellini Shield', 19th Century

with a custom steel display stand.
inscised with number '2837' on reverse
Diameter 21 1/2 inches.

Note:

European Furniture and Decorative Arts

A Victorian Iron Parade Shield with Scenes from the Life of Julius Caesar

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A Victorian Iron Parade Shield with Scenes from the Life of Julius Caesar