'Milton' Shield

Elkington & Co. (English)

Leonard Morel-Ladeuil (French, 1820–1888)

about 1880

Object PlaceBirmingham, England

Medium/TechniqueElectroplated silver on electroformed copper base

Dimensions86.2 x 65.8 cm (33 15/16 x 25 7/8 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Thatcher Payne Luquer in Loving memory of General Charles Roome

Accession number1981.318

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ClassificationsMetalwork

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InscriptionsOn the front, signature at lower left, 'Morel Ladeuil Fecit 1866' and at lower right , 'Elkington & Co.'. On the reverse, applied medallion with 'Department of Science and Art . Elkington.' , at the center, a royal crown with V*R with fleur-de-lys below, stamped '1287'.